James H. Birch is admitted to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey, as well as many federal courts. His clients include individuals, small businesses, and mortgage lenders. As a former president of the Richmond County Bar Association, he remains on its Board of Directors and has represented the Association as its delegate to the Network of Bar Leaders and the Association of the Bar in New York City.
He is a graduate of Touro Law School and has been in private practice for more than 25 years. Mr. Birch is a member of the New York State Bar Association, in addition to the Richmond County Bar Association. Attorney Birch serves as an Arbitrator in the New York City Civil Court and is a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross.
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39 years
Always
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315, Westbury, NY, 11590
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Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
honestly Great
MR. Birch is great. I had gotten a ticket for going 34 miles per hour over the speed limit on a highway. I was at risk of a hefty fee, 8 points, and a potential suspended license. MR. Birch was able to get the ticket dismissed with no fee or points on my license.
Posted by Stacey A. | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Saved my livelyhood
Mr. birch was referred to me by a friend, i had gotten two moving violations,crossing a double line and failure to yield, totalling 5 points , my current driving job and my potential MTA job was in jepordy, so i hired Mr. Birch he was very professional and he assured me me he would do his best t...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
This man is a genius and will save your butt!
When I hired Jamie Birch to handle my case at the DMV court in Staten Island, I was almost certain I was going to lose my driving privilege. Without discussing the ugly details, let's just say it was a bad situation. Everyone I spoke to before meeting Mr. Birch - including 2 other attorneys - told ...
Posted by John | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Attorney
James Birch is an EXCELLENT attorney. My wife who also happens to be an attorney recommended Jamie to help me with my speeding ticket in Staten Island. The ticket was for 70 mph in a 35 mph construction zone. I tried to explain to the officer that I was NOT traveling at that speed but he refused to...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Outperformed my expectations
I received an 11 point moving violation and even though my driving record is spotless there were concerns of license suspension because of well known Staten Island VTC track record. James timed my court appearance masterfully and did all the work managing the process and appearing on my behalf. His a...
"Jamie is absolutely a wonderful attorney to work with. If he lived any closer to upstate New York instead of Staten Island I would get the pleasure of working with him more often."
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Stein Wiener & Roth, L.L.P.
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
JD
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1982
BA
English