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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Litigation

Posted by Mandi | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

The best in the business!

Latoya is amazing! Not only is she a force to be reckoned with in the court room, but outside when she is talking with you, advising you, giving you your options she is the most caring person. She gives it to you straight, doesn’t sugar coat it and is honest as they come. You are never left wondering... and she answers every single question you have. She truly makes you feel like a friend and her only client. Do yourself a huge favor and call her, you won’t regret the decision. She will fight for you until the end.

Posted by Janine | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Attorney Latoya James

We won! The process of going through an unwanted experience of a trial with a sibling in family court, where I have never had to go, was made less stressful and appropriately pleasant with the outstanding professionalism, competency, and excellent execution and service by my attorney Latoya James E...sq. When contacting my local police department for help, they recommended that I call the Long Island Advocates office. A counselor who helped me file suggested I get an attorney and when asked who, he recommended Ms. James. I reached out to her to take my case in a family dispute. Her experience was evident in her preparation with me and the requested information she asked for to prepare and plead my side of the case. Ms. James was patient, compassionate, understanding and kind. After a 10 month journey to try to avoid a trial it arrived. The trial was an all day affair and throughout the day Ms. James was “on point”. She was meticulous in her understanding of what occurred and “didn’t miss a beat” of evidence presented on both sides. Her cross-examination was outstanding. The result was “I won”! Ms. James, when presented with the facts and evidence, put together a process that was on target and proved my case. I have and would absolutely recommend her for legal disputes.

Posted by Taniana | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Truly Amazing!

Latoya James was absolutely flawless. From the second we met for our consultation Latoya made me feel at ease and completely confident that my case would be handled appropriately. She was extremely responsive to all my legal needs and answered emails/text right away. The day of my court date, Latoy...a arrived early with one goal in mind; to get my case dismissed immediately. Latoya's tremendous knowledge of law could not be ignored nor challenged by anyone in the room. In less than an hour she convinced the judge that my case was non-sense and pure parody to the legal system. My case was dismissed as promised; immediately. Not only is Latoya a true professional in her field, she is caring, attentive, charismatic, trustworthy and genuine. I definitely recommend Latoya Roberta-Angela James to anyone for their legal needs.

Posted by Stephanie | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

6 star lawyer

Latoya has represented me for 3 different cases now in family court. I can’t imagine ever using someone else. One of the cases went to trial, and watching her was nothing less then amazing. She knows her stuff. Latoya always returns my phone calls, texts or emails very promptly. She even came to a me...eting with my sons law guardian in a snowstorm, after what I’m sure was a very long day in court for her. I would highly recommended Latoya.

Posted by Jane | August 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

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!

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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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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

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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

Activity

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