Atty. James Kousouros

Atty. James Kousouros

The Law Offices of James Kousouros — with offices in midtown Manhattan and Queens — focuses primarily on criminal defense advocacy. As such, Mr.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About James Kousouros at a glance

James Kousouros is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of James Kousouros. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, copyright, criminal defense, real estate, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at California Western School of Law (JD, 1985) and California Western Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • The Law Offices of James Kousouros — with offices in midtown Manhattan and Queens — focuses primarily on criminal defense advocacy
  • As such, Mr. Kousouros and his counsel handle the full spectrum of state and federal criminal prosecutions
  • These cases include prosecutions for complex securities and other white-collar crimes, racketeering charges, homicide, narcotics violations, DWI, domestic violence, and simple assault, among others
  • As an inherent part of our practice, we represent clients in all stages of the criminal process: from the pre-arrest investigatigatory stage, to grand jury proceedings, indictment, plea negotiations, trial, as well as at all levels of the appellate process, including post conviction litigation and appeals
  • Our practice takes us to all state courts in New York and to federal courts throughout the country, as well as to international courts
  • Our clients have come from every walk of life, and their cases have been of both high notoriety and of little notice
  • In each and every case, Mr. Kousouros has demonstrated his commitment to providing an equally vigorous, aggressive and effective defense
  • In over 20 years of private practice, Mr. Kousouros has earned a distinguished reputation for providing and maintaining the highest levels of professional and ethical standards
  • Known for his meticulous preparation, Mr. Kousouros is highly regarded as both a fierce and passionate trial lawyer and as an effective and forceful negotiator
  • In addition to these qualifications, James Kousouros and the firm’s counsel provide something more: frequent client contact
  • Mr. Kousouros believes that this is not only necessary to ensure that every case is properly and thoroughly investigated, but also to ensure that the client fully understands all of the options available — an understanding which is crucial to our goal of achieving the best resolution possible

Practice Areas Explained

James Kousouros's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kousouros handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Copyright Law

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Criminal Defense

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Real Estate Law

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Federal Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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 New York 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kousouros

Where is James Kousouros's law office located?
James Kousouros's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Office of James Kousouros. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kousouros handle?
James Kousouros focuses on dui/dwi, copyright, criminal defense, real estate, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Kousouros practiced law?
James Kousouros has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Kousouros go to law school?
James Kousouros earned their education at (JD, 1985); (—).
How can I contact James Kousouros for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Kousouros received?
James Kousouros's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
California Western School of Law
- 1985
California Western Law
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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