JAMES PALUMBO ATTORNEY AT LAW
Criminal Defense Attorney.
Serving Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn the Bronx and Nassau.
Former Prosecutor, handling all criminal matters.
Domestic Violence, Drunk Driving, Narcotics Assault, Robbery, Homicide, Petit Larceny, Grand Larceny, Identity Theft, Fraud, Sex Abuse, and Rape. All Felonies and Misdemeanors. Pink Summonses.
PHONE: 917.561.0494 FAX: 718.261.1919
Also available by appointment in Manhattan
ABOUT JAMES PALUMBO ATTORNEY AT LAW
I began my career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County in 1983. While in the District Attorney’s office I was a member of the Gun Unit, Robbery/Attempted Murder Unit, and was promoted to the Homicide unit after four years in the office. I tried numerous homicide cases as a prosecutor and was again promoted to a supervisor and again to Deputy Bureau Chief of the Grand Jury Bureau in charge of overseeing the presentation of homicide cases to the Grand Jury.
In 1994 I went into private practice devoted exclusively to criminal law. As a criminal defense attorney I have tried and won acquittals on Murder, Robbery, Rape, Assault, Narcotics and prostitution cases. I am a member of the New York County Assigned counsel Felony and Homicide Panels. I am a member of the New York County Bar Association and on their legal referral criminal panel. I have been a guest commentator on Court TV on several occasions.
My Practice is devoted exclusively to all aspects of criminal law both State and Federal Courts. I handle everything from a summons to shoplifting to narcotics cases rape robbery and murder cases. Serving Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn and Nassau Counties.
James Palumbo was named one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the field of criminal law by the National Trial Lawyers Association for 2016
With over 30 years of exclusive criminal defense experience, James Palumbo, Esq. has successfully handled thousands of cases. As a seasoned trial attorney, he has expertly examined and cross-examined hundreds of witnesses, including specialized experts in ballistics, DNA, forensics, and more.
James excels in crucial trial phases—jury selection, opening and closing statements—and brings invaluable plea negotiation skills from his daily presence in criminal courthouses. His background as a former prosecutor gives him unique insight into presenting mitigating circumstances effectively while identifying technical requirements that can benefit your case.
When facing criminal accusations, you need dedicated representation from an attorney with proven success. James Palumbo will skillfully guide you through this challenging process to achieve your desired outcome.
" As I expected when I hired him, Mr. Palumbo got my friend's case dismissed with no criminal record. Mr. Palumbo has enough academic and years of experience in his work to do the right job. "
"Mr. Palumbo is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"I have referred numerous clients to James over the years. I worked with him for many years in the DA's Office and as a fellow criminal defense attorney. I no longer practice criminal law. When i get a call asking for the best of the best: knowledge, patience, intelligence, integrity, experience, I recommend James because he is honest and the attorney i would use if god forbid a family member of mine needed representation. "
James defended me for a felony charge and was able to get it reduced to a disorderly conduct plea deal. He was patient, knowledgeable, and communicative throughout the 6 month process and very responsive to both phone calls and texts. James has decades of experience with the Queens court system and it definitely shows. He thoroughly explain the court process every step of the way and let me know all my options throughout the ordeal. I was referred to James by the New York State Bar Association and feel very lucky to have found him. If I ever need a criminal defense attorney again, I would go to James again without a doubt.