Thomas Arthur Kenniff

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Also known as Tom Kenniff, Thomas Kenniff
Thomas Arthur Kenniff
The Right Criminal Lawyer, Right Now. Thomas A. Kenniff
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Tom to the Rescue
- a Criminal Defense client
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Thomas Kenniff saved my business
- Jill, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 212-274-0090
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  • Raiser & Kenniff, P.C.
    87 Walker Street, 2nd Floor
    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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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (24)

Videos (4)

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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Client Reviews

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“Tom to the Rescue”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, almost 4 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... more
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“Thomas Kenniff saved my business”

Posted by: Jill, over 2 years 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... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

23 endorsements


Brian John Griffin

I endorse this lawyer. Tom is an excellent attorney and an asset to the profession.

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Griffin , Garden City (NY), 24 days ago
Tsirina Goroshit

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Tsirina Goroshit , New York (NY), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Thomas Arthur Kenniff was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 2001 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Partner at Raiser & Kenniff, P.C. 2006–present
Assistant District Attorney at District Attorney's Office 2002–2006
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Education

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 Juris Doctorate 2000
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Court Officers "Amicus" Attorney Award NYS Fraternal Organization of Court Officers 2010
Ranked Top 10 DUI Lawyer in Northeast Arrive Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member New York County Criminal Bar Association 2010–present
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2009–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 360 Legal Answers
13 Best Answers - chosen by asker
56 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
22 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 7 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Political correctness and Ft. Hood killings CNN.com 2009
Ft. Hood: Crime in the Military. What Motive? Washington Post 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Defending Political Corruption Cases Studio B with Shepard Smith 2011
Analyzing Public Schools Rights to seek to Prosecute Students Criminally Studio B with Shepard Smith 2011
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If you or a loved one has been arrested, Tom Kenniff is here to help you.

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