Attorney James Dunn graduated with honors from Suffolk University Law School, including Dean's List and Distinguished Oral Advocate award.
James has practiced criminal defense since 2009 in over seventy courts and administrative agencies. He has handled a wide range of criminal defense cases including successfully defending clients against charges of first degree murder.
James now focuses entirely on OUI defense. He is an active member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association and The National College for DUI Defense. He assisted in research during the state-wide challenge to the use of the Dräger Alcotest 9510 breathalyzer ultimately revealing that machines certified during a certain time period were scientifically unreliable. He completed the 2019 National Criminal Defense College program for post-graduate training.
Our clients have said:
- James was absolutely amazing. He literally had the court stunned. I can tell you he truly cares. I can't believe I'm getting a second chance opportunity.
- He takes the time to explain everything step by step, detail by detail.
- Very professional and kind. A big help.
- Mr. Dunn did a great job and made things a lot easier for us.
- The kindnesses he extends makes a frightening event much less devastating.
- He would have made a good doctor as well.
- Mr. Dunn was a huge asset and did a great job with my 1st offense OUI. He is very friendly and very sincere. He went above and beyond getting my license back and spent over half a day with me at the RMV until they gave it back to me. He was very organized and knew just what to say to the hearings officer and court personnel. He is a hardworking, honest personable lawyer.
- I so appreciate all that you did on my behalf. Most importantly, I appreciate your kind and compassionate ways. Combined with your highly skilled and professional manner, I believe each was reason for our great success.
Attorney Dunn is dedicated to providing competent legal advice by continuing his legal education and remaining up to date on current law as well as potential changes and consequences.
His continuing legal education includes:
- 2/8/2024 – 2/10/2024 NHTSA SFST Student Course, NCDD - National College of DUI Defense, Irvine, CA
- 9/20/2023 - 9/23/2023 Annual Seminar, NACDL & NCDD - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers & National College of DUI Defense, Las Vegas, NV
- 7/19/2023 – 7/22/2023 Summer Session, NCDD – National College of DUI Defense, Chicago, IL
- 4/20/2023 – 4/22/2023 Spring Seminar, DUIDLA – DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Nashville, TN
- 2/8/2023 Everything Every Massachusetts Attorney Should Know About Federal Immigration Law & Their Non-Citizen Clients, Social Law Library, Webinar
- 10/13/2022 A Primer on Ignition Interlocks for Attorneys, NCDD – National College of DUI Defense, Webinar
- 10/5/2021 4th Amendment Cases, Social Law Library, Webinar
- 9/8/2021 – 9/11/2021 Fall Seminar, DUIDLA – DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL
- 2/25/2021 Successful District Court Zoom Trials, GNBA – Greater Newburyport Bar Association, Webinar
- 2/15/2021 Man v. Machine – Expert Witness Testimony in OUI Cases, Steven Epstein & Legal Aid Society, Webinar
- 1/13/2021 – 2/3/2021 Evidence – Learn What the Judges Learn, Social Law Library, Webinar
- 10/6/2020 Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct, Social Law Library, Webinar
- 9/30/2020 Criminal Appellate Law for Criminal Trial Lawyers, Social Law Library, Webinar
- 9/15/2020 Cannabis and Cars – NCDD - National College of DUI Defense, Webinar
- 12/7/2019 Trial Skills Workshop, DUIDLA - DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Indianapolis, IN
- 12/4/2019 – 2/5/2019 Dodd & Dodd Trial Skill Clinic, Indianapolis, IN
- 10/28/2019 Handling OUI Cases in Massachusetts, MCLE – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Boston, MA
- 6/16/2019 – 6/29/2019 Trial Practice Institute, NCDC - National Criminal Defense College, Bristol, RI
- 3/10/2018 Trial Skills Workshop, DUIDLA – DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Columbus, OH
- 6/31/2017 – 7/2/2017 Trial Skills, NCDD – National College of DUI Defense, Jackson, MS
- 5/18/2017 Breath Testing Consolidated Litigation, Social Law Library, Boston, MA
- 7/21/2016 – 7/23/2016 DUI Defense, NCDD – National College of DUI Defense, Cambridge, MA
- 7/11/2016 – 7/15/2016 Trial Advocacy Workshop, MCLE – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Boston, MA
- 7/8/2016 Dodd Cross Examination, MCLE – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Boston, MA
- 10/6/2015 Show Cause Hearings, MCLE – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Boston, MA
- 3/18/2014 OUI Seminar, Essex County Bar Association, Middleton, MA
- 5/1/2013 OUI Seminar, Social Law Library, Boston, MA
- 3/1/2013 Handling OUI Cases in Massachusetts, MCLE – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Boston, MA
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Recommendations
- Brandon, 11.2.2022 WorcesterNot Guilty 2nd OffenseLicense Restored Words cannot describe how incredible James Dunn is as a lawyer. I had been in an accident in March of 22' where there was a vehicle parked on the white line on the right side of the road that I had hit at the top of a hill turnin...
- B.L., 4.6.2023 Brighton1st Offense - Not Guilty After Trial I couldn't be happier with what attorney James Dunn did for me. We took the case all the way to trial where he won a Not Guilty for me and prevented any additional license suspensions. Now I can put this whole thing behind me and focus ...
- Alexander, 6.28.2023 Hingham2nd Offense - Not GuiltyLicense Restored, Saved 4+ Years License Loss I hired attorney James Dunn, and I'm very glad I did. We took the case all the way to trial where he prevented the DA from introducing evidence they hadn't provided earlier. The DA conceded and had ...
- Jena, 7.25.2023 SomervilleSecond Offense, Crash, Failed Roadside TestsNot Guilty & License Restored After Trial I'm extremely grateful for what attorney James Dunn did for me. He answered all of my questions and was thorough and clear so that I understood everything that was going on. It's a str...
- Adam, 8.10.2023 Brighton1st Offense, Speeding, Failed Roadside TestsNot Guilty After Trial Attorney Dunn was on my side from day one. We decided to fight the case and went all the way to trial. Although the cop lied on the stand, James showed the Judge video to prove I drove perfectly normal, sp...
- Kevin, 8.23.2023 DorchesterFailed Breath TestNot Guilty "can't thank attorney Dunn enough for all he did for me during a very stressful and difficult time. Because I failed the breath test, I thought I had no chance and almost gave up and admitted to the charges. But James kept winning. First, h...
- Paul, 8.30.3023 BrocktonSecond OffenseNot Guilty After Jury Trial, License RestoredI definitely recommend attorney Dunn if you want to fight your OUI. Two cops testified that I was swerving all over the road and failed all the roadside tests. They also said I was slurring my words and could barel...
- Stephen, 2.29.2024, New BedfordNot Guilty!I was looking at the possibility of heavy fines and other financial hardships, loss of my ability to drive (Which would have cost me my job!) and even jail time. Attorney James Dunn made me feel at ease and was easy to talk with. He was flexible with my ...
- Neil, 4.17.2024, BostonFailed BT - Not Guilty!In less than four months, Attorney Dunn got two cases dismissed and won a Not Guilty for me at trial for another case! He prevented several possible license suspensions and helped me get my life back. I couldn't be happier with what he did for me.Hire...
- David, 7.31.2017, Falmouth 3rd Offense Reduced to 1st 13 Year License Loss Reduced to 45 Days I can't believe how hard attorney Dunn worked for me. First, he got my 5 year refusal suspension overturned. Then he went back to the other courts where I had at least 2 OUIs from 30+ years ago. He fo...
- James, 8.24.2017 Concord/Newton 3rd Offense Failed Breath Test .17 James Dunn had to go back to the other court three times before the clerk finally found the recored of my first OUI in the basement. That made all the difference at trial. The DA wanted to give me a two year jail sentence but J...
- Chris, 10.27.2017 Springfield Failed Breath Test .12 Failed Field Tests Not Guilty - 1st Offense "Attorney Dunn was thoroughly professional from start to finish. I was worried about how it would turn out but he put me at ease. He did a great job at jury trial and dramatically caught the troop...
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"Attorney James Dunn made me feel like I was his only client"
Steve, 11.3.2017 Woburn Failed Breath Test Speeding 20 MPH Over the Limit Not Guilty - 1st Offense "James Dunn is a great lawyer. He was diligent and communicative throughout the whole process. He always advised me to take my time and think through all the options and outcomes. He worked hard... - K.E., 8.27.2020 Orleans "Do yourself a favor - hire him!" James is a thorough professional. He showed me how to get back on the road again in just a few days. Everything he told me turned out to be absolutely spot on. "I couldn't believe how fast he worked for me"
- Sarah, 11.9.21 Concord Blood Test 2X Legal Limit Failed 3 Field Tests Jury: Not Guilty 2nd Offense Cop saw Sarah cross marked lanes 5 times. Her speech was slurred and she failed all the field tests. After refusing the station breath test, we overturned her 3-year RMV suspension so she drove ...
- Terry, 12.8.21 Fitchburg 5th Offense Failed Breath Test Jury: "Not Guilty" in 5 minutes Terry faced a mandatory 2.5 year jail sentence if convicted plus a lifetime loss of license. He was stopped for speeding. Officer noted a strong odor of alcohol and that his speech was slow and slurred. He...
- Felix, 12.21.21 Lawrence Road Block Preserving Body Camera Video Won a Not Guilty Felix was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint. Because English is not his first language, he refused to do the ABC test. Trooper then decided to arrest him. We immediately submitted a motion to preserve the body ca...
- Lisa, 1.31.22 Leominster Rolled Thru Road Block Not Guilty at Trial At a sobriety check point, Lisa rolled thru the stop sign, ignored initial contact and admitted to drinking. Officers noted an "overwhelming odor" of alcohol on her breath, red and glassy eyes and that her speech became increa...
- AJ, 2.11.22 Woburn Accident & Failed Breath Test Not Guilty at Trial After AJ rear ended another car, Trooper gave him three field sobriety tests and then arrested him. At the state police barracks, he agreed to take a breathalyzer test but failed it and lost his license. However, we ultimatel...
- Jonathan, 3.10.22 Lowell OUI 2nd - Dismissed Speeding - Dismissed Lanes Violation - Dismissed Cop saw client speeding and unable to maintain lanes. Once stopped, they smelled alcohol and saw his bloodshot eyes. He admitted to drinking and was arrested after the field sobriety tests. I immedia...
- Amanda, 3.15.2022 Malden OUI 1st Offense Dismissed by Judge I was horrified when I visited Salem MA from Florida and was arrested for drunk driving by a very rude cop. James helped arranged it so that I never once and to come back to Massachusetts for court and he finally convinced the judge to...
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"Attorney Dunn told me to fight and helped me make all the right choices."
Tony, 3.23.2022 Wrentham Failed Breath Test OUI 2nd - Not Guilty Negligent Operation - Not Guilty Police report stated Tony was speeding, drove on opposite side of road briefly, had glassy, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, an odor of alcohol and admitted drinking. Then he failed both the roads... -
"I can finally move forward & do all the things I want in life"
Sarah, 5.3.2022 Westboro / Worcester 2nd Offense, .19 Breath Test Not Guilty After Jury Trial Police report indicated Sarah was unsteady on her feet, had a strong odor of alcohol, and failed the one leg stand and walk and turn test. At the station, she took the breathalyzer and blew a .19, a... - J.M., 7.21.2022 Lawrence "Very Grateful for What You Did For Me" Attorney Dunn was great in my representation, and I am most grateful. He is thorough, intelligent and very compassionate. I appreciate his help very much in this very difficult situation.
- Deborah, 7.22.2022 Framingham/Natick 1st Offense, Lanes Violation Failed Breath Test Charges Dismissed! Cop saw Deborah cross marked lanes and pulled her over. He noted she was unsteady on her feet and her speech was slurred. After performing a field sobriety test, he decided to arrest her. A...
- Denise, 8.2.2022 Brockton "Blessed to Have Found You" I can't thank attorney Dunn enough. I was blessed to have found him to help our son. James answered the phone at 11 PM then met us at the courthouse early the next morning. He answered all our questions and helped us make all the right decis...
- Sarah, 8.17.2022 Dudley 5 of 6 Charges Dismissed Additional 4-Year License Loss Prevented I'm so grateful for the guidance and counsel by James in these stressful matters. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome! "Thank you again for your representation!" "I feel like I can finally take ...
- E.C., 8.22.2022 Gloucester James was incredibly informative and gave me a realistic scope. He was calming but straight-forward and immediately answered the phone. He gave me confidence that it was someone who had dealt with this and was prepared.
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I definitely recommend attorney Dunn to anyone charged with an OUI.
Harrison, 8.26.2022 Framingham/Natick Exceeded my expectations! James immediately answered the phone when I first called him at 6:45 AM. Then he met me at court, even on such incredibly short notice and before my case was called that morning, so I wouldn't have to face the judge alone on my fir... - Joe, 8.31.2022 Woburn Criminal Charges Prevented I can't thank James enough. Police filed paperwork at court and wanted to charge me with OUI. At the first clerk's hearing, James showed up ready for battle. He used the cop's own report to make strong arguments that there wasn't even enough to c...
- Cole, 9.28.2022 Somerville Accident, Failed Breath Test Not Guilty 1st Offense I can't thank attorney James Dunn enough. He always listened and understood things from my perspective. He always responded quickly and answered all my questions. And he always gave me the best advice. James told me...
- Jeffrey, 10.26.2021 Salem Accident, .19 Breath Test Not Guilty 2nd Offense After Jury Trial Jeffrey rear ended a large truck and tried to drive away but was unable to get very far. His breath test was 2 1/2 times the legal limit. We immediately drafted and submitted a Motion to Preserve the Bo...
- Kevin, 9.1.2021 Lowell OUI Dismissed Reckless Driving Dismissed Speeding 87 in a 65 Dismissed I haven't stopped smiling since Attorney Dunn got all the charges against me dismissed. After representing me for almost two years, he marched into the trial court room ready to fight. He actually lo...
- Chris, 5.14.2021 New Bedford 3rd Offense Reduced to 2nd Then All Charges Dismissed 'Cop wrote that I had an extremely strong odor of alcohol, red, glossy and bloodshot eyes and ordered me out of my car. After the arrest, they found two alcohol nips in the front seat area. During the year and a...
- G.B, 8.30.2021 Taunton "God Bless Attorney Dunn" James Dunn explained everything to me step by step and was very patient. I was so grateful for his being there. The outcome was positive especially with the dismissal of the reckless driving charge and no travel restrictions. God Bless Attorney ...
- Doran, 7.28.2021 Falmouth Not Guilty 1st Offense No License Loss No Criminal Record "I fell asleep at the wheel at 3 AM and hit a wall. I was taken to the hospital and later received a Summons with three charges. In the almost two years it took to go to trial, James was on top of every detail...
- K.D., 7.1.2021 Belchertown I was only 20 years old when arrested for OUI and failed the breath test at the station. That caused a 180-day license loss but attorney Dunn showed me how to avoid that. Then, on the day of his motion to suppress the breath test, he convinced the DA to drop the OUI co...
- David, 6.8.2021 Quincy Not Guilty 2nd Offense Judge Orders License Restored James Dunn is master at what he does. He kept me informed every step of the way during the two years it took to go to trial and helped me make all the right decisions from day one. We declined the DA's offers to settle...
- Donald, 5.25.21 Boston/Charlestown Failed Breath Test & Roadside Tests OUI 2nd Offense - All 6 Charges Dismissed Attorney Dunn went beyond my wildest expectations. He was always with me in court, always on time and always prepared. He never gave up fighting for me for almost two years. I didn...
- Kathy, 7.6.2021 Falmouth "James Got The Judge to Agree Everything" I can't say enough how well my case was handled by attorney Dunn. So professional, informative and all around a genuine lawyer. He came to court totally prepared and ready and checked in with me every step of the way. In the end...
- Joey, 8.15.2019 Clinton/Fitchburg Breath Test .26 Not Guilty of OUI After Jury Trial I thought I was dead to rights. I blew a. 26 on the breath test which was 3 times the legal limit. Somehow, James got the DA to agree to keep it out of evidence against me at trial. Plus, the civilian caller w...
- Derek, 8.20.2020 Salem I Wish I Could Use Attorney Dunn For All My Legal Needs Excellent at what he does and kind to me as well. He knows his job inside and out. I wish I could use Attorney Dunn for all my legal needs but he does OUI defense only. He was personable, protected my money and watch...
- Jason, 1.28.2021 Stoughton 6-Month Refusal Suspension Overturned James was quick with responses to e-mails and calls at any time or day. He was very clear with every aspect of the process and the steps needed to be taken. Incredibly, he was able to overturn my six-month refusal suspension so I ...
- Christine, 1.27.2021 Lawrence Accident & Failed Breath Test Case Dismissed We hired you for my daughter because you were genuinely interested and compassionate. Your answers to all our questions were detailed yet simple to understand. You kept everything on a positive note giving us comfort th...
- Jimmy, 1.9.2020 Uxbridge/Worcester OUI 2nd Offense Dismissed 2 Other Charges Dismissed "James went way above and beyond my expectations. They take their work seriously and obviously enjoy what they do. I could tell people in the court respected him. I was even willing to take a year or two of ...
- John, 8.21.2019 Lowell 2nd Offense - Not Guilty License Restored Immediately "James put my mind at ease from the very beginning. Was always available to answer questions and give me guidance, no matter how late I got home from work. Gave me solid advice and helped me make all the right decisio...
- Bert, 5.30.2019 Natick/Framingham Failed Breath Test Not Guilty! Cop saw Bert cross marked lines 5 times and wrote he had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol. Bert also told the officer he had his last drink 1 hour before the stop and was arrested after doing field sobr...
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"James paid attention to every detail. His thoroughness and professionalism was reassuring."
Seth, 11.7.2018 Malden & Board of Appeals Not Guilty - 2nd Offense Client was reported as an "erratic operator." Cop approached him, was overwhelmed by an odor of alcohol, his eyes were glassy and bloodshot and his speech slurred. At trial, attorney Dunn argued he was able to produce his licens... - Colin, 4.12.2018 Wareham 2nd Offense - Not Guilty 3-Year Refusal Suspension Reversed by Judge Attorney Dunn: Thanks so much for your patience, knowledge, professionalism and support. You made the process so much less intimidating for us. So glad we had you on our side at jury trial. "You guys...
- Michael, 1.25.2018 Quincy Not Guilty - 1st Offense License Restored Same Day Client drove over a 12 inch curb and did not stop when police flashed their lights at him. He accelerated to 50 mph with a flat tire. Cop testified he was unsteady on his feet, had an odor of alcohol and his speech wa...
- Rachel, 10.7.2022 Framingham / Natick From the second I spoke to James on the phone I felt comforted and relieved that I wasn't facing this alone. He immediately went to work for me, met me hours later in court, and help put my mind at ease. He prevented a conviction from going on my record, avo...
- Mike, 11.4.2022 Dudley / East Brookfield / WorcesterNot Guilty 2nd Offense, License Restored Attorney Dunn saved my career! First, he convinced the judge to overturn my 3-year breath test refusal suspension and restore my license. Then, after representing me for 50 months because of COVID delays...
- A.T., 11.30.2022 UxbridgeNot Guilty After Trial & License Restored Immediately Same Day James was on point from day one. He was always responsive and helped my fiancé make all the right decisions. He advised her to go to trial which we scheduled for the soonest available date. Then he won a Not ...
- T.M., 11.8.2022 BarnstableNot Guilty 2nd Offense After Jury TrialLicense Restored Client admitted to drinking then failed roadside tests after cops found him sleeping in his car at the side of the road. Cops also noted that he had wet his pants. Then his license was suspended for 3-years after r...
- Juan, 12.13.2022 Lawrence1st Offense - Not Guilty After Jury Trial Attorney Dunn saved my license and my job! I drive for a living and because James convinced the jury to find me Not Guilty after trial, he prevented a conviction on my record and I never lost my license. Now I can enjoy the holid...