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McCarthy Aralt Hawkins
also known as McCarthy Hawkins
About McCarthy
Biography
McCarthy Hawkins is criminal defense attorney with over a 15 years of criminal law experience. Mr. Hawkins handles cases minor misdemeanors to felonies, throughout New York City, Westchester and Nassau Counties. Mr. Hawkins also handles parole violations cases as well in the New York City area.
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
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McCarthy Hawkins
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 10005
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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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McCarthy went above and beyond in representing me in court. He always made sure to explain what was going on in a way I could understand and made me feel confident at all times that the matter was being dealt with appropriately. Not only did he keep me out of trouble once, but another time he actual...
McCarthy Aralt Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Hawkins is a dependable lawyer who always has his client’s interests at the forefront of any case. I highly recommend Mr. Hawkins to handle any criminal defense case."
"As someone who has known and worked with McCarthy Hawkins for over 10 years going back to our days as prosecutors in the Kings County District Attorney's office, I emphatically endorse him as a criminal defense attorney. McCarthy is a professional and knowledgable lawyer who I speak with regularly regarding all aspects of criminal procedure and subject matter, and he always goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service for his clients."
"I have consulted with McCarthy on many cases over the years, and he never fails to be an excellent attorney. He has a strong command of the law, and the persuasive tools needed to achieve positive results for his clients."
"I’ve been a colleague of McCarthy Hawkins as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. Not only does he know the law inside and out, he is a zealous advocate for criminal rights. He misses nothing and never gives up."
"I have handled cases against McCarthy when he was a prosecutor and together as defense lawyers. McCarthy is a smart, hardworking and very effective attorney. I recomend him as an expert in criminal law cases."
"McCarthy Hawkins is a very good criminal defense attorney that knows how to represent persons in court. He gets very good results for his clients. I highly recommend McCarthy Hawkins."
"Mr. Hawkins is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer for any New York related criminal defense legal issues. Mr. Hawkins' comments on this forum indicate a high degree of knowledge and understanding of this subject."
"I recommend Mr. Hawkins without hesitation. I have worked closely with him on many cases, he is honest, respected by the prosecutors and very effective in Court."
"I endorse this lawyer.Mac has a great ability to ensure his clients are fully knowledgable of what the client is going to face on their cases. He treats the people in law enforcement with respect. He establishes instant respect and a feeling of honesty with the jury.He comes from a family of lawyers which gives him the wisdom of the elder members of the bar."
"I worked with McCarthy at the Brooklyn DA's Office for many years and am now his colleague at the defense bar. I don't know of anyone better able to assess a case or who is more honest with his clients."
"McCarthy Hawkins is an experienced former prosecutor with almost 10 years of service. He is an accomplished trial attorney and represents his clients in all criminal matters with intelligence and vigor."
"Mr. Hawkins is far and away one of the best criminal defense attorneys out there. His attention to detail, knowledge of the law, and courtroom demeanor make him a natural talent. His litigation skills are only matched by his intellectual wit. Highly recommend."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
1995
Community Service Award, New York City Comptroller
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of McCarthy A. Hawkins
2020 - 2021
Of Counsel, Law Office Of David E. Levine
2019 - 2021
Of Counsel, Cary London Law
2006 - 2015
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Kings County D.A.
Associations
2021 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
Kings County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Kings County Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
City University of New York School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Siena College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
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Publications
2021
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Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers