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Karena Rahall

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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

475 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd FL., Brooklyn, NY

About Karena

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

I represent clients in both state and federal courts, handling all types of cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies.

26 years | 10,000 cases

75%
General Practice 25%

I represent clients in all courts in New York City on all civil matters, including family court and civil rights cases.

18 years | 15 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Karena Rahall

475 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd FL., Brooklyn, NY, 11217

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Nicole Bellina

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

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"Karena is a relentless and tough advocate for her clients. I have seen her stick to her guns and fight for a client even when it seems the cards are stacked against her. Her incredible tenacity brings great results for her clients. She is respected by both her colleagues and adversaries. I highly recommend her."

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Irving Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anna Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I offer my strongest endorsement to Karena Rahall. She's a highly experienced attorney, who gives each client individual attention and a carefully crafted strategy. She exemplifies zealous advocacy, but is also hugely personable and able to interact effectively with the judiciary, adversaries, and co-counsel. I can't recommend her highly enough."

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Nicole Bellina

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brett Rahall

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Thurgood Marshall Award for Capital Representation, New York City Bar Association

2004

Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Society

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Karena Rahall

2008 - 2009

New York Director, International Legal Foundation

1999 - 2008

Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society

Associations

2011 - Present

Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New York

Member

2009 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Criminal Law Committee

Education

1998

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

New York University

MA - Masters

1991

Hampshire College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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