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Alberto A. Ebanks

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25 reviews
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Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ... +4 more

20 Vesey St, Room 503, New York, NY

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About Alberto

Biography

If I Can’t Find A Way, I’ll Make A Way!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

35%
DUI and DWI 15%

15%
Administrative Law 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Drug Crime 10%

Dismissed a case for someone facing life, for 17 kilos. Facing life, to facing his wife.

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Ebanks Law Firm, PLLC

(212) 766-5899

Fax

20 Vesey St, Room 503, New York, NY, 10007

ebankslawfirm.com/
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Posted by Benjamin | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

25 YEARS

What a blessed year my family now have to look forward too and this is only possible thanks to God almighty and then The year 2016 was a rough year to say the least, i was charged with attempted murder (yeah, i know)which carried 25 years in prison. My life as i knew it turned upside down, not t...o mention what it did to my family. I started my search to find the best lawyer in New York and came across a few, one of them was Mr. Ebanks. He took my appointment and was very honest and straightforward, he said he was currently busy with a few other cases and wouldn't be able to give my case his undivided attention,which was actually commendable for an attoney not like the snakes who usually take your money and ignore you afterwards, which I'll come to learn the hard way. We proceded to hire an attoney we knew but wasn't 100% comfortable with, but time was of the essences. Well, long story short he wasn't the best choice but did the basic job of getting me bail of $500,000 (prosecutors painted a scenario of who they thought I was, with NO EVIDENCE to back it up with). We made bail, thank god and proceeded to look for another lawyer we went through over 5 other top New York lawyers, which cost a pretty penny. The last lawyer was with the bar association and is now under investigation due to his misconduct with my case, not to mention i was remanded with that lawyer (flight risk, no evidence) It was a never ending nightmare. I wasn't able to do anything being incarcerated, so my wife had to step in and retain another lawyer. It was now over a year and we were rightfully sceptical about hiring yet another attorney. I told my wife to give Mr.Ebanks a call again (fingers crossed), she said once she mentioned my name Mr.Ebanks remembered the entire case from a year ago, which stood out to her. This is when our prayers were answered, Mr.Ebanks said we actually called just on time, he just finished a case and was available. Let me tell you, from months of headaches with those other lawyers, having a lawyer come in last minute on a big case such as this and shake things up, was a relief. My wife is a strong minded individual and to have her rave over the phone about Mr.Ebanks good work ( answered all her calls/text messages and allowed her to voice her opioions not just brush her off )made me happy. Mr.Ebanks hired his team of specialist and an assistant and we went to trial. We started trial in June of 2017, this was Mr.Ebanks chance to show the jurors what we already knew, and that he did. Well dressed and ready for war stood Mr.Ebanks in the court room. He has this calmness about him that puts everyone at ease in a very uncomfortable situation, but when he got into it with the prosecutors he got what he wanted, his voice heard. I was actually shocked during trial when he got loud, he's not that type of person but that's just the passion he puts forth. The one and only withness was found to have committed perjury to the grand jury and during trial, the evidence Mr.Ebanks produced was overwhelmingly in our favor. The judge gave me another bail of $5,000 and sent the case to a different court, Mr.Ebanks stood strong by our side. We went to court in October 2017 and the prosecutors dropped all charges, I was fully exonerated. What! Do you understand what that feels like? To be in jail for over 8 months for a crime you didn't commit.To see the look on the lying coward who tried to destroy my life and the prosecutors who failed to do their jobs but labled me as just another bad guy, was priceless. I am forever grateful to Mr.Ebanks and his team. This man never judged me, he used the evidence and defended me and yes i know he jeopardized alot in the legal world, being that he held no pensioners he made mention of the lack of judgements made by both the prosecutors and detectives. We appreciate you,may god bless you

Posted by John | May 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Seeking Essential Legal Representation

A few years ago a family member of mine was in desperate need of immediate legal representation in Federal issue. I knew we had a big problem and I was completley uneducated and inexperienced in seeking legal help. Neither myself or any of my family members had ever been in trouble or needed legal ...help of this magnitude. Essential Legal Representation was in need IMMEDIATELY. I knew my family member was innocent but all odds seemed to be against us at first until we were in contact with Mr. Ebanks. A friend referred me to Alberto Ebanks. I contacted Mr. Ebanks and explained the situation. Immediately, Mr. Ebanks was on the case. He made me feel assured that we would get the immediate help that we needed. We were updated almost daily. After approximate 3 months the case as closed and all charges were dropped. Mr. Ebanks and his staff were extremely knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend Mr. Ebanks again and again. We could never thank him enough.

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Alberto A. Ebanks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Al is a fine lawyer and a wise choice for representation in a criminal defense case!"

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Dina Prendergast

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ebanks is a first class criminal attorney. I would trust him with my most important clients. He has had over two decades of experience. Few people know more than he does."

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Anthony Borden

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Waller

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Seplowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Al Ebanks is a superb lawyer who has earned his reputation for being a successful advocate on behalf of his clients."

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Mark Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top Lawyer, American Law Society

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Founder/Owner, The Ebanks Law Firm

1998 - 2015

Partner, Ebanks & Sattler LLP

1996 - 1998

Counsel, Deentz & Serrins

1994 - 1996

Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County Distirct Attorney's Office

1993 - 1994

Attorney, Megale & Mirro

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

New York State Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lifetime Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fabolous dodges rap

Charges Dropped

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Education

1993

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Syracuse University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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