James R. Maloney

James R. Maloney

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Amherst, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

2410 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Tiveron Law PLLC

2410 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY, 14068

Tiveron Law- Buffalo Office

155 Summer St., Buffalo, NY, 14222

Tiveron Law- Lancaster Office

43 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY, 14086

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James R. Maloney's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jose M | December 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

James IS The MAN...Hands Down!!!

What to say about James? Where do I start? 1st I never was charged with a DWI or any type of criminal charges in the past and was Extremely nervous about losing my license cause my job requires that I have it. I called one lawyer before James( I wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and confident in... the attorney that I was going to hire). After speaking to James and explaining my case and telling him (in detail) what happened, he told me that we have a Very good case and that he was going to fight as hard as he could to try to get this dismissed. He made me feel very comfortable & confident in his ability right from the start. When I called the first attorney back to tell him my decision he told me that I was in Very Good hands & stated that if he(the 1st attorney) thought I shouldn't pick James he would have told me that James knows the law but he assured me that James was Absolutely Great at his job & got a case in East Aurora dismissed that he(the 1st attorney) would never had thought it could be dismissed!!! Coming from an attorney that wanted me as a client definitely told me that I was in good hands and picked the right guy for the job. As an Attorney James is Exceptional!!! He will fight tooth and nail for his client and will NOT GIVE UP for the Absolute best Results for you!!! He always made me Believe in Him and His Abilities. When you see him in court interacting with other attorneys & the Judge you can tell that they not only Respect Him but Genuinely Like him! That is Huge!!! As a Person James is Compassionate and has a huge heart and you can tell it is Genuine!!! In my case the DA wanted to plea it down to a Driving while Impaired (and this was after a 1/2 year) James told him " Absolutely Fu..ing Not"!!! (In which he told me he later went and apologized to the DA...that's how compassionate he is for his clients). He stated: "My Client Doesn't Deserve to have this on his record and I haven't been fighting this hard for him just to have u Plea it down... absolutely NOT"!!! My case got postponed two times(because the DA wanted to have his witnesses ready for trial) & I was getting nervous & James kept telling me it was all going to work out. The 1st trial day came & James deliberated with the DA & the Judge & when he came back he brought me to the back of the courtroom and said: " Who's your Buddy"? I said: "What, You are"? He told me that they(the DA & the Judge) agreed to Drop ALL Charges!!! I could barely believe what I was hearing & James said: "That was Absolutely the Right Decision in Your case and I wasn't going to accept anything but that". When the Judge was talking to me about everything and why they were dropping the charges it was hard(but I did it) from getting emotional! Right then I said thank you to the Judge and James and gave James A BIG Bro Hug right in front of the Judge and entire courtroom which he was more than happy to accept and give back...WE WON!!! My Gratitude to James goes Beyond Saying as I can Never Thank Him Enough!!!! He is Without A Doubt a Blessing to have as Your Attorney...if He can't do it NOBODY Can!!! THANK YOU AGAIN JAMES...YOU ARE THE BEST!!! Sincerely, Jose

Posted by Courtney | November 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Why you should hire this Lawyer

James Maloney is the best lawyer. After losing my mom and getting my first Dwi he worked well with me, & got my charges reduced. Is very well versed in knowing his laws and defending his clients. James went even a step further than just being my defense lawyer. He’s professional & encouraged me to co...ntinue down the right path. He has compassion and empathy for his clients. Very fair man & great defense lawyer! If you are looking for a good lawyer look no further! Obtain James Maloney. You will not be disappointed. Thank you James for your dedication to all of your clients & helping people get through tough times!

Posted by Frederick | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't get into trouble...

Mr. Maloney handled this case well. I had no idea what to expect, he explained everything , my anxiety was relieved, he explained everything wonderfully easy to understand. I'm hopeful and sure everything will turn out well in this case.

Posted by Paul | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Why you should hire Jim Maloney

From the very start of the process I knew that I made the correct choice by hiring this firm. From our first correspondence they made me feel comfortable and they made me feel important. Mr James Maloney is truly at the top of his field. He knew the laws better than than my judge and prosecutor. He w...orked diligently on getting my 4 charges dismissed. He filed motions of dismissal on more than one occasion. He stuck with it diligently for 18 months and got all my charges dismissed. He was a true professional throughout the whole process. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to him. I would hardily recommend him and his firm. True professionals.

Posted by Jonathan | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal DWI Defense Attorney

Very responsive in regards to all questions I had throughout the entire duration of my case. He was able to reduce my second DWI into a DWAI which seemed like a huge stretch before I started working Mr. Maloney. Phenomenal defense attorney during Trial. Would recommend for anyone taking on DWI charge...s

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James R. Maloney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jillian Faltyn

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

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Samuel Alba

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 22

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"Jim is a true scholar in DWI defense. His knowledge of the subject matter is only exceeded by his charisma and willingness to lend a hand to fellow attorneys. If I were ever charged with a crime I would want Jim in my corner."

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Edward Yankelunas

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 14

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 14

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Certification for Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Of Counsel, Tiveron Law PLLC

1992 - Present

Senior Attorney, Law Office of James R. Maloney

Associations

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

Education

2021

National College for DUI Defense

N/A

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

The Basics of Law and the Science

The ABC's of DWI

2019

Superstar DWI Trial Seminar

DWI

Publications

2022

Languages

English

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