Donald J. Yannella

Donald J. Yannella

3.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 34 years

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

233 Broadway Rm 2370, New York, NY

About Donald

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Donald J. Yannella practices criminal defense law in the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey. He was employed as a staff attorney in the Criminal Defense Division of The Legal Aid Society in Manhattan between 1990 and 1995, and he has been in private practice ever since. Mr. Yannella became a member of the bar in New Jersey in 2000.

36 years | 2,000 cases

90%
Civil Rights 10%

Donald J. Yannella has represented his clients in lawsuits against law enforcement officers related to false arrest and malicious prosecution in criminal cases. He also has successfully sued law enforcement officers for use of excessive force in arresting his clients.

30 years | 20 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Donald J. Yannella PC

233 Broadway Rm 2370, New York, NY, 10279-2305

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Posted by Elizabeth | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN NYC & NJ!

As a fellow criminal defense attorney, I can confidently say Donald Yannella is among the finest criminal defense lawyers in NYC and NJ! We worked together for over two years as co-counsel on a federal death-penalty eligible kidnapping that caused death. I witnessed firsthand his exceptional legal ac...umen and unwavering dedication to his clients. His strategic thinking is matched only by his mastery of both state and federal criminal law. Don is remarkably attentive to every detail while maintaining focus on the bigger picture. If you need a criminal defense attorney who combines brilliant legal minds with genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome, Donald Yannella is your advocate!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Education

1990

Duke University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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