James Allen
Belmont
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Trial Attorney
San Mateo County Private Defender Panel
06.2007 - Current
- Court appointed counsel providing competent and effective indigent defense in accordance with their Constitutional rights.
- Chair of the Private Defender committee. Working with Management in creating mentorship and training opportunities for new attorneys.
Judge Pro-Tem
San Mateo County Superior Court
07.2025 - Current
- Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.
Director
Office of Citizen Complaints, San Francisco
04.2003 - 01.2007
- Directed the investigative branch of the San Francisco Police Commission. Investigated civilian complaints made against members of the San Francisco Police Department. Submitted recommendations to the Chief of Police and the police Commission regarding officer discipline.
Deputy Public Defender (Attorney)
San Francisco Public Defenders office
03.1999 - 01.2003
- Conducted legal research, drafted motions, and argued case law before the court to advocate for favorable outcomes for indigent clients.
Education
JD -
Golden Gate University, School of Law at San Francisco
05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society
University of California, Santa Barbara
06.1990
Skills
- Currently responsible for drafting written legal motions and providing oral advocacy on behalf of clients during various court proceedings (Eg Trials, preliminary hearings, etc):
- Resolving disputes:
- Decisiveness
- Analytical reasoning
- Dispute resolution
Timeline
Judge Pro-Tem
San Mateo County Superior Court
07.2025 - Current
Contract Trial Attorney
San Mateo County Private Defender Panel
06.2007 - Current
Director
Office of Citizen Complaints, San Francisco
04.2003 - 01.2007
Deputy Public Defender (Attorney)
San Francisco Public Defenders office
03.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society
University of California, Santa Barbara
JD -
Golden Gate University, School of Law at San Francisco