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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.
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Posted by Marc | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Disappointed
When you hire a traffic lawyer, what is the outcome you want: dismissal or not guilty, right? James simply failed to produce this outcome. No amount of fancy talk or mitigating circumstances will change the fact that he charged me a lot of money and failed to get my ticket dismissed. To be f...
I have already responded to the same review on Google and Yelp. I saved this person two points with the DMV, hundreds of dollars with the DMV and thousands with his insurance company. I always tell my clients and put in writing that THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES and that I will do my best. I did my best and saved this person's license from potential suspension as well. Prior to 10/8, Marc's reviews on Yelp were almost all negative and only after I called this guy out online did he start writing nice things about other businesses. Please look past Marc's negativity and look at my other 150+ AVVO reviews, 150+ Google reviews and 60+ Yelp reviews.
Posted by Michael | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great lawyer!
I had contacted Mr. Medows after doing a search for traffic lawyers and came upon previous reviews on Mr. Medows on the AVVO site. I contacted Mr. Medows for a ticket that I had incurred. After consulting with him on the phone, he was very nice and explained everything clearly. He always kept me info...
Posted by Kirill | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great results!!!
I've hired Mr. Medows again for a 3 point unsafe move from lane violation....dismissed!!!....very grateful!!!....Thank you!!! Definitely recommend to anyone seeking results!!!
Posted by Syed | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Overpriced
I wish he would've been honest and upfront with me to just pay the ticket or to go to a different lawyer. I let him know that I was not in a good financial position and he still charged over $500. All he did was postpone trial twice, which I could have done myself or which any lawyer could do. At the...
I have responded to this reviewer via Google already. I stated that I always do my best but unfortunately, NYC does not negotiate. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose...my goal is to win because you tell your friends and family (I make more money since you think nicely of me) and I avoid negative reviews..like this one. Please look at all my reviews (over 100+ on AVVO alone) and not just this individual who admits I delayed his ticket twice (also returned his calls, emails and texts immediately). I will do my best for you and hope to achieve a positive result so you tell your friends and family.
Posted by Carlos | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Extremely Communicative and Delivered Results
Mr. Medows took my case about a year ago and was very professional throughout the process. The case went well over six months which had me a little concerned, but Mr. Medows always responded within a reasonable time to my inquiries and each time he went to court I got a summary of how things went. ...
"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."
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 23
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"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."
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."
"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 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. 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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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
2006 - Present
Principal/Founder, Law Office of James Medows
2004 - 2004
Intern, Kings County D.A.
2003 - 2003
Intern, Hon. Martin Shulman
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
Probation
Community Service
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
2014
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