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James E. Monroe is a partner at Dupée & Monroe. P.C. where he devotes his practice to representing injured plaintiffs in personal injury litigation including auto accidents, construction accidents, and class action litigation. James also maintains an active criminal defense practice and represents people whose civil rights have been violated.
James received his undergraduate degree from Albany State University in 1991 and earned his Juris Doctorate law degree from Western Michigan Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1996.
In addition to his law practice, James is proud to serve as Chairman of the Foundation Board for Access: Supports for Living. James is also a Member of the Board of Directors for the County of Orange, Foreign Trade Board and the County of Orange, Cornell Cooperative Extension and volunteers as an Assistant Scout Leader for the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 63, Goshen, New York.
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211 Main Street, Goshen, NY, 10924
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Posted by Luljeta Pali | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very good lawyer and mostly very easy to communicate with.
James Monroe is a dedicated lawyer , he will tell you from the beginning how things are . He helped my son with speeding tickets and those are not easy to handle on your own . I strongly recommend him , he is caring ,even after the case he will take his time to explain everything with simplicity...
Posted by Theron | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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We hired Jim Monroe for my case involving a probation violation on a DUI - Jim was able to get me released from jail in less than two weeks and cleared the case in court w/o any extra fines or additional probation time! Jim is not your normal lawyer per say. He was genuinely concerned about my person...
Posted by Kathy Barnett | August 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
When you have the best, you get the best results! Jim Monroe is professional and will get you what you need to win your case.
I am so thankful that James Monroe from Dupee & Monroe P.C. handled my personal injury case . Jim Monroe was extremely professional, he answered every question, and explained every step as we moved through the process. We set clear goals of what our monetary expectations were and Jim made sure w...
Posted by Ryan | March 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
He will be there when you need him the most!
After a traumatic DWAI arrest including two other traffic tickets, I contacted James Monroe in a desperate search for legal representation. Upon consultation, he mapped out a timeline and instructions to get me through the worst 11 months of my life in the most painless way possible. He may show u...
Posted by Joe | January 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
OUTSTANDING
James Monroe has represented me and others in my family in our personal legal needs for many years. I find him to be professional, accessible, more than competent and unquestionably trustworthy.
"Jim Monroe is smart, tough and experienced. If I needed a personal injury lawyer, I would want him to represent me."
"Jim is an excellent lawyer. We have worked together on several cases and he is thorough and takes excellent depositions. I would trust him with any personal injury case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim and I have known each other for over 20 years. He is a highly skilled criminal and personal injury trial attorney."
"Jim has superb case management skills and over two decades of litigation experience in personal injury. I would recommend Jim to anyone in need of personal injury representation."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Jim Monroe is knowledgeable and tenacious in protecting and defending his clients. I would be proud and confident to have him represent me in any matter."
"James Monroe has co-counseled with our law firm on several occasions. We have always found him to be professional, knowledgeable, responsive and diligent. He worked hard for our clients and ultimately secured excellent settlements for them."
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2025 Client Champion Silver, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
America's Most Honored Lawyers - 2024, Americas Most Honored
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers Organization
2016
Distinguished Attorney Award, Lawyers.com
2016
Distinguished Board Service Award, Access: Supports for Living
2015
Bronze Pelican Award, Archdiocese of New York
2013
Distinguished Service, Occupations Foundation, Inc
2013
Distinguished Service, Cub Scout Pack 63
2011
Distinguished Service, Occupations Foundation, Inc.
1996
Distinguished Service, County of Kalamazoo Prosecuting Attorney
1994
Blue Book Award - Lawyering Before Trial, Western Michigan University School of Law-
2018 - Present
Assigned Counsel Administrator, Orange County Government
1996 - Present
Owner & Managing Partner, Dupee & Monroe P C
1994 - 1996
Clerk, Michigan Attorney General's Office
1991 - 1993
Clerk, New York Attorney General's Office
1989 - 1991
Clerk, New York State Senate - 39th District
2015 - Present
Orange County Foreign Trade Zone BoardBoard Member
2014 - Present
New York New Jersey Trail ConferenceMember
2000 - Present
Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Access: Supports For LivingChairperson
2014 - 2017
Cornell University Cooperative ExtensionBoard Member
2013 - 2019
Boy Scouts of America - Troop 63 Goshen, New YorkAss. Scoutmaster
2013 - 2016
Walden Sportsmen's ClubMember
2008 - 2020
Access: Supports For Living Foundation, IncChairmen
2005 - 2013
Goshen Historic Track, IncBoard Member
Mrs. Sherwood was awarded summary judgement on the issue of liability. The case is awaiting trial on the issues of compensatory and punitive damages
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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High School Diploma
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Scouting Spirit
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Premises Liability
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A Public Official's First Amendment Rights
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Searches, Seizures & Developments in the 4th Amendment
2012
Uniform Strip Search Policies & The Second Circuit's Interpretation of the 4th Amendment
2011
Developments-Police Search & Seizure in New York
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I got ACD almost 4 years ago for petit larceny.Will it show on my background check and fingerprinting for employment??
15 Oct 2024
Why would the police physically take my blood test with them when they left the hospital?
22 Sep 2024
Can my friend have an IID in my car with suspended license, which he will not be Driving?
10 Mar 2024
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03 Apr 2026
Alternatives to Jail for DWI in New York
25 Mar 2026
How to Document Your Personal Injury Case
17 Mar 2026