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Spiro Ferris

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Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 44 years

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

225 Broadway, Suite 3504, New York, NY

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Licensed in New York for 44 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

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Law Offices of Spiro Ferris

225 Broadway, Suite 3504, New York, NY, 10007-3051

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Posted by Brian | August 25, 2011 | Criminal Defense

The Best Criminal Defense Attorney in NYC

Words like highly competent, trustworthy, responsive, personable, knowledgeable, fair, "a winner" are words that describe criminal defense attorney, Spiro Ferris. If you ever are charged with a criminal offense no matter how small or large, Spiro Ferris is your man. He will explain the charges to you... and lay out the best defense. He takes you through the entire process, keeps you informed and is there for you every step of the way. He got my wrongful felony charge pleaded down to only a violation and then, after a small amount of community service, dismissed completely from my record after one year. You could not have a better criminal defense attorney than Spiro Ferris. I recommend him most highly.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2011 | Criminal Defense

A good lawyer is hard to find.

Mr Ferris was referred to me and i have been referring him since. He defended me in a crimainl case. Ferris gets it done, you dont go through your case without Ferris giving you a full understanding. Ferris is very knowledgeable and knows the law/exactly what he is doing. If you get into any trouble ...with the law it would be wise to call Ferris i would call anyone else.

Posted by Lawrence | May 27, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Unparalleled representation, unquestionable integrity: recommended!

Mr. Ferris has provided me with criminal law counsel for some thirty years now, and I have consistently found him extremely knowledgeable and current. His integrity is beyond question. There are few attorneys endowed with his sense of commitment toward his client.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2011

GREAT LAWYER

Ferris represented my husband on more than 1 occasion. I highly recommend him. Hes a reasonable person, and has resonable prices. He works with you, and will also set-up payment arrangements. He's straight forward and very trustworthy.

Posted by Peter | May 20, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

Super Lawyer

My professional successful and happy experience with Spiro Ferris comes from work he performed for me on Contracts and Agreements where we spent a lot of time together to accomplish the work. In the process we would sometimes share interesting stories about cases/projects we were involved with. One o...f his stories was about the Melvin Morales case; where Morales was accused of a hit and run while driving a tow truck leading to the horribly tragic death of a child. Mr. Ferris believed Morales’s claim that he was not involved despite of evidence to the contrary. He discovered surveillance video taken when the incident occurred which was inconclusive due to poor quality. He told me that he was looking to perform a high quality forensic video analysis that would establish the truth, identify the correct driver and clear his client of potentially false charges. Since I have clients in related fields; I suggested a long established firm that he ultimately utilized. The results were technically fascinating and proved clearly that the tow truck involved was not his, fully exonerating him. It also provided clues to identify the right tow truck and hopefully the true perpetrator who was still on the loose. I was pleased to have helped and impressed at how he sought out, embraced and utilized the latest cutting edge technologies to best serve his client and enhance his unique talent and laser focus as a strategist and tactician. He is tenacious; and once committed never gives up! I also appreciate his straight shooting truthful approach, even if I always didn’t like the answer. Not all want to hear this reality; but in the end it is truly in your best interest to do so. I found that he knows the system well and provides you with facts and realistic expectations; as opposed to those who will go along with or promise you anything just to secure the case. He was compassionate and emotional with me, and from my observations with other clients. His rates were reasonable for the quality; compared to the exorbitant rates I have sometimes heard of and unfortunately paid from others for similar or potentially less service and quality after the sales pitch is done. To sum it up; he is a highly skilled and talented Attorney who has a passion for his craft, justice and the welfare of his clients. Since first working with him; I have become more informed about him and my confidence further enhanced by the high profile cases he has obtained which have attracted coverage in NYC's major newspapers and broadcast media. Those looking for integrity, talent, experience, verifiable track record and compassion; will find him one of NYC's hidden legal treasures and a wise choice for what is often a very difficult and critical journey that is best taken with a friend.

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Paul Groman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Spiro has a big heart and his first priority is always the client and addressing their immediate and long term needs. His congenial manner and years of expertise are a great asset and benefit to every single client takes on."

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Paul Grotas

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great attorney. I have worked with him on a lot of cases and he truly cares about his clients"

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Stephen Eckdish

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I give my highest rating and endorsement to Attorney Spiro Ferris. I have known Mr. Ferris for over 30 years as a close personal friend and fellow defense attorney. I have tracked Spiro’s legal career as it has developed from the Bronx District Attorney's Office in the early 1980's where he was a very successful prosecutor through the develop-ment of his private practice in New York City to the present. Without a doubt, he is one of the most talented criminal trial lawyers in Manhattan. I know of no other lawyer who prepares his cases more thoroughly than Mr. Ferris. His hard work and dedication to his clients' cases are demonstrated by his impeccable track record and successes in winning case after case, trial after trial, as is oftentimes reported in the various New York City newspapers. Put simply, Spiro has the strongest work ethic and is one of the most skilled trial attorneys I have had the good fortune to know."

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