James began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County in 1983. While in the District Attorney’s office he was a member of the Gun Unit, Robbery/Attempted Murder Unit, and was promoted to the Homicide unit after four years in the office. James tried numerous homicide cases as a prosecutor and was again promoted to a supervisor and again to Deputy Bureau Chief of the Grand Jury Bureau in charge of overseeing the presentation of homicide cases to the Grand Jury.
James has tried and won acquittals on Murder, Robbery, Rape, Assault, Narcotics and prostitution cases.
James is a member of the New York County Bar Association and has been a guest commentator on Court TV on several occasions.
James loves skiing, exercising and spending time with friends and family.
