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

Other places you can find Richard online.

Richard Portale's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

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 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!

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2014 | Domestic Violence

Deliverer of Justice...

When the odds are against you and you are under persecution, Richard A. Portale is the person you want to call because he will fight for you. I called Mr. Portale when I needed a lawyer to represent me in my domestic abuse case and he went beyond his call of duty. Richard Portale didn’t see me as a n...umber or a check he saw me as a life worth saving and that’s what I loved most about having him as my attorney. I’ve never seen anyone put such value on another person's life. He is organized, has excellent knowledge of the law and approached my case with such conviction that I knew he was someone that I needed on my side. Thanks to his master negotiator skills and unwillingness to lose, my case was dismissed and I didn’t have to deal with the headaches of a trial. Richard Portale is the deliverer of justice; justice to the court, justice to the law and most importantly JUSTICE TO HIS CLIENT.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Great Lawyer!

I used Richard a couple years ago for a case About my International union aganist me I hired Richard last minute and he was extremly prepared and helpful He is a knowledgeable on all matters of law and excellent In court!

Posted by Greg | April 02, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Worth the Money!

I have used Rich several times and could not have been happier with the results each time. He is extremely knowledgeable and always kept me in the loop as to where my cases stood. His preparation and approach put me at ease and he delivered the results I was hoping to get.

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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

Probate lawyer

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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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