James E. Tyner

James E. Tyner is a New York criminal defense attorney with 20 years of trial experience and a practice focused fully on defending people accused of crimes. He handles state and federal matters, DWI defense, white collar crime defense, domestic violence, sex crimes, drug charges, and other serious criminal cases.

James earned his B.S. from Union College, Schenectady, New York, with a major in economics. He earned his J.D. from Albany Law School, Union University, Albany, New York, in 2002. He was admitted to New York in 2003 and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York in 2005.

James has practiced in the Albany area for over 15 years and has handled many types of criminal cases across New York. His work includes Criminal Defense, Computer Crimes, Crimes on College Campuses, Criminal Investigations, Probation & Parole Violation, Property Crimes, Theft Crimes, Violent Crimes, and White Collar & Fraud.

James approaches each case with careful fact review and detailed trial preparation. He understands that prosecutors in New York can be tough, so he works to protect each client’s freedom, future, and reputation. His practice centers on personal representation, direct attention, and strong defense planning for people facing criminal charges.

James has defended clients in matters involving homicide cases, DWI cases, white collar criminal cases, domestic violence cases, and sex crime cases. His case history includes dismissals, reductions to non-criminal violations, not guilty findings, and investigations closed without charges after defense work, negotiation, motions, or proof review.

James also belongs to legal groups that support his criminal defense work, including the New York State Bar Association, Schenectady County Bar Association, and New York State Defenders Association. Through these memberships and his courtroom experience, he stays connected to the legal community while serving clients throughout Albany and across New York.

James E. Tyner helps people when criminal accusations may affect their liberty, record, employment, immigration concerns, reputation, or future. He has assisted clients facing drug, assault, theft, sex crime, DWI, domestic, weapon, and fraud allegations by challenging weak evidence, showing missing proof, negotiating outcomes, and preparing cases for careful trial strategy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of James E. Tyner, PLLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Schenectady County Bar Association
• Member, New York State Defenders Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Albany Law School Union University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Union College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Awards & Badges