Attorney James A Abate and staff were very helpful and understanding throughout a DUI case I was charged with. They were available everytime I needed an update whether it was in person or over the phone very professional from the first time I contacted him to our last meeting in the courthouse. Hones...t, humble, respectful, responsible, professional and very courteous to my family and myself. With his assistance I was able to get an expert to review my case and have the best outcome through this whole process as possible. If you are looking for a serious attorney who will be upfront and straightforward with your situation I definitely recommend Mr. Abate and his staff (Meghan and Ali). I had never had a problem like this one and it was as smooth as possible with their help. I'm very pleased with all services rendered

While the decision to drink and drive was not smart at all, the decision to select James Abate to represent me for the case was a very smart decision. I was very discouraged after the incident happened, and most of the local attorneys I spoke with sounded as if they were hesitant to accept the case, ...due to a high BAC reading and a court with a reputation for giving harsh sentences to these cases. Mr. Abate was considerably more reassuring and explained his experience with cases like these. Throughout the whole process, he explained every step of the way, including what outcome I would like to achieve, the likelihood of actually getting it, and the steps it would take to get there. The process dragged on for a couple of months, and some of the court appearances were futile and frustrating, but Mr. Abate remained patient and determined through it all. Aside from a few office meetings, we typically had a strategy or recap discussion either before or after the court hearings. Ultimately, the best outcome realistically possible was achieved due to his strategy and patience in dealing with the case. Other attorneys I spoke with said the result (which ultimately happened) would be unlikely to impossible so I’m confident that if someone else was selected to take the case, the sentence would have been much worse. So if you find yourself in a similar situation in a township that Mr. Abate handles cases for, one of the best things you could do at the moment would be to give his office a call and request a free consultation.

James was extremely helpful during a difficult and emotional situation for me. While leaving a long-term abusive relationship, I had a mini bout of craziness and keyed my now ex's car. He had me arrested and I was charged with criminal mischief, which is a felony. James could not have been nicer o...r more empathetic towards me. He was very understanding and non-judgmental about what was really a kind of crazy thing for me to do - I"m not the kind of person who loses her temper and does stuff like that. Anyway, James was able to move my case from Superior to Municipal court and then was further able to move my case from one municipality to another so I wouldn't be embarrassed in my community by having this incident make the papers or be overheard in open court by someone who knows me locally. This was a very difficult time for me and James was so helpful in relieving much of the stress and anxierty (and embarrassment) this court case brought me. I appreciated his sensitivity, and that of his staff, in this matter and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome, which was a full dismissal of the charge.

I hired James in November of 2014 for a domestic dispute issue. Long story short I got into a relationship that was doomed from the start. I was with someone who all is only in it for money and the house we rented together. In short one night she started a fight I got an assault charge and restrainin...g order against me. Just as her way In getting the house and out of the relationship so she could start over with someone she had been seeing. James saw all this and was able to negotiate on my behalf so that we went our separate ways and the charges were dropped. James and his staff got me through a very difficult time and scary as well. He always kept me up to date and follow through with everything. His staff was kind and very helpful with anything they could. He is by far the first person I would ever go to for anything again and would recommend him to anyone needing real help. He not only knows what he's doing he cares about what he does. Thank you again for everything you've done.

James and his staff were always respectful during a difficult and embarrassing time. I was always in charge of how the case went - no decisions were made without my approval. James is very knowledgeable and tries to find different angles to win your case. He was always available by phone and made... evening appointments to fit my schedule. I would definitely recommend him.