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James Lankford Esq.
Mr. Lankford has a vast amount of litigation experience. He was an Assistant County Prosecutor for over 25 years. Mr. Lankford was responsible for every stage of the criminal justice process, from screening criminal charges to presenting cases to the Grand Jury and Motion Practice Criminal Trials in both Adult Court and Juvenile Court Sentencing and Appeals. Mr. Lankford prosecuted over 1,000 criminal cases as an Assistant Prosecutor. Mr. Lankford prosecuted cases involving violent crimes, including homicide, robbery, sexual assault, and arson, as well as non-violent offenses, including drug charges and child pornography. Mr. Lankford has prosecuted every level of crime, from first-degree charges to disorderly persons offenses and motor vehicle charges. Many of his cases have been in the media.
He has significant experience in juvenile court, domestic violence court, firearm forfeiture hearings, municipal courts, superior courts, and appellate courts, and he has successfully argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court. He taught criminal law and procedure to police cadets at the Somerset County Police Academy. He served as Legal Supervisor to the Somerset County Organized Crime and Narcotic Task Force and the Somerset County Arson Task Force.
Mr. Lankford has taken his vast knowledge and experience to defend individuals now charged in the criminal justice system. He takes every case seriously and recognizes what is at stake for every client he represents. He is cognizant that his client’s liberty interests are at stake and are exposed to significant incarceration or probation. He also understands that the outcome can result in a permanent criminal record, which could significantly adversely affect their employment in the future. Knowing that these ramifications can cause havoc in all areas of their lives, he implements innovative strategies and hard work to protect every client.
The best way to do that is to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help formulate an aggressive strategy to resolve your case before charges are filed or if charges are implemented in the Municipal and county Courts of New Jersey and Federal Court. Mr. Lankford brings his significant courtroom experience in the criminal arena to represent individuals in personal injury and employment litigation. Whether you are potentially facing arrest, investigation, or trial involving the United States Attorney’s Office, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, County Prosecutor’s Office, or matters in Municipal Court, you need to take steps to protect yourself and call the Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC Criminal Defense Team.
