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Ilissa R. Brownstein

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Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

22 Cortlandt Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY

About Ilissa

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Criminal defense in state and federal courts in New York City, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens

13 years

75%
Civil Rights 25%

Civil Rights Litigation (wrongful arrest & police brutality)

13 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Ilissa Brownstein, Esq.

22 Cortlandt Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY, 10007

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Ilissa R. Brownstein's Reviews

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Posted by Jeffrey | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Too good to be true

I was suspicious to hire Brownstien Legal because this firm only handles suits against NYPD. I was told by others Brownstien good, so proceeded. After city came back with offer I was shocked, A fraction of what I read other firms got for their clients. Being desperate for money and told if not accept... offer I have to take case to another firm. Problem was if I did it would be outside the allowed timeline, because it must be started again, in essence made to accept offer. On Top of that Brownstien promotes Oasis financial which I wonder who is principal owner? Fees are high and they discriminate.

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David Moreno

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Buzin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ilissa is a phenomenal defense lawyer and my first call for any criminal matters that come through my practice. She is diligent and expert in her knowledge of this area of the law, and I fully endorse her work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

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Phi Beta Kappa, University of Michigan

Associations

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

New York Criminal Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Quinones

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Education

2003

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

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American Criminal Law Review Employment-Related Crimes

Languages

English

Spanish

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