James F. Hughes is a New York DWI lawyer, criminal lawyer, and traffic ticket defense lawyer, with offices located in the heart of Upstate New York. He is highly respected by his peers in the legal community, and is often called upon to share his knowledge and experience.
If you are arrested in upstate New York for DWI / DUI or other criminal charges, including driving with a suspended license, or traffic violations such as speeding, and you want an outcome of "not guilty", you need the prompt intervention of a competent lawyer who has the training, background and experience to minimize or eliminate the negative impact this arrest can have on the rest of your life. You need a lawyer who can save your license from suspension, or keep you out of jail if you are facing felony charges.
MY EXPERIENCE IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE.
My experience in the criminal, DWI and vehicle and traffic field spans a period of 50 years, and includes 20 years with the New York State Police, and a 7 year term as City Court Judge in the city of Mechanicville. As a former New York State Trooper, I was trained in the use of breathalyzer and radar equipment and I have had experience conducting field sobriety tests. I know how a police officer works and thinks, from the initial stop to the arrest. I know first-hand how the arrest process works, and I know how to defend the motorist who has been arrested for DWI.
As a former Mechanicville City Court Judge, I am intimately familiar with all aspects of the judicial process from the arraignment and plea bargaining, to the trial and sentencing. Entrust me with your legal problems and you will have the benefit of my 50 years of knowlege and experience in the DWI, criminal and vehicle and traffic field. It is definitely to your advantage to have a lawyer who knows the law from more than one side.
I can provide you with a comfort level at a time when you need it most. When you call my office you will speak to me personally, and I will evaluate your problem and recommend a course of action. You will have my personal attention, and will always be treated with dignity and respect. When I take care of your legal problems you can be confident that you are in good hands.
My two offices are located in Clifton Park and Ballston Lake, within 15 minutes from Schenectady, and Troy, and within one mile of Interstate 87. The Adirondack Northway (I-87) extends from Guilderland, Albany, Colonie, Halfmoon, Clifton Park, Malta, Round Lake, Saratoga Springs, Wilton, Moreau, Queensbury, Lake George, Warrensburg, Chester, Schroon, North Hudson and continues all the way to the US/Canada border. Since 1987 I have been providing legal services in the “Capital District”, also known as the "Capital Region" in upstate New York, which includes Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselear, Warren, Washington and Essex counties.