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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise this lawyer for being highly responsive, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to achieving favorable outcomes. Many clients note that the lawyer explains complex legal processes clearly and provides compassionate, reassuring guidance, with the vast majority expressing high satisfaction with the results of their representation.

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Showing 31 - 35 of 131 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

One of a kind

Carl Spector is the lawyer you want. I am almost certain that I would not have gotten this positive result with anyone else. At first it was difficult to open up to him because of his stern personality. However, his fairness, toughness, and very honest demeanor motivated me to snap out of my careless... behavior and put my life back on track. He helped me get a second chance to do things right and avoid a criminal record. He will fight for you to the end if he feels that you want to fight for yourself.

Carl Spector

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I wanted to thank you for hiring my legal services and for writing this review. Good luck and be well.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended

Received my first DUI 12/31/2017. For someone who has never been in any problems with the law before, being arrested and going to central booking was the worst experience ever. I contacted Carl the same day I got out, meet with him 3 days after for a consult and paid him the same. There was absolutel...y no reason for me to shop around for another lawyer. He’s amazing, very straight forward and stern. After my first court case I felt huge weight lifted of my shoulders. Today my DUI has been dropped and I walked away only paying a fine. It gets no better than this man right here.

Posted by Steven | August 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Eloquent defense, awesome experience

Carl is a great lawyer, take the time to listen to what he has to say and make sure not to get distracted. He is patient, has lots of energy yet shows incredible self-restraint. Clearly passionate about what he does. I just got a Class A misdemeanor completely dismissed!

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

A problem solved

I was arrested for marijuana possession when police entered my home during a Nor’easter after a tree fell through my roof and landed in my living room. The event was quite traumatic and I knew I needed a strong attorney. Carl was very sharp in reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of my case. He ...is also very experienced, and it made a world of difference to me that he had experience with the judge that was hearing my case. At our first appearance in court, there was a tricky moment that required a crucial judgment call that had to be made.. Carl’s handling of that moment was vital, and the judge complimented him on his professionalism that day. The result was that I was granted a conditional discharge, and in a short time, the official record will show that the charges were dismissed. I have worked with many nationally recognized attorneys in the area of intellectual property rights, and Carl’s abilities are on par with the best of them. I can not recommend him highly enough.

Posted by Philip | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended Lawyer

From the start of my case Carl was strategic, professional, and simply put, great at his job. He came highly recommended and after hiring him, I also highly recommend him. As a lawyer he answers his own calls, returns emails promptly, and does exactly what he says he will do. He was always on time..., in fact early, and communicates as clearly as possible every step of the legal process so the client knows what is going on. As a person, he is kind and approachable with a good eye for detail, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that he has a healthy sense of humor. He’s a former NY prosecutor, and it shows. From the start of my case he had a strategy and in 6 months, my case was dismissed. A job well done. Thank you for your courtesy and professionalism Carl.

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