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Randall F. Inniss is the founder of The Inniss Firm, PLLC, a dedicated criminal defense practice serving clients throughout New York’s Hudson Valley region.
As a former New York State Trooper with more than 22 years of investigative experience involving DWI charges, misdemeanors, and felonies, Randall F. Inniss examines each case from a dual perspective: how law enforcement built the case and how the defense can challenge it effectively in court. He has been an admitted attorney to practice law for over 25 years, and he brings that depth of experience to every stage of a criminal case.
He is also a former Certified Breathalyzer Operator who personally made, or participated in, over one hundred DWI arrests. This hands-on background helps him scrutinize traffic stops, standardized field sobriety testing, breath testing, and the details that can be minimized or omitted in police reports.
Drawing on his experience as a former narcotics unit supervisor, Randall F. Inniss understands that key facts helpful to the defense may never make it into the official narrative. He focuses on uncovering those omitted details and using them to strengthen a client’s position, whether the goal is reduced charges, dismissal, or a better outcome at trial.
The Inniss Firm focuses on defending those charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and other misdemeanor and felony offenses, including drug and weapons possession, larceny, assault (including domestic violence), robbery, burglary, and criminal mischief, among others. The firm also handles traffic tickets, and it proudly represents commercial drivers and transportation professionals, including CDL holders and livery, Uber, and Lyft operators.
Beyond courtroom advocacy, Randall F. Inniss regularly contributes to legal education through speaking and training. His speaking engagements include “The Power of Protest: Human Rights at Home and Abroad” at Yale College (June 25, 2020), NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing training for lawyers through Impaired Driving Specialists, LLC (2019), and “Students of Color Achieving Success” at the University at Buffalo (2014).
“I provide a unique approach to criminal defense from the dual perspective of a former 21 plus year State Trooper and a criminal defense attorney. A case or arrest typically starts with the officer on the street, well before a prosecutor is privy to the case and paperwork. I have over 22 years of experience on the streets, in courts and in the criminal justice system overall.”
Randall F. Inniss is a New York City native who currently resides in the Hudson Valley region. He attended and graduated from public schools. Before attending law school, Randall F. Inniss became a New York State Trooper at age 21. Following completion of rigorous State Police academy training which was his initial exposure and immersion into criminal law, Randall F. Inniss worked as a Trooper, Investigator and Senior Investigator in many areas of the state. Assignments included Binghamton, NYC, Buffalo and many neighboring cities, townships and regions.
Randall F. Inniss completed his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University with honors, graduating with a B.S. in Social Science (minor in Criminal Justice.) With 11 years of state police service, Randall F. Inniss attended the University at Buffalo School of Law while working full-time as a State Police Investigator.
After completing his Juris Doctorate in 3 years, Randall F. Inniss taught criminal justice part-time at Genesee Community College. He later pursued and was graduated with an LL.M. degree (Criminal Law) from the University at Buffalo School of Law. After an accomplished approximate 22 year State Police career primarily working complex criminal investigations at the state and federal levels, Randall F. Inniss was hired by the National Basketball Association (NBA), one of only four premier global professional sports leagues in the U.S.
At the NBA, Randall F. Inniss’s responsibilities, in part, included global risk management and developing security initiatives in emerging international markets in preparation for the league’s preseason games. Global highlights include security initiatives and planning associated with the U.S.A. Men’s Basketball Team’s travel and participation in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games (Beijing, China and London, England, respectively.) Major competencies include domestic criminal law, international security and risk-management planning in emerging markets (Asia; Africa, South America); Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance and initiatives to minimize corporate exposure, a key consideration for companies with a global footprint.
Randall F. Inniss developed league security policy for dissemination to 450 NBA players, the league’s 30 teams, its Affiliates and arena security managers. He drafted curricula that guided players in significant brand-protection areas to include how to successfully handle police stops and encounters. Randall F. Inniss managed the league’s drug-testing program. Randall F. Inniss served as a Senior Manager, Director and Senior Director with the NBA. After close to 10 years with the league, Randall F. Inniss founded a boutique criminal defense law firm, The Inniss Firm, PLLC, which focuses on representing those charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), and other misdemeanor and felony offenses to include drug and weapons possession, larceny, assault (including domestic violence,) robbery, burglary, criminal mischief (damage to property) and much more.
As a former 21 year state trooper, experience lends itself to our firm handling traffic tickets as well (moving violations.) We proudly represents both local and over-the-road truck drivers and other fleet operators (i.e., the transportation sector to include livery cabs, Uber and Lyft operators and those with commercial driver’s licenses, commonly referred to as CDLs.)
Put The Inniss Firm, PLLC, to work on your case! Call our office today at (845) 533-0265.
Professional, sincere, and dependable from start to finish. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and straightforward in the way they handle difficult legal matters. They work hard to protect their clients’ interests and pursue the best possible outcome with care and dedication. I appreciated their honesty, professionalism, and commitment throughout the process.
R.A.
Mr. Inniss was honest, respectful, and dependable throughout the process. He was straightforward about my situation and took the time to explain things clearly. I felt that he truly cared about helping me and worked hard to protect my interests. I appreciated his honesty and felt I could trust his guidance from start to finish.
A.B.
I highly recommend Randall Inniss Law Firm to anyone who needs legal help. Randall Inniss was easy to talk to, clear, and supportive throughout my case. He helped me feel more at ease during a very stressful time. Sonya was also kind, responsive, and made sure I had the information and documents I needed. I really appreciated the help from the whole team.
A.L.
