Atty. James E. Orlando
James E. Orlando is a senior associate with the firm and has been practicing law for over twenty five years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Hauppauge, NY · 30+ Years Experience
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About James E. Orlando at a Glance
James E. Orlando is a Senior Associate based in Hauppauge, New York, practicing at Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1996) and New York Federal Courts, Eastern District (1996). Educated at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1995). Serves clients in Hauppauge, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Orlando
- James E. Orlando is a senior associate with the firm and has been practicing law for over twenty five years
- Mr. Orlando has been with the firm since 1996
- Mr. Orlando received his Juris Doctorate from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995 and was admitted to the New York State Bar and New York Federal Courts, Eastern District in 1996
- Mr. Orlando is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association
- He has published several articles in “Preventive Law Guide” pertaining to criminal and matrimonial law, has been a guest speaker at National Legal Service Attorney Conferences, and has received several awards in recognition for outstanding legal services, including but not limited to multiple “Legal Shield” awards for providing outstanding 24 hour emergency hotline assistance to clients, multiple legal plan “client service” awards for exceptional legal services, the “Shield of Service” award for exceptional representation of clients, and legal plan “member’s choice” award
- Mr. Orlando is the department head for the firm’s matrimonial and criminal law departments
- Mr. Orlando’s areas of concentration include matrimonial, family and criminal law
- As a trial litigator, Mr. Orlando handles cases from inception through trial
- Additionally, Mr. Orlando is responsible for Feldman, Kramer & Monaco’s 24 hour legal emergency hotline
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James E. Orlando's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Orlando handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hauppauge.
Criminal Defense in Hauppauge
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Family Law in Hauppauge
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hauppauge
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 Hauppauge 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 venue, 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.
Hauppauge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hauppauge-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hauppauge Choose James E. Orlando
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James E. Orlando's practice in the field of criminal defense and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. Orlando brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New York Federal Courts, Eastern District, James E. Orlando can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and family law, James E. Orlando can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hauppauge
A Hauppauge-based practice means James E. Orlando attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James E. Orlando Handles in Hauppauge
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