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Richard D. Willstatter

Successfuly defending people in criminal cases for 31 years

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! High Quality Services!!

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6 Reviews

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4 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

35% Criminal Defense
35% Federal Crime
25% Appeals
5% Litigation

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Green & Willstatter

200 Mamaroneck Avenue

Suite 605

White Plains, NY 10601

Office: 914-948-5656
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Richard D. Willstatter is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who emphasizes his ability to prepare and research your defense more thoroughly than his... more

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“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! High Quality Services!!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2008-10-09 over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Words cannot express my appreciation towards Mr. Willstatter . He is diligent, 100% trusthworthy and thorough, along with noble work ethics.... more

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Posted by: Thomas, 2008-06-24 over 3 years ago.

Client Review: HARD WORKING,PROACTIVE,A THINKER,HONEST,CLIENT FOCUS & FRIENDLY.DOWN TO EARTH.

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Richard Willstatter is a passionate, hard-working, sophisticated criminal defense attorney. There is no one in this business who fights harder for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Ross , Miami (FL), 6 months ago

I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Willstatter on several matters and have seen his work on others. He is among the finest lawyers I know.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Bruce Barket , Garden City (NY), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

31 years since Richard D. Willstatter was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
New York	Currently registered	1981	05/21/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Green & Willstatter	1989–present
Staff Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division	1981–1989

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Duke University School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1980
Dickinson College	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1977

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Metro Edition--Criminal Defense	New York Super Lawyers	2011
President's Commendation	New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
President	New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2012-present
Member	Federal Bar Council	2011-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 8

Answers:	36	Legal Answers
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	15	Answers marked as good
Guides:	0	Legal Guides
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Cases

People v. Scott Weaver

Outcome: judgment reversed

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
What must you do if you are relieved as counsel?	Atticus (NYSACDL	2011
Amicus Report	Atticus	2010

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Recurring Evidentiary Issues	Nyack Trainer: Holiday Inn Suffern, NY 11.7.08	2008

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