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Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Julie Rendelman - A Passionate Lawyer We Are Lucky to Have

Julie is a godsend. I created a mess of a situation where not only did we have to deal with my serious criminal charges, but I am also a registered Wall Street representative (Series 7 with FINRA) and if things didn’t go well with the criminal courts then I would have had major problems with my care...er. As soon as I got released from jail, which was ~22 hours after getting arrested, I frantically began calling lawyers and several were very convincing, but none seemed to understand the importance of having this case dealt with quickly so I could avoid losing my job! After speaking to several lawyers, I finally picked an attorney who claimed to understand the unique nature of my situation. This happened on a Thursday. This attorney said he successfully represented myriad clients and helped them overcome serious criminal charges while navigating them through the complex FINRA aspects so they could keep their jobs. However, something just didn’t feel right with this guy. He didn’t sound genuine and I felt as if he were just telling me anything I wanted to hear, not what I needed to hear, so I slept on it and then called him again the following morning to ask some follow-up questions. I’m not sure what happened because it seemed as if this guy was half-awake (or maybe he was hungover), but in less than 15 hours this attorney changed a lot of things he told me the previous night and I immediately noticed the inconsistencies. I was now officially stressed and was losing hope. I went back to searching and decided I needed to find someone who was a perfect fit for my situation. So after several more hours of searching, I came across Julie and wound up viewing a YouTube clip of her making impassioned closing remarks during the prosecution of that sicko Levi Aron, who murdered an 8 year old boy named Leiby Kletzky, in such a horrible way that would even put ISIS executioners to shame -- may Leiby rest in peace! Watching Julie speak with such passion got me curious so I contacted her and explained my situation in detail. I was facing felony prison time, the destruction of my career and could also be banned from Wall Street for having a serious felony conviction on my record. However, I didn’t have to explain the gravity of the consequences. After explaining the story in detail and telling her about myself, she knew exactly what was keeping me up at night. I was finally impressed and convinced she could help me. Julie saw me for who I really am, treated me well and even played the role of occasional therapist when things got stressful. Even though that’s not why I hired her, her treatment helped me calm down and think level headed and clearly about how best to go about things. When my first court appearance came up and it was time to perform, Julie whipped out the big guns (think The Guns of Navarone) and the results she got for me were just short of a miracle. She used her skills, knowledge of the NYC court systems, former expertise as a prosecutor and all of her wherewithal to ultimately get my charges dropped. I didn’t even get indicted! I was having nightmares about prison time, the permanent loss of my career, a tarnished reputation and of course I was worried about how I would put food on the table after doing prison time and losing my career. I doubt I am the type who can just live like a reformed felon. The shame alone would have killed me. If you need serious representation then call Julie ASAP!

Posted by Katie | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer to hire

Julie Rendelman is very best attorney you can hire in NY. I found her online based on reviews and I'm so grateful to hire her as my attorney. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I was very worried about getting charged but she did her best work to get me out of trouble. I hope I won't need her for ...this type of assistance but definitely would like to recommend to anyone who needs lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great criminal lawyer with extensive knowledge

Julie was an outstanding lawyer. She showed a commitment to my case from the beginning, and a rare level of empathy, that made me feel more confident. She knows what she's doing: she not only has great experience, but is very strategic and sensitive to people, qualities that make her a remarkable pro...fessional. She exceeded expectations when handling my criminal case, and took special care to avoid negative consequences related to my immigration status.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Julie saved my life

Julie is just wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. I was an international student of 21 years facing charges for grand larceny in the 4th degree. A conviction for these charges would not only end my career but would result in deportation and further inadmissibility to the United States/Cana...da. I was unsatisfied with my gov. provided attorney so I did some research and came accross Julie's name. I gave her a call, she was home taking care of her kids yet she still gave me 50 minutes of her time free of any charge. I then met with her in person, and at every point she made me feel like she was the one who would fight to make this stupid young mistake I made go away. With Julie's expertises and professionalisms, I found her fees to be extremely reasonable. Since I was a student and did not have the money upfront, she agreed to enter a payment plan that allowed me to retain her as my attorney. During the whole process, Julie was always responsive, transperent, and more than anything, she was a friend. She never judged me for my stupid mistake, and she was geniunly invested in helping me get over this and continue with my regular life. After negotiations with the DA, Julie got the criminal charges Grand Larceny charges dismissed and instead I pleaded guilty to a 240.20 dissorderly conduct violation with a 1yr conditional discharge (which means after 1 year even the violation will be removed from my public record). Not only was I able to avoid jail time and a criminal record, I was also able to remain legally within the country. Hiring Julie as an attorney was the best decision I could have made. She still checks in to see how I am doing and I know that at any point in my life, I can count with her. I hope you do to, because no matter what you are facing, Julie will fight for you. -M

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Trustworthy, Tenacious, Compassionate & Driven

I can unequivocally state that Julie is exactly the type of lawyer you want on your side in navigating any criminal defense situation. While I sincerely wish I never was in a position to need her services, I am incredibly grateful I chose her to go to bat for me. I was arrested and charged with a C...lass A misdemeanor for quite literally being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If I appeared as scheduled for my DAT, I most likely would have been handed an ACD, but I was on the verge of losing my job if I could not pass the very frequent background checks that I'm subject to. Besides her intelligence, extensive experience in the field, and the respect she's earned through her tenure in the NY criminal defense system, what impressed me most about Julie was (and is) her dedication to her clients. She understood exactly what was at stake for me if this wasn't resolved quickly, and she vowed to use every resource at her disposal to fight for me. She held my hand and kept in constant communication with me through the entire process. She never once passed judgement on me or dismissed my concerns as unimportant. The results speak for themselves: I had my case dismissed and sealed before I was even scheduled to appear. I've run my fingerprints through an FBI federal background check since and had nothing come up on the search, not even the arrest record. Did I mention that another highly ranked Avvo NY lawyer told me there was no possibility of settling this prior to my DAT date, nor would there be any option besides taking an ACD and waiting 6 months for it to close? When you hire Julie, you can have confidence that you're not settling for a mediocre result, and that she will relentlessly advocate for you. Her extensive first hand experience with the rather complicated New York City court system is invaluable, and her determination and passion are unnmatched.

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