$ 150-300 per hour
About James
Biography
Madsen Law Offices is an established general practice firm located in Easton, Pennsylvania. James Madsen and our affiliated attorneys serve clients through Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton Counties in a variety of matters. Our Attorneys have successfully represented children, parents, defendants, drivers, and unemployed individuals throughout Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg. Our Practice Areas include: Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce, DUI, Family Law, Traffic, Unemployment and various other matters.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
14 years | 225 cases
Criminal Defense
25%
17 years | 225 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
15 years | 225 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
14 years | 225 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Madsen Law Offices
680 Wolf Ave, Easton, PA, 18042
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James Paul Madsen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Francis | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Experience
James represented me in a divorce. I’ve spoken with friends who went through the same thing I can say that my experience was far better. Both the outcome and the cost.
Posted by Jordan | February 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DUI Case
I was charged with a second offense DUI and Mr. Madsen was able to greatly reduce the charges. He made the entire process relatively simple and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I would recommend him to any friends facing a similar situation.
Posted by Keyon | May 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great result in a traffic case
Mr. Mattson is a very engaging lawyer. He answered my calls and my questions and concerns about this case. I received a traffic ticket in Easton and I hired him and he was able to get it reduced to no points. Highly recommend five out of five stars.
Posted by Krystal | February 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended used in various legal matters
I have known Mr. James Madsen for approximately 6 years. Mr. Madsen is an outstanding lawyer and a master strategist. Mr. Madsen has provided outstanding legal advice and guidance to me. He has represented me in the most professional manner. James ethics are at the highest standards. His experience, ...
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Misdirected, under qualified for my case.
Madsen was under qualified for my case from the very beginning. His best attempt at representation continually added fee agreements and a running tabs of “other fees” that I was not even made aware. He lacks professional communication skills and often has too many clients to correctly communicate w...
James Paul Madsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Madsen is a very active member of the Northampton and Lehigh County Bars. I would recommend his services."
"James and I worked together during law school and his passion for criminal defense has carried over to his own practice. I have the utmost confidence in James and his clients are in good hands."
"I had the great privilege of attending Law School with James. He and I served together on a number of student administrative boards. During our work together James demonstrated himself as a thorough, detail oriented, and focused individual. I'm quite confident James will meet all the needs of his clients swiftly, effectively, and efficiently."
Experience
Honors
2020
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
10 Best DUI Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2012
Public Interest Fellowship, Northampton County Public Defender
2011
Law Trustees Scholarship, Drexel University
2011
Pro Bono Service Award, Earle Mack School of Law
2011
Outstanding Service Honors, Drexel Law
2010
Law Trustees Scholarship, Drexel University
2009
Law Trustees Scholarship, Drexel University
2008
Law Trustees Scholarship, Drexel University
2005
Dean's List, American University
2005
Scholarship, American University
2005
Dean's List, Raritan Valley Community College
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Spitale Vargo Madsen & Blair
2012 - Present
Conflicts Counsel, Court Of Common Pleas Of Lehigh County
2011 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Madsen Law Offices
2015 - 2017
Conflicts Counsel, Northampton County Court of Common Pleas
2012 - 2013
Campaign Manager, Lance Wheeler for District Judge
2011 - 2012
Public Defender, Northampton County Public Defender's Office
2010 - 2011
Certified Legal Intern, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
2010 - 2010
Certified Legal Intern, Lehigh County District Attorney's Office
2010 - 2011
Certified Legal Intern, Defender Association of Philadelphia
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, Hunterdon County Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2020 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Juvenile Defenders Association of PennsylvaniaAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Northampton County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Northampton County Bar Association, Family Law & Family Court Rule CommitteeAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Northampton County Bar Association, Criminal Law/Criminal Court Rule CommitteeAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Northampton County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner (Ad Hoc) CommitteeAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Phi Sigma KappaSecretary
2008 - 2011
Student Bar AssociationRepresentative
Sample of Legal Cases
Commonwealth v. K.G.
Dismissed
Commonwealth v. L.N.
dismissed
Commonwealth v. G.O.
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. D.H.
Dismissed
Commonwealth v. J.A.
Dismissed
In Re: S.M. 754 MAL 2014
Not Guilty
In Re: S.M. 1023 EDA 2013
Not Guilty
Com. v. B.R.
withdrawn
Commonwealth v. L.R.
Felony downgraded to Citation
Com v. R.O.
Not Guilty
D.M. v. M.E.
Client awarded $9,000
Commonwealth v. R.A.
Not Guilty
K v M
Client awarded custody and relocation of child
J.F. v. ABM
Referee found for my client
M.G. v. Wells Fargo
Court found for client on appeal
Commonwealth v. S.
Felony charges resulted in a 2 year period of probation.
Commonwealth v. D
Harassment charges against Defendant dismissed.
In re Juvenile
Secured clients release from supervision during a status conference.
In re Juvenile
Not Guilty - Client found not guilty on all charges after the sufficiency of the commonwealth's evidence was brought into question at trial.
Commonwealth v. G
Defendant charged with M3 retail theft. Negotiations led to plea of summary retail theft with minimal fine and no probation.
Commonwealth v. W
Defendant charged with multiple felonies. Negotiations led to trespassing plea and time served sentence.
H v. G
Represented defendant during custody dispute. Defendant awarded longer periods of visitation than allotted under the previous order.
Commonwealth v. C.
Dismissed - Successfully obtained a complete dismissal on F1 Agg Assault and other lesser charges.
Commonwealth v. W.
Negotiated Plea - Successfully negotiated a short sentence (< 3months) on multiple counts of burglary and other lesser offenses.
Commonwealth v. T.
Not Guilty - Client found not guilty at conclusion of trial on harassment charges.
D v. H
Representation of Defendant in custody matter. Plaintiff filed to be awarded sole custody. Negotiations led to my client receiving more time with his child than he was awarded under the original agreement.
R v. S
Representation of Plaintiff in Defendant's motion to reduce child support. My client's child support was not reduced.
Commonwealth v. R.
Client charged with multiple M1 retail thefts. Negotiations led to a probationary period of approximately 2 months.
In re Juvenile
Represented my client during a Children and Youth Services investigation. The investigation failed to yield any actionable results and my client never had to attend court.
Commonwealth v. F.
Client charged with public drunkenness. My negotiations with the Commonwealth led to the case being withdrawn.
Commwealth v. C.
Client charged with and convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia. Sentencing guidelines called for a period of incarceration but my client received a short period of probation.
In re Juvenile
Client charged with misdemeanor shoplifting ($150+). Investigation I conducted yielded advertised prices lower than those included in the petition. The charges were reduced and my client simply paid a fine.
Commonwealth. v. U.
Client charged with attempted homicide in a highly publicized case. Case resolved with a misdemeanor disposition and probation.
Education
2011
Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
Raritan Valley Community College
Associate's Degree
Speaking Engagements
2020
Business Matters - The Popularity of Guns
Firearms Rights
2012
Wedding
Best Man's Speech
2012
Community Networking Event
Introducing James Madsen, My Easton Attorney
2011
Phi Sigma Kappa Networking Event
Student Rights
Publications
2022
Online
Vascar Defense Calculator
2021
PACDL 2021 DUI and Motor Vehicle Law Summit
DUI PCRA Template
2020
Online
Pennsylvania DUI Penalties
2020
2020
Online
Pennsylvania PFA Quicksheet
2020
2020
2020
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Chichkin DUI Relief via PCRA
2014
Preliminary Hearing Transcripts
How To Cross Examine the Arresting Officer in a DUI Refusal
2012
2012
2011
Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication
Representing parents with pending criminal cases.
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can magistrate issue warrants for 10 year old parking tickets? Also demand payment from someone on SSDI?
24 Apr 2020
Q&A
Will I lose my driver license for marijuana possession in pa
01 Feb 2015
Q&A
Alcohol testing for custody issues?
06 Jun 2014