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James P. Harrington
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James P. Harrington

4.6
3 reviews

70 Niagara Street, Third Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202

Criminal Defense, Capital Offenses, Federal Criminal Law and 1 more

About James P. Harrington

Circuit Representative, National Conference of Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorneys, 1995—.

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Criminal Law
Posted by John
January 16, 2023
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Jim represented me many years ago and it's sad to read a bad review about this honest, hardworking, dedicated professional. He pulled no punches with me, up front of his fees, made it clear what I was up against. I have recommended him to a friend who did have Jim do his appeal and he echoed the words I wish I hired him to represent me from the start. Thanks Jim for also being a friend.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Aaron
June 20, 2021
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The US has the highest incarceration rate out of any other free country. There are a lot of innocent people in jail. Whether you actually commit a crime or not, you are guilty until proven innocent. The police arrest you, charge you, and leave it to the courts to decide. DA’s offer plea deals that you are pretty much forced to take because if you roll the dice and lose… you go to jail. If you have no money, you have no other choice but to take a plea deal. Then you wind up on probation. Probation officers assume you plead down to a lesser charge because you were guilty of what you were being charged with.. Their jobs are to find reasons to violate you and throw you in jail. I hired Jim to defend me on a violation. Not only did he win, he got me out of probation years before it was to end. Wish I hired him before taking any kind of plea deal.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
April 01, 2021
Hired Attorney

This man should be in jail. He would not return my call and luckily for him, he saw me in public and lied to my face. No witnesses and he wanted me to get frustrated and find a new lawyer. Mr. Harrington is a terrible human being. SUCH A GARBAGE HUMAN BEING

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Federal Criminal Law
  • Other 3
    • Criminal Defense
    • Capital Offenses
    • White Collar Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Harrington & Mahoney
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    People v. Hauser, 158 A.D.2d 1005 (4th Dept., 1990)
    People v. Shiesley, 624 N.Y.S.2d 1009 (4th Dept., 1995)
    People v. Miles, 208 A.D.2d 1089 (3rd Dept., 1994).
  • Additional Links
    http://www.harringtonmahoney.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1970, New York
    Memberships
    New York State and Erie County (Chairman, Judiciary Committee, 1997-2000) Bar Associations
    New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Charter Member
    President, 2001-2002
    Recipient "Thurgood Marshall - Outstanding Practitioner Award" 2009)
    National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
    New York State Defenders Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    State University of New York at Buffalo
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Le Moyne College
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1945
    Rochester, New York, January 8, 1945

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Partner at Harrington & Mahoney
4.6
3 reviews

70 Niagara Street, Third FloorBuffalo, NY 14202U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment

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    James P. Harrington was admitted in 1970 to the State of New York.
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    Harrington & Mahoney has 5 attorneys at this location.
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    Harrington & Mahoney was established in 1995.

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