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also known as LaToya James
Your trusted legal partner in Suffolk County, New York. Specializing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Elder Law and Domestic Violence matters. We provide our clients with experienced guidance, personalized solutions and zealous advocacy.
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20 years | 7,500 cases
20 years | 3,500 cases
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Acquired: 2007
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150 Motor Parkway, Suite 401, Hauppauge, NY, 11788
159 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 35 reviews | Domestic Violence
Posted by Colleen | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Outstanding Lawyer and Advocate
I hired Latoya James to represent me in a very difficult and emotional domestic violence case, and I can honestly say she exceeded every expectation I had. From the very beginning, Latoya was professional, thorough, and deeply committed to my case. She took the time to explain every step of the proce...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Attorney LaToya James is Outstanding
We have never needed an attorney for a personal situation before. LaToya came recommended to us. We described this challenging situation that required a Stay away order from our home and business. We had a call with LaToya, and she listened to the whole story, asking questions. At no time was she se...
Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Experience attorney who should empathy
I hired Ms. James for a family court matter. Ms James take your case personally. When I came to her as a victim of spousal abuse, I was broken and low in spirit. She was very attentive to my needs and was empathetic to my situation. She showed me care and attention and more importantly she handl...
Posted by Ida | July 15, 2024 | Domestic Violence
A Blessing
Ms. James and my timing haven't aligned, so I have never been able to retain her. I am a domestic violence survivor and my trust level is nonexistent, but she has been such a blessing. At one point I told her that my ex was constantly emailing me at 6am, and she said just because he emails you at 6am...
Posted by Laura | April 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
Ms James was very understanding and helped me keep the Order of Protection in place to Protect me from a very bad Man. I feel Safer now for my well being. Also Inspired myself to take Peer Specialist Counselor Course's to become a NY State Peer Specialist Counselor. So I may help others as Ms James ...
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2014 - Present
Suffolk County Criminal Bar AssociationExecutive Board Member
2014 - Present
Suffolk County Women's Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Amistad Long Island Black Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Starting a Solo Practice
2016
Women in Politics
2016
Starting a Solo Practice
2015
Women in Politics
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