About Seymour

Seymour James has over 40 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, focusing on criminal defense, wrongful convictions, and civil rights litigation. Prior to joining the firm, he served as Attorney-in-Chief for The Legal Aid Society in New York City. He is a Past President of the New York State Bar Association and the Queens County Bar Association, and currently serves on the American Bar Association’s Board of Governors and in its House of Delegates. He is also a Vice-President of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has served on important State and City...

Education

J.D.

Boston University Law School

B.A.

Brown University

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers

2024

New York Metro Area Super Lawyer

2023

New York Metro Area Super Lawyer

2022

New York Metro Area Super Lawyer

2021

Lifetime Achievement Award

Professional Associations

New York State Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationQueens County Bar AssociationNew York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersNew York County Lawyers AssociationNew York City Bar Association
New York, NY
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