Atty. James Walter Cole

Atty. James Walter Cole

James Walter Cole is a lawyer practicing education, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from State University of New York at Buffalo, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Rochester Rochester 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About James Walter Cole at a glance

James Walter Cole is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic, and education attorney based in Rochester, New York. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (JD, 2007) and State University of New York at Buffalo (—). Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Walter Cole is a lawyer practicing education, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from State University of New York at Buffalo, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Walter Cole's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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Education Law

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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 Rochester 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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Where is James Walter Cole's law office located?
James Walter Cole's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walter Cole handle?
James Walter Cole focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, traffic, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Walter Cole practiced law?
James Walter Cole has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Walter Cole go to law school?
James Walter Cole earned their education at (JD, 2007); (—).
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Education

JD
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- 2007
State University of New York at Buffalo
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008

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