Attorney James Oronoz | Oronoz & Ericsson, LLC

Mr. Oronoz spent six years as a public defender in the Clark County Public Defender’s Office, providing him with a strong start to his legal career. He has experience representing criminal defendants in a wide range of cases, and personal injury victims injured by a variety of negligent acts. As a trial attorney, he has won a high number of acquittals, even in cases that others considered to be “unwinnable.” His time prior to private practice allowed him to shape his view of the law, basing the belief of the firm on providing the best possible representation to individuals who have suffered injustice.

Having started his private practice more than a decade ago, Mr. Oronoz continues his reputation as a renowned trial veteran.

As an AV® Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, Mr. Oronoz has been singled out by his peers and local trial court judges for having the highest level of legal ability and professional standards. He is proud to provide the gold standard in criminal defense and representing injured clients. He encourages anyone who is facing criminal charges, dealing with family law disputes, or suffering from an injury because of someone else’s negligence to contact his office as soon as possible to discuss the next steps.

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Bar Admission

Nevada, 1998
U.S. District Court District of Nevada
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Education

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D., 1997
University of La Verne, B.A., 1994

Honors and Awards

Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated, 2019
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rated, 2014 - 2015
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer and Judicial Review Rating, 2012 - 2013
National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2012 - 2013
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer and Judicial Review Rating, 2012

Professional Associations & Memberships

National Lawyers Guild, Member, 2020
Governors Highway Safety Association, Member, 2020
Nevada Justice Association, Member, 2020
CJA - Federal Criminal Justice Act, Panel Member, 2006 - Present
Eighth Judicial District Court, Conflict Panel Attorney, 2006 - Present
City of Henderson Municipal Court, Judge Pro Tem, 2006 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2008 - Present
American Association for Justice, Member, 2008 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Attorneys, Member
American Trial Lawyers Association, Member

Publications

Types of DUIs, Oronoz & Ericsson Website, 2013
Domestic Violence 101: Laws, Facts and Information, Ezine Articles, 2009
Understanding Nevada's Domestic Violence Statutes, Ezine Articles, 2009

Notable Verdicts/Settlements

Car Accident Resulting in Death - Confidential Settlement
Personal Injury Premises Liability - Confidential Settlement
Car Accident - Confidential Settlement
Personal Injury Premises Liability - Confidential Settlement
Car Accident - Confidential Settlement
State v. Bartels, Murder with Use of a Deadly Weapon - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Llornes, Possession of Stolen Vehicle - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Lim, Mayhem - Not Guilty / Battery with Substantial Bodily Harm - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Lee, Burglary - Not Guilty / Felony Battery Constituting Domestic Violence 3rd Offense - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Hinton, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery - Not Guilty / Attempt to Commit Robbery - Not Guilty / Robbery with Use of a Deadly Weapon - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Ramirez, Burglary - Not Guilty / Grand Larceny - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Hicks, Coercion with Use of a Deadly Weapon - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Cole, Felony Battery Constituting Domestic Violence 3rd Offense - Not Guilty (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Martin, Burglary - Not Guilty / Forgery - Not Guilty / Attempted Theft - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Funderburk, Possession of Firearm by Ex-Felon - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Scott, Battery with Use of a Deadly Weapon with Substantial Bodily Harm - Not Guilty / Attempt Murder with Use of a Deadly Weapon - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts)
State v. Morris - Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Not Guilty, (Jury Granted Complete Acquittal on All Counts) White-Collar Fraud Charges - Not Guilty on All Counts Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance - Charges Dismissed Drug Possession - Charges Dismissed and Sealed

Speaking Engagements

State Bar of Nevada, CLE Committee - Ethics, 2012
State Bar of Nevada, CLE Committee - Defending False Confessions, 2012
State Bar of Nevada, CLE Committee - Modern Evidence Modern Defense, 2012

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