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✨ About
About James Thomas
I have spent my entire legal career defending people who have been accused of crimes. My office is in Hastings, Minnesota, and I will take cases throughout the state.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Traffic Tickets
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
Emory University School of Law
J.D., with Honors (2012)
Kansas State University
M.A. (2009)
English
University of West Georgia
B.A. (2005)
English
📋 Bar Admissions
Dakota County Bar Association
Member
Current
Member
MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
Member
2024 - Current
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Member
Member
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2017 - Current
Member
Georgia State Bar
Member
2012 - Current
Member
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Member
Member
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2012 - 2019
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Attorney
James C. Thomas, Attorney at Law 2016 - Current
Associate Attorney
Groshek Law 2025
Adjunct Faculty
University of South Carolina Upstate 2017
Assistant Public Defender
Law Office of the DeKalb County Public Defender 2012 - 2016
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Pro Bono Publico Medal
Emory University School of Law
Dean'
s Award
Emory University School of Law
Dean'
s Award
Emory University School of Law