About James Jay
James Jay Cherry is a attorney based in Sonora, California, with over five decades of legal experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1966, and his Juris Doctor from the UC Davis School of Law, King Hall, in 1969. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1970, he has maintained an active license throughout his career. Throughout his extensive career, Mr.
Cherry has focused on mediation, real estate, family law, and construction and development. He has been a principal counsel at the California Public Utilities Commission from 1972 to 1980 and served as an investment advisor at Sutro and Company, Kidder Peabody from 1982 to 1984. In addition to his private practice, Mr. Cherry has been actively involved in the legal community.
He has been a member of the California Association of Realtors since 2015, serving on its Mediation Panel. Has been a mediator for the Tuolumne County Superior Court since 2012. Mr. Cherry's firm, Cherry Law Offices, located at 38 S.
Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370, offers services in mediation, real estate, family law, and construction and development. Over the years, Mr. Cherry has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high ethical standards and professional ability. He is a member of the State Bar of California and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal profession.
