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 | 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 KS | May 03, 2013

Thoroughness, professionalism, and patience

As with most people, I was nervous, upset & worried about hiring an attorney for my divorce. I was referred to James by a friend of a friend. After meeting with him for a consultation, I walked away feeling that I was in good hands. I was so impressed with his thoroughness, professionalism, and patie...nce as he explain to me in laymen's terms what I could expect. He answered all my questions & treated me as though I were his only client. Whenever I called him, he "always" called me back within the hour, sometimes minutes. I cannot say enough good things about this attorney. I will recommend him to anyone in need of a fair & honest attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013

UNtrustworthy! BEWARE! DO NOT HIRE!

Attorney James Cuddy was supposed to be MY lawyer and all he did was take my money and not defend me in the least. He is a terrible lawyer every time i tried to contact Mr. Cuddy I got his voice mail or his male secretary would answer and He'd give him the message and I never would receive a call bac...k. He showed up an hour late to my court hearing and we got nothing accomplished, He is scared to go in front of the judge to let him decide the matter. He will charge you for every little thing, email saying to please call, a voice mail, printing a paper, and he didn't leave any of my hard earned money that I trusted him to use for court hearings on the appeals. Now I'm $2,500 in the hole and without my children. DO NOT HIRE HIM EVEN IF YOUR INSURANCE RECOMMENDS HIM! HIRE SOMEONE WORTH YOUR MONEY!

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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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