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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Step Aside Jim Ireton, You're About To Get Schooled By James B. (“Bo”) McAllister For Clerk of Court

Bar Admission: Maryland; New York; California; Northern Mariana Islands; New Jersey

Legal Experience: Assistant State’s Attorney at Wicomico County, Maryland Oct. 2014 - Present

Currently assigned to Economic Crimes / Elder Abuse Unit, prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors before Circuit and District Courts; served as lead counsel in jury and bench trials; litigated pretrial motions; responded to post-conviction filings; negotiated plea and proffer agreements; appeared at preliminary hearings and bond reviews; covered juvenile delinquency dockets; received MSAA scholarship award; attended DUI, DRE, and human trafficking trainings; participated in domestic violence, APS, and drug treatment team meetings; gave presentations to local students and law enforcement agencies, volunteer mock trial judge.

Assistant Attorney General at Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Jan. 2012 - Oct. 2014

Assigned to criminal, juvenile, and appellate dockets; prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors before NMI Superior Court; served as lead counsel in jury and bench trials; litigated habeas writs and pretrial motions; reviewed warrants and case files for intake; independently managed all juvenile and appellate proceedings; filed responding briefs and appeared at oral arguments before NMI Supreme Court; drafted proposed mental health legislation; revised court rules; attended trial advocacy, mediation, and child abuse trainings; gave presentations to local law enforcement and public school system; volunteered to judge and scrimmage in mock trial competition.

Solo Practitioner at Law Office of James B. McAllister Mar. 2009 - Jan. 2012

Established general practice counseling clients on civil, criminal, and administrative matters; litigated civil complaints, probate petitions, and habeas petition before California Superior Courts; obtained settlements in personal injury and breach of contract claims; affirmed civil judgment on appeal before California Court of Appeals; represented clients in removal proceedings before U.S. Immigration Court; secured political asylum for Somali refugee and cancellation of removal for documented immigrant from the Philippines; received Wiley W. Manuel certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services from California State Bar.

Reference Librarian at San Diego Law Library May 2008 - Jan. 2012

Served the public at multiple branches throughout San Diego county; assisted patrons with locating legal resources, performing research, and drafting motions; independently managed satellite branch locations at times; handled circulation, membership, and financial transactions.

Research Assistant at Thomas Jefferson School of Law Aug. 2007 - Jul. 2011

Proofread and cite-checked publications on international labor law, human rights, civil liberties, and use of torture; drafted memoranda on various international legal issues; revised U.N. Human Rights Council Report on foreign policy; drafted proposed legislation on biological warfare.

Education: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California Spring 2009

LL.M., International Trade, Summa Cum Laude

Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California Fall 2007

J.D., Global Legal Studies, Cum Laude

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia Spring 2003

B.S., Economics, Good Standing

22 comments:

Anonymous said...



How/Why did he end up in Wicomico County Maryland?

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a winner to me.

Anonymous said...

Jim Ireton go get a job with Kathy griffin at McDONULDS LOL.

Anonymous said...

Jim jim jim
There is a opening for head pooper scooper for the river you LOVE so much.

Anonymous said...

10:51. Learn how to spell McDonalds!!!

Anonymous said...

What was Ireton's GED Major?

Anonymous said...

Ruh-OH! Sure hope Jimmie has his classroom assignment nailed down for September..

Anonymous said...

Teens.

Anonymous said...

Thanks jim now go back to peeing in the ladie bathroom at Mojos.

Anonymous said...

College degrees are overrated and worthless. We need a bornhere in the position.

Anonymous said...

Nice resume.

It blows the other guy's out of the water. Too bad that the election is going to be won like a high school popularity contest. Guess who might well be both King and Queen.

Anonymous said...

Why Wicomico County? Bo grew up here; went to school here; moved here when he was in grade school. He has friends and family here. And, there is no better place to live and raise a family.

Anonymous said...

I believe he grew up here and has family in the area.

Anonymous said...

I think this area has had enough of Mr. Ireton.

Anonymous said...

11:42. Right behind you!!!

Anonymous said...

I have lived in Salisbury since 1992. The first year I lived here I met Jim Ireton at a gathering of gay friends. I was introduced to him and we struck up a small talk conversation. He immediately turned the conversation to politics. He didn't realize I was a conservative republican. He started running his mouth about his sexual exploits with past Congressman Tom McMillen. McMillen and I traveled in the same social circles. Tom was even dating a very good friend of mine at the time. I questioned his truthfulness.....or lack there of. I knew right then and there this guy couldn't be trusted and I walked away from him. As years went on and we would run into each other he did what ever he could to avoid me. I could go on and on about his exploits both here in Salisbury and Rehoboth. Meanwhile he's teaching at a catholic school. Then when he was running for mayor he knocked on my door asking for my support. I asked him if he remembered who I was? He said no. I told him to put on his beer goggles and look closer. I reminded him of our first meeting, his lies about Congressman McMillen, and his exploits . (which he can deny all he wants but I was there and have first hand knowledge ) He of course denied all of it. I'm not going to drag all his trash out into the public arena. But the bottom line is the guy is a lier. How anyone could vote for a lier to work in our court system is beyond me.

Anonymous said...

And doesn't shop at Target.

Anonymous said...

Now that "Dr. Freddy" is gone, Ireton's days in the school system are numbered, so he's looking for greener pastures.

Anonymous said...

This Ireton cat would be better off just getting a job to support himself and habits. Hasn't done well living off the government trough. Just not suited for the public eye.

Anonymous said...

Oh but wait with Jackie Wellfonder helping him he is sure to get the job. She is throwing her full weight behind Liarton. They were both boozing it up at the Brick Room yesterday and she was all stickered up with Liarton! He can not make up his mind what he wants to do but I have seen enough of him to last a life time.

Anonymous said...

Jim has no experience for this job. And Bo McAllister does. Jimmy is running for the money. Plain and simple. He is getting older and realizing he isn't making much of himself after leaving being Mayor. He is running for the third political position in three years. That's outrageous.

In larger areas Jimmy would be blown out of the water. I do think the area is starting to realize that we've had enuf.


Anonymous said...

8/23-1030 if you think you have you be an attorney to file stuff sure vote for Bo but you really don't. This is a glorified position with a great pay grade. But any Business manager could do it and I hope we see that from the Republicans and not just a retiree to hold the seat taking retirement pay and a 6 figure salary. I hear that another state employee already claiming a 6 figure salary will come out and run. Collecting a state retirement and then a 6 fig salary on top of that? Trust me That is abuse too of the system and not very Conservative. But who ever get the spot I would love to see an average joe spank Ireton's tail! Unfortunately Bo doesn't have the name recognition so it will be a battle to get Liarton out.

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