James M Wagman, Attorney at Law - Catskill, NY

Attorney Jim Wagman and his team will deliver what they promise as long as you provide them with the information/documentation they ask for.

I found James Wagman to be honest, trustworthy, experienced, responsive and very straight forward. I would highly recommend James to anyone seeking legal representative.

I drive a lot for business, and the more miles you drive especially in unfamiliar territory the more likely you are to get a ticket. Especially if you are rushing to and fro in the never-ending pursuit to get new accounts. I've been working with Mr. Wagman for many years and while I don't want to admit to how many tickets I've accumulated during that time period, it is safe to say I would have lost my license to points many times over if not for his help. His firm is very easy to work with and I have never been disappointed by the outcome. If you get a traffic ticket in New York State you are crazy to proceed without representation and Mr. Wagman is the best!!!

I can't speak highly enough of my experience with James Wagman. From the first consultation to his last call with great news on my case, Mr Wagman was clear, patient and professional. His staff was excellent as well when I spoke with them. Mr Wagman's office handled the entire process and delivered the best outcome possible for me. I strongly recommend him!

I retained Mr. Wegman to handle a speeding ticket I received on the Taconic Parkway. He was able to reduce it to a zero-point parking violation. I am extremely happy with his representation. Great communication from him and his staff and his fees are more than reasonable. I cannot recommend Mr. Wegman and his firm enough.

Outstanding results very easy to deal with and a fair price

Got 2 traffic tickets in August?.well deserved. The Lady Trooper seemed angry with me ?. Maybe cause she?s the one I pulled out in front of. Anyway ? I?m an older guy with no marks on my license?. and she wanted me to get 6 marks. I travel cross country a few times a year. Don?t want any marks. My independence is a prime concern for me. I looked on line for a lawyer to represent me? and luckily I stopped at James Wagman. The lady that answered to phone was excellent?. Actually bordered on fun. She took my information and sent me the necessary forms and cost information. The next time I heard from the law firm ? James called me himself?. With the very favorable results. No marks ? low fine. My many thanks to the James Wagman law firm.

Jim took care of everything. Very helpful and easy to work with.

5 Star!! I highly recommend James Wagman if you?re in need of talented legal representation. I received a speeding ticket in the Chatham area. I wanted to fight the ticket but not alone. I researched online and started calling attorney?s offices. I called Jim?s office, but he was away on vacation. While looking for my next attorney to call, I got a call from Jim. He took time out of his vacation to call me, and we talked about my situation. He broke it down in simple terms, gave me all the possible scenarios and outcomes. After I hung up, I felt relieved and I knew I had found my attorney. Jim is a caring, dedicated, and sincere person. He is also an experienced, hardworking, highly skilled, and professional attorney. I did not have to appear in court. Jim represented me and was able to achieve the best-case scenario and outcome. If you are ever in need of an attorney, look no further, Jim is your guy. Jim will fight for you and make sure you receive the best legal representation.

I am very pleased with the service I received from James Wagman. I could not have obtained a better result. I highly recommend Mr. Wagman to anyone in need of his services.

(Circumstance: speeding ticket on Taconic State Parkway.) Mr. Wagman took time to understand the details of my case, made a strategy, gave me an expected outcome, then secured a plea that surpassed expectations. 6 points down to 0 points. Small fine. I called him because of a good review, and I hope my review persuades you to do the same.

I found James Wagman to be reliable and honest. He and his team communicated effectively and answered all my questions and concerns in a timely manner. I got the outcome I was hoping for and would recommend him to anyone in a similar situation.

Mr. James Wagman is a gentleman and his team are best in class. Great communication, setting the right expectations to the outcome. Very professional, honest, reliable and knowledgeable. Thorough and methodical process, kept me informed throughout. Was able to negotiate a plea deal that met my expectations. No need to look elsewhere. You are in great hands. Highly recommended!

We are so glad that we found Mr. Wagman to represent us at the Guilderland court. Our teenager son got a very big speeding ticket on the I-87. Regardless of the circumstances or reasons, Mr. Wagman successfully presented our case with the prosecutor and got the speeding down to a minimal level that we are very pleased with, especially given what could have been a very undesirable consequence. During the whole process spanning a few months, I found Mr. Wagman patient and thoughtful. He took his time explaining the processes and the applicable laws. He is very professional and knows the local courts well. I highly recommend Mr. Wagman; if you need a traffic lawyer to represent you in the Albany/Catskill area, you will get good results.

Attorney Wagman was so incredibly helpful. I was visiting from out-of-state and wanted to find a lawyer that was familiar with the Taconic Parkway. Communication was perfect and clear, he was so patient and informative with my questions. I was nervous about having to fly back into NY to appear in court for this ticket, but he assured me he could handle it for me. And he did! I highly recommend his firm for any Taconic traffic tickets.

I spoke with attorney Wagman today over the phone hoping to hire his firm to represent me for an old speeding ticket in Bedford, N.Y. Unfortunately for me he doesn?t work in Bedford but he did refer me to another attorney that works in the area. Attorney Wagman strikes me as sincere, knowledgeable and helpful. He took his time to answer and explain all the questions I had about my case. I highly recommend him as an attorney.

I received a speeding ticket back in 2020 and have been postponing it due to the difficulty of getting to Saratoga Springs since I live in Brooklyn. Finally I no longer was allowed to postpone it any further and I still couldn?t find the time to make my way to appear in court. The day I found Mr. Wagman?s website was the luckiest day I ever had. From the first moment I spoke with him, he made me feel calm and relaxed about the whole situation. I was in jeopardy of receiving 4 points on my license. After the court date, Mr. Wagman was not only able to scratch the points off, but it turned into a parking ticket with a much lower fee than I would?ve had to pay! I can not tell you how grateful I am for all the hard work he put into my case. I hope to never be in a situation like this again, but if I ever was, I know who is the first person I?d call. Thank you again so much!

This man is the BEST. He is patient and kind and reassuring to his clients. Choose him to represent tou

Communication with Mr. Wagman's office was excellent. Professional, yet personable. While no one should expect their lawyer to predict what will happen in their case, the result Mr. Wagman was able to achieve certainly exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend him.

Mr. Wagman is an professional taking care of business. I would recommend Mr. Wagman whom are in need of violation with NYS. It was very easy to communicate and the outcome was very effective.

I couldn?t have had a better outcome, quick response with questions I had, straight forward with possible outcomes, overall a great experience, I would recommend this law firm.

I hired Mr.Wagman to help me with a speeding ticket. He was very professional, knowledgeable, the service was excellent and the whole process went very smoothly. The speeding ticket was reduced to a parking ticket without points! Couldn't be more happy with the result! I highly recommend him!

Highly recommend! From the communication to the outcome, everything was done to perfection. No need to look anywhere else because he is the best!

If you ever find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing an attorney for a traffic violation of any kind, I strongly urge you to contact Attorney James Wagman. This was my first and hopefully last time of this need and Mr. Wagman pulled through with flying colors. He was suburb in every way. He is professional, knows all the ins and outs of handling these issues, is prompt with responding to emails and phone calls and for me, a miracle worker! Having just moved back to NY after living elsewhere for 43+ years, I received a violation for ?failure to yield right of way?. When the officer finally, and I mean finally came back to my car, I was asked if I wanted the good news first or the bad. Well, the bad news was I had received a speeding ticket back in 1994 (83 in 55 zone) in mid-state on the thruway that apparently wasn?t attended to and I had been driving with a suspended license!! YIKES! I presume that was only for driving in NY as I had driving licenses in two other states. Anyway, I was directed to Mr. Wagman and I couldn?t be more satisfied with him and the outcome. He managed to get the 1994 ticket, all fines and penalties completely dismissed! After all it was 28 years ago and I have a clean driving record. Oh, he also threw my age in there as well for good measure! Then with the local violation, that included the operating w/o a license, he got both of those down to a parking violation! For me?he is a miracle worker for both violations but especially the 28 year old speeding ticket. Please, do NOT hesitate to contact James Wagman! You won?t regret it.

James Wagman and the team is very professional, forthright and offers attention to the matter. I would highly recommend for the legal services.

Excellent service and made the process easy. Very professional and I was happy with helping my son?s ticket.

Very professional and knowledgable on vehicle and traffic law. Kept me informed throughout the process. Was able to negotiate a plea deal that met my expectations. Highly recommended.

Jim was a pleasure to deal with and handled my upstate speeding ticket with utmost professionalism, taking a potential 6-point speeding infraction and returning a 0-point parking ticket. I would recommend him to anyone!

Jim Wagman was great. I believe I received an illegitimate speeding ticket but talking to the judge would have proved fruitless so I contacted Mr. Wagman who did his best to reduce the ticket to a no-point parking ticket. He took care of it while I was free to go about my business. His fee is well worth it as I didn't want this ticket, which would have born me 4 points, to ruin my spotless record. Mr. Wagman tried and succeeded. No points. No foul. Hire him.

From the first minute I spoke to Mr. Wagman, I knew I was in good hands. He didn't overpromise, and he delivered - professionally and with heart. Without hesitation I recommend Mr. Wagman.

I had two traffic tickets facing about 4-6 points and over $800 in fines. I reached out to Mr. Wagman and he explained everything and took things into his hands very quickly and professionally. Long story short I needed up with ZERO points and a $200 fine. I very much recommend hiring him and his office! 10/10 Thank you Again!

Mr.Wagman helped us with a speeding violation. He is very experienced, during consultation phase he clearly mentioned to me the likely outcomes, and of course he fought for us and we got the best results. His office was always prompt and responded to all my inquires or questions promptly. I hope not to get any more tickets but if I do, I would definitely chose Mr.Wagman to represent me.

Straightforward, professional, congenial, responsive, and effective. I have used Mr. Wagman?s services a number of times over the years and am consistently satisfied with the results.

I received 2 traffic ticket about a month ago and I contacted Mr Wagman right away. Right away he responded to me letting me know what he could do. I am very content with what he was able to do with my ticket. The ticket was reduced to a fair price. He is a very nice attorney and is super reasonable with his prices. I definitely recommend him!

Excellent attorney! Communication was easy, friendly, polite and without any pressure. Most importantly, he won my case (speeding) and reduced it to zero points parking violation. I strongly recommend James and his team, they did a fantastic job for me!

Very professional, extremely organized and most important, great results ? reduced my speeding ticket to no points and a minimal fine ? highly recommended !!!

Great lawyer, responsive and straight forward. I recommend.

Great lawyer, honest and experienced, definitely recommend!

Results!!! We needed help with a speeding ticket and contacted several lawyers in the area. The other lawyers we contacted first predicted steeper penalties and seemed to be giving us the hard sell by scaring us. James gave us a calm clear headed assessment of our situation that was less dire than the other lawyers. He also listened to our feedback from the other lawyers and incorporated the feedback without bad mouthing anyone. James and his team were very easy to work with-very accessible. In the end, against odds, James got us the very best possible outcome beating even his initial assessment and blowing the other lawyers predictions out the the water. We are very grateful we put our case in James' hands

Attorney Wagman helped me out with my speeding ticket. The New York State Trooper did not want to listen to my reasoning for speeding. I had a valid reason, and Attorney Wagman took it to court (with proof) and won! He was able to convert my speeding ticket (6 points and a fine) to what amounts to a non-moving violation (basically a parking ticket), no points and a nominal fine! Attorney Wagman is well worth the cost of hire! Thank you, Attorney Wagman!!

Very professional. They took care of everything and in a timely manner. Well worth the cost. Very pleased.

I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of my case. In all I had 18 points of violation. Two of my three violations were dismissed. The violation that would have the greatest impact was reduced to 4 points. Thanks so much Mr. Wagman I appreciate your diligence and hard work.

Thank you for your services regarding my case, very convenient.

Mr. Wagman was great! He handled a traffic violation quickly and efficiently. His office is easy to reach and he has local knowledge of the area. Would definitely recommend.

I highly recommend Law Office of James M. Wagman. Mr. Wagman and his team eased my mind about the whole process. Great customer service and professionalism. I am also very happy with the result I got. Thank you so much for everything!

James Wagman is an excellent lawyer. He lived up to everything he said. He always got back to me asap. I highly recommend him for any of your needs.

I contacted Mr Wagman regarding my son's speeding ticket, I was very stressed over it but after talking to him I was never so relieved and put to ease. He said he would work on it with no guarantees but in the end he handled everything and all I had to do was wait to see the end result. My son did not even get any points on his license and the fine was minimal. I loved dealing with this office everyone is nice and professional and I cannot say enough nice things about them. It made such a stressful time for me very manageable.

Mr. Wagman was professional and a pleasure to work with. He was able to walk me through all the steps of my case and made the process smooth and easy. He exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend.

It was excellent and highly recommended and mr. wagman made everything possible and easy. I was extremely stressed about the case but he did so amazing to depend my case and lower the charges. He?s an amazing lawyer. Great job.

My son received a speeding ticket on the interstate in NY - 72 in a 55. I am an attorney in Rhode Island and needed help. I contacted James Wagman's office and they had the ticket reduced to a parking fine of $200.00 with NO points against my son's license. Exceptional job by a very professional lawyer. Thanks Jim Bob Craven

I could not be more pleased on how Attorney James M. Wagman (Jim) and his staff handled my case. Jim was professional, knowledgeable of the specific laws of my case and was an excellent communicator. After contacting Jim, he provided a level of comfort in laying out the strategy of how my case would be handled in order to achieve the best outcome possible. My case was just recently finalized and I can say that his strategy worked perfectly, as the favorable outcome of my case was better than I ever could have imagined. Take the time to review the website of Attorney Wagman's Law Firm. It contains a lot of useful information, including the numerous courts he has appeared before in representing his clients. Jim has developed numerous professional relationships in these courts, which can be an important aspect of the process in achieving a favorable outcome to your case.

Very clear and honest communications. Could not with for a better outcome. Highly recommend!

Paid $75 for a ticket with no points and fought it on my own. Wagman offered to represent me for $500 and claimed the court fees were $200. You do the math. HIGHLY UNETHICAL. ABA should hear about this

Excellent outcome and fantastic service. Felt the team was by my side, gave me full transparency and were polite and accommodating throughout the process. Thanks very much for the positive outcome on my matter.

Mr. Wagman was very warm and supportive in our telephone conversations, and he and his kind staff handled my case with ease and grace. I am grateful for his professional handling of preventing me from getting any points on my license for stopping on the highway.

Fine lawyer, excellent staff, cordial and friendly. I highly recommend

Mr. Wagman and his team were very experienced, straight forward and highly responsive. He successfully reduced my husband's speeding ticket to a parking ticket. We were initially worried as he had received a road side reduction and feared the court would reject a further reduction, but Jim got it done and we are extremely pleased. If you have any traffic issues, look no further - James Wagman is the way to go!

Very knowledgeable and helpful over the phone, and great results.

The firm gave me the outcome they promised to deliver. I had two speeding tickets simultaneously and I believe I received a favorable outcome given the infractions. I would recommend if you have a speeding ticket in NY - look no further than Wagman for representation.

Jim Wagman and his staff were incredibly helpful in resolving a ticket for a traffic violation. They explained required information, process and expected timing over the phone and email clearly. They were able to reach a favorable settlement with the local District Attorney and receive court approval in a timely fashion and for a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend Wagman Law.

I got a speeding ticket in Ulster County that I rightly deserved but would have left a bad mark on my otherwise clean record (a very large fine and a lot of points). After a long search to find the best-reviewed speeding ticket lawyer in the area, I came across Jim's law firm. I filled out a contact form online, and Jim called me early the next business day. I supplied all the documents and didn't have to do a thing afterward (he dealt with the court and showed up on my behalf, and I didn't need to interact with the legal system at all). He explained everything to me and answered all my questions, and he made me feel at ease and confident that we can get at least a moderate reduction. In the end I got the best outcome I could reasonably hope for, and I am very happy with the experience and result. I would highly recommend Jim if you get a speeding ticket anywhere in the Catskills area.

Attorney James M. Wag man was very responsive, communicative and provided a great service at a good value. He came recommended from a friend and I would do the same.

I must say, Jim and his team are amazing. I was in a tricky situation. Not in my favor in many ways. Lets just say I just got the best holiday gift a driver can get. Thank you Jim again.

Very professional and experienced attorney. I am so fortunate to have found Mr. Wagman. I highly recommend him!

I'm a student at Syracuse University and unfortunately I was speeding one day and rightfully issued a ticket. I have not had a ticket in the 5 years of driving and unfortunately I wasn't paying attention to the speed that I was traveling. I thought of getting some legal advice and assistance. After searching, I saw reviews of Wagman Law and I reached out to Mr. Wagman. And I'm so glad that I did! I explained to Mr. Wagman what occurred and he explained that because of my past driving record I might be able to be relieved of any marks on my driving record. I was so fortunate to have found Wagman Law and Mr. Wagman. I ended up paying a fine, no points on my driving record and a life lesson. Moving forward, I'll be more mindful of the speed that my car is traveling and will use "cruise control". THANK you Mr. Wagman!!! You're The Man. Regards, Ryan

James Wagman and his staff are great; I worked with Susan Friedman. They helped me dismiss a speeding ticket I got in Broome County. I definitely recommend them to anyone seeking straightforward and professional legal representation.

James was prompt and efficient, and made sure I knew what to expect at each step of the process of resolving my case. I appreciated how direct he was in helping me understand what the range of outcomes could be, and why.

James M. Wagman Attorney has represented me twice in traffic court. I like that he personally answers his phone and called to tell me the outcome of my case. The outcome was much better than I could have wished for, thank you James Wagman, and your staff for a job well done.

Jim was able to reduce my 4 point speeding ticket down to a 0 point parking violation. I was incredibly pleased with his work as well as his care and professionalism. I highly recommend his services for anyone who needs legal help!

Had a speeding ticket in Hancock Town Court. Mr Wagman took care of everything, and all I had to provide him was the ticket, my driving license, and my driving records. I did not have to visit the court. And he was able to argue my 4 point ticket to a moving violation.

I was beyond thrilled with James Wagman?s representation. He is very professional yet friendly and understanding. He made a stressful process almost painless and he delivered way more than I could have hoped for, getting a 7-point reduction on a traffic ticket!

You are in the right place if you need a traffic attorney in upstate NY! I highly recommend Mr. Wagman, he is attentive and professional! He represented me in a highly professional manner regarding a traffic case in the Catskills NY area, and he was able to persuade the Court to reduce the charges to favorable resolution. Being out of state, Mr. Wagman represented me in court without the need for me to appear in person. He was prompt in responding to my call for assistance, was always courteous, attentive and helpful. Mr. Wagman?s team does a wonderful job in keeping me on track and giving me timely feedback. My advice to anyone who needs an experienced and caring attorney with positive results is to call Mr. Wagman.

Mr Wagman's office handled a speeding ticket for me after a trip upstate. Despite a long gap due to Covid, his office was very easy to work with and very responsive. Mr. Wagman was nice to speak with and made the process painless. I hope I don't need him again but wouldn't hesitate to call him for assistance.

We got a ticket on the Taconic an area where we do not live. We spoke to Mr. Wagman, he explained what was the likely outcome was -- and even offered to adjust his fee if he could not get a reduction. Fortunately we did get a reduction. He was responsive, and very professional.

James successfully negotiated my 4-point speeding ticket down to a 0-point violation with a court known to be generally uncomprising on traffic violations. Would highly recommend his services! A very warm and pleasant guy to work with.

James M. Wagman is an excellent attorney! I highly recommend him! I couldn't be happier with the disposition of my case!

Very pleased with the result obtained by Mr. Wagman. Painless process. Did not require my Court appearance. Matter was handled in an efficient and professional manner

Received ticket traveling through this town. Found James Wagman online & called their office. I found James to be extremely customer service oriented, and he made my stressful ordeal very easy! He handled everything from start to finish. I sent him one email, and we had 2 phone conversations & that was it. He dealt with the court (I did not have to appear), and he was able to have my 6 point ticket reduced to a fine and a parking violation. I highly recommend James Wagman if you are facing a ticket.

Drop 12pt to 2pt, very nice work! I definitely recommend!

I was unfortunately pinched doing 61 in a 40 on Rt 145 in the Catskills. Never having gotten a ticket before, I was shocked that I had landed in the 6 pt category. Mr. Wagman?s reviews were promising and sure enough, he took the time to not only patiently explain my options (pay the state fine and keep the points, or pay him and most likely be a lot happier) and calm my nerves. A speeding ticket is not the end of the world. Just found out that my 6 points were reduced to a 0 point parking violation - I?ll take it!!! From start to finish, I couldn?t have been more pleased. Hire him - your driving record depends on it!

Best experience I have had with hiring a Lawyer to fight a speed ticket and Tailgating ticket. In years past, I hired an app called Off the Record (OTR) and they are crooks. James M. Wagman is the real deal and a real honest guy. James was able to get my 20+ MPH speeding Ticket and Tailgating Ticket down to just a parking ticket. That's 10 points down to 0 points and a possible Fees of $600+ down to $220. The money I paid James to fight my tickets was well worth it and I have learned my lesson never to speed again. I'm sure God had his hand in helping me, but James delivered. I would recommend James M. Wagman to any one looking to fight a ticket in update NY.

Mr. Wagman handled a mover for a friend of mine that was facing 6 points.... Very honestly told me he couldn't promise to get it dismissed, but did say he can get a reduction. My friend was happy with that! Not only did Mr. Wagman get it dismissed with Zero points, he turned it into a parking summons! Very Professional, very Honest, Highly recommended.

Extremely professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Very responsive office.

Mr. Wegman was aware of the speed trap in Hudson, NY, that led to my calling him, and proved knowledgable about their court system, as well as a good negotiator in reducing the 4-point fine to a significantly lesser, no-points charge, with a fine below what I expected..

I am a Pennsylvania resident who got a speeding ticket in New York state. It was my first in many years, but I wanted to see if it could be kept off my driving record. I contacted Mr. Wagman and spoke with him 2-3 times before agreeing to hire him at what I felt was a fair price. It was a very good decision. He was able to negotiate my 4-point speeding ticket down to a 0-point non-moving violation. I still had to pay a fine, but my driving record remains clean. It took three months to fully resolve my case in the court, by Mr. Wagman's office kept me informed of the process, and he personally called to tell me the final outcome. I would use his services again.

Mr Wagman represented me in a case in Melrose, NY. I was involved in an accident on Aug. 28, 2019 in a parking lot which caused property damage to another vehicle. I received a citation for a moving violation with points. Mr Wagman's representation had the citation reduced to 0 point parking violation.

The process to handle my speeding ticket was exceptionally easy. Jim set expectations right away and delivered on them exactly as he said he would.

I am from Ontario and had a speeding ticket near Goshen in September 2019. After researching online, I contacted several traffic law firms in New York and James called me back next day to explain in details about what I could face and what his opinions are. James is very patient and didn't rush to "sell" me anything. He answered all my additional questions in the next couple of days. In the end, I asked James to present me in court to fight the ticket and he successfully got my speeding ticket converted to a local parking ticket. The result and his effort are truly above my expectation and I highly recommend James and his law firm's service to anyone.

Highly professional, effective, and communicative.

Got a speeding ticket which would have cost me 4 points.He got it reduced to a non moving instead and 0 points.

Fast, painless and good results! They made the entire process of reducing my ticket easy and I would recommend them for any traffic violation case.

I found Mr. Wagman trustworthy, expert, and an honorable man. I called his office without any personal connection/recommendation and did not know what to expect but am really glad I did. I would highly recommend him.

I'm an attorney in NJ and downstate NY. I contacted James for help in relation to my client's traffic matter which was in his geographic area. James spent a great deal of time carefully explaining my client's options and the most likely outcomes. I was prepared to refer my client to James, but he was willing to provide me with enough insight to permit me to resolve the matter myself, saving my client time, money, and penalties. I respect and value James for his honesty and generosity.

I had a great experience with James Wagman. Everyone in the office is very friendly, professional and timely. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case, and would highly recommend this law office.

I had a skidding mishap on the Thruway approach ramp in Canaan, NY on January 31, 2019. I was driving my tractor trailer when ice on the approach ramp caused me to slide into the snowbank on the approach way curve. The NY State Police investigated and gave me a total of five tickets for the mishap. There was no damage to my equipment and the approach way was not blocked. However the police still gave me all those various tickets which I felt was very unfair. I contacted Attorney James Wagman and Mr. Wagman was able to represent me in court. Through his work and representation my five tickets were reduced to one parking ticket with no points. I was very pleased with his performance and recommend him highly. Thank you Mr. Wagman !!