James K. Record is an attorney and educator whose professional career has focused on criminal law, criminal procedure, criminal justice, and forensic law. In January 2027, he will begin serving as an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois, bringing decades of legal and academic experience to the classroom.

Originally from New Jersey, Record attended Elmwood Park Memorial High School, where he was also an accomplished distance runner and became a Bergen County Group 2 Champion in the 3200 meters. He continued his education at Stonehill College from 1980 to 1984 before pursuing his legal education.

Record earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and later completed an LL.M. in Criminal Law with Honors at SUNY Buffalo Law School. His advanced studies strengthened a professional focus that would ultimately encompass both the practice and teaching of criminal law.

Over the course of his career, Record gained experience in prosecution and criminal defense before establishing the Law Offices of James Kane Record in Pennsylvania. He became a Certified Criminal Defense Attorney and subsequently expanded his career into higher education, serving as an Assistant Professor at California University of Pennsylvania.

His academic interests include the principles and procedures governing the criminal justice system, criminal law and procedure, and the relationship between forensic evidence and the law. His combination of courtroom and teaching experience provides a practical foundation for discussing how legal principles operate within the broader criminal justice system.

Record is an active member of the Washington, D.C. Bar Association and is professionally affiliated with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences through its Jurisprudence section.

In addition to his legal and academic interests, Record participates in the American Legion community and volunteers as a member. As he prepares to join Quincy University, his professional focus remains on criminal justice education, forensic law, and preparing students to understand the legal foundations of the justice system.