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Posted by Johnny | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Speeding ticket/electronic device

Mr. Medows’s is the right man to have on your side his professionalism and great work ethics puts you at ease and I personally felt very confident having him represent me during my court appearances. Breaks down the whole process and explains how it all works and he is with you from the beginning to ...the end! Highly recommendable!

Posted by Joseph | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best in the business

James Medows is an outstanding traffic lawyer! If you are in need of a traffic lawyer I truly recommend James Medows. I was facing 8 points on my license and a LARGE fine and he got me a NOT GUILTY verdict! From the time I received my ticket to the time I had to go to court was a year and James kep...t me updated through the whole process. Just getting a traffic violation is painful enough but Mr. Medows eased the pain though. Thank you again James Medows!

Posted by Glenn | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Top Lawyer for traffic related issues

James Medows is excellent. Very professional and knowledgeable. He takes care of everything and communicates very effectively. He knows traffic law and represented me very effectively. He managed to get two cell phone violations dismissed and worked diligently on my behalf. I highly recommend Ja...mes Medows.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Dissapointed!

I paid this attorney well over $400 to get a ticket lowered. The infraction was going 38mph in a 25mph zone. What happened? Nothing. I might as well had represented myself. Here are the exact words texted to me from this attorney, "You were found guilty. The judge would not amend the ticket from 4 to... 3. You were found guilty of a 4 point ticket. I did my best but sadly this is the result. Please call me after 8am." Those were his words. Unbelievable such a highly rated, experienced attorney could not get such a small ticket lowered. 38mph in a 25 mph zone. Really? In addition, there is a retainer you sign, which you pay (his fee) the money online. The retainer does say he cannot gurantee the outcome. However, again, look at all of the stars and the high rating. In that retainer it does say there is $40 which is reimbursed back to payer (me). Here is the next message he went on to text me, "The DMV took the $40 and applied it against any fines/surcharges". There you have it folks a NO WIN and good night!

James Medows

Replied last September 09, 2017

This person was a client of mine and is partially correct. New York City does not negotiate. Therefore, there are no guarantees and I expressed this multiple times to this client. I did represent this person on a 4-point ticket. In this case, my goal was to get his 4-point ticket dismissed. I was not able to get his 4-point ticket dismissed but I was not able to do so because the officer was able to legally articulate all the points necessary for the motorist to be found guilty and the judge (very tough judge) would not allow this ticket to be amended down from a 4-point ticket to a 3-point ticket (which I generally able to do 90% of the time even if I can't get the ticket completely dismissed). As stated, my retainer agreement does state "THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES". I will never promise anything more than I will do my best and that my goal is to win because winning clients tell their friends and families and I make more money. I have won many cases in the past and hope/expect to win many more. Additionally, I did state in writing and on the phone that if I win, the DMV refunds you $40 and if I am not successful, the $40 bond will be applied against any fines/surcharges. The DMV applied the $40 bond against the minimal fine the court issued on this case. I am disappointed that I can't win all my cases but this client is completely out of line. I appeared in court 4 times (motorist did not have to show up to court), I dragged this case out for a very long period of time so his insurance company would not find out, the court did not take any action against the motorist's driver's license and the court issued a minimal fine. I told the client to speak with me in the morning because he sounded too sore to speak to me like a rational person when I initially told him the bad news. I consider myself a surgeon who is trying to help the patient, however, sometimes, the doctor loses the patient and I do lose some of my cases. My goal is cure the patient and if I can't do that, then at least minimize the pain which I definitely did in this case. I do not win all of my cases but I promise you like I promised this client that I will do my best.

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

5 0f 5 star service

I was hit with 90 in a 40 work zone facing 11 points. Suspension and fines and assessment fees and insurance premiums. Mr. Medows explained the process and executed accordingly. Got my ticket dismissed. Would recommend to anyone.

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