John P. Pettinella has been a practicing attorney in New York State for 21 years. John graduated from Fordham University in 1991 with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. He attended St. John's University School of Law and earned hisJuris Doctor in 1995.
After working with retired New Rochelle City Court Judge Vincent R. Rippa both during law school and following his admission to the New York State Bar, John founded his own practice in 1996. The firm has evolved from a general practice to one concentrating on criminal, family law, and real estate transactions. John has handled misdemeanor and felony criminal cases including, amongst others, DWI/DUI, assault, petit larceny and grand larceny, domestic violence matters, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, drivers license revocations and traffic matters. He makes regular appearances in the local and state courts throughout Westchester and New York City.
John has served as Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Eastchester and General Counsel to the Eastchester Fire District. He is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and The Columbian Lawyers of Westchester County.
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700 White Plains Road, Ste 355, Scarsdale, NY, 10583
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Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
John Pettiness is a great attorney, not only is he a great attorney he truly cares about his clients and their case. When I first meet Mr. Pettiness I saw in His eyes that he cared. I was really afraid I never in my life have been arrested before didn't know what to expect but John was there for me n...
Posted by Tim | April 25, 2012
Great Experience, Great Outcome - Fought for my case and did not settle until I received the positive outcome John promised, John was there to council me and advise me on my case. He gave me a full layout of the possible positive and negative outcomes I could face (without scarring me to death.) H...
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2010 - 2013
Counsel, Eastchester Fire District
2002 - 2004
Deputy Town Attorney, Town of Eastchester, New York
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Not Guilty Verdict
1995
Juris Doctor
1991
Bachelor of Arts
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