James L. Riotto - Rochester, NY
Attorney at Law Office of James L. Riotto
General Practice Lawyers in Rochester, NY
30 West Broad Street Suite 306 Rochester, NY 14614
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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15
Years
Experience
Rochester General Practice Lawyer
Updated: 10/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- General Practice
- College Student Criminal Defense
- DWI/DUI
- Traffic Offenses
- Parole and Probation Violations
- Drug-Related Crimes
- Felony Cases
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Trafficking
- Money Laundering
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Vehicular Homicide
- Sex Crimes
- Sexual Assault
- Weapons Charges
- Burglary
- Assault and Battery
- Extortion
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney James L. Riotto has an impressive law enforcement background combined with substantial criminal defense experience. His extensive experience as a state trooper, within law enforcement, and in criminal prosecution provides a unique perspective that sets him apart from other Rochester criminal defense attorneys. Clients get the benefit of an attorney with a clear understanding of both sides of their legal issues.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- New York State Police Superintendents Accommodation Award, 2007
- New York State Police DWI Arrest Recognition Award, 2003 - 2005
- Daniel S. Dwyer Fellowship Stop DWI Award, 2008
- Scholarship Recipient, New York State Greater Capital Chapter, National Italian American Bar Association, 2009 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About James L. Riotto
Included on the 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, New York
J.D.
Non Legal Education
- State University of New York College at Cortland
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Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
Honors: With Honors
Current Employment Position(s)
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Criminal Defense Lawyer
Past Positions
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- State Department of Corrections
- New York State Liquor Authority
- Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, New York State Attorney General’s Office
- Major Offense Bureau, Albany County District Attorney’s Office
Classes and Seminars
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Special Weapons, Self-Defense Training
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U.S. Marshal Training for High Profile Escort
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U.S. Secret Service Prisoner Transport
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Instructor Development Training, New York State Police
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Adjunct Instructor, Bryant and Stratton Paralegal Instructor Program
- Adjunct Criminal Law And Procedure Instructor, The College at Brockport University
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2011
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2012
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2017
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Monroe County Bar Association
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Contact
30 West Broad Street
Suite 306
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone Number: 585-678-8206
Fax Number: 585-262-2610
Email: Send a message
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