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Arique is a licensed attorney in New York and California. Before opening his law firm, Arique investigated and arraigned misdemeanor and felony arrests as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, and prosecuted child abuse/neglect cases as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for The City of New York.
Arique is certified by the State of New York, First Department, Appellate Division as a member of the Manhattan Family Court 18B Panel, qualifying him as assigned counsel to represent parents and children in an array of family law matters ranging from custody, visitation, and orders of protection to termination of parental rights, neglect/abuse and more, in both Family Court and Supreme Court.
Arique graduated from St. Mary's School of Law earning his LL.M in International Criminal Law where he studied various advanced legal courses. He authored papers and peer presentations on topics such as the Rome Statute, terrorism, the prosecution of Kim Jong-un, and more. Arique’s thesis was accepted: “A Universal Definition Of Terrorism Has Existed & Should Be Amended Into The Rome Statute Of The International Criminal Court As The 5th International Crime.” He received his J.D. from Charlotte School of Law, graduating in the top 11% of his class.
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The Dross Law Firm, PLLC, One Liberty Plaza,165 Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10006
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Mr. Dross is one of the best attorneys I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He is patient, knowledge, and ALWAYS reachable. He was always prepared in court and was very accurate in his predictions about the moves of the opposing counsel. He’s a family man and throughout the process I could tel...
Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Attorney Arique Dross-"Heart & Heat"
Attorney Arique Dross represented me and walked me through an harassment charge I had against a family member. He fought for me and was extremely assertive with the opposing counsel. In addition to being assertive and a fierce opponent, he is also an incredible father, husband and family man. He has ...
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If I could give Mr. Dross 100 stars I would. He recently helped me with a complicated custody battle. He is a great lawyer and was always there for me. He helped me immensely and was so generous with his time. He always responded to me when I had a question, listened to me and gave me intelligent adv...
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Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2022 - Present
Managing Partner, The Dross Law Firm, PLLC
2020 - Present
Refinance Closing Attorney, Waller Law Closings, LLC
2020 - 2022
Assistant District Attorney, King’s County District Attorney’s Office, Early Case Assessment Bureau
2019 - 2019
Pro Bono Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group (Immigration Relief Screening Clinic)
2018 - 2020
City Attorney, New York City’s Administration for Children Services (ACS)
2017 - 2017
Legal Document Reviewer, Consilio Services
2017 - 2018
Student Attorney, Bexar County District Attorney’s Office: Special Crimes Division
2017 - 2017
Student Attorney, Criminal Justice Clinic
2016 - 2016
Student Attorney, Public Defender’s Office (Family Advocacy Clinic)
2016 - 2016
Student Attorney, Safe Alliance: Victim Assistance (Domestic Violence Clinic)
2015 - 2017
Guardian Ad Litem, Mecklenburg County Family Courts
2014 - 2014
Intern to the Deputy Commissioner of Family Permanency Services, New York City’s Administration for Children Services (ACS)
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, New York County District Attorney’s Office: Quality of Life Division
2013 - 2013
Foster Care Youth Intern, New York State Office of Family and Children Services (OCFS)
2022 - Present
New York Assigned Counsel 18B Family Court Panel, First DepartmentMember
2020 - Present
United States District Court – Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2018
Master of Laws (LL.M), International Criminal Law
2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2014
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
2018
English
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If you ask CPS that you want to speak to an attorney before talking to them, can the judge use it against you?
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