About James Brian

James Brian Preston is a licensed attorney licensed to practice regulation in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1973. His license is currently in lively standing. Mr. Preston is the principal attorney at James B. Preston, A Professional Corp., a regulation company located at 309 N West St, Visalia, California. He has been working as an attorney for over fifty years, serving clients throughout Tulare County and the encompassing Central Valley region.

Mr. Preston earned his law degree diploma from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he graduated in 1972. Prior to law program, he finished his undergraduate education at San Francisco State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts diploma. During his time at UC Hastings, he was inducted into the Order of the Coif, an honor society spotting educational excellence in law.

Mr. Preston focuses on household regulation, focusing on divorce, child support, and related things. He advocates for people in both contested and amicable divorce hearings, including the ones involving complicated property division and spousal support problems. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, which includes initial case assessment, discovery, mediation, settlement discussions, and trial proceedings in each state and federal courts.

Throughout his profession, Mr. Preston has treated cases within the Superior Court of California for the County of Tulare, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has additionally appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple events. Prior to founding his own firm, he labored as the Chief Felony Trial Deputy on the Tulare County Public Defender’s Office from 1973 to 1978, dealing with criminal protection instances.

Mr. Preston is an active member of the American Bar Association, having served because the Chairman of the Family Law Section, the largest team of family regulation attorneys in the country. He is likewise a member of the State Bar of California and has served on its Family Law Executive Committee. In the network, he has been involved in a number of things to do, including serving as President of the Visalia Breakfast Rotary Club. Mr. Preston is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse groups of Tulare County successfully.

Education

San Francisco State Unv

Undergraduate Degree

UC Hastings COL

Law Degree

Experience

State Bar of California, Certified Family Law Specialist Lawyer

James B. Preston, A Professional Corp.
1978

Chief Felony Trial Deputy

Tulare County Public Defender, Visalia, California
1973

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
U.S. Supreme Court

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Tulare State Trial Court · Admitted 1973
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1973

Types of Cases Handled

divorce child support

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Family Law in Tulare

California State Bar

Family Law Certified Specialist

Californai State Bar Board of Legal Specialization