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Biography
I have over 50 years in the legal field, including 20 years as a New York State Trooper, and a term as City Court Judge in the City of Mechanicville. I've been trained in the use of radar, breathalyzer, and am intimately familiar with police arrest and court proceedings.
Practice Areas
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Lawyer
- Law Offices of James F. Hughes
- - Current
- Town Justice
- Town of Clifton Park
- - Current
- Judge - Retired
- Mechanicville City Court
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- Zone Sergeant - Retired
- New York State Police
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Education
- New York State Police Academy
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- Hudson Valley Community College
- A.A.S. | Political Science
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- Russell Sage College
- B.S. | Criminal Science
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- Albany Law School
- J.D.
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Professional Associations
- New York State Magistrates Association
- Member
- Current
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- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Member
- Current
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- Clifton Park Elks
- Member
- Current
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- New York State Bar  # 2207645
- Member
- - Current
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- Saratoga County Magistrates Association
- Past President
- - Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Manual for Conducting Criminal DWI Jury Trials
Certifications
- Drug and Alcohol Certification
- National Judicial College
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