James Rodriguez

Partner, Criminal Defense & Litigation

18+
Years Experience
320+
Cases Won
96%
Client Satisfaction

James Rodriguez is a formidable trial attorney with an exceptional track record in criminal defense and complex litigation. With 18 years of courtroom experience, James has successfully defended clients in high-stakes criminal cases and secured favorable outcomes in challenging circumstances. His aggressive yet strategic approach, combined with meticulous case preparation, has earned him recognition as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the region.

Specializations

White Collar CrimeFederal Criminal DefenseDUI DefenseDrug CrimesViolent CrimesAppeals

Education

J.D., cum laude
Columbia Law School
2006
B.A. in Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
2003

Bar Admissions

New York State Bar
New Jersey State Bar
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Practice Areas

Notable Cases

All Charges Dismissed

Federal Fraud Case Dismissal

Successfully defended a corporate executive against federal fraud charges, resulting in complete dismissal of all charges after demonstrating prosecutorial misconduct.

Not Guilty Verdict

High-Profile Murder Defense

Secured a not guilty verdict in a complex murder trial through expert witness testimony and compelling evidence presentation that established reasonable doubt.

Probation Only

White Collar Crime Defense

Negotiated a favorable plea agreement for a client facing multiple counts of securities fraud, reducing potential sentence from 20 years to probation.

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers - Criminal Defense (2012-2024)
Best Lawyers in America - Criminal Defense (2015-2024)
National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Avvo Rating - 10.0 Superb
New York Law Journal - Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney

Professional Memberships

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
New York State Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section
Federal Bar Council
American Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section
New York Council of Defense Lawyers

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