Defending Your Rights.
Protecting Your Future.
A decade of prosecution experience, now on your side!
Defending Your Rights.
Protecting Your Future.
A decade of prosecution experience, now on your side!
Your Advocate When
the Stakes Are High
When your freedom is at risk, experience matters. At James R. Watts, Attorney at Law, we bring over 20 years of legal knowledge—and 11 years as a former prosecutor—directly to your defense. We know how the system works from both sides, and we use that insight to fight for the best possible outcome in every case. Whether you're facing DUI charges, drug offenses, or other criminal matters, we’re here to stand with you, challenge the evidence, and defend your future.
Your Advocate When the Stakes Are High
When your freedom is at risk, experience matters. At James R. Watts, Attorney at Law, we bring over 20 years of legal knowledge—and 11 years as a former prosecutor—directly to your defense. We know how the system works from both sides, and we use that insight to fight for the best possible outcome in every case. Whether you're facing DUI charges, drug offenses, or other criminal matters, we’re here to stand with you, challenge the evidence, and defend your future.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Aggressive representation to protect your rights and fight criminal charges.
DUI
Defending DUI cases with experience to protect your freedom and license.
Drug Charges
Strong defense for drug possession, sales, and related offenses.
Trial and Appellate
Experienced at every level—trial courtrooms and appellate challenges.
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Aggressive representation to protect your rights and fight criminal charges.
DUI
Defending DUI cases with experience to protect your freedom and license.
Drug Charges
Strong defense for drug possession, sales, and related offenses.
Trial and Appellate
Experienced at every level—trial courtrooms and appellate challenges.
Know Your Rights:
Free Legal Advice
In today’s world, protecting your rights is more important than ever. Courts, law enforcement, and politicians eager to appear “tough on crime” often push the limits of what’s legal. Here’s some essential advice to help safeguard yourself:
Know Your Rights:
Free Legal Advice
In today’s world, protecting your rights is more important than ever. Courts, law enforcement, and politicians eager to appear “tough on crime” often push the limits of what’s legal. Here’s some essential advice to help safeguard yourself:
01 BE POLITE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
You may have the legal right to vent or “speak your mind,” but it rarely helps your situation. Stay calm and respectful.
02 Don’t answer questions
Unless you are being lawfully detained—meaning the officer has reasonable suspicion based on specific facts—you are not required to provide ID or answer questions. And you are never obligated to answer anything that could incriminate you. Silence is often your strongest defense.
03 Never consent to a search
Politely refuse any request to search your person, vehicle, or home. But if the officer proceeds anyway, do not resist physically. Instead, fight that search where it matters—in court, with James R. Watts by your side.
01 BE POLITE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
You may have the legal right to vent or “speak your mind,” but it rarely helps your situation. Stay calm and respectful.
02 Don’t answer questions
Unless you are being lawfully detained—meaning the officer has reasonable suspicion based on specific facts—you are not required to provide ID or answer questions. And you are never obligated to answer anything that could incriminate you. Silence is often your strongest defense.
03 Never consent to a search
Politely refuse any request to search your person, vehicle, or home. But if the officer proceeds anyway, do not resist physically. Instead, fight that search where it matters—in court, with James R. Watts by your side.
