Atty. James A. Baker
James A. Baker is a lawyer practicing criminal litigation, traffic violations, misdemeanors and 10 other areas of law.
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James A. Baker is a Member based in Ithaca, New York, practicing at James A. Baker. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on residential, dui/dwi, criminal defense, real estate, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1984), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1987). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1980) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Tompkins County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers New York State Defender's Association. Serands clients in Ithaca, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Baker is a lawyer practicing criminal litigation, traffic violations, misdemeanors and 10 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at James A. Baker in Ithaca, NY
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ithaca are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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