Latoya Roberta-Angela James

Latoya Roberta-Angela James

also known as LaToya James

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Hauppauge, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

150 Motor Parkway, Suite 401, Hauppauge, NY

About Latoya

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

Domestic Violence, Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Orders of Protection, Abuse and Neglect, Father's Rights, Grand-Parents Rights

20 years | 7,500 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Drug Offences, DWI/DUI, Juvenile Offenders

20 years | 3,500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The James Firm, PLLC

150 Motor Parkway, Suite 401, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

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Latoya Roberta-Angela James's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

160 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 33 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Belka | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

The absolute best lawyer Family Court lawyer in Suffolk County period!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank God for the person who told me to call LaToya James. LaToya is THE WOMAN. No nonsense, all buisness, tell it like it is kinda person. At the same time, one of the kindest people ever. She feels like the big sister you run and get when someone is messing with you on the playground. She makes h...er clients feel safe and protected. But she’s a total BEAST and SAVAGE and she protects you. When she speaks, everyone listens. From the day I hired her to the day my case was settled took 1 month. I got everything I wanted. I know people have cases in family court for years. I owe my life and my kids lives to LaToya. Do whatever you have to to get her on your side, you do not want her representing the other side against you. Her prices were reasonable, she always got right back to me and answered all of my questions. She laid out a plan for my case and everything turned out exactly the way she said it would. I also liked that I only dealt with her directly. I would give LaToya 10 stars.

Posted by Angela | May 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Review re:Latoya James

Ms. James assisted and represented me in court for a domestic order of protection. Even though we are dealing with the Covid-19 virus and there are many cases, Ms. James promptly returned every phone call and provided me with answers to my questions and advice. We were able to conduct all processes b...y telephone. Ms. James is very professional. She kept me informed as necessary and emailed court paperwork immediately as it became available. I am very grateful for her assistance during a very stressful period.

Posted by Jane | August 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

LaToya James is a tigress!

LaToya is vicious. She represents the interests of her clients like no one else. She is honest right from the beginning, if you don’t have a case she will tell you. If you have a case she will tell you exactly what to do to make it better. Trust her. Many times when we were in court other attorneys w...ould approach her and ask for her advice. My judge even asked LaToya’s opinion about a legal question. All of the court employees responded positively when I said she was my lawyer. She always got back to me quickly, she answered all of my questions and was so easy to talk to. The best part was watching her on trial. It was totally gratifying to see my ex have to answer for all of the bs he put me and my children through. He was in the tiger cage and she would not let him out. I’ve never seen anyone take control the way she does. LaToya is such a force in the courtroom. She demands respect for herself and for her clients and she gets it. I hope to never have to go back to court but if I do, LaToya is my lawyer for ever!

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Family Court/Child Support

Latoya James has been a blessing. Not only does she have a great personality that is easy to connect with, she is amazing at what she does. Ms. James is well respected in the courts, and very professional. She was aggressive in the courtroom, while compassionate outside of it. I was amazed by her r...esponsiveness. She took time out of her day to listen and respond to my concerns through email, text and in person. I have immense gratitude that Latoya helped me through one of the toughest times in my life. I could not have had anyone better next to my side.

Posted by Jesse | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Family and Criminal Lawyer

LaToya James came highly recommended when I needed a Family Lawyer for my custody case. Later I needed her for a Criminal case and was happy she represented me for that to. Words can not describe how amazing she is. I saw LaToya was well respected by other Lawyers and more importantly Judges. She tel...ls you how it is and whats going to happen. LaToya was very responsive to my phone calls and emails. Her rates were very affordable and she is there to win and fast. LaToya is very friendly and listened to me and asked what I wanted her to do .I would and have left my life in LaToya's hands. You would have to be crazy not to hire LaToya ! She went beyond what she had to. Looking for different angles. Which I would of never considered that worked ! I consider LaToya a true friend and that's how she makes you feel. I felt completely relaxed knowing there will be no surprises. If you want to win I would highly recommend LaToya James. I would say the best word to describe her is Tenacious !

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Latoya Roberta-Angela James's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Dennison

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Latoya James knows her stuff. Her experience speaks for itself. I interned for her while in law school and she is one of my many attorney role-models. Although I practice in New Jersey now, I recommend Latoya to anyone in New York in need of representation in the family law/criminal defense realms."

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Ronald Zimmer

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Latoya is an excellent attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I have had the opportunity to see her work and I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. I think she is an asset to the legal community!"

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable defense attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."

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Olivier Roche

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. She is assertive and extremely intelligent."

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Edward Palermo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Brocato

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. James spent many years building cases for the district attorney's office and now that she is in private practice she knows exactly how to take those same case apart."

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Melissa Aguanno

Mediation lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Latoya is a knowledgeable and caring attorney. She has the ability to make every client feel comfortable and at ease when faced with the most difficult of times. She is competent and a great attorney."

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Jack Piana

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Latoya is a dedicated advocate for her clients. She has built strong relationships in the legal community based upon her work ethic, personality and skill. She is an excellent attorney."

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Christopher Gioe

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. she is fantastic attorney. Intelligent and aggressive."

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Jonathan Manley

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Latoya is one of the finest attorneys in Suffolk County. She is an aggressive litigator who is dedicated to her clients. I highly endorse her to anyone looking for an attorney."

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Adelola Dow

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Ms. James for over ten years. Ms. James is an exceptional trial attorney. She is knowledgeable, articulate, skillful, and a passionate lawyer who knows the inner workings of our criminal system. There is no doubt in my mind that she serves her clients with ultimate vigor."

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Emily Bermudez

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Ronald Zimmer

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Olivier Roche

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Edward Palermo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melissa Aguanno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Piana

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Christopher Gioe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Brocato

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adelola Dow

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Jonathan Manley

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Leadership in Law, Long Island Business News

2024

Top Family Lawyer on Long Island, Long Island Herald

2023

Attorney of the Year, You Can go to College Committee

2023

Lifetime Achievement Award, President Joseph R. Biden

2022

Excellence in Empowering Women, Long Island Against Domestic Violence

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2006

Merit Award for Excellence in Prosecution, U.S. Marshall's NY/NJ Regional Task Force

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Consulting Attorney, Long Island Against Domestic Violence formerly Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

2013 - Present

Owner, The James Firm, PLLC

2006 - 2013

Senior Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association

Executive Board Member

2014 - Present

Suffolk County Women's Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

City University of New York, Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Round Table

Starting a Solo Practice

2016

Speaking Engagement

Women in Politics

2016

Round Table

Starting a Solo Practice

2015

Speaking Engagement

Women in Politics

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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