Unlike many other attorneys at the law firm of Tilem & Associates we want to win your case because we love to win and hate to lose. We offer clients personal attention and have the skills and experience to make a difference in the outcome of your case. We offer free consultations so if you have a legal question or case give us a call.
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Tilem & Associates, PC
188 East Post Road
Suite 300
White Plains, NY, 10601
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1992 | 02/24/2022 |
CT | Active | 1991 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 101 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2018 |
Nation's Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2017 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the State of New York | The American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Attorneys | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Attorneys | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Top Northeast Lawyers | Arrive Magazine / AVVO | 2011 |
Top Blog - Criminal Law | Criminology.net | 2010 |
TOP CRIMINAL LAW BLOG | ATTORNEY.ORG | 2009 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Detective Endowment Association | 2001 |
Appreciation | New York City Police Department Organized Crime Control Bureau | 2001 |
Certificate of Appreciation | New York City Police Department - Police Academy Law Department | 2001 |
Certificate of Appreciation | New York City Police Department Police Accademy Law Department | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Tilem & Associates, PC | 2014 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Pace University | 2011 - Present |
Senior Partner | Tilem & Campbell | 2004 - Present |
Partner | Lenihan & Tilem | 2001 - 2004 |
Assistant District Attorney | District Attorney's Office, New York County | 1991 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | ABA Advisory Panel | 2012 - Present |
United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2009 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit | Member | 2009 - Present |
New York Criminal Lawyers | President | 2008 - Present |
Westchester County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2003 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Aspatore Book publication | Strategies for Defending Firearms Offense Charges | 2013 |
New York Law Journal | OCA Transfers All Cases from Town's Drug Court | 2011 |
New York Times | Brooke Astor's Son: I'm Too Sick to Be Imprisoned | 2009 |
New York Post | Judge tossed kid-injury case after DA sat on charges | 2009 |
Earth Times | New York Law Firm Announces Dismissal of Felony Gun Charge Based Upon Federal Defense | 2008 |
New York Criminal Attorney Blog | NEW YORK CRIMINAL DEFENSE FIRM CHALLENGES MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES IN FEDERAL CRACK CASES | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pace University School of Law | Juris Doctore | 1991 |
Carnegie Mellon University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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National Appelate Advocay | Moot Court Judge | 2012 |
National Appellate Advocacy Competition | Moot Court Judge | 2011 |
National Appellate Advocacy Competition | Moot Court Judge | 2010 |
Law Talk | Prosecutorial and Judicial Misconduct | 2010 |
Law Talk | Prostitution | 2010 |
Law Talk | DWI and Gun cases | 2010 |
Bronx Legal TV Show | Firearms and weapons laws | 2009 |
Bronx Legal TV Show | Texting While Driving and Traffic Violations | 2009 |
National Appellate Advocacy Competition | Moot Court Judge | 2009 |
Breakfast Sponsorship | CRIMINAL LAW | 2008 |
Morning Show | Criminal Defense | 2008 |
Manslaughter Case | Dos Reis Case | 2002 |
Connie Chung | Manslaughter Case | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Hernandez v. United States | District Court Affirmed |
People of the State of New York v. Makram Malaty | Prosecutor permitted to subpoena divorce records |
Brown v. Wittner | Article 78 Writ of Prohibition Denied |
People of the State of New York v. Andrew Brown | Defendant convicted of the Sale of 20 or more guns |
People v. Gunatilaka | Case dismissed |
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Darren DeUrso, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Peter Tilem is a dedicated and professional attorney who provides his clients with excellent representation.
Mark Bederow, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 26, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with Peter in the Manhattan District Attorney' Office and have seen him work in private practice. Peter is a no-nonsense and dedicated advocate who achieves favorable results for his clients. I endorse him.
Darren DeUrso, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Peter Tilem is a dedicated and professional attorney who provides his clients with excellent representation.
Mark Bederow, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 26, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with Peter in the Manhattan District Attorney' Office and have seen him work in private practice. Peter is a no-nonsense and dedicated advocate who achieves favorable results for his clients. I endorse him.
Jasmine Hernandez, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 26, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Palumbo, Unknown Attorney on Apr 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent criminal lawyer!
John Campbell, Litigation Attorney on Feb 10, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work. Peter is one of the sharpest lawyers I know. He's great in the courtroom and knows the law. He likes to win cases.
Jean Melino, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work. Peter Tilem is a very bright, aggressive and diligent lawyer. I haved watch him handle many difficult cases and get excellent results. I think he is an excellent lawyer.
Andrew Tilem, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 17, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
We have worked together on several major criminal cases, representing co-conspirators. He is knowledgeable, courteous and professional. In all of these cases he worked long hours to to ensure that his client received a fair trial and/or the best deal available. He was very cooperative and he helped my office with procedural questions that I had as I am not a full time defense lawyer. It was a pleasure working with Peter and I refer the majority of my criminal cases to his office. I would highly reccommend his office without reservation.
Matisyahu Wolfberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 12, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is great, very tenacious, well worth the money
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