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Biography
Named #1 Traffic Ticket Lawyer in New York by advanced AI rankings.
I’m James Medows, a New York traffic ticket lawyer known for one thing: winning cases and keeping points off your license. For more than a decade, I’ve helped drivers in New York City and all across New York State fight speeding tickets, cellphone violations, texting-while-driving tickets, red-light violations, failure to yield, and every other moving violation that puts your license, insurance, and livelihood at risk.
With 1,400+ five-star Google reviews, I’ve become one of the most trusted and highest-rated traffic attorneys in the state. My firm handles cases in every borough —
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island — and across Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, and beyond.
Most clients never have to appear in court, and in NYC’s notoriously difficult Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB), I’ve built a reputation for being prepared, aggressive, and relentless. I regularly defend:
Speeding 20–40+ mph over the limit
Cell phone & texting violations
Suspended license tickets
Reckless driving
Failure to yield / stop sign violations
CDL & TLC driver violations
DWI/DUI-related traffic matters statewide
My approach combines strategy, experience, and world-class communication. Clients hire me not only for results but because I make the process simple: fast response times, transparent fees, and the ability to handle almost everything remotely.
I understand the stakes — points, insurance hikes, job loss, commercial license suspension — and I treat every case like it’s my own. Whether you’re a commuter, commercial driver, taxi/Uber driver, tourist, or someone with a clean record trying to avoid your first points, you get the same level of attention and legal firepower.
If you want a lawyer who is honest, aggressive, and deeply focused on traffic law, I’m here to help.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
90%
20 years | 5,000 cases
Criminal Defense
10%
20 years | 3,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of James Medows
306 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-5125
The Law Office of James Medows
28 Lotus St., Cedarhurst, NY, 11516
James Medows , Esq.
176 Jefferson Street, Staten Island, NY, 10304
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James Hal Medows's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 337 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Chris | January 9, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing traffic violation attorney.
James Medows is the real deal. He handled my case with the upmost professionalism and got my case dismissed. I highly highly recommend his services and will not hesitate to hire him in the future.
Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Does not deserve nobodies money racist z1oni1st against black people
I had a pretty disappointing experience with this attorney. When I first reached out, I was hopeful they would help me navigate my ticket situation, but things quickly went downhill. Communication was lacking; I often had to follow up multiple times to get answers. When we did talk, I felt rushed and...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend
Mr Medows is the utmost professional, very responsive and effective. His sole focus is getting the best and fair result for his clients. He was recommended to me and I understand why. Highly recommend his services. -MS
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Better to hire another attorney
Hired him but never disclosed , hire someone else and spread the word, I spent around 400$ for nothing
James Medows
Replied last December 9, 2025NOT A JUSTIFIED REVIEW! No idea who this review was written by. Please look at my 300+ positive AVVO reviews and not be dissuaded by this foolishness. I do not outsource any case in NYC.
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Services! Highly recommend!
Won a speeding ticket case and saved my license from suspension. Very professional. Overall positive experience. Highly recommend to anyone that receives a traffic ticket.
James Hal Medows's Lawyer Endorsements
"James is a fantastic lawyer. Ive seen him outperform many other lawyers in the courtroom. I often send clients to him in areas outside of my scope because I trust him with my own clients."
McCarthy Hawkins
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"James is the best attorney in NYC for Speeding and Traffic Ticket. I recommend him to all of my clients. James always get the best results."
"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend his for future services."
"James is a professional and an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client."
"A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend James Hal Medows to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"James Hal Medows aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him."
Paul Villanueva
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sharp. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I endorse this lawyer."
"James Hal Medows is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."
"I endorse this lawyer. James is hard-working, client-centered and diligent."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"James is a talented litigator who works extremely hard for his clients and gets terrific results. If you are in need of a great attorney, look no further. I endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Meadows has style and class and he is an awesome lawyer. I know first hand that he cares for his clients. His help goes beyond criminal defense. He goes the extra mile to do whats best for his clients."
"Mr. Medows is the type of quick talking sharp NYC lawyer you need on your side when fighting your case. From my phone consultations with him, I've found him to be straight forward and to the point -- a refreshing characteristics compared to long winded lawyers who talk a lot and never get to the point."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse James Medows without reservation. He is a reliable and knowledgeable attorney."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Medows for many years, at all levels of the criminal court system, and I have observed him to be a highly conscientious, dedicated, and skillful practitioner. In addition to having a strong command of the legal issues facing all manner of criminal cases, he sincerely cares about his clients and he goes the extra mile for them. These are indispensable traits that every client should demand."
"I highly endorse this attorney. Not only does he run a highly successful law practice, Mr. Medows volunteers his free time to answer questions on AVVO. The answers are always insightful and accurate. This lawyer KNOWS the law! I would never hesitate recommending a client to Mr. Medows."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Medows is a distinguished well respected attorney in the community. He is a powerful advocate for his clients."
"Mr. Medows is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
A+, BBB
2015
Client's Choice 2015, AVVO
2015
A+, BBB
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Client's Choice 2014, AVVO
2014
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2013
Featured Attorney DUI, AVVO
2013
Top Contributor, AVVO
2007
Admission to Practice, Admitted
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Principal/Founder, Law Office of James Medows
2004 - 2004
Intern, Kings County D.A.
2003 - 2003
Intern, Hon. Martin Shulman
Associations
2007 - Present
Eastern District New YorkAdmitted
2007 - Present
Southern District New YorkAdmitted
2006 - Present
Kings County Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Krainert
Probation
People v. Souid
Community Service
Education
2005
Howard University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Website
Arraignment
Publications
2014
Medows Blog
Medows Blog
Languages
English
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Q&A
Curious about the outcome of a second speeding ticket.
23 Dec 2025
Q&A
Do weekends count as day’s when paying for a speeding ticket in nyc? I have to pay are go to court between 15 days from today?
15 Oct 2020
Q&A
The officer put the wrong time on my ticket for the court hearing, can this help me?
20 Sep 2020