James Hal Medows

James Hal Medows

also known as New York's Traffic Lawyer

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

306 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 90%

20 years | 5,000 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

20 years | 3,500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

341 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Disappointed and confused

My experience with James Meadows was disappointing! I used his services before I which he got a case for me DISMISSED also I was excited to go to him again and retain him for his services on a ticket in Brooklyn worth 2 points. I contacted him after the hearing and he told me HE NEVER APPEARED becaus...e the Judge assigned to the trial was a judge that “would of convicted me regardless” ! I was confused and hurt then he urged me to just plead guilty and pay the fine !! And he would refund me my money back ..I was disappointed because I expected him to still try to fight my ticket and try to win but to NOT SHOW and try to urge to me pay the fine and get the points because he was basically intimidated by the Judge was ridiculous!! I guess you never know with him

James Medows

Replied last August 24, 2023

THIS SHOULD BE A 6 STAR REVIEW! I beat this person’s old case (Dora J.…published publicly on Yelp) and she hired me for her new case (2 point ticket). On the day of her hearing for this new ticket, officer showed up and there was a tough judge…almost certain would be a guilty verdict. Instead of going forward, I withheld the case and explained to the client that I either I will be able to get another date or client should plead guilty and I will refund. Client stated that she would want a refund immediately and she will handle. I immediately issued a full refund notwithstanding working on this case...and here we are now. Not a justified 1 star as I have done absolutely nothing wrong except win her other ticket (much more serious ticket) and looked out for the client’s best interest in the second ticket. Please look at my 900+ Google reviews, my 150+ Yelp and my 200+ AVVO reviews and not just an unjustified review by an ungrateful Dora J.

Posted by Farhan | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The Best in NYC

I highly recommend Mr. Medows. As a 19 yr old, I received a speeding ticket along with an unsafe lane change violation. I was facing 9 points on my license. After reading reviews online and meeting Mr. Medows, I was confident my case was in good hands. He was able to get my case dismissed. Mr. Medows... is an honest, punctual, and exceptional lawyer.

Posted by Okeno | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

LIfe Saver Hire Mr. Medows No Regrets!!!

James Medows is a God send. I was caught going 55 in a 25 MPH zone on Springfield Blvd. I had just started a new job and wasn't trying to be late on one of my first days. I got caught by an unmarked police vehicle with a speed radar. This happened june of 2015. The ticket was $300 and i was going to... receive 6 points on my license. I was terrified that my insurance was going to raise and my parents were going to kill me (im 22 by the way), so I did some researching online. I found great reviews on many lawyers but i was drawn to Mr.Medows. I contacted him and he was very professional and told me what was going to happen. He told me his price (which was very very reasonable), i agreed to it and signed a contract with him. The plan was to postpone the court hearing in hopes that the officer wouldn't show. Mr. Medows was able to postpone the case 3 times and the officer showed every time. I dont know what Mr. Medows said during that hearing but i was found not guilty and didnt have to pay the $300 and didnt receive a single point on my license. During this six month process Mr. Medows kept me updated on the case and showed up to every case on my behalf. He sent text as well as called. He always responded when i sent him texts even during the holidays. I am glad that i hired him and anyone looking for a lawyer dont even waste your time with anyone else.

Posted by Alexis L. | April 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer!

Mr. Medows is a man of his word, He is a straight shooter and does his job very well. I called up Mr. Medows one day before my court date, on a Thursday evening, I informed Mr. Medows about the situation I was in and told me that at the moment he was very busy. Despite being a busy man, Mr. Medows fo...und time in his schedule, that same night, to meet up with me from 11 to 12 o'clock midnight. And so he did. Mr. Medows introduced himself in a kindly matter, briefly explained to me how well of a job he does, and, from there; he went on and explained to me how everything was going to work out. On the day of my court date, Mr Medows showed up ahead of time and was well prepared. Went in and out of the court room, took no more than 4 minutes. Kept his word with me; no criminal record, no community service. Only had to pay a small fine, which was perfectly fine with me. Thank you James!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Charged with 6 Misdeameanors, retained James Medows and walked away without a criminal record !

I was going through the worse time of my life. I was charged with 6 misdemeanors. I retained Mr Medows and he immediately began to work on my case. As A result of my arrest, I was facing the loss of my teaching license, my house, my car and everything else :( Mr Meadows was able to negotiate a deal w...here I walked away with a non-criminal violation and NO criminal record. Mr Medows is sharp, knowledgeable and has great oratorical skills. Additionally he has great rapport with his colleagues (Judges, DA's etc). James Medows is highly professional, respectful and compassionate. He will work hard on your case and call/text you updates and answer all of your questions. Mr Meadows was able to get me a earlier court date and my case was resolved quickly and I am moving forward with my life. James Medows restored my livelihood. I highly recommend him. His rate is reasonable and he will work hard to get you a favorable disposition. I cannot thank James Medows enough for his hard work and dedication with regard to my case!

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James Hal Medows's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacob Uriel

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 02

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"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."

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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."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Svetlana Prizant

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a professional and an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client."

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Kevin McKie

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Mark Rowe

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Paul Villanueva

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sharp. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Anderson

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Hal Medows is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."

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Colette Katz

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is hard-working, client-centered and diligent."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Kaveh Noorishad

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Aron Rattner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Victor Bernace

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Charrington

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James Medows without reservation. He is a reliable and knowledgeable attorney."

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Michael Farkas

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Allison Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

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"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."

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Irene Vaisman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Grimes

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 14

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Medows is a distinguished well respected attorney in the community. He is a powerful advocate for his clients."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 York

Admitted

2007 - Present

Southern District New York

Admitted

2006 - Present

Kings County Criminal Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Krainert

Probation

People v. Souid

Community Service

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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

Activity

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