James M. Lenihan

James M. Lenihan

also known as James Lenihan

4.2
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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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Caeser | March 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Move on and find someone who will not bleed you and ruin your entire life while pretending he's an honest person.

The most disgraceful excuse for an attorney that exists is this man. He destroyed my entire life and blamed me for doing it. He should be in jail and the fact that he is allowed to work and live the way he does and continue to just even exist represents the sad state of our country.

Posted by Janet | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

No nonsense attorney!

So far so good still working on our case. We have much confidence in James and his staff He’s the attorney who reads and researches

Posted by Octavio | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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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