James Edward Monroe

Dupée & Monroe, P.C.

26 years of experience
Personal Injury, Criminal Law, DUI & DWI
New Jersey, New York

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Thomas P. July 14, 2021

Guaranteed Amazing It is my absolute pleasure writing a review for this gentleman, Mr. Monroe. My case threatened many consequences I had feared to endure. Fortunately for myself, Mr. Monroe's charisma and personality helped me through my times of dismay and regret. When I thought I was in for some of the worse of the worst, he managed to lead me to the direction I needed to go. More than an advisor, he was a friend, who helped me every step of the way. It still was not an easy trail mind you but that was deserved at my own fault. With his council I managed to find a plea deal that did not fully destroy my well being. He managed to keep me un-incarcerated and continuing my job after a significantly regrettable dui.

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Biography

James E. Monroe is a partner at Dupée & Monroe. P.C. where he devotes his practice to representing injured plaintiffs in personal injury litigation including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, and construction accidents. James also maintains an active criminal defense practice and represents people whose civil rights have been violated. James received his undergraduate degree from Albany State University in 1991 and earned his Juris Doctorate law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1996. In addition to his law practice, James is proud to serve as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Access:Supports For Living. Chairperson of the Orange County Cornell University Cooperative Extension; and chairman of the Orange County Foreign Trade Zone Board. James also volunteers as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 63, Goshen, New York.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Additional Practice Areas

Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Drug Offenses

Fees

Free Consultation
I offer a free, 24/7 consultation for 1 hour.
Credit Cards Accepted
Contingent Fees

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New Jersey
Since 1996

New York
Since 1997

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Law Clerk: State of Michigan; 1994 - 1996; Performed research and legal writing in support of legal staff.

Law Clerk: Office of the New York State Attorney General; 1991 - 1993; Conducted legal research and writing in support of legal staff assigned to the Department of Consumer Fraud.

Clerk for Senator Arthur Gray - 39th District: New York State Senate; 1989 - 1991; Assisted Senator Gray with office support, constituent communications, drafting legislation and political events.

Education

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School: J.D. (1996) | Doctor of Law (J.D.), Legal Studies, General; 1993 - 1996; Honors: Blue Book Award for academic excellence and achievement in lawyering before trial.