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Biography
Prior to private practice, Mr. Batista served the New York City Police Department for over twenty-seven years, rising from Police Cadet to Deputy Inspector through six promotions. He commanded narcotics investigations, internal affairs units, school safety task forces, and transit operations across all five boroughs.
From 2015 to 2021, he served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney's Office (Brooklyn), leading grand jury presentations, long-term narcotics conspiracy investigations, eavesdropping warrant applications, and serving on the Giglio compliance team.
From 2022 to 2025, Mr. Batista served as a Program Manager with the U.S. Department of State's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, managing a budget exceeding $10 million and overseeing anti-corruption, trafficking, and forensic science initiatives. He holds an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Mr. Batista holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law-Newark, a Master of Arts from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and completed the Columbia Business School Police Management Institute at West Point. Fluent in Spanish, he operates a full-service law firm licensed in NY, NJ, and PA, with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, serving clients in criminal defense, estate planning, immigration, and matrimonial law.
A Dominican immigrant raised in Washington Heights and Staten Island, Mr. Batista brings a personal understanding of the immigrant experience to every client he serves.
Securing your future, one client at a time!
Standing between you and the system.
Closing one chapter, protecting your next.
Plan today. Protect tomorrow.
Family first. Always.
Your journey, our commitment
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
Estate Planning
25%
Immigration
20%
Divorce and Separation
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for < 1 year
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2026
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for < 1 year
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Manuel L. Batista, ESQ.
(929) 552-8508
Mobile
(888) 414-8048
Fax
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, CRIMINAL DEFENSE LOCATION - APPOINTMENT ONLY, New York, NY, 10005
manuelbatistalaw.com/Law Office of Manuel L. Batista, ESQ.
(888) 414-8048
Fax
(929) 552-8508
Mobile
272 High Street, Suite 4, CRIMINAL DEFENSE LOCATION - APPOINTMENT ONLY, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861
manuelbatistalaw.com/Law Office of Manuel L. Batista, ESQ.
(888) 414-8048
Fax
(929) 552-8508
Mobile
3301 N. University Drive, Suite 100, IMMIGRATION OFFICE - APPOINTMENT ONLY, Coral Springs, FL, 33065
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best lawyer to hire!
Attorney Manuel Batista helped me with my divorce process. I managed to get divorced within three months. I am very grateful. I didn't even have to go to court.
Manuel Batista
Replied last May 19, 2026Thank you! I'm glad everything went smoothly and you were able to finalize your divorce quickly without going to court. I really appreciate your kind words.
Manuel Leo Batista's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have know Manny for over 10 years and worked with him in various capacities. We started working together at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office where I worked closely with him for over 6 years. Currently, we both specialize in criminal defense - I trust him whole heartedly with the most serious matters."
"Manuel is super hard working and an overall great guy. He is also a very good lawyer with a remarkably varried work experience in Federal, State, and private practice."
"I endorse Mr. Batista in multiple practice areas: Immigration, Criminal and Estate Planning. I have known Mr. Batista for over 15 years as a friend and a professional. I know him as a dedicated, knowledgeable and professional lawyer that advocates strenuously on his clients behalf."
"I endorse Manuel Leo Batista! I have known Attorney Manuel Batista for over 20 years. He is a tenacious advocate, skilled in immigration, criminal defense, and matrimonial matters. He is highly respected in the legal community and he delivers results!"
Jacob Uriel
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Manuel L. Batista, ESQ.
Associations
2026 - Present
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2026 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2026 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of PennsylvaniaMember
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
New York Dominican Officers' OrganizationMember
2015 - 2021
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2021
Richmond County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2013
Columbia Business School - Police Management Institute, West Point
2009
Rutgers Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
MA - Masters
1989
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Spanish