Albert Joseph Santoro

Albert Joseph Santoro

5.0
Rating: 2.7

Licensed for 29 years

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

45 Rockefeller Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY

This lawyer returned to good standing in 2023
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About Albert

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Federal and State Criminal Defense Murder, Assault, Grand Larceny, White Collar Crime DWI / Reckless Driving / Vehicular Homicide / Street Racing Tax Evasion / Tax Fraud

30 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Litigation 25%

Commercial & Construction Litigation Entertainment Litigation Matrimonial Litigation

30 years | 200 cases

25%
Tax 20%

Criminal: Tax Fraud / Tax Evasion / 941 & Sales Tax Theft Admitted to all federal courts in N.Y.S. Civil: Admitted to Practice Before I.R.S. Admitted to the United States Tax Court

30 years | 50 cases

20%
Entertainment 5%

Music / Film / Modeling Contracts & Litigation

30 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 450-1200 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for < 1 year

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2025

Active

Licensed in District of Columbia for 2 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2024

Active

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008. Returned to good standing in 2023

Location

The Bear Firm, P.C.

45 Rockefeller Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY, 10111

The Bear Firm, P.C.

700 12th Street, 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005

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Posted by M. Pratt | December 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

LITERAL LIFE SAVER!!

After being stereotyped by my race and falsely accused of a crime, my life was turned completely upside down but Albert was like a saving grace. Al never once suger-coated anything or made promises he couldn't keep and made sure to always advised me and educated me on my best options to take, but al...ways let me make my own calls. I watched Al put in countless hours for my case and treat me like I was his own family. When Al stepped into that courtroom for trial the confidence, intensity and focus on his face were reassuring to me, and in the end I was Acquitted of all charges. I'd be facing 2 years minimum in prison for a crime I did not commit if it wasn't for Al.

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Experience

Rating:  2.7 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer returned to good standing in 2023.

Reinstated From Disbarment issued in NY, 2023

updated on 11/15/2023

After being disbarred, a former attorney may apply for reinstatement. He or she must comply with all readmission requirements from the New York State Unified Court System.

Resigned in Lieu of Discipline issued in NY, 2008

updated on 10/16/2024

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Honors

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Managing Partner, The Bear Firm, P.C.

Associations

2024 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Committee Member - Criminal Advocacy Committee

2000 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People of the State of New York vs. Mandell Pratt

Acquitted All Counts

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Education

1996

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

New York University

BS - Bachelor of Science: Accounting

Speaking Engagements

2002

Conference on Music and Entertainment Law

Music and Entertainment Law

Publications

1997

Training Manual for King's County District Attorney's Office Prosecuting Vehicular Offenses

Languages

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Activity

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