Before Randall Inniss ever walked into a courtroom as a defense attorney, he spent more than two decades as a New York State Trooper. That combination is rare. For clients facing DWI or criminal charges in the Hudson Valley, it is a genuine advantage.
A boutique firm focused on state criminal law and Driving While Intoxicated cases. Strong presence in the transportation sector — representing over-the-road truck drivers, livery, Uber & Lyft operators, and commercial license holders.
Attorney Inniss personally made DWI and drug-related arrests for 22 years before switching sides. He visits every scene, reviews dash-cam and body-worn video, and examines whether sobriety tests were administered correctly. Breathalyzer readings can have margins of error as high as 20%.
A wide range of state criminal matters across misdemeanor and felony levels. Mr. Inniss knows how cases are built from the street level up — and he uses that knowledge to find weaknesses another attorney might miss.
A strong presence in the transportation sector. The firm represents local and over-the-road truck drivers, livery and rideshare operators, and commercial license holders held to a stricter 0.04% standard — people whose living is on the line.
Most people know Randall Inniss through the tagline that has stuck to him over the years: Trooper2Lawyer. Between those roles, there was a remarkable chapter in professional sports.
Randall Inniss is a New York City native who currently resides in the Hudson Valley. He became a New York State Trooper at age 21 and, after rigorous State Police academy training, worked as a Trooper, Investigator, and Senior Investigator across many areas of the state — Binghamton, New York City, Buffalo, and surrounding regions.
He did not stop there. He completed his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University with honors, earning a B.S. in Social Science with a minor in Criminal Justice. With 11 years of state police service already under his belt, Randall attended the University at Buffalo School of Law while working full-time as a State Police Investigator, completing his Juris Doctorate in three years. Later, he earned an LL.M. in Criminal Law, also from Buffalo.
After his approximate 22-year State Police career, he was hired by the National Basketball Association — developing global security policy for 450 players, 30 teams, and the league's international markets, including work tied to the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics. After close to a decade at the NBA, he founded The Inniss Firm in 2015 to put that entire arc directly to work for people facing the New York criminal justice system.
Entered the NY State Police Academy at age 21. Over the next two decades, served as Trooper, Investigator, and Senior Investigator — focused on complex criminal investigations at both state and federal levels.
Earned a J.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Law in three years — while working full-time as a State Police Investigator. Later completed an LL.M. in Criminal Law. Taught criminal justice part-time at Genesee Community College.
After nearly a decade at the NBA in global security leadership, Randall founded the firm in 2015 to represent people navigating New York's criminal justice system — drawing on both sides of the badge.
Beyond the legal penalties, a DWI conviction can follow you for years. It shows up on background checks, affects professional licenses, housing, custody, and insurance — and can change the direction of your life.
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Evidence needs to be reviewed. Video footage needs to be preserved. DMV deadlines come quickly. Consultations are complimentary — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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