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    Adam Uris

    Adam Uris

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice and more
    Bio: Adam Uris has spent more than a decade as a trial lawyer, having litigated cases big and small, from matters in Small Claim Court to DWI's to murder. As an Assistant District Attorney, he fought for justice for the people of Brooklyn, where he pro...
    Rating:  9.8
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    David James Wade

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am extremely pleased with David. During my DWI case he was there start to finish with any questions or issues I had. He eased my stress as much as possible. His knowledge of the process is exceptional and I know there was no other lawyer suited ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Matthew D. Myers

    Matthew D. Myers

    4.414 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have been lead counsel in well over 100 felony jury trials ranging from cybercrime, murder, rape, burglary, narcotics sales, child pornography, medicaid fraud, etc. I have represented clients across the US including NY, Florida, Alabama, Washing...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Matthew Whitney Brissenden

    Matthew Whitney Brissenden

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Matthew contributed to my fathers release. My father was sentenced to life and once Matthew got his hands on the case, it contributed a great deal to the "time served" sentence my father received....after 22 years incarceration. Matthew kept mysel..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Bryan Earl Rounds

    Bryan Earl Rounds

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: . CALL FOR FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. In addition to my extensive experience in COUNTY and Justice Courts throughout the State of New York, I am also one of the VERY FEW area Attorneys practicing FEDERAL Criminal Defense. I am admitted in United S...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Brian J. Griffin

    Brian J. Griffin

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Brian J. Griffin concentrates his practice of law in the areas of criminal defense at the state and federal level. As the firm’s principal New York criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffin regularly attends court proceedings both in State and Federa...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Kevin Duffy

    Michael Kevin Duffy

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Michael is a graduate of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York and the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Duffy is admitted to the Bar in the states of New York and Connecticut, United States District Court fo...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Gordon Mehler

    Gordon Mehler

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
    Review: "Attorney Mehler is one of the most honorable and caring men that I have ever met. Not only is he a great Attorney, but his compassion and sense of responsibility to his clients is unmatched. I highly recommend Attorney Mehler! My family and I are ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas James Carr

    Thomas James Carr

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Toms affiliation enables the firm to offer a full range of criminal litigation and courtroom services including misdemeanor and felony cases from pre-arraignment through trial. His proven litigation techniques and prosecutorial outlook are valuabl...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Robert Wallace Georges

    Robert Wallace Georges

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Review: "Rob Georgas and his team were exceptional in handling my school disciplinary case. Not only did we achieve the desired outcome, but the entire process was handled with outstanding professionalism and clear, consistent communication. Even during mo..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Kenneth M. Moynihan

    Kenneth M. Moynihan

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ken has defended myself, my friends and my family on a number of charges from traffic tickets to DUI to criminal felonies and has always been extremely professional and knowledgeable. He initially represented me when I was charged with DUI. He exp..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Matthew John Santamauro

    Matthew John Santamauro

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Matthew J Santamauro has been practicing law since 1995. Beginning as an Assistant District Attorney in the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, Matthew prosecuted criminal cases, both Misdemeanors and Felonies, from inception to trial. Sin...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Philip Paul Nash

    Philip Paul Nash

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Philip spent more than three years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, where he was responsible for the prosecution of felonies as part of the County Court Trial Bureau and managed more than a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases. Wor...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael C. Cyr

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    Michael C. Cyr

    4.9129 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Criminal charges are a big deal in NY. We take every case seriously. We protect our clients.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas Dean Jackson

    Thomas Dean Jackson

    4.949 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a life long Broome County resident. My family and I live in the City of Binghamton. I am a former prosecutor having worked at the Broome County District Attorney's Office for the last nine years. While in the office I held the position of Fel...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Benjamin Karl Bergman

    Benjamin Karl Bergman

    4.961 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Ben is amazing... I was facing some serious felony charges with state prison sentences. I was given a public defender at first who I did not feel any confidence in at all.. I was then referred to Ben, I felt that confidence the first time I was in..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Peter Neil Katz

    Peter Neil Katz

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: I have litigated thousands of Federal and New York State criminal cases and personally tried over 50 federal and state cases as a Federal and Manhattan prosecutor. I concentrate my legal practice in Federal and New York State White Collar Criminal...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Anthony P Ruffini

    Anthony P Ruffini

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: "If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life!" I love being a lawyer. My job allows me to help you through your most difficult times. It allows me to have a positive impact in your life. But I don't work, because I love being a lawy...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Scott Evan Gross

    Scott Evan Gross

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Upon graduating law school in 2006, Mr. Gross was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County, New York. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Mr. Gross handled thousands of criminal cases at all levels, many of which were high prof...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Christopher S. Coleman

    Christopher S. Coleman

    5.038 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Bio: I am an experienced, trustworthy and knowledgable attorney who always puts the interests of his clients first and foremost. And if for any reason I cannot help you with your matter, I will recommend you to someone who can. We're here to help.
    Rating:  10
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