- In practice
- 31 years
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Reviews
- 4.7 (24)
- Last verified
- 22 May 2026
About
James Abernathy has practised law for 31 years, focusing on criminal defense matters in Los Angeles. They represent individuals and families as a member of Rowe Law Group. Handles matters from first consultation through trial and appeal. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials70 × 20%
1 verified active licence(s).
- California licence — verified
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience93 × 15%
20 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 20
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 1 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 1
Verified reputation73 × 15%
24 review(s) from 2 source(s), 5.637 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.92/5.
- Source #3: 4.512 effective reviews
- Source #4: 1.125 effective reviews
Professional recognition23 × 10%
1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.4.
- Defense Bar Honour Roll (2022)
Relevant track record0 × 10%
No publicly sourced matters on record.
Client experience59 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 13
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Email
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 116 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-05-22
Ranking history
Position in criminal defense rankings in Los Angeles, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #1 of 38 | 68.3 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | State Bar of California | DEMO-US-101995 | 1995 | activeVerified 22 May 2026 |
- J.D., Pacific Coast University Law School (1994)
Recognition
Defense Bar Honour Roll (2022)
Criminal Defense Collegium (fictional)
Reviews
4.7
24 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
4.7 from 13 reviews, 13 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
4.8 from 11 reviews, 0 verified
- Aisha I.14 May 2026Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Anika V.3 Mar 2026Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Thomas T.4 Sept 2025Unverified
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- Camila O.29 Apr 2025Verified client
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- Rafael I.26 Apr 2025Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Daniel K.5 Mar 2025Verified client
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 17 Jul 2025.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source13 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source11 records