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James F. Hughes
  • Traffic Tickets, DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
  • New York
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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
  • 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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Association of Former New York State Troopers
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Manual for Conducting Criminal DWI Jury Trials
Certifications
Drug and Alcohol Certification
National Judicial College
Websites & Blogs
Website
James F. Hughes Profile
Website
Law Offices of James F. Hughes Website
Contact & Map
Law Offices of James F. Hughes
Main Office
233 Tallow Wood Dr
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Toll-Free: (888) 371-1299
Telephone: (518) 371-1299
Fax: (518) 952-7314
Law Offices of James F. Hughes
Satellite Office
313 Ushers Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Toll-Free: (888) 371-1299