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James McEleney was born and raised in the Hudson Valley. He was inspired to go into law after working with local legend D. James O’Neil, Esq. While attending law school, he worked with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. After gaining admission to the NY Bar, he worked for Brian McCaffrey in a busy law firm in Queens, NY. There he gained extensive litigation experience, making court appearances in every county  in New York City and Long Island.. Shortly after that he was offered a judicial clerkship in the U.S. Virgin Islands working with the Hon. Douglas A. Brady. There he assisted in the running of a busy court of general jurisdiction.. Now James is back home and ready to help his community. He’s seen a court room from both behind the bench and as an advocate in open court. James will tactfully and aggressively fight for you and your family.

Brittney is committed to working personally with clients and to guiding them through difficult times and challenging legal procedures. Her passion for protecting the rights of clients facing criminal allegations has been a driving force behind the firm’s success.

Probable Cause Hearings, Restraining Order Hearings, Harrasment Order Hearings, Clerk Magistrate Hearings, Landlord  / Tenant Law, Title IX Representation, Employment Law, and select Criminal Cases.. Probable Cause Hearings and or Clerk Magistrate Hearings: it is vital to hire an attorney to represent you. It is the only hearing where you case can be dismissed before you are charged with a crime. Call me immediatley.. If you are victim of Domestic Violence and need a Harassment Order, I can represent you in court get you the protection you need.  I help victims of sexual assault navigate the legal process.. I also represent people who have been wrongfully served with a Harassment Order /Restraining Order and need the Order removed.. Call me if you are a Landlord or a Tenant that does not know what to do. I have the answers you need.. I also advise families struggling with severe mental illness and addiction.  Massachusetts has legal remedies when loved ones become a danger to themselves or others.  Call me if you need help navigating this terrain.  Rodger Orders, Section 35 and more.

I have been an attorney practicing in Suffolk County, New York for the past 43 years. Throughout that time, I have represented thousands of criminal defendants in matters including, DWI and DUI, burglary, white collar crime and murder in both State and Federal Court.  I have tried over a thousand cases throughout my career, with much success.. I have also represented countless attorneys and judges, whether in civil, criminal or professional disciplinary matters.. I have been AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell throughout most of my career.. As the Managing Partner of Long Tuminell, LLP I strive to ensure that every client of the Firm receives the benefit of our decades of experience, skill and expertise.

I have been a criminal defense attorney for more than a decade, handling all matters ranging from vehicle and traffic offenses to major felony offenses. I represent individuals accused of crimes in all the New York State Courts and Federal Courts.

After attending Post University on a baseball scholarship as a pitcher, I graduated from Hofstra Law School.. I began my legal career as a Prosecutor with the Bronx County District Attorney's Office from 2017-2021.. After leaving the Bronx DA's Office, I joined the private sector and expanded my areas of practice in Criminal Defense, Matrimonial, Family, Real Estate, Civil, Estate Planning and Traffic Law.

. CALL FOR FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. In addition to my extensive experience in COUNTY and Justice Courts throughout the State of New York, I am also one of the VERY FEW area Attorneys practicing FEDERAL Criminal Defense. I am admitted in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. I have also appeared and defended clients in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. And I have argued in the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

I specialize in providing strategic legal representation, tailor-made to the unique needs of my individual clients. By staying on the cutting edge of legal and technological developments, I approach each case with a modern arsenal of tools and tactics that many other lawyers lack.. Having been an adjunct law professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, a columnist for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, and a judicial research attorney for the Illinois Court of Appeals, I pride myself in maintaining an exceptional understanding of Illinois law and procedure. In turn, my knowledge and experience allows me to navigate complex legal issues, outmaneuver my opponents, and ultimately obtain the best possible results for my clients.

I help people file for bankruptcy.  I am licensed to practice in Illinois, am a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, and am admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

People need a lawyer that understands their needs, a lawyer with the analytical, research, and people skills, not to mention the creativity, necessary to get the best possible outcome. That’s where I come in. My name is Douglas Johnson, and I am a skilled lawyer, who graduated law school one-third faster than most. I graduated cum laude at the top of my class, regularly receiving honors and awards for my achievements.. I am a Bloomington-Normal native, as I was born and raised in the twin cities. Also, I am not one who went straight from high school to college and then right into law school. Like my father, I thought it was important to get real-world experience before committing my life to the practice of law. Originally, I worked as a union carpenter in the area, and put those skills to work designing and constructing the Johnson Law Group Offices. While raising a family and obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I worked as a private investigator, where I gained advanced knowledge of many investigative practices. Through my time as a private investigator, I gained skills at interviewing, taking statements, and collecting and preserving evidence. Since then, I worked for many years with State Farm at their Regional and Corporate offices, and became an experienced negotiator conducting mediations representing State Farm's interests against lawyers, and I hadn’t even gone to law school yet.. Following in my father’s footsteps, I obtained my license to practice law, first in Illinois and then in the District of Columbia (D.C.). I have experience handling everything from a petty traffic offense to class X felony cases. I also have experience in a number of different practice areas including: civil litigation, business planning and incorporation, expungement, sealing, and executive clemency, appellate practice, and real estate matters to name a few. I dedicate my professional efforts to protecting my client’s interests, whether it is through passionate negotiations or by aggressive defense at trial, and would be devoted to putting my skills to work for you!. When I am not fighting for my clients I still enjoy carpentry projects and spending time with my wife, Bethany, and our two children, Bailey and Caleb.

Defending clients charged with complex criminal cases throughout Illinois, including Cook, Will, and DuPage counties. We serve ALL Chicagoland courthouses and branches – Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, Markham, Joliet, and Wheaton.. State and federal prosecutors like to work from a position of strength, and they don’t hesitate to use their access to almost unlimited resources to obtain convictions. The job of a criminal defense lawyer is to attack a prosecutor’s confidence in the strength of the case. That’s what opens the door to dismissal, favorable plea agreements and victories at trial.. At the Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC, our Chicago criminal defense lawyers work hard to attack the strength of the government’s case against our client. We do this through intensive investigation, superior legal analysis, smart use of pretrial motions and other procedural tactics that can shift the balance in your favor. To learn how you can benefit from our aggressive approach to criminal defense, contact us in Chicago or the suburbs for a free consultation.. Call NOW for Dependable Criminal Defense Advice. Our Chicago criminal attorneys represent clients charged with very serious and complex criminal felony and misdemeanor charges ranging from robbery,DUI-drunk driving, drug crimes, sex crimes to homicide, drug possession / sale / trafficking,  or child pornography. No matter how serious your case is, you can count on our law firm for personal service, timely information and accurate advice about the best ways to protect your interests.. An important strength of our practice involves our familiarity with the diversion options and treatment programs that can often keep your case out of the criminal justice system. Even when the original charges expose you to a significant risk of punishment, our attorneys can find many ways to resolve your case through any of the many options available in Illinois, including drug court, drug school, theft school, supervision, special probation, and other alternatives to conviction or incarceration. Many of these options will keep your case eligible for expungement, and we can advise you about their availability in your situation.