Daniel McGuinness moved to New York City in 2003 to attend New York University School of Law and fell in love with NYC, living here ever since. Mr. McGuinness worked in private practice on civil matters following admission to the bar, until working with Adam Perlmutter in United States v. Gioeli. Mr. McGuinness second-chaired the historic Gioeli trial that led to the acuital of Mr. Gioeli on six counts of murder, including the charged murder of a police officer in an organized crime case in over 100 years.
In 2015, Mr. McGuinness and Mr. Perlmutter founded Perlmutter & McGuinness, PC, a law firm dedicated to aggressive criminal defense and civil rights litigation. The firm has generated significant media coverage for its high-profile criminal cases as well as the notable civil rights victories it has acheived.
Practice areas
Prisoner rights, False Arrest, Malicious Prosecution
DWI, White collar crime, Fraud, Assault, Murder, Drug crimes
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2008 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
College Member | National College for DUI Defense | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Offices of Daniel A. McGuinness, PC | 2018 - Present |
Partner | Perlmutter & McGuinness, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
Associate | Law Offices of Adam D. Perlmutter, PC | 2011 - 2015 |
Supervising Attorney | Hudson Legal | 2007 - 2011 |
Pro Bono Law Clerk | Brooklyn District Attorney's Office | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2015 - Present |
New York County Lawyers' Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
New York City Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NY Daily News | NYPD's Breathalyzer devices shut down 20 times in 4 years over disease fears | 2015 |
New York Law Journal | People v. George | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Man v. Machine | FOIL: A New Path to the Truth | 2015 |
CTV | Police continue to investigate Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Crawford v. Cuomo | Dismissal Reversed |
People v. Ozan Williams | Not guilty of top count of kidnapping |
United States v. Thomas Gioeli | Not Guilty of all Six Muders |
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Barton Levine, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. McGuniness, who is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I worked closely with Dan in connection with his defense of a mutual client, and was extremely impressed by his tenacious defense of this particular client. as well as Dan's grasp of the criminal law and procedure. Dan was always accessible, and his fees are quite reasonable. .
Susan Crumiller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 30, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Dan for 15 years since attending NYU Law together. He is smart, strategic, and dedicated. Dan cares about his clients and getting them the best result. Highly recommend.
Barton Levine, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. McGuniness, who is an excellent criminal defense attorney. I worked closely with Dan in connection with his defense of a mutual client, and was extremely impressed by his tenacious defense of this particular client. as well as Dan's grasp of the criminal law and procedure. Dan was always accessible, and his fees are quite reasonable. .
Susan Crumiller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 30, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Dan for 15 years since attending NYU Law together. He is smart, strategic, and dedicated. Dan cares about his clients and getting them the best result. Highly recommend.
Steven Epstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dan McGuiness is a brilliant and dedicated attorney. I have worked beside him on many matters and I am continually amazed at his hard work and dedication to each and every client and issue he faces. I fully endorse Dan.
Victoria Medley, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Daniel McGuinness is an exceptional advocate, who always puts his clients first. He continues to use his in-depth procedural knowledge and moral convictions to create long-lasting policy changes in the legal system. Specifically, Dan successfully obtained the release of previously withheld intoxilyzer paperwork, which changed the face of DWI litigation in New York City. I highly recommend Dan to anyone facing criminal charges in New York state of federal court, or to anyone seeking a civil rights attorney.
Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma, Civil rights Attorney on Aug 23, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Daniel McGuinness is a leading criminal defense attorney in New York City. I have worked with him on several cases involving state and federal charges and civil rights. He is meticulous, responsive, hard-working and always puts his clients' interests first. He has strong experience in state and federal court, especially in cases involving DWI, but also in complex frauds, drug trafficking and other federal crimes. His advocacy has led to important developments in the are of prisoners' rights. I strongly recommend him.
Brad Mazarin, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 16, 2018
Relationship: Friend
Daniel is one of the lawyers I regularly consult with regarding my own cases. He is an excellent attorney, both scholarly and fearless. I strongly recommend him and consider him to be one of the elite Criminal Defense/DWI lawyers in New York State.
Ezekiel Vermillion, Litigation Attorney on May 24, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I've known Dan since law school to be a hard-working and resourceful professional. Since then, he has built a stellar track record for clients facing difficult situations. He has a superb grasp of the procedural details and nuances of trial practice in a variety of courts.
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