“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Rev. Martin Luther
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Rev. Martin Luther
Attorney James Walckner
CRIMINAL DEFENSE | CIVIL LITIGATION
James Walckner is an experienced criminal defense and civil litigation attorney in Springfield, Massachusetts. He has defended hundreds of clients charged with crimes in the District and Superior courts throughout Massachusetts, using his Police Malpractice approach to obtain dismissals and other favorable outcomes. Attorney Walckner has vast experience initiating and defending civil actions involving contract disputes, commercial leases, employment disputes, negligence, and personal injury claims. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts, and has represented clients before various regulatory bodies, including the Commission Against Discrimination and Fire Safety Commission.
Prior to opening his law practice in Western Massachusetts, James was a police officer for 21 years. He has significant experience investigating OUI / drunk driving cases as a uniformed officer that helps to challenge police conduct and conclusions. Few criminal defense/OUI attorneys possess the industrial "know-how" of police best-practices, scope of police authority, police policies, and proper investigative techniques. As a former police detective, Attorney Walckner understands the weak areas of criminal investigations that can be challenged, particularly when investigations are structured to seek evidence that supports an officer's hunch (the police want evidence to prove John Doe is responsible) rather than making conclusions after considering the evidence.
Attorney Walckner uses the development of evidence, obtained through litigation discovery rules, including depositions and records subpoenas, to position civil actions for successful prosecution or defense. He regularly uses the services of licensed private investigators to seek out unnamed witnesses, interview involved people, and locate new evidence.
Education
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude (2012)
MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW, Andover, MA
Achieved four “CALI Awards for Excellence,” given for scholastic achievement to those with the highest grade in a particular course.
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, with Distinction (2006)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (2004)
CURRY COLLEGE, Milton, MA
Received honors and special recognition for original thesis research regarding police impersonation. Thesis has been cited in other scholarly works addressing police impersonation. Attorney Walckner was interviewed by an investigative journalist in New Zealand regarding police impersonation.
Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/129946565/the-wrong-arm-of-the-law--why-people-pretend-to-be-cops