The Right Criminal Lawyer, Right Now. Thomas A. Kenniff
Tom to the Rescue
- a Criminal Defense client
Thomas Kenniff saved my business
- Jill, a Criminal Defense client
Overview
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Fees
Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Raiser & Kenniff, P.C.
401 Broadway, Suite 1010
New York, NY 10013
Office:
212-274-0090
Mobile:
212-274-0090
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Raiser & Kenniff, P.C.
1517 Franklin Avenue
Mineola, NY 11501
Office:
212-274-0090
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Raiser & Kenniff, P.C.
150 Motor Parkway
Suite 401
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Office:
212-274-0090
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About Me
Photos (24)
Videos (4)
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As a former New York Assistant District Attorney and a former ARMY JAG, my experience in criminal law is both extensive and diverse. Unlike many "general... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Criminal Defense client,
2009-08-06
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
When over-zealous housing police arrested my twenty-year-old son for riding his bike on a sidewalk on a weekend Tom Keniff responded to our urgent...
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Posted by:
Jill,
2010-12-21
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
My business was in really big trouble, we received 13 tickets, and thought we would have to close down. Thank goodness I had a friend who recommended...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse him highly. Talented trial lawyer. Well prepared, focused, knowledgeable about the law and procedural issues, cares about his client, and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Joey Jackson
, New York (NY), 9 days ago
I endorse this lawyer. Tom is extremely experienced and very compentent in all areas of criminal law.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Joseph Lo Piccolo
, Garden City (NY), 2 months ago
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Résumé
License
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11 years since Thomas Arthur Kenniff was first licensed to practice law.
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Year acquired |
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| New York |
Currently registered
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2001 |
05/21/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Founding Partner at
Raiser & Kenniff, P.C.
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2006–present
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Assistant District Attorney at
District Attorney's Office
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2002–2006
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JAG (Active Duty) at
US Army JAG Corps
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2004–2005
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Attorney at
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker
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2000–2002
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army |
Military Justice |
Officer's Basic Course 164th (JAG) |
2004 |
| Hofstra University School of Law |
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Juris Doctorate |
2000 |
| University of Rochester |
History |
Bachelor of Arts |
1997 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Court Officers "Amicus" Attorney Award |
NYS Fraternal Organization of Court Officers |
2010 |
| Ranked Top 10 DUI Lawyer in Northeast |
Arrive Magazine |
2010 |
| Army Achievement Medal |
US Army |
2009 |
| Distinguished Public Service Award |
New York State Bar Association |
2006 |
| Meritorious Service Medal |
US Army |
2006 |
| Medal for Merit |
State of New York |
2006 |
| Army Commendation Medal |
U.S. Army |
2005 |
| Global War of Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
US Army |
2005 |
| High Distinction Award |
University of Rochester, Department of History |
1997 |
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Associations
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| Member |
New York County Criminal Bar Association |
2010-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys |
2009-present
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| Board of Directors |
Cocktails for Charity |
2008-present
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| Member |
Columbian Lawyers Association, 1st Dept |
2008-present
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| General Member |
National College of DUI Defense |
2008-present
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Brooklyn Bar Association |
2007-present
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Queens County Bar Association |
2007-present
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Nassau County Bar Association |
2006-present
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Nassau Criminal Court's Bar Association |
2006-present
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Suffolk County Bar Association |
2006-present
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New York City Bar |
2001-present
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Portfolio
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