Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer & Law Firm -W. James Payne Law Firm

Thousands Of Cases Defended

Over 40 Years Of Experience

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W. James Payne Champion For The Accused

Our Mission Statement

The W. James Payne Law Firm is unwavering in its commitment to protecting the life, liberty, and property of every one of our clients. We will do so tenaciously and professionally while also providing exceptional case management and communication. There is no possibility we will not explore, no defense we will not pursue. Our primary goal, our firm’s lifelong mission, is to aggressively defend to achieve the most successful outcome possible.

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Testimonials

I can't thank the W. James Payne Law firm enough for the way they handled my case. Being wrongfully accused of a crime was one of the most terrifying and stressful experiences of my life, but from the moment I contacted them, they treated me with respect, believed in my innocence, and fought tirelessly on my behalf. What I was maliciously accused…

- J.C.

Without any form of prejudice W. James Payne and his law firm proved to be some of the most outstanding individuals of integrity. Despite my situation, the entire Payne Law Firm treated me very kindly as if I was one of their own. In addition, they even defended me better than I could imagine me defending myself. All in all, when it…

- B.C.

Mr. W. James Payne and his law firm exemplify professionalism and legal expertise of the highest caliber. From the moment I engaged their services, it was clear that Mr. Payne personally approaches each case with unmatched dedication and precision. He took the time to thoroughly understand every detail of my situation, providing clear and thoughtful explanations of complex legal matters that gave…