Attorney Charnel James... Half-Assed or just an ass, that's the question
Well, though the year mark has passed and many had Hoped that it would be the end of the wolves emerging to the top of the sludge pile for the year, but apparently there is one more who refuses to steer clear, Califorina attorney Charnel James.
Charnel JeanneLouise James came into the ONAC picture more than one year ago during the Matt Pappas scam. James was gifted a rubber church from Pappas in exchange for her agreeing to do work on various ONAC cases. Fortunately in this case, the ole saying rang true in that "You get what you pay for", meaning that James church was as quality as her work on court cases, nill. Here is a past article link for your review:
Before the Pappas scam came to light, we had an ONAC KM member who found himself in court facing criminal charges for possessing 1 ounce of cannabis sacrament and one tiny Cap of a mushroom weighing under 1/16th of a gram! James identified herself to the court appointed attorney while the member was in the actual courtroom being arraigned on the charges and assured the member, attorney appointed to represent him, and the court that she would "assist with the case on behalf of ONAC" and yet the only One Thing that was asked for from her to attain to defend the member was "A letter as a friend to the court" explaining the position of the church regarding these sacraments" and the court Indicated they would consider Dropping the charges. As you can guess, such a letter was Never received by any from James and ultimately the member was convicted for possessing the single mushroom cap and sentenced to 90 days in jail as a result.
Her legal presentation is disturbing to many who say they wish only it were true: "Our mission is to provide personal attention to every client and exceed expectations with a focus on integrity, advocacy and understanding. We strive to exceed our client’s expectations. We serve a wide range of clientele and value every client relationship."
James was also recruited by Matt Pappas to do work on the what we call "PDX Injunction" filed in federal court by ONAC KM, and as many of you well know, the injunction was Not complete when it was filed, meaning filled out Right which was a combination of both Pappas and James fault, and too, the "Certificate of Service" was also not filled out nor executed right, which were tasks Specifically handled by Charnel James, to proof and then submit and serve the filing notification. Ultimately because of her NOT doing that Correctly, the judge stated that he had no option But to Dismiss the case But Did suggest that we fix and promptly re-file, a task ONAC has Yet to get accomplished because of attorney's like this!
Another victim of James reports: "I have emails where she tells other lawyers she's my lawyer, her name is on all my pwk and yet also have screen shots of her taunting me and refusing to update me on my case...one where I'm locked out of my restaurant. Also the text telling her a put another $1000 into her account and her texting saying....after failing to file, update me or showing up to court....that I was never her client." According to this victim, Pappas and James are the two ta blame for the lost case as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, and the loss of there home and 4 service animals who perished as a result, and that is but putting it MILD as to the suffering endured due to the half-assed and Reckless disregard for putting effort into there JOB!
And another victim who credits both Pappas as well as James for screwing them over legally is a group called "Total Herbal Care" who released a Youtube Video expressing there situation and victimization best but that ultimately got removed or we'd happily provide it for you here. Though we haven't had the chance to directly speak with owners Fawn and Matt Cyr, we at ONAC KM hope to have the opportunity to soon because we would really like more information as to what went on and happened to them.
Other victims have also stepped forward saying that James coerced them into the ONAC scams while they had sought her legal services on other cannabis matters and assured that it would be there best legal protection option Ultimately the bottom line is that many are coming together and preparing a Class action against her and Pappas for having caused them irreparable harm and extreme suffering, and ONAC KM has been invited to join in.
Charnel James is a graduate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Her license number with the California state BAR is #289326. James also was Undergraduate at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, and apparently was a Marine for almost a whole entire Year, so why it is she struggles so much in effort of accomplishing anything, especially legal since it's her career choice of profession, it's puzzling, but to some, it's a given, as Michelle Nix posted what many say offline and far more off record: "Charnels her lawyer so no doubt it's screwed up lololol"
What Nix is referring to is a recent filing of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that was in need of Urgent filing when an ONAC member was being actively stalked by leaders of Sugarleaf Rasta Church outside her home by carloads of their "church members" whom had been threatening her for several weeks publicly as well as privately. While many, especially the member sat on pins and needles horrified as to what might happen and when they might come back around and do what. All in all there were to be three TRO's filed, one against Heidi Grossman Lepp, one against Charles Edward Lepp and the third on Kellly "Kevai" Floyd, whom we refer to as "Reverend Spraytan."
Charnel James first took her sweet time in preparing the TRO's for filing which we and the member both found to be very nerve-racking to say the least. Next, James would take the TRO's to the wrong court in an attempt to file them. After that, upon finally finding the right courthouse, James would be informed that the TRO paperwork wasn't filled out correctly. Finally, when they finally were filed and served, it would be called before the court and then set over until September 1st, to which it would finally receive a conclusion... they Still wasn't filled out right and so ultimately Had to be dismissed by the court, with regret noted.
What was Wrong with it Now you ask, well, look to the "Nature of Proceedings" section and you will see... it was filed as a "Workplace Violence" and the Problem with that is that it was not, as the parties never Worked with our member on an official capacity!
So, what the judge said in regards to the matter, is that a new TRO needed to be filled out Properly and filed against Heidi Grossman Lepp on behalf of our member, something the judge said to James September 1st but has YET to be done or submitted by James to the court to protect the member. After this article, we wonder if it will ever be accomplished at all by James or if she will just disassociate herself and walk away as is her pattern thus far from the sounds of things overall.
This is what our member had to say about it when inquired for an update: "Not granted for any of them! The judge said Sharnell filed it incorrectly and he could not see enough proof that would say of Eddy or Kevai or threatening to me? Heidi on the other hand he said if I were you I would file it over again and civil Sharnell filed it as a workplace violence restraining order"
Michelle Nix said it best when she posted: "I want you guys to understand how easy it is to fill out restraining order ppwk... It's simplified so that even the most uneducated Street person can seek assistance. If your a professional and screw it up..." we feel that not a more better observation could be printed in regards to not only this but a great many cases Charnel James has "handled" especially over the last few years.
As always, we Thank you for your continued interest and support and we hope you will stay tuned for future articles.
