Richard Portale

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Richard Portale

also known as Richard A. Portale

4.9
23 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI ... +4 more

245 Main Street, Suite 340, White Plains, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Richard

Biography

NYC & Westchester Criminal Attorney Richard A. Portale - "Wears the stripes, so you won’t have to!"

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Appeals 16%

Recently, Mr. Portale won a remand in the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit on a Federal Conspiracy to distribute PCP conviction.

12 years | 20 cases

16%
Criminal Defense 16%

Richard A. Portale has been practicing criminal law since '98. He started as a Westchester County DA, rising to the prestigious Investigations Bureau, where he tried Narcotics & Gangs felonies. SInce leaving the DA's office, Mr. Portale has tried scores of cases to verdict, with a record that is second to none in the tri-state area. Mr. Portale has successfully overcome video-taped and hand-written confessions, clients caught on video, DNA & fingerprint evidence in defense of his clients!

12 years | 5,000 cases

16%
DUI and DWI 16%

Mr. Portale has tried dozens of DWI cases to verdict. He knows DWI law inside and out and will obtain the best result possible for you.

12 years | 1,000 cases

16%
Federal Crime 16%

Mr. Portale is admitted in the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Last Month alone, he won three (3) Federal motions for a downward departure.

12 years | 20 cases

16%
Violent Crime 16%

16%
White Collar Crime 16%

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Portale Randazzo LLP

245 Main Street, Suite 340, White Plains, NY, 10601

portalerandazzo.com/

Online Presence

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Richard Portale's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Daniel | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney!

Richard is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. From the moment I first spoke to him I felt assured and protected. He is a caring and compassionate man that utilizes all of his skills to represent his clients successfully.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best of the best!

I had met richard 16 years ago while he was visiting another client never realizing that one day I would have to actually put his number to use and have to hire him for my children he has worked with my family and I on 5 separate occasions once for my son and 4 different times for my daughter It is b...eyond me how anyone could give this man one star and i read the review i highly doubt any of it to be truth. On those 4 occasions he's worked for my daughter he could have very well took another case and made double the money he made if not triple that instead of helping a 16 year old girl out of a jam as he did and at that time he was working a high profile case as well and still tended to my daughters case in a very professional manner he went above and beyond on more then one occasion for her and believe me who ever made the remark about it being all about money i beg to differ for as many times he bailed her out a jam and what he got payed if it were any other lawyer they would have never agreed to help out like rich did. But i guess this is what happens when you hire a lawyer who cares genuinely about their field of work and clients.. we are grateful for all the tireless hours he invested into helping my kids and for all that he has done a million thank yous could NEVER be enough.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Charges Dismissed!!

I would like to take some time to show my gratitude towards Richard a. Portale. I was a client of his for just about a year. A horrifying year of my life. He was the first of 3 lawyers I met with. Right off the bat I knew Mr. Portale was a great fit for me and my family. He made us feel comfortable a...nd explained everything to us so we could understand. I was facing very serious charges and the two other lawyers told me to take the plea even though I was well within my rights with my actions. Richard and I decided that we would fight these charges since I was innocent. I knew he would ultimately come through and prove his case. Then, 10 months later When Mr. Portale had my whole family and I meet him to discuss the case, he then pulled out a letter. A letter that would change my life forever. Mr. Portale held out his hand as he told me my case was dismissed! Even in my mind, the best case scenario was dismissal after trial. Not before it even started! I will forever be grateful to him and so will my family. This is more than the outcome we hoped for, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from Mr. Portale.

Posted by Benny | March 26, 2015 | Drug Crime

So thankful i called Mr. Portale

I caught a possession charge after I knew the cops had violated my rights and...to put it simply...Mr. Portale was a godsend! He listened to my side of the story without judging me. If I ever had a question, he wasn't one of those hard to reach lawyers. He always got back to me quickly and with a...ll of the information I asked for. He didn't treat me like a number - from the beginning, I knew that he actually cared about me and my case. I thought the cards were stacked against me, but because of Mr. Portale's representation, I was able to have the charges dismissed. He told me to call him "Rich," but after the great job he did on my case and the professional treatment I received, I call him "Mr. Portale" out of respect. The only thing that could have gone better or differently was that I wish I called his office sooner. If I were a teacher I'd give him and his staff an A+.

Posted by Naomi | March 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The Protector of Freedom & Deliverer of Justice

Richard Portale is one of a kind. Not only does he have extensive knowledge of the law, he shows compassion and is determined to make sure that justice is served for his client. A few years ago I was involved in a criminal case where the District Attorney was pushing for a trail. I contacted Mr. Por...tale because I felt like I was being backed up in a corner and being pushed to do something I did not want to do. Shortly after contacting Mr. Portale, I was notified that I did not have to go to court or deal with the process of my case being on trial. It was like magic! Richard Portale did not waste any time when it came to making sure that I was protected and getting the justice I deserved. A trial would have destroyed me mentally, and possibly being charged with a criminal offense would have ruined my life. I don’t know where my life would be if I didn’t contact Mr. Portale. Thank you Mr. Portale, you saved my life!

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Richard Portale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hanna Shoshany

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Nigro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Can't emphasize the word excellent enough when it comes to Rich's criminal defense work. One of the best."

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Michael Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer and man!"

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Hanna Shoshany

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Nigro

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Robert Schuster

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Memeber, National College for DUI Defense

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2005

National Leadership Award, National Republican Congressional Committee

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Richard A. Portale, P.C.

1900 - Present

Partner, Portale Randazzo LLP

2012 - 2014

Senior Criminal Trial Attorney, Gaines, Novick, Ponzini, et al

2009 - 2012

Partner, Pappalardo & Pappalardo, LLP

2003 - 2004

Associate, Duffy, Duffy & Burdo, LLP

1998 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County District Attorney's Office

1990 - 1990

Clerk, Honorable Peter Broderick, Niagara County Court Judge

Associations

2015 - Present

Arch Angel Blue

Board Member

2013 - Present

Federal Defenders

1998 - Present

New York State Bar Association (Criminal Law Section)

1998 - Present

Westchester County Bar Association

NYS Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NY State Trial Lawyers Association

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Columbian Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Jaerue Williams

Acquitted

People v. Cory Bell

Acquitted of all Felonies

People v. Steven Brink

Acquitted of all Felonies

People v. St, Victor

Acquittal on Manslaughter Charges

People v. James Pileggi

Hung Jury

People v. Patrick Smith

Hung Jury

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Education

1997

Cleveland State University - Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

John Marshall School of Law

JD

1994

University of Buffalo

BS

1994

University of Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Activity

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