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

162 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 39 reviews | Child Custody

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 !

Posted by Tara | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Lawyer!

I cannot thank Latoya James enough for helping me get a through a very difficult time in my life. My husband passed away from a drug overdose while we were separated. We had a 3 year old daughter together. There had been a lack of trust and communication with his parents before and after he had pa...ssed away. This lead to me taking a break from his parents seeing my daughter. During that time, they sued me for grandparent’s rights. I always wanted them in her life, we just had to get to a place where we can heal and trust again. With Latoya’s support and guidance, visits slowly happened between my daughter and them. We eventually settled with a schedule that works for my daughter, myself, and them. We are now beginning the healing processes. Latoya was amazing. She was very upfront from the beginning and I always felt she had my back. She always responded to my messages right away. You don’t find many Lawyers like her. She is someone who will fight for you and also be that shoulder to cry on. I’m very lucky I had her by my side.

Posted by Rebecca | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Life Saver !!

I was currently going through an extremely messy case with my child's father and Latoya literally came in and cleaned it up for me. I was going through a custody/visitation case and with my ex and it was going horribly for me not because I'm a bad parent but because I had hired a legal aid to represe...nt and and he almost ruined my life and I was maybe a court date away from losing my child all together to someone who only wanted her for personal motive. My mother actually referred me to Latoya and I knew from the first conversation we had that she was going to turn this entire court case around for the good. She sat on the phone with me as I explained to her my situation and was very understating but she was HONEST. She gave me the facts told me like it was and you could tell she wasn't sugar coating anything just to get a quick payday. She is truly an honest woman and a woman of her word. I'm only 23 years old so you can imagine the experience I have with this court system and how things work. NONE!! So when the day came for Latoya to take over my court case she turned the entire legal staff into my favor..!! I couldn't believe it like one minute I'm gonna lose my child and the next not only do I get what I had asked for but much more. She settled my case with this man and I will continue to have sole custody of my child. Even after the court case was settled ANY questions I had she would answer and when I would call her IF she was busy she would immediately give me a call or email back within a reasonable amount of time. Latoya is honest, comforting, educated, and she WILL FIGHT FOR YOU. I would recommend anyone to Latoya who is going through any type of family court case because she is the woman for the job.! Once again THANK YOU LATOYA !!

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Criminal and Family Court cases resolved ! Men deserve justice too.

My ex got an order of protection against me and had me thrown out of my house based on lies. I had no access to my kids or my stuff. It was a complete nightmare. My friend found Latoya James on line and suggested that I call. A week later we met and I hired her. She handled the order of protection, t...he criminal contempt- cause I was arrested , the custody and the child support cases. Ms. James completely demolished my ex and her lawyer at trial. It was so obvious that she was lying. Ms. James went after her and stood up to her in a way I never could have on my own. She started out all sweet, trying to work out an agreement, but when she realized my ex was unreasonable and a liar, all the niceness went out the door. Ms. James kept telling me she had a plan and I knew she did. It was like tv but better. When you're a guy in family court , you know your gonna get screwed but I didn't , I'm back in my house, the ex is out, criminal charge dismissed, I got custody of my kids and she pays me child support. I can't say thank Ms. James enough, I thought my life was ruined but now it's better than I expected. Ms James is worth every penny, you definately get what you pay for with her! Don't be stupid , don't believe people when they say you don't need a lawyer, that's BS, don't take a court appointed lawyer, hire a good lawyer and get it done right.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Lawyer That Cares

My Family had retained Mrs. James on 2 different visitation petitions. These petitions lasted almost a full year and throughout this time Mrs. James' effort never wavered. She was always accessible at court, always available and prompt returning calls, and was extremely comforting in helping us as ...a family; through this tough process. They say when you go to family court there are truly no winners because everyone is affected. It is pain staking, arduous, and emotional. Not only was our resolution very successful, but Mrs. James truly made this process easier. When you see Mrs. James in court you will see for your own eyes that she has many other clients, however in our own mind she made us feel like we were her ONLY clients. If you are looking for someone who will understand your story and that will work hard for you to get your result, then hire Mrs. James. If you are looking for someone to take your money and rush you through the process, well you'll find a ton of those guys and gals out there..

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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

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Donald Dennison

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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

Personal injury lawyer

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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

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