Richard D. Willstatter

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Richard D. Willstatter
Successfully defending people in criminal cases for 31 years
5.0 star rating
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! High Quality Services!!
- a Criminal Defense client
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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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

Contact Information

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  • 914-948-5656
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  • Green & Willstatter
    200 Mamaroneck Avenue
    Suite 605
    White Plains, NY 10601
    Office: 914-948-5656
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“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! High Quality Services!!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 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, almost 4 years ago.

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

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Charles Albert Ross

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), 9 months ago
Bruce Anthony Barket

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
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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
member New York Council of Defense Lawyers 2012-present
President New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 39 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
7 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
13 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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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
Challenging Pre-Arraignment Interrogations under the Rules of Professional Conduct CLE Program March 28, 2012 2012
Recurring Evidentiary Issues Nyack Trainer: Holiday Inn Suffern, NY 11.7.08 2008

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