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✨ About
About James ›
I have over 50 years in the legal field, including 20 years as a New York State Trooper, and a term as City Court Judge in the City of Mechanicville. I've been trained in the use of radar, breathalyzer, and am intimately familiar with police arrest and court proceedings.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Traffic Tickets
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
Russell Sage College
B.S.
Criminal Science
New York State Police Academy
Hudson Valley Community College
A.A.S.
Political Science
Albany Law School
J.D.
📋 Bar Admissions
New York State Magistrates Association
Member
Member
Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Member
Member
Member
Clifton Park Elks
Member
Member
Member
New York State Bar # 2207645
Member
Member
Member
Saratoga County Magistrates Association
Member
Past President
Member
Association of Former New York State Troopers
Member
Member
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Lawyer
Law Offices of James F. Hughes 1988 - Current
Town Justice
Town of Clifton Park 1982 - Current
Judge - Retired
Mechanicville City Court 2001 - 2009
Zone Sergeant - Retired
New York State Police 1961 - 1981
📚 Publications
- Manual for Conducting Criminal DWI Jury Trials