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 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2025 | Immigration

Consulted Mr. James on opening a business while on OPT

Mr. James gave clear and general advice which was very helpful for me to establish my own company while on OPT.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2024 | Immigration

KIND

I need clarity on some immigration issues, went online and discover Mr. Kevin he was kind enough to speak to me free and explain everything in detail for 20minutes. Even when the line got disconnected he called back. His advice was so helpful. Also is good to know someone like him exist by not putti...ng money before people. Thanks and God Bless you. (From Texas)

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Citizenship through naturalization approved

Mr. James did a wonderful job on my citizenship application. He thoroughly analyzed my situation, reviewed in detail all applicable laws and past decisions from USCIS on similar cases, and picked the best strategy for my case which led to a smooth approval. Mr. James help was invaluable. He is a know...ledgeable lawyer who truly dedicates himself to ensure the success of his clients’ cases. I’m happy to have worked with him, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2020 | Immigration

Citizenship approved

Kevin M. James, is excellent and outstanding he worked on my citizenship application and he was thorough he went through the application and documents line by line to ensure they were no mistakes, he is kind and very polite too. For my citizenship interview I was very nervous but he calmed my nerves... he even gave me nice file folder to arrange all my documents so I don’t go to the interview and start looking for things all over the place on top of that he is affordable. I attended my interview at New York, federal plaza and passed my interview. I will recommend him to any body that needs an attorney.

Posted by Abby | September 18, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes

HE'S THAT GUY!!

I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. James in his early years as an attorney when we were colleagues. He has proven himself to be an excellent trial attorney and a challenging opponent. He is knowledgeable in the law and jurors absolutely love him. Plus, he is well known amongst the court hallways. A...dditionally, he knows how to treat people and put them at ease. I'd recommend Mr. James for legal matters in a heartbeat. He has personally helped me when I needed advice for one of my own trials. He is kind, yet a shark in the courtroom.

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Kevin M. James's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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