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James Walter Cole

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  • Rochester, NY
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About James

The Law Office of James Cole, PLLC is dedicated to representing the interests of individuals in a variety of areas, including School Law, Criminal Defense, DWI Defense, and Traffic Tickets.  

Practice areas

Speeding and traffic ticketCriminal defenseDUI and DWIEducation
  1. Education: 40%

    Representing Parents & Students in disciplinary hearings, issues of bullying, special education, and a variety of other areas. Also representing teachers, administrators, and school staff in criminal matters both related and unrelated to their employment.

    6 years, 25 cases

  2. DUI and DWI: 30%

    Representing individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony Driving While Intoxicated BAC 0.08%, BAC 0.18%, Refusal to Take a Breath Test, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol, Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs and/or Alcohol, and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated w/ a Passenger Under 15 Years Old.

    14 years, 2,500 cases

  3. Criminal defense: 20%

    Representing individuals investigated for and charged with various misdemeanor and felony offenses including Larceny, Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Mischief, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Harassment, and Burglary.

    6 years, 100 cases

  4. Speeding and traffic ticket: 10%

    Representing individuals charged with every type of traffic offense, including transportation law violations, including speeding, cell phone tickets, red light tickets, and many more.

    14 years, 2,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Law Office of James Cole, PLLC

125 State St Ste 300
Rochester, NY, 14614-1319

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NYCurrently registered 200805/25/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Legal answers4
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    CommendationMonroe County District Attorney2015
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerLaw Office of James Cole, PLLC2015 - Present
    Assistant District AttorneyMonroe County District Attorney Office2012 - 2015
    Assistant District AttorneyNassau County District Attorney's Office2007 - 2012
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    New York State Bar AssociationN/A2015 - Present
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    State University of New York at Buffalo School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2007
    State University of New York, College at GeneseoBA - Bachelor of Arts2004
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Criminal Justice ClassCriminal Justice2015
    Choices & ConsequencesDWI2011
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    People v. T.C.All charges dismissed

    Reviews

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    Review James Cole

    Very happy with the outcome

    Posted by

    I hired James Cole after deciding that I was not comfortable with the previous attorney I had hired. Just by talking to James on the phone, I already felt so much relief and confident in him. After meeting with him I made the switch ASAP. He put in more work in two weeks than my previously attorney did in 3 months and got my exactly the outcome I was hoping for. I was very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Highly recommended

    Posted by

    I have had the fortunate and unfortunate experience approximately six times in my 50 plus years of life working directly with attorneys for various reasons . In most cases I found them all to be so overwhelmed with cases they didn't respond in a timely manner or communicate well, if you aren't the one making them money at the time you will likely be pushed aside. This was NOT our experience with Jame Cole. Right from our first phone call he had a sense of urgency to our case, he was quick to respond, very thorough in his explanation and evaluation of the situation. He possesses a calm and well educated demeanor. He works well with the legal system and local Judges and is respected by his peers . If we ever need to hire an attorney or are asked to recommend one James Cole will be the one .
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great attorney!

    Posted by

    Mr. Cole was our attorney on a DWI and was able to get the prosecutor to reduce the charge to a DWAI eventhough my son had a 0.17% BAC, hit another car, and left the scene of the car crash. He was thorough, understanding, and always made himself available to answer our questions. Worth every penny!
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Wonderful

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    Wonderful Attorney who is not only informative and extremely helpful but is also the rare honest nice guy, who returns your calls imediately as if you and your case is important. He helped me out with a ticket in a very small town in Wyoming county and consider him the best lawyer in New York!
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    An empty suit!

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    He's punctual and he shows up. If you want representation, look elsewhere. When the hearing finally occurred, he encouraged me to take a plea of guilty to all the charges instead of going to trial to contest a trumped up charge. I was totally stressed and unfortunately followed his advice giving up my day in court. He was paid. I was not represented.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Attorney endorsements

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    Gregory Fassler, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 30, 2021
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Having known Jim for ~20 years, I would recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney within his areas of focus. He is detailed, hard-working and and will always provide direct and knowledgeable advice to his clients.

    James Egan

    Mr. Cole is a hardworking, experienced, and talented attorney. I highly recommend him.

    Roman Misula, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 31, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I've gotten to see him in court over the years both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. Extremely hard working, knowledgeable, and personal.

    Danielle Wild, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 13, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have had the opportunity to see James in court on several occasions. He is professional, knowledgeable, and has always appeared to be well-prepared. I would not hesitate to recommend him.

    Joseph Rossi, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Based upon my interactions with Jim, it is clear that he is knowledgable, prompt to respond to questions and concerns as well as very experienced as a criminal defense attorney. Based upon my experiences with him I would highly recommend him.