Overview
Practice Areas
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60% Military Law
36 years, 500 cases
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20% Criminal Defense
37 years, 5,000 cases
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10% Constitutional
37 years, 100 cases
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5% Civil Rights
37 years
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5% Personal Injury
37 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($275-$375/hour), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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My practice consists of trial, appellate and post-conviction matters, in all military courts as well as New York State courts. I also do federal appellate... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Debbie Kramer,
2009-09-23
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I am currently a client. I do not know what the outcome of my case will be. I do know that I have been blessed to find a man who not only has the...
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Posted by:
a Military Law client,
2007-06-20
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
Don was great! When I didn't understand the legal terms he was referring to he didn't let them just go over my head he would explain them until I...
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Peer Endorsements
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Mr. Rehkopf is a skilled and brilliant attorney
Endorsement from lawyer:
Duane Kees
, Rogers (AR), About 1 month ago
I endorse Donald. He is a top notch trial attorney with a long track record of exceptional results.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Waddington
, Humacao (PR), 5 months ago
View all 4 endorsements
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Résumé
License
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37 years since Donald George Rehkopf was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| New York |
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
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1989 |
05/21/2011 |
| Ohio |
Inactive
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1975 |
02/05/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
Brenna, Brenna & Boyce, PLLC
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2000–present
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Attorney at
Law Office of Lonny H. Dolin
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1996–2000
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Attorney at
Monroe County (NY) Public Defenders Office
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1985–1996
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Attorney at
Law Offices of Joel S. Cohen
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1981–1985
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Captain at
U.S. Air Force, JAGC
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1976–1981
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Attorney at
Law Office of John B. Banks
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1975–1976
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See all 6 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Capital University Law School |
Trial Practice |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1975 |
| Capital University in Columbus, Ohio |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1972 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| President's Commendation |
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2007 |
| President's Commendation |
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2006 |
| President's Certificate of Appreciation |
National Ass'n of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2006 |
| President's Certificate of Appreciation |
National Ass'n of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2005 |
| President's Commendation |
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2005 |
| Thurgood Marshall Criminal Defense Practitioner of the Year |
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2005 |
| "Padilla v. Rumsfeld" Amicus Curiae Award |
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2004 |
| President's Commendation |
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2000 |
| Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC) |
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1996 |
| Air Mobility Command, Reserve Judge Advocate of the Year |
U.S. Air Force, Air Mobility Command |
1995 |
See all 10 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board of Directors |
NY State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2009-present
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| Member |
NY State Academy of Trial Lawyers |
2007-present
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| Co-Chair, CLE Committee |
NY State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2000-present
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| Co-Chair, Military Law Committee |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2000-present
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| Member |
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1990-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1989-present
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| Vice President |
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2003-2007
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See all 7 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 10
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87 |
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28 |
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Cases
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Outcome: Released from incommunicado military confinement
Outcome: Military Commissions at GTMO are illegal
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| The NEW Rules of Professional Conduct: Damning the Defense Bar |
NYSACDL CLE |
2009 |
| NY's New Rules of Professional Responsibility |
NYSACDL CLE |
2009 |
| "S.A.F.E." ("S.A.N.E.") INSANITY: Beyond The Smoke and Mirrors - Defense of a Child Sex Abuse Case. |
NYSACDL CLE |
2008 |
| Ethical Dilemmas for Judge Advocates: How to Do the Right Thing (Especially at Crime Scenes) |
NACDL CLE Publications |
2007 |
| Ethics 101 |
NYSACDL CLE |
2006 |
| Ethics 101: The Basics of Engagement Letters and Retainer Agreements |
NYSACDL CLE |
2005 |
| United States Military Commissions: Thoughts and Observations from a Criminal Defense Practitioner on the Issues Surrounding Military Commission “Trials” for the Guantanamo Bay Prisoners, |
Canadian Bar Association |
2004 |
| Confronting Cameras in the Courtroom: Another Challenge for the Defense. . . |
Mississippi Public Defender's Association |
2003 |
| Military Commissions: A Primer for Defense Counsel |
Federal Public Defender CLE |
2003 |
| Cops and Chemists: Cross-Examination in a Drug Case |
NYSACDL CLE |
2002 |
| The Practice of Forensic Neuropsychology (Chap 7): Neuropsychology In Criminal Proceedings |
Plenum Press |
1997 |
See all 11 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| NY's New Rules of Professional Responsibility |
Wayne County (NY) Criminal Defense Bar Update |
2009 |
| Ethics |
Syracuse Annual Defense Counsel Trainer |
2009 |
| Defense of a Child Sex Abuse Case |
Cross To Kill - NYSACDL CLE |
2008 |
| Ethics and Defense Trial Practice |
NACDL Mid-Winter Meeting and CLE |
2007 |
| Trial Practice and Ethics |
A Study In Ethics: Crime Scenes, Sherlock Holmes and Defense Counsel's Obligations |
2006 |
| Criminal Defense |
Making Moving Motions: Cerebration in an Age of Idiots |
2005 |
| U.S. Military Commissions |
Canadian Bar Association - Annual Meeting |
2004 |
| Enemy Combatants and Military Commissions |
A Few Good Captives: The Case of Guantanamo Bay |
2004 |
| Constitutional Law |
Is the 'War on Terrorism' Killing Our Constitution? |
2003 |
See all 9 speaking engagements
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