James L. Riotto

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.

Albany Law School

J.D.

State University of New York - College at Cortland

Attorney

Law Office of James L. Riotto

Current

Trooper

New York State Police

2000 - 2007

Enforced New York State Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law Conducted Criminal Investigations Certified New York State Instructor

Police Officer

State of New York University Police

1998 - 2000

Enforced New York State Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law Conducted Criminal Investigations

Correction Officer

Federal Bureau of Prisons and NYS Department of Corrections

1997 - 1998

Supervised and transported inmates.

DWI coordinator in Upstate New York faces DWI charges

Riotto Law Blog

March 14, 2019

Careers in the Legal Field, Hot Careers Lunch and Learn

2016

CLE Field Sobriety Testing, Client Centered Representation

2015

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Monroe County Public Defender's Office

2013

Certified Instructor

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

New York State Certified Instructor

New York State Police

2023 AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubble

2023

Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards

Rising Star

Superlawyers

2020

2020 AV Preeminent

Martindale Hubble

2020

2019 AV Preeminent

Martindale Hubble

2019

Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards

Rising Star

Superlawyers

2019

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

Current

New York State Bar

Member

2011 - Current

New York

2nd Circuit

Federal Court - Western and Northern Districts of New York

Since 2011

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