Denis Petre

Denis Petre

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration

20 Vesey Street, Suite 400, New York, NY

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Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Denis Petre

20 Vesey Street, Suite 400, New York, NY, 10007

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Denis Petre's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by VK | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional professional with great integrity who will represent for you like he will for himself

Denis provided me with the best possible result I could ask for. He was stunning and delivered 100%. There is no more that I could ask for. I had been referred to Denis by one of my friend’s senior lawyer, as the “ go to person for any immigration or criminal cases ” , he further mentioned that if he... ever gets in trouble, he would hire Denis. I realized why Denis had such a great personal reputation from people who knew him and from the avvo web page reviews only after I met him, hired and worked with him. I met him with regards to my case, he had asked me to explain my side of the story – he patiently listened and keenly took notes of each and every detail I offered, he never interrupted me, he was poised, composed, attentive and nonjudgmental through the entire process and after I was done, he asked pertinent questions and systematically went through the next steps and my expectations of the case. At the end of our initial meeting, I had a sigh of relief and personal gratification, thanked god that I had indeed come to the right place. He regularly updated me with the proceedings of the case and checked on me to make sure that I am doing fine, and did so until the day we had our final disposition ( which was the best possible outcome ). He also extends me service outside of the contract as a courtesy and continues to take care of it in the best possible way he can. I am truly grateful for the timely help, service and counsel that you have rendered. Based on my personal experience with Denis, I affirm all of the avvo reviews to be legitimate of him and I outright endorse him with the highest recommendations possible. If you are seeking legal counsel in his areas of expertise, I would ask you to think no further and head straight to his office for an appointment, I am rest assured that you will have a memorable and pleasant experience with exceptional outcomes, that you would forget the awful nature of the troubles, that brought you to his office in the first place. Denis is thorough with his client’s case details, he is very knowledgeable, he has comprehended the system very well and knows how it works and how to work with it. Some of these attributes might be shared by the outstanding lawyers of this country but Denis outshines, stands unique and tall with his humility, integrity, character and respect that he has for his client , that which emanates out of his work is apparent and results in pure brilliance.

Posted by Gulnaz | April 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Denis was a beacon of hope to us.

I and my husband hired Denis for immigration purposes. He loves what he does, always there to help his customers, and easy to reach. Sometimes we felt like we were working with a friend; very kind, only interested in our case not in our pocket, and lifted off a huge weight from our shoulders(after 6 ...years!!!) We did get the outcome we hoped for thanks to Denis. We are eternally grateful for his service and we hereby recommend Denis without reservation.

Posted by Christine | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Attorney

Denis was amazing throughtout this entire situation and it was an ugly situation for me. He kept me informed, made me comfortable, gave the best advice and knows exactly what he's doing which all resulted in a perfect outcome. I would recommend him a million times over.

Posted by yvonne | January 26, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Definitely someone you want by your side

Having to go through an unimaginable situation is one thing noone should ever have to go through, but having Denis Petre by my side the whole time made this a much better situation. From the moment I hired him he's treated me like family, has believed in me when not even my own family has, he has als...o made me feel as if I was his only client, no matter what day or time I called him he was always available and knew my case. He also went beyond his obligations as an attorney. Not only is he a talented attorney he handled my case as I were family. Highly recommended!!!!

Posted by giovanni | July 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer.... anyone can ask for!!

MR Denis Petre is a normal guy who understands that good people can have a bad day and was very reassuring in my time of need. Mr Petre explained the process of the law to me in language I could understand, although I am sure Denis had several cases he always made me fell as though my case was numb...er one priority and was prompt to respond to my questions; i was at the wrong place at the wrong time facing some serious charges, not knowing where to turn I contacted Denis as my legal council which was the best decision I could have made.not only did Mr petre explain the process to me , he made the process as hassle free as possible, the results of My situation turned out better than I had hoped for or expected.there is no doubt in my mind and heart that this is becouse of all of Mr petre hard work behind the scenes. I seriously owe Mr Petre a debt of gratitude and would recommend him to anyone that is facing similar situations.Mr Petre a friendly, honest, dedicate, down to earth, and confident lawyer with knowledge and poise to get the best possible outcome for you!

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Denis Petre's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Bytnar

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ksenia Rudyuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Farberov

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Strong and confident trial attorney. Denis takes time to learn the case, and uses his experience to identify and advise on every single issue and problem in the matter. At deposition and at trial Denis is extremely thorough delivering the results every time."

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Ilona Dzhamgarova

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I've known Denis for a number of years and over that period of time I have developed a great deal of respect for him. Denis is extremely dedicated to his clients and his craft and is the first person I turn to whenever any of my clients or friends need help with a criminal matter. I highly recommend Denis to anyone needing criminal lawyer as well as any litigation matter."

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Michael Kushner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Criminal Defense - Denis employs aggressive, practical, & compassionate representation that consistently produces positive results clients need to put legal problems behind them. Denis is not just his client's lawyer - he's their zealous advocate. Denis Petre provides defense that is fearless, tirelessly passionate & energetic. Equally important, he possesses the knowledge & practical skills to navigate the system at every level. Immigration law - A complex area that is consistently progressing & expanding. Denis Petre's expertise in current immigration procedures, as well as his steadfast attention to evolving trends & changes in the law make him a powerful asset to clients. Personal Injury - Denis has extensive experience in PI law. His persistence & confidence in the courtroom has resulted in numerous outstanding settlements & verdicts. He is never afraid to take a case to trial & is often the go-to-guy for many other lawyers in need of a top litigator. Denis Petre = A++"

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Huda Ajlani

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Denis Petre is one of the hardest working attorneys that I know. He is fearless and deals with difficult cases head on. He takes pride in his work and makes sure that his client's rights are always protected. I would recommend Denis to anyone in need of representation in Immigration proceedings, Personal Injury or any criminal matters."

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Marina Meyerovich

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Denis will defend your rights; he has passion for his work and compassion for his client's needs. He is an excellent attorney who is very familiar with the Immigration Court's procedures; he respects the Judges and understands the field very well. He is reachable and reliable."

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Jason Macri

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Denis is one of the hardest working, most dedicated lawyers that I know. He is extremely dedicated to fighting for the rights of his clients and will stop at nothing to ensure a positive outcome. I endorse this lawyer because I have great confidence in his abilities."

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Arthur Arcadian

Litigation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Denis is knowledgeable trial attorney who is well versed in criminal, immigration and personal injury matters."

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Ksenia Rudyuk

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Arthur Farberov

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Kushner

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Marina Meyerovich

Immigration lawyer

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Jason Macri

Personal injury lawyer

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Huda Ajlani

Immigration lawyer

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Arthur Arcadian

Immigration lawyer

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Ilona Dzhamgarova

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Top New York Verdicts of 2013, Verdict Search/ALM

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Solo Practitioner, Denis Petre Attorney at Law

Sample of Legal Cases

New York State Motor Vehicle Passenger Case

1,050,000 Verdict

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Education

2006

Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Brooklyn College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Russian

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