Kevin M. James

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Kevin M. James

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury ... +3 more

145 Hudson Street, Suite 5C, New York, NY

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About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

30%
Immigration 30%

30%
Personal Injury 30%

30%
International Law 5%

5%
Family 3%

3%
Business 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2020 2019

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices Of Kevin M. James, P.L.L.C.

145 Hudson Street, Suite 5C, New York, NY, 10013

kmjameslaw.com/

Kevin M. James's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Sammy | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Freedom of speech case

My wife and I worked with Kevin when he offered to help people who got arrested protesting by the NYPD during the curfew. He was very helpful in facilitating getting the dismissal of the case. But he was also able to communicate well and with empathy at a time we were anxious to navigate the justi...ce system. I would definitely work with Kevin again, especially for future protesting and freedom of speech case.

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

I was falsely arrested by the police and facing alot of time and he made sure that the case was dismissed and i am home and scott free. He was very professional and he was always available to answer questions. I would definetly reccomend him for any criminal matter.

Posted by Richard | July 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Kevin James a lawyer that you need in your corner

Great legal mind understands many aspects of law , Kevin asks the relevant questions on many aspects of case law that a particular client may encounter when dealing with a specific legal situation . He is thorough and looks at all possible scenarios or outcomes that you as a client may face , he g...ives an open and honest assessment of the possible outcome . Kevin’s years of experience as a top Assistant District Attorney, several years abroad as a law consultant for the US government and his teaching at several colleges in New York gives him the overall knowledge any client would want as legal counsel. Finally, he is kind , honest , full of integrity ,down to earth listens intently to his clients and has a work ethic that is excellent .I would recommend him any time any day . Kevin James par excellence!!! That’s what any one would want in their legal counsel he is the real deal .

Posted by Mohammad | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in NY

Am mohammad had a very complicated criminal case I had 2 lawyer changed but nothing happen and after mr kavin help me to get out this stuitation he is very gud lawyer very friendly and knows about his work and he workout on my case and case was dismissed am so happy and giving suggestions to hire him... he is the best thanks sir

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I KNOW KEVIN JAMES FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS . I KNOW KEVIN FROM THE BROOKLYN DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE . I MET KEVIN WHEN HE WAS AN ADA .I HAVE ONLY WONDERFUL THINGS TO SAY ABOUT KEVIN .KEVIN IS AN EXCELLENT ATTORNEY THAT FIGHTS ONE HUNDRED PERCENT .HE IS A COMPASSIONATE ,ATTORNEY THAT KNOWS THE LAW AND IS RESPECTED IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY . MAKE NO MISTAKE KEVIN IS THE LAWYER TO HIRE WHEN YOU NEED THE BEST. HE IS ALSO A GENTLEMAN AND AN ALL AROUND NICE GUY."

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Vladimir Rene

Government lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. James for over 8 years. Mr. James is respected in the legal community by his peers, and judges. He has a brilliant mind, considered as a trial attorney the gold standard. Always prepared and thrives in any courtroom. As a former Brooklyn prosecutor, Mr. James has built a high level of trust with judges, jurors and even opposing counsel. This is a trait that is earned, not just learned."

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vladimir Rene

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - 2018

US Justice Advisor, PAE/US Department of State (Liberia)

2015 - 2016

Lecturer, Medgar Evers College

2013 - 2014

International Justice Advisor, International Development Law Organization/US Dept of State (Afghanistan)

2012 - 2014

US Justice Advisor, PAE/US Department of State INL Justice Program (Afghanistan)

2012 - 2012

Deputy Bureau Chief/ Prosecutor, New York City Police Department

2010 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, ASA College

2007 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

2005 - 2016

Deputy Bureau Chief, Kings County District Attorney, Nyc

Associations

2018 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

American Society of International Law

Member

2018 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2018 - Present

Kings County Criminal Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2004

University of Cincinnati

JD - Juris Doctor (Law)

2001

City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

BS - In Geo-Strategic Politics and American Law & Government

1999

Borough of Manhattan

AAS in Finance Investment Banking-Business Management

Languages

English

Spanish

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