James Czarnecki
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
A highly accomplished and dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney with over 20 years of experience successfully representing clients across a comprehensive range of felony and misdemeanor charges at the state and federal levels. My practice is distinguished by a commitment to rigorous defense strategy, meticulous preparation, and a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes through negotiation, suppression of evidence, and trial victory.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC
01.2014 - Current
Defining the firm's mission, vision, and long-term goals to provide quality criminal defense. As a practicing Criminal Defense Attorney, the primary and paramount duty is to provide zealous and quality representation to the clients, upholding their constitutional rights at all stages of the legal process.
Lead Criminal Defense Attorney
Lucido & Manzella P.C.
11.2005 - 01.2014
Represented clients in all court proceedings, including arraignments, pre-trial hearings, motions hearings, and trials.
Volunteer Attorney ACLU - Detroit
Volunteer at the ACLU
12.2004 - 05.2006
Volunteer attorney at the ACLU focusing on criminal law matters.
Appellate Attorney
Law Office of Gerald Lorence
12.2004 - 11.2005
Researched issues, wrote appellate briefs, and argued appellate cases in the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIJ.D. - Law
Wayne State University Law School
Detroit, MI04-2003
Skills
Possessing comprehensive, authoritative knowledge of criminal statutes, procedural rules (state and federal), and evolving case law relevant to various felony and misdemeanor charges
Affiliations
Federal Court - Eastern District of Michigan
Macomb County Bar Association
Timeline
Partner
Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC
01.2014 - Current
Lead Criminal Defense Attorney
Lucido & Manzella P.C.
11.2005 - 01.2014
Volunteer Attorney ACLU - Detroit
Volunteer at the ACLU
12.2004 - 05.2006
Appellate Attorney
Law Office of Gerald Lorence
12.2004 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wayne State University
J.D. - Law
Wayne State University Law School