Paul V. Prestia

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Paul V. Prestia

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Civil rights Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

40 Wall St., 28th Fl, New York, NY

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About Paul

Biography

NYC Civil Rights and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Vigorously fighting for the rights of victims of false arrest and police brutality in NYC.

Zealous representation of those accused of crimes in NYC.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 50%

filing civil rights actions in state and federal court for clients who have been victims of false arrest, malicious prosecution, police brutality, corrections abuses, and/or solitary confinement and other constitutional violations

21 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

vigorously defend clients accused of committing state and federal crimes in the NYC area, including but not limited to: DWI, DUI, domestic violence, gun possession, drug possession & sale; larceny, fraud, identity theft, sex crimes

26 years

30%
DUI and DWI 10%

11 years

10%
Federal Crime 10%

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Prestia Law Firm

40 Wall St., 28th Fl, New York, NY, 10005

prestialaw.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Paul online.

Paul V. Prestia's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Bryan Montesdeoca | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

Excellent service and communication, very efficient, on time and always in favor of those who have the truth. Thanks Paul V. Prestia.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very efficient in what he does and always fights for you till the end

Well, let me start off by saying Mr Prestia is the best Lawyer I could have asked for, was recommended to him through a family member. As soon as I walked in for the consultation I knew he would be the perfect lawyer to take on my case. He knew and said from the beginning that it would be hard to pro...ve my innocence knowing what they had against me but even with that information he told me he would fight till the end and that is exactly what he did. He did it all quickly too never had a single problem when going into the courtrooms and speaking with the DA he sorted everything out for me all I had to do was tell the DA what happened that day of the incident. We met with the DA once and that first time it didn't go so smoothly they were not going to give me a plea bargain, he told me to not worry and that he would speak with them to try to get me another meeting with them and he did that exactly, ended up speaking with them and ultimately we settled with a plea bargain. no criminal record only a violation. No lawyer I know would have tried to fight this that much and get me another meeting with the DA for a second time what was most likely going to happen was going to trial but Mr Prestia was set on not taking this to trial since it could go 50/50 in favor or not in favor of me. Thankfully in the end it all worked out and the charges were dropped after taking the plea bargain. No criminal record is what he wanted to achieve for me and that's exactly what we got. I really do recommend this lawyer to anyone who is in need of one, Mr Prestia is really understanding. If I ever need a lawyer in the future I'm definitely coming to him first.

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Closest thing to Justice

Finding an attorney to fight for you the way you deserve to be fought for is not an easy feat. That was my first experience before meeting with Mr. Prestia, as a young black latino from the projects looking to get justice from the NYPD. The task seemed impossible but the raw experience and passi...on Mr. Prestia has had for me and my case has put me in a place of gratitude, peace, and closure. When hiring Paul, understand that you are getting someone who is relentless in seeking you relief and resources for whatever nightmare you’re going through. Paul would answer any question at any time of the day/night, and would always check in at some point to update me about my case or my thoughts on certain matters pertaining to my case. He also took out the necessary time to reach out to journalists, in which he was able to tell my story to the world and get the right attention to my case so the right people can support me. Due to this, we were able stay on the same page throughout my case and get the results needed to truly say I was able to get a form of justice that has helped me move past some of my traumatic experiences and look forward to my life. Three years after hiring Mr. Prestia, I am more than grateful for all he was able to do for me and my life and I am more than certain he will and can do the same for you!

Posted by H | September 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You’ll be in good hands

Great experience working with Paul-he handled my case with care and diligence and was very personable and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend-you’ll be in good hands!

Posted by Nona | July 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Phenomenal Lawyer

I have known Mr. Paul Prestia for quiet sometime now (over 20 years) . He has handled all of my cases and has helped me with cases for my family, significant other and friends. He has never lost one for me yet and has always went above and beyond with assisting me with anything that I need. He is att...entive, honest and will work tirelessly to ensure he does the best job possible for his clients. He is caring and compassionate and always gives the best advice. I have called him sometime at odd hours and he’s always picked up my calls or returned them as soon as possible. I highly recommend Mr. Paul Prestia and his law firm for your case and know that he will treat your case just as he has mine. With love and care and will give you the best results for your situation.

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Paul V. Prestia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Chiarello

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Mindicino

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Call Paul if your civil rights were violated, he can help!"

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Russell Araya

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul is a tenacious advocate, who cares deeply about his clients, and does his utmost to ensure their best interests are always protected. I've had the privilege to work with him on several matters and endorse him without reservation."

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Adam Covitt

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paul Prestia for over 15 years. He is a talented attorney and zealous advocate. I recommend him without reservation."

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Maryam Jahedi

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Prestia is a zealous, knowledgable, and passionate advocate who cares deeply for his clients. He is well respected in the community of criminal defense and civil rights lawyers. I strongly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation."

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Gregory Zenon

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Prestia since 1999 when he was a prosecutor at the Brooklyn DA. He combines the perfect combination of experience, sophisticated negotiation skills, and aggressive representation to get the best possible results for his clients."

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Wilson LaFaurie

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent advocate, highly recommended attorney...one of the BEST!"

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Daniel Serratelli

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Prestia is one of the people I depend on if I have any questions regarding civil rights violations or any complicated criminal or immigration matters in New York. He is a very personable and reliable person and always makes himself available to clients or colleagues in need of assistance. He goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that he is reasonable and always gets his clients the best possible results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Prestia

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Family member

"Mr. Prestia is a dedicated and determined advocate and has a remarkable record of successful verdicts on behalf of his clients in the areas of criminal defense, civil rights violations and immigration law. I wholeheartedly recommend that anyone seeking legal assistance in these practice areas seek his council."

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Maryam Jahedi

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Jan Farensbach

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Gregory Zenon

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Wilson LaFaurie

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Daniel Serratelli

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 20 Most Popular Interviews of 2014, Democracy Now!

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, The Prestia Law Firm, PLLC

1999 - 2002

Prosecuting Attorney, Kings Country (Brooklyn) District Attorney

1999 - 2002

Assistant District Attorney, Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney

Associations

2014 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

civil rights committee

Colombian Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

pot charges dismissed

charges dropped ny daily news

Queens mom, daughter suing NYPD for $1 million over gun-in-oven arrest

Just-revealed blunders in 2014 coke bust throw detective's credibility into question

Cops Acted like Dildopes

NY DAILY NEWS

Kalief Browder v. The City of NY

US v. Francisco Picado

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Education

1998

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

State University of New York, College at Geneseo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

UCLA Law School

The Extraordinary Quest For Justice

2015

Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell Problems at Rikers Island

2015

Inside City Hall Explosive Rikers Videos

2015

Huff Post Live Riker Reform

2015

Huff Post Lice- Marc Lamont Hill COmmentary on Explosive Rikers Videos

2015

Congressional Briefing Criminal Justice Reform

2015

All In With Chris Hayes Kalief Browder Commits Suicide

2014

FIOS1 News RIKERS ISLAND

2014

Democracy Now Solitary Confinment

2013

Huffington Post Live Jailed without Conviction

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Italian

Activity

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