James A. Cuddy

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James A. Cuddy

3.8
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 28 years

Child custody Lawyer at Shelton, CT
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Family ... +6 more

525 Bridgeport Avenue, Suite 201, Shelton, CT

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The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

20%
Alimony 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

10%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC

525 Bridgeport Avenue, Suite 201, Shelton, CT, 06484

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James A. Cuddy's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

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Many reviewers praise the lawyer as knowledgeable, professional, and highly supportive during divorce proceedings, noting clear communication and thorough preparation. Among less common feedback, some clients mention difficulties with responsiveness and feel their cases did not receive sufficient advocacy.

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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best of the Best

Professional. Personable. Knowledgeable. Diligent. These are just some of the words that describe Attorney Cuddy. Going through a very contentious divorce with a difficult spouse, I truly could not have asked for a better attorney. Attorney Cuddy used his extensive knowledge and experience to yield ...fair and desirable results for me. He is an exceptional advocate. He took the time to understand my situation without judgment and skillfully used that information throughout the court proceedings. He was always well-prepared, fully aware of the facts, and knew exactly how to handle every situation accordingly. Attorney Cuddy took an extremely stressful situation and made it manageable. He was always available to answer questions, but more importantly, he was forthright and honest with his advice. He never misled me; he gave me realistic expectations of what the outcome would be based on the law, and his predictions were very accurate. If I had to go through this divorce again, the one thing I would not change is having Attorney Cuddy represent me. I highly recommend his services to anyone facing a divorce. Thank you, Attorney Cuddy, for all your help and assistance—it is so greatly appreciated!

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Thorough and fair

As counsel handling my divorce, Jim took the time to thoroughly explain the process, obtain all relevant information, and promptly answer any questions I had. I most appreciated the fact that when he received any complaints or concerns from opposing counsel, Jim also wanted to hear my side of the sto...ry before rendering any judgment. In the end, he made what could be a difficult process as painless as possible

Posted by Mary | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Advocates for moms

I had an abusive husband who was controlling and manipulative , he is a narcissist- would rather spend money on a private investigator than feed his kids . He went in there and was fighting for for me and when my husband got nasty he shut that down real quick.

James Cuddy

Replied last August 22, 2017

Mary, Thank you for the kind review. I am glad that you knew I was fighting for you in such a difficult situation that you were going through. It is a pleasure when a client sees the hard work and effort that goes into protecting a client from an abusive spouse.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2011

My Divorce

I found Attorney Cuddy through my employer's legal referral service after not feeling comfortable with the first attorney I met. My divorce took a little over 6 months to finalize with no drama. Although the divorce was relatively simple (no minors or jointly owned property), I did run into a sna...g in serving my husband who resides in another state. Attorney Cuddy was patient and put in the extra effort needed. Attorney Cuddy's communication style is clear, genuine, and returns phone calls/emails promptly. Since this was my first divorce (and hopefully my last), he walked through the steps and process with me on several occasions.

Posted by Rob | November 05, 2011

Last minute help for my divorce.

Attorney Cuddy was extremely helpful to me when I came to him at the 11th hour needing advice for my divorce. I was pro se and my ex-wife's attorney put together a weak divorce agreement and sent it to me 2 days before the trial. I sought out Mr. Cuddy who reviewed the agreement and found multiple is...sues and shortcomings that needed addressing. Ultimately, I retained Mr. Cuddy's services and he ended up writing a proper divorce agreement ensuring that my interests and those of the children were fully covered. I would highly recommend Mr. Cuddy to anyone seeking a reputable and skilled attorney, especially in matters of divorce.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Conditions issued in CT, 2012

updated on 07/12/2012

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Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of James A. Cuddy

Associations

2011 - Present

Miflord Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Kent State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Seminar for new home owners

Foreclosure and real estate practice

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