James Nobles Criminal Defense Resources

RESOURCES

Trying to find an inmate? Use this helpful New York State Department of Correctional
Services Inmate Lookup or call (518) 457-5000. http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/

Find New York State Correctional Facility addresses. (Note that the driving directions are
from Albany, not Rochester.) http://www.docs.state.ny.us/faclist.html

Monroe County Jail Information - General Information about jail programs, visiting
schedules and procedures, inmate money account deposits, and inmate property for the
Monroe County Jail, Monroe Correctional Facility and the Monroe County Jail Regional
Forensic Unit. http://www.monroecountysheriff.info/bureaus/jail.html

If you’ve been charged with any type of traffic violation, you will need a driver’s abstract
from the DMV. You can order it online and it will take two weeks to arrive by mail. If you
need it immediately, you must visit your local DMV.
http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/driverabstract

If you have been ordered by the court to get a chemical dependency evaluation, here is a
list of court approved places, with contact information, accepted payment forms, and any
special services they offer. To see the list click HERE.

Lawyer Referrals - If you have a personal injury, civil, family or other non-criminal case and
you need an attorney, Mr. Nobles is always willing to provide referrals to lawyers he trusts.
You can also use the Monroe County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral & Information
Service. http://www.mcba.org/community/lrs.html

Glossary of legal terms – brief explanations of most legal terms, as well as a version
translated into Spanish. http://www.nycourts.gov/lawlibraries/glossary.shtml

Statement of Client’s Rights – Know what you should expect from any lawyer you hire –
courtesy, confidentiality, competency and communication are just a few of your rights.
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/litigants/clientsrights.shtml

Statement of Client’s Responsibilities - Reciprocal trust, courtesy and respect are the
hallmarks of the attorney-client relationship. Within that relationship, the client looks to the
attorney for expertise, education, sound judgment, protection, advocacy and
representation. These expectations can be achieved only if the client fulfills the following
responsibilities. http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/clientsresponsibilities.shtml

From divorce and child-custody issues to disagreements with schools, the police or
businesses, the Center for Dispute Settlement (CDS) can often help you reach a fair
resolution without having to involve the court system. http://www.cdsadr.org/

American Council on Alcoholism - Alcoholism is a disease that responds to treatment. As
there are many different types of people, there are many different types of support groups
and programs. Find what works best for you. This site can help you locate treatment
programs and support groups in our area as well as nationwide. http://www.aca-usa.org

City of Rochester’s Homepage where you'll find information about city government,
services & projects, free event listings, recreational resources, business opportunities,
home and neighborhood improvement programs and city "problem solvers" to contact with
your questions. http://www.cityofrochester.gov/