Stephen James is the Founder and partner in the Law Firm of Stephen G. James & Associates PLLC. New York office. His private practice focuses on criminal law defense. Mr. James has represented many Celebrities as an Entertainment Lawyer.  He has also successfully defended clients in murder cases, felony and drug charges.  His practice has proudly served many legal needs through-out New York State and the United States since 1988. Mr. James has argued habeas corpus briefs and motions and appeared before New York State Supreme Court. He has counseled numerous local and international political figures on important events of the day.

 

Mr. James was the Founder and President of a successful Mortgage and Real Estate brokerage firm from 1988 to 2003. He is the first class of 30 Under 30 award recipients. He handles complex matrimonial cases and litigates any issue on behalf of his clients, no matter how big or small they may be.  His aggressive courtroom style has led to many favorable outcomes.  

 

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. James served as a former assistant to Kings County District Attorney, a former administrative law clerk in. Mr. James served as a Hearing Office presiding over H.S. Suspension with in NYC of Hearings ED. He is the subject of the renowned book “And Justice for Some: The Story of Stephen G. James” by Hugh N. Griffith.

 

Selected recent representations by Mr. James include:

•Lead Attorney in high profile landmark case Rosedale --- racial attack in which a -- family was attacked inside their residence in Rosedale, -- while celebrating the fourth of July.

•Korean - Boycott Case

•Yussen Hawkins case

•Godfather II Shootout Case at Sunrise Movie Theatre

•N.O.I Mosque #7 Attack

Areas of Practice:

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Criminal Defense

Entertainment Law

Family Law

Real Estate and Wills

Contracts and Wills

Landlord /Tenant

Personal Injury  

Notary, since 1988

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Education

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The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with highest honors

Florida State University, M.S., Physics

Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., Physics

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Bar Admissions

District of Columbia                                    

New York

Connecticut (retired)                                

 

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit                        

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York                

U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York     

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These activities, as well as his academic background, work experience and reputation for ethical and professional standards among his colleagues, have earned him an esteemed reputation. Mr. James is committed to providing compassionate, skillful, confidential and personal representation to all of his clients.

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He prides himself on ‘leaving no stone unturned’ in each case he takes on. He never takes short cuts. He always visits the scene of the crime. He takes depositions, writes motions; or asks for internal affairs records where it is appropriate to the client’s defense. He watches surveillance video, checks phone and computer records and takes photos when the case calls for it. He will personally locate and interview potential defense witnesses or perform background checks on listed state witnesses.

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Let criminal attorney Stephen G. James Esq. handle your case with diligence, persistence and care