James M. Lenihan

James M. Lenihan

also known as James Lenihan

4.5
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation ... +3 more

235 Main St, White Plains, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

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James M Lenihan

235 Main St, White Plains, NY, 10601-2418

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James M. Lenihan's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Irish John | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A no nonsense attorney you should be fortunate enough to have represent you.

Mr. Lenihan puts a lot of care and expertise into what’s best for his clients. If you want to be coddled, you got the wrong guy (although he is amazing with my 16 year old daughter and she adores him). If you want results and a lawyer with a passion for the law and rights wrongs for his clie...nts, putting his passion into an incredible knowledge of the law.

Posted by Melanie | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Representation

I am very passive and fearful. I always get taken advantage of. James Lenihan won't allow someone to take advantage of in court, he fights for you and justice. He really watched out for me. I trust his expertise. Thanks Jim

Posted by Kim | July 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AMAZING

Honest, relentless, resourceful. These are the first few adjectives that come to mind when thinking of James Lenihan. Upon hearing about Mr. Lenihan from a trusted friend, my initial reaction was that he sounded passionate and compassionate. By the end of our first phone conversation, I was ec...static to feel "heard" by someone who could actually help me. Mr. Lenihan listened to me and immediately produced a logical, systematic course of action representing my best interests. This was a welcome surprise after months of dealing with closed doors, ineffective counsel, and zero results. As we continue to work together, I remain in awe of how fortune I am to have him representing me. Having dealt with multiple law firms regarding a variety of issues over the past decade or so, my highest recommendation goes to Mr. Lenihan. His breadth and depth of knowledge is extensive and multi-faceted. His network of colleagues is far-reaching. However, what makes Mr. Lenihan stand head and shoulders above the rest, is observing him in the courtroom. Brilliant is an understatement. Anyone would be hard pressed to find a better advocate, attorney, or human. Jimmy is the best. You can trust your life in his hands, literally and figuratively. He is an everyday hero.

Posted by Octavio | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stay away

This so called attorney should be disbarred!! I’m still suffering from a divorce, that this man handled. First, every time he appeared in court, he was late and unprepared. Second, he never depositioned my ex-wife. Every time I asked him, his answer was. I don’t know. Third, just before the trial, he... left me, to go skiing in Italy and had another lawyer, who knew nothing about my case take care of it. The end result was. I had to pay 9 yrs alimony and child support. 2950.00 per month. I only make 110k a year. I now was put in section 8, because Mr. Lenihan got his license from a Cracker Jack box. After getting screwed so badly by this man. I’ve decided to investigate. I spoke to many lawyers who know him. They all said, he is horrible. I also spoke to some judges who know him. They all said that he has a habit of being unprepared. Stay away from him. He couldn’t get you out of a parking ticket.

Posted by Diana | May 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best and most effective Lawyer I've ever met!

I had a case some time ago and Mr.Lenihan waa rwcimmended to me by a mutual friend. I was impressed by his professionalism and his reasonable charges as I am not a wealthy person. Before time, he was able to resolve my situation. He is very knowledgeable and understanding. I fully recommend him to an...yone who needs a great lawyer!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1977 - 1989

Infantry Officer, United States Army

Education

1991

Pace University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1976

Siena College

B.A.

Languages

Spanish

German

Italian

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