James R. Goodhines

James R. Goodhines

4.5
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Springfield, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals ... +5 more

175 State Street, Suite 400, Springfield, MA

About James

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

15 years | 700 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 10%

15 years | 40 cases

10%
Appeals 5%

15 years | 20 cases

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

25 cases

5%
Violent Crime 5%

15 years | 25 cases

5%
Expungement 3%

15 years | 10 cases

3%
Car Accident 1%

15 years | 10 cases

1%
Federal Crime 1%

15 years | 3 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Goodhines Law Offices

175 State Street, Suite 400, Springfield, MA, 01103

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James R. Goodhines's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Melissa | August 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A true professional

My son was involved in a motor vehicle stop in which one of the passengers had drugs on him. The police charged everyone in the car with the drugs, even though no one knew what the other person had on him at the time. Attorney Goodhines met with us and took time to carefully listen to us as my son ex...plained what had happened. Mr. Goodhines was patient, and made sure we gave him all of the details of our son's case. Jim methodically took us through the steps involved in a criminal case, and he identified that we could challenge the evidence in a hearing called a motion to suppress. Attorney Goodhines explained the process completely, and after a hearing, the judge not only dismissed the charges against my son, she suppressed the evidence recovered from his friend. I would strongly recommend Mr. Goodhines as a lawyer - he is a thoughtful and caring lawyer, something you don't hear people say enough anymore!

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2015 | Domestic Violence

Goodhines is the man!

Attorney Jim Goodhines is a great lawyer. He handled my domestic violence charge with my wife in a straight forward way based on the facts. My case was dismissed and my wife and I are happy that the episode is behind us. He is professional and experienced. He is the best lawyer I ever met

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2013 | Gun Law

This former prosecutor has become a great defense attorney!

I recently had a firearms case with Attorney Goodhines. As a former prosecutor, he was very knowledgeable on the subject. He handled my case effectively and I got the best possible result -my case was dismissed! Jim is a great guy and a great lawyer. I would definitely recommend him to anyone wit...h a serious case.

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Randy Milou

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Goodhines. He has an excellent reputation for criminal defense in Hampden County."

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Joseph Gutheinz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Goodhines Law Offices

Associations

2016 - Present

Hampden County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1995 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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