James Andrew Caruso

James Andrew Caruso

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Troy, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals, Arbitration

22 First Street, Suite 301, Troy, NY

About James

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

My firm represents persons accused of misdemeanors, felonies, driving while intoxicated (DWI) or under the influence of alcohol (DWAI), and traffic infractions.

45%
Family 45%

My firm represents persons involved in divorce proceedings, including the equitable distribution of marital assets and debt, as well as persons involved in child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance proceedings, and family offense cases.

45%
Appeals 5%

My firm handles criminal appeals and Family Court appeals.

5%
Arbitration 5%

My firm offers Arbitration and Mediation services regarding commercial, contractual, construction, or real property disputes, as well as with respect to matrimonial and/or family issues.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

James A. Caruso, Attorney & Counselor at Law

22 First Street, Suite 301, Troy, NY, 12180

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James Andrew Caruso's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ken | February 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Truly your advocate

Jim was my fourth matrimonial attorney and after firing my first three, I was just fed up with the "system" and mediocrity. I felt that I would never find someone to care about my situation as much as I cared. Jim proved me wrong. Jim Caruso is a sincere, caring legal professional that vests himself... in his clients situation. He is pragmatic in his approach and offers realistic goals and outcomes. What Jim provides his clients is not only exceptional service, but he is thorough, creative and passionate about his clients success.

Posted by Kelly | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

TOP NOTCH UNWAVERING REPRESENTATION

For those of you who are looking for an attorney to provide you with top notch, unwavering representation, I would highly recommend James Caruso. Jim served as my matrimonial attorney for the past year through multiple supreme court appearances. He was 100% prepared with the facts on my case throug...h every appearance in great detail which gave me the confidence that I needed to get through my difficult divorce which involved the custody of my children. Jim spent the time to dive deep into the facts of my case, leaving no stones unturned in order to give me the best representation possible. Jim was also very honest and factual with the hours my case would require. He prepared me to go into my case with realistic expectations and encouraged me to work through the small things with my spouse on my own, which enabled me to save the billable attorney hours for what mattered most to me in my case. He always kept me focused on what truly mattered. His personal coaching on how to get through the tough part of divorce was acceptional. He considered every possible scenario in order to give me the best representation and outcome possible. I thank Jim for the outcome of my divorce. He was a true partner in my case.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney & Counselor at Law, James A. Caruso, Esq.

2000 - 2007

Court Attorney-Trial Term, Rensselaer County Family Court

1993 - 1999

Principal Law Clerk, New York State Supreme Court, Rensselaer County

1989 - 1993

Principal Law Clerk, New York State Supreme Court, Albany County

Associations

2010 - Present

Capital District Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Rensselaer County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Member

Education

1981

Albany Law School of Union University

Juris Doctorate,

1978

Utica College of Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science,

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