Law Office of James Dunn

06/15/2023

What do you wish you could help a sibling or other close relative overcome? What simple thing would have made all the difference? What made you understand fault was not always central?

03/11/2021

10/28/2020

If you are planning on applying for a new job soon, call us to discuss timing and effectiveness of expunging your DUI or criminal record in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County and beyond. We also address early termination of probation and arrest record sealing. 650-538-0809 or email robert "at" jamesdunn

09/29/2020

The following is attorney advertising. The firm only serves people in California. We are seeing an uptick in cases where people are being accused of financial fraud against family members or others who are in their care.

08/04/2020

07/22/2020

Read this carefully.

After Trump said he would send agents to more cities, Philly’s district attorney lays out how he might criminally charge federal officers.

04/29/2020

Here’s our dramatization for the day thanks to the app, “Texting Story”. People call us all the time in situations like this when they are under unusual pressure at home. Remember that people should have a lawyer before trying to talk to police, and that it is your right not to incriminate yourself in any way.

04/14/2020

James Dunn and staff understand the job market in Northern California will be tight and we want to help by giving people needing it a clean sweep. It's important to anticipate what potential employers will see after doing a background search. If you know someone needing this service, please put them in touch. Record clearance can include expungements, early termination of probation, and sealing one's arrest record. We are available by phone and Zoom calls. For more, go to our main website or

Expunge your criminal caseand seal your arrest recordin Northern California. Minor criminal convictions may or may not prevent you from getting ahead at work. In this job market, why take that chance? Expungements and sealing of arrest records are sometimes an option. Call us at 650-460-7200 for mor...

03/20/2020

When you are out, have a lawful and essential purpose in mind for driving or walking. And stay safe and healthy.

San Jose police say they responded to 56 violations of the shelter-in-place order on Thursday. Starting next week, those who are not complying will face business license sanctions and health code violations.

11/03/2019

Interesting article supporting much of what we discuss and there is some interesting history here.

Alcohol breath tests, a linchpin of the criminal justice system, are often unreliable, a Times investigation found.