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James Francis Hughes
also known as Jim Hughes
About James
Biography
I followed my dream, and entered law school after completing 20 years in the New York State Police, retiring as a patrol supervisor. Entrust me with your legal problems and you will have the benefit of my 40+ years experience in the criminal and vehicle and traffic field. You will have my personal attention, and will always be treated with dignity and respect.
Practice Areas
- Vehicle and Traffic Violations
- DWI - Drunk Driving
- Criminal Law
- Misdemeanor and Felony Arrests
Education
- National Judicial College, Drug and Alcohol Certification
- Albany Law School Union University, J.D.
- Russell Sage College, B.S. Criminal Science
- Hudson Valley Community College, A.A.S. Police Science
- New York State Police Academy
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Magistrates Association
- Saratoga County Domestic Violence Task Force
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Clifton Park Elks
Legal Experience
- Town Justice, Town of Clifton Park, NY
- Retired City Court Judge, Mechanicville, NY
- New York State Police (20 years) – retired as zone sergeant
- Law Guardian representing children in custody and visitation matters (20 years)
- New York State Magistrates certification program instructor
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General Practice of law with emphasis on
- Vehicle and Traffic tickets
- DWI / Drunk Driving defense
- Criminal matters
Publications
- Authored a Manual for Conducting Criminal DWI Jury Trials, used extensively by New York State Judges.
MY EXPERIENCE IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
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38 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 37 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
James F. Hughes
PO box 1197, 233 Tallow Wood Drive, Clifton Park, NY, 12065-2815
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Experience
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Judicial Hearing Officer, NY State
1982 - Present
Town Justice, Town of Clifton Park
2004 - 2010
City Court Judge, City of Mechanicville
1961 - 1981
Trooper, New York State Police
Associations
1981 - Present
Association of Former NY State Troopers
New York State Bar Association
New York State Magistrates Association
Education
1987
Albany Law School of Union University
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
N/A
NYS Magistrates Certification Program Instructor
Certification Program
N/A
NY State Police Academy
Mock Trial Judge
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Albany Law School Mock Trial
Mock Trial Judge
Publications
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Manual for Conducting Criminal DWI Jury Trials
Conducting Criminal DWI Jury Trials
Activity
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