SOUTHERN HILLS LAW - Key Persons


J. Scott James

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
Attorney J. Scott James is experienced in all types of criminal law, and has successfully taken cases to jury trials including: grand theft, misdemeanor theft, homicide, rape, domestic violence, property crime, drug possession and distribution and other. He is accomplished in both criminal defense and civil litigation trials, and will work diligently to get you a successful outcome for your particular case. Attorney J. Scott James has successfully argued appellate cases on homicides, violent felonies, Indian Child Welfare Act cases, Open Records Cases and many more* Attorney J. Scott James has obtained civil settlements in property insurance, medical malpractice, and sexual harassment cases. J. Scott James was a state level prosecutor for many years, handling violent felony crimes. He also spent four years as the Attorney General of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in Pine Ridge, SD. He now practices in the Custer SD area.