For more than 30 years, James Hopkins has provided exemplary representation in all types of criminal cases. He routinely is able to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. Mr. Hopkins is well-versed in the intricacies of forensic DNA evidence, and has lectured on the subject at attorney seminars, in college and law school classes, and before fellow attorneys. He is at the forefront of innovative and effective defense tactics, and can be counted on to employ his considerable experience on your behalf. In the early years of his career, Mr. Hopkins was an assistant district attorney in Onondaga County where he prosecuted felonies, vehicular crimes and miscekllaneous misdemeanors and was assigned to handle complex narcotics cases. He gained valuable experience as he personally prosecuted thousands of cases, and had particular success in cases of narcotics sales and possession, and DW, and fatal automobile accidents. This first-hand experience, including many trials, undercover investigations, overseeing wiretaps and presentation of serious felony cases to the grand jury, is not something the average defense attorney has had an opportunity to experience. Even former prosecutors don't often get that breadth of his experience. Mr. Hopkins' legal expertise, beginning as a prosecutor and honed by many years as a criminal defense lawyer, make him a formidable advocate. Mr. Hopkins prides himself on providing the best criminal defense available to the citizens of New York and elsewhere. His courtroom success has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Association, which named him one of their Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the field of criminal law. He has also been honored as one of the 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and among the Top 10% of Criminal Defense Attorneys by The Lawyers of Distinction. Put his proven criminal defense experience and expertise to work for you today. Call James Hopkins Law Firm.
