James C Wing JR

James C Wing JR

also known as Jim Wing

4.4
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at Simsbury, CT
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +15 more

619 Hopmeadow St, #2, Simsbury, CT

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

18

Practice Areas

Family 23%

Family law encompasses many of the other practice areas listed. I endeavor to serve the needs of individuals and families.

44 years

23%
Divorce and Separation 21%

I represent parties seeking divorce, legal separation and the modification of existing orders. I also assist individuals in contempt proceedings.

44 years

21%
Criminal Defense 20%

I represent individuals charged with various crimes as adults, youthful offenders and juveniles.

44 years

20%
Education 15%

I represent parents and children only. I have helped people with school discipline, including expulsion hearing. I represent clients concerning special education eligibility, 504 Plans, IDEA, Individualized Education Program, Least Restrictive Environment issues, Residency, etc. I am familiar with several challenges children facing including ADD and ADHD, Autistic Spectrum disorders, etc.

44 years

15%
Juvenile Law 5%

I represent parents regarding uncared for and neglect petitions and represent children and their parents in connection with charges of delinquency.

44 years

5%
Personal Injury 4%

I have represent parties in personal injury litigation, including automobile accidents, premises liability claims, medical malpractice, victims of assault and sexual assault, and products liability.

44 years

4%
Alimony 1%

Alimony is an issue in many divorces whether or not the judgment provides that one party is to receive it.

44 years

1%
Child Abuse 1%

I have represented abused children in civil actions for money damages, parents accused of abuse and neglect by DCF, and individuals seeking to clear their names from CF's registry.

44 years

1%
Child Custody 1%

I represent parents in contested custody cases through trial and serve as guardian ad litem for minor children in their parents' custody disputes, I have represent parties in Juvenile Court and Probate Court concerning the termination of parental rights.

44 years

1%
Child Support 1%

I represent parents paying and receiving child support in the Superior Court and in Magistrate's Court. Support is an issue in any Divorce matter in which the parties have children.

44 years

1%
DUI and DWI 1%

I represent individuals charged with DUI in the Superior Court. I have also assist clients with Administrative hearings before the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles regarding license suspension after DUI arrests.

44 years

1%
Expungement 1%

I assist clients to remove certain juvenile, youthful offender and criminal records.

10 years

1%
Litigation 1%

Litigation describes that area of practice where an attorney helps with disputed issues that are brought to a civil or criminal court for resolution. Many of the practice areas described involve litigation. I also represent clients in hearings, trials and appeals on miscellaneous issues.

44 years

1%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

I negotiate and prepare prenuptial or antenuptial agreements as part of my family law practice.

44 years

1%
Mediation 1%

I assist couples to achieve a divorce agreement as a mediator.

44 years

1%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 1%

I assist clients charged with speeding and other motor vehicle violations in the Geographical Area Division of the Superior Court.

44 years

1%
Uncontested Divorce 1%

I assist clients with uncontested divorce matters as part of my family law practice.

44 years

1%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

I assist clients with estate planning, including revising plans after divorce and for the benefit of special needs children.

44 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 43 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1982

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Law Offices of James C. Wing, Jr.

619 Hopmeadow St, #2, Simsbury, CT, 06070

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James C Wing JR's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Karen | October 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated and Thorough

Attorney Wing took a very difficult divorce and helped make the outcome as positive as possible for both parties. The process was challenging, due to unforeseen circumstances. His professionalism with the opposing side along with his knowledge of the court process, made the divorce less painful. Att...orney Wing takes the time to listen to his clients and help get the best outcome as possible.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Most proffesional dedicated lawyer with superb attention to detail you will ever meet

Do not. I repeat do NOT settle for a subpar attorney when your reputation rests on another mans shoulders. This lawyer knows how the legal system works from a to z and if you are being falsely accused he will fight for you until the end. He worked tirelessly along with is assistant to get a false cha...rge dismissed and was successful. Do not waste your time looking at reviews that say anything negative about this lawyer. He works extremely hard to uphold the the law and integrity of his clients it is on another level. Thanks jim and i appreciate your punctiality proffesionalism and attention to detail and payment flexibility.

Posted by Joe | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Modification

In Nov 2011, my ex-wife and I were divorced of which we had a baby together. The last 5 years involved petty behaviors, police involvement, an attempt to give up custody on two occasions and ultimately two false allegation claims of abuse. I will focus on the most recent incident of abuse allegations... as this is where Attorney Wing assisted me. It began Jan 2015; my son was 5 years old. I had had our son for the holidays and per the parenting schedule was due to bring him home that Sunday evening, ready for bed. My ex-wife demanded that I bring him home early in the day so she could spend time with him and get him ready for bed. I opted to bring him home between 6 and 7. The next day, she withheld him from school but I was not aware of this yet. That Tues, I received a call from DCF saying that allegations of abuse were being made. DCF came to my home that evening. The allegations were so disturbing and outlandish (my ex-wife was accusing myself, my step-son who was 6 and my wife) that even DCF had a hard time believing them. Regardless, I was advised to leave my place of residence as I was not allowed to be near my step-son, who was 6 at the time. All visitation with my son ceased at that time. All of this was followed by a 6 hour interview with police, two restraining order hearings (ex-wife began sending disturbing text messages to myself and my wife & contacting family members to tell them about the alleged abuse), a forensic interview for both my son and step-son and a full DCF investigation. My son made allegations during the forensic interview (I was not present) however it was determined by all present he was coached. My step-son was also subject to the same interview of which it was determined no said abuse ever occurred. At this time, we had another attorney of which we determined that the severity of this case far exceeded her experience and reached out to Attorney Wing. At this time, DCF closed their case but my ex-wife told DCF she would still refuse to let me see our son. In turn, I made arrangements with the school to have lunch with our son once a week. We met with Attorney Wing about a week before having to attend court for a motion filed for the previous attorney for contempt (interfering with parenting time) and to modify custody. From the moment we met with Attorney Wing, he set forth realistic expectations regarding modifying custody. After our first court date with him, April 2015 (I had not seen my son for custody visits in 4 months), the judge ordered custody to resume, changing pick up times to be at the school to alleviate hostile exchanges as well as giving me an additional day during the week. The next day, my ex-wife withheld our son from school so I could not pick him up. Attorney Wing raced to meet me at the courthouse to file an ex-parte motion and while it was denied, this action represents the actions of Attorney Wing throughout the course of this case. He never stopped fighting for my son who experienced so much more than he should have had to endure during the course of this custody battle. Between attending court, communicating with my ex’s attorney and the GAL, filing motions and meeting with my wife and I, Jim Wing never stopped fighting for our family; most importantly my son. Attorney Wing’s familiarity with our case, knowledge of family law as well as his overall experience alleviated many incidents of concern and anxiety over the behavior of my ex-wife. Attorney Wing told us from the beginning that custody changes are incremental and the results of the trial was exactly that-I was awarded 54% custody and her 46% custody with me having final decision making authority (swap in the custody plan), which as a father I feel is a huge change in custody. The complexity of my case leads me to highly recommend Attorney Wing’s due to his handling of this case and overall success. I feel this strongly speaks to his integrity and skill as a family attorney and highly recommend him.

Posted by Ashley | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Family Law-Child Custody

Jim Wing represented me regarding a custody case with my ex. We were not married however had a small child and assets together. Upon initial consultation, Jim set realistic expectations regarding custody, how it works in the state of CT and what to expect when we went to court. Jim’s experience and k...nowledge of family law and child support guidelines allowed what could have been a very expensive issue to be resolved as quickly as possible with the best result for all people, including our son, involved. His deep concern for children involved in custody matters, his report with other attorneys (in attending court, it was apparent the high regard other attorneys gave Jim Wing), as well as his compassion for the family unit as a whole, has resulted in us retaining Jim as our permanent family attorney. Jim Wing cares about his clients and finding the best resolution possible. I would highly recommend Jim Wing in any legal matter.

Posted by Brenda | August 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense

the wing of justice

I hired attorney James Wing Jr. for my son's case , ( a criminal case) and my family and I are so happy with the out come of the case. He was facing some major felony charges. Jim always kept us informed and was ready with plan "B or C " just in case. Honesty and trustworthy and knowledgeable are de...finitely in this mans description. His performance in court is brilliant! He was able to reduce the charges and sentence more than the other lawyers who were working for the other parties that were involved in the same criminal case as my sons. James Wing jr. is definitely the man for the job !

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James C Wing JR's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, James is a great DUI lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Salvatore Bonanno

Education lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Atty Wing. I've worked with Jim on several occasions. He's an excellent lawyer, who clearly puts the client first. Though I endorse Jim in "Education", if the Avvo drop-down menu allowed, I'd equally endorse him in areas involving Family Law, and Juvenile Matters. I found that the best measure of Jim's ability is when a client that I referred to him calls me to thank me for directing them to Atty. Wing."

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Robert Guntharp

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jim as local counsel for two of his Connecticut clients who were injured when their vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer in Virginia. Jim proved to be a very quick study in the area of Virginia law and procedure. The case was scheduled for binding arbitration and Jim very ably handled the matter. He produced an excellent outcome for his clients while demonstrating an admirable personal concern for them. I have practiced law for more than 25 years and recognize good lawyering when I see it. Jim is a very good lawyer and I highly recommend him."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laurence Hardoon

Litigation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim was co-counsel on a delicate case involving a teen age student at a private school in Massachusetts. He was a pleasure to work with, very thoughtful, considerate, creative, and practical. He is the best type of lawyer to work passionately on a client's behalf with a high level of expertise."

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Thompson Page

Juvenile law lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jim in the greater Hartford legal community for several years. Many times I have sought his judgment and advice with family, juvenile and school education related issues. He has distinguished himself with protecting the rights of parents and children in the ever-changing fields of school discipline and equal opportunity to public education for all children, regardless of their needs. I highly recommend his expertise, particularly in these complex areas of the law."

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Richard Hayber

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is extremely bright, experienced and dedicated to his clients' goals. I have referred many people to Jim and will continue to do so in the future."

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Jacob Wieselman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Salvatore Bonanno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Delaney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Pitblado

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Robert Guntharp

Personal injury lawyer

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Laurence Hardoon

Personal injury lawyer

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Thompson Page

Litigation lawyer

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Richard Hayber

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Court Ordered Reprimand issued in CT, 2025

updated on 02/11/2026

A court reprimand is an order from the Superior Court after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer 2019-2020, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer 2018-2019, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer 2017-2018, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer 2016-2017, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer 2015-2016, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer 2014-2015, New England Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer 2013-2014, New England Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer 2012-2013, New England Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer 2011-2012, New England Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Top Lawyers, Hartford Magazine

2007

named James W. Cooper Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation

Work Experience

1998 - 2000

Adjunct Professor, University of Hartford/Hartford College for Women

Associations

1982 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

Connecticut Superior Court

Family Special Master

2006 - 2008

Hartford County Bar Foundation

President

1999 - 2003

Hartford County Bar Association

Director

1999 - 2010

Harford County Bar Foundation

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. S. J.

Case dismissed.

State vs. C. A.

Suspended sentence and probation

In re: Sara G.

Education Law - Due Process Hearing

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Education

1982

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Hartford

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Connecticut Psychological Association 13th Annual Conference

"Bullies and Their Victims"

2004

School Discipline and the Special Needs Child

School Discipline and the Special Needs Child

2003

School Discipline and the Special Needs Child

School Discipline and the Special Needs Child

N/A

Hartford County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

The New Connecticut Child Support Guidelines

Publications

2010

Hartford Magazine Legal Ease (quoted)

Activity

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