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Richard D. Willstatter

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Richard D. Willstatter
Successfuly defending people in criminal cases for 30 years
5.0 star rating
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! High Quality Services!!
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Practice Areas
  • 30% Criminal Defense
  • 30% Federal Crime
  • 20% Appeals
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Contact Information
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  • Green & Willstatter
    200 Mamaroneck Avenue
    White Plains, NY 10601
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About me: 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: m.colon, 2008-10-09 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

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 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: HARD WORKING,PROACTIVE,A THINKER,HONEST,CLIENT FOCUS & FRIENDLY.DOWN TO EARTH.
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I have been fortunate to work with Richard on several cases. Beyond the strong working knowledge of the law for which he is known, Richard brings... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Todd Bussert , New Haven (CT), 6 months ago
Daniel N. Arshack

Richard is highly respected within the legal community. His appellate skills are widely recognized and he regularly serves as a resource for other... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Arshack , New York (NY), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 29 years since Richard D. Willstatter was first licensed to practice law in NY.

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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
President's Commendation New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2008
President's Commendation New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1990–present
Member Westchester County Bar Association 1990–present
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Portfolio

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Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: How much time can you do in prison on a 1-3yr...
Richard's answer: It sounds like you are asking how much prison time can be served on a first offense felony... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Federal Criminal Mental Competency System The Champion magazine 2006
Habeas Corpus Challenges to the Federal Bureau of Prisons' New Policy on CCC Placement NYSACDL Newsletter 2004
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Cases
Title:
People v. Scott Weaver
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
judgment reversed
Description:
The Appellate Division had rendered a decision finding that no warrant was required for the police to attach a GPS device to a man's car to watch his...

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

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