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The Law Office of James L. Riotto Pro

4.9
316 reviews

30 West Broad Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14614, U.S.A.

General Practice, College Student Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI and 33 more

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About The Law Office of James L. Riotto

Former State Trooper. Federal & State Trial Experience. Proven Results. A New York Full-Service Law Firm to Count On. Aggressive representation when needed to protect your rights and freedom.

The Law Office of James L. Riotto is a full-service law firm committed to delivering aggressive, quality legal representation to you and your loved ones at an affordable price. The firm is headed by sole practitioner and experienced New York criminal defense lawyer James Riotto, backed by a courteous and informed staff ready to welcome you.

James Riotto is a dedicated attorney who vigorously fights for justice on behalf of his clients. He never loses focus on how to best serve you. He prides himself on being accessible to clients and takes the time to listen to your story and makes sure you understand all the legal issues involved in your case. He is ready to safeguard you throughout the legal process, from your initial consultation to the just resolution of your legal matter.

Attorney Riotto was a New York State Trooper for seven years and spent 10 years in law enforcement. He was recognized for three consecutive years, from 2003 to 2005, for apprehending the largest numbers of intoxicated drivers in the state. This experience helps him build a strong case for you because he knows the procedures and strategies the authorities intend to use to prosecute your case. He is the perfect choice to defend you if you are charged with a drunk driving offense (DWI or DUI), a traffic felony, a misdemeanor or other violation in the state of New York.

 

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The Law Office of James L. Riotto got this award in 2021

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Traffic Violations
Posted by jessica
October 24, 2025
Hired Law Firm

I have worked with multiple lawyers on my traffic case and they all ignored me or told me my appeals were denied. The law office of Riotto charged me a fraction of what other lawyers were charging and they stayed on my case for a year until they got the appeal. They were determined and reliable. I am very happy with the outcome and would definitely hire them again.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Alex
December 31, 2024
Hired Law Firm

5 star service all-around I found my new Lawyer. excellent staff ,reasonably priced. Excellent communication was kept up to date. Very stress free service I will recommend This office and Attorny to my friends and family

Family Law
Posted by Lulu
November 21, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Working with this lawyer was well pleased. He helped me through my divorcé case,even though we had some bumps along the road Mr.Riotto and his team was there for me every single step of the way. Even on weekends he would reach out to me, when I needed answers, Did everything in his power to get my case resolved. I would highly recommend his firm. Thank you so much to you and your team!

 
Family Law
Posted by Adrienne
October 02, 2024
Hired Law Firm

We highly recommend Mr. Riotto and Alexis Milazzo. They did a great job with helping my daughter get custody of her daughter back. It was such a nightmare but with the help of this law firm everything turned out great. My daughter is now back home with her daughter. Thank you so much, Mr Riotto and Alexis.

Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
August 16, 2024
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Through every step of the way, this law office was very helpful. Everyone I had spoke to always greeted me and asked how I was doing before getting down to business. It was very reassuring that they truly wanted to help me due to how fast the office would respond or reach out to me regarding the traffic matter. I can tell that everyone has a great deal of knowledge about the matter and truly want to help. I highly reccommend this Law Office; the price is very reasonable to. They do not beat around the bush and they tell you both the good and bad, and what good options you have. Thank you.

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Theodore
December 27, 2023
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I was blinded by the intense sun (driving west at sunset) and hit a fire hydrant. My truck kept moving, and I had no idea that I had scraped it. I got a flat tire and had to change it. When I stopped to change the tire, a police officer came in behind me and gave me 2 tickets. Natashsa, at Riotto Law, guided me through the process very smoothly. I had to take an online, long, boring, defensive-driver course, which I passed, and my tickets were dismissed. Great guidance!!!!!! Theodore F. Them, MD,MS,PhD,MPH,FACOEM

 
DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
November 28, 2023
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If you are thinking about hiring an attorney for your DWI case, do not hesitate to hire Mr. Riotto!!! My husband was facing a 3-5 year driver’s license revocation and Mr. Riotto fought to have a previous DWI conviction vacated and won! He and his staff were prompt, knowledgeable and responsive! The senior paralegal, Alexis, was amazing to work with. She kept in constant communication with us, answered any and all questions and was kind and supportive! She is an invaluable resource!!! We highly recommend The Law Office of James Riotto!!!!

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
July 07, 2023
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This attorney was very responsive to our case. Easy to correspond with and get all information via phone, email and text. And best of all, the violation was dismissed. All was done very timely as well. Thanks to all who assisted.

Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
January 19, 2023
Hired Law Firm

We needed someone to work with being we were hours away from from location of occurrence. The lawyer made this process extremely easy. He explained the process and always responded to emails and calls. The office staff was also very professional and explained everything throughly and made sure I understood. My daughters traffic violation was settled with no points and an acceptable fine. I would definitely use them again! Many thanks

 
Traffic Violations
Posted by Muriel
November 08, 2022
Hired Law Firm

My husband recently received a moving citation for the first time. He received a citation of an alledged speed violation of 93/55 mph zone. He received a citation and scheduled appear shortly before receiving his CDL Class A drivers license. Thanks to the expertise of The Law Office of James Riotto and his Team the speeding ticket was DISMISSED! James Riotto and his Team offered excellent Customer Service throughout this process. They are Professionals who are Open and Honest, Knowledgeable , Reliable and Reasonably Priced. Actions Speak Louder than Words. My husbands outcome may/may not be yours however you won't know unless you call them like we did...We were 100% SATISFIED!

 
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Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Criminal Law 29
    • College Student Criminal Defense
    • DWI/DUI
    • Traffic Offenses
    • Parole and Probation Violations
    • Drug-Related Crimes
    • Felony Cases
    • Drug Crimes
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Homicide
    • Murder
    • Manslaughter
    • Mail Fraud
    • Wire Fraud
    • Money Laundering
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Sex Crimes
    • Weapons Charges
    • Burglary
    • Extortion
    • Theft
    • Forgery
    • Wiretapping
    • Search and Seizure
    • Electronic Surveillance
    • Criminal Defense
    • Grand Jury Practice

  • White Collar Crime 3
    • White Collar Fraud
    • Embezzlement
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Assault 2
    • Sexual Assault
    • Assault and Battery

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