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Mani Constantine Tafari
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Biography
Mani Tafari grew up in rural Jamaica in a community of farmers and fishermen. It was during his childhood in Jamaica where he developed a deep love of history and soccer. He migrated to the United States as a teenager and settled into Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Canarsie High School, his passion for soccer and history led him to study at St. Lawrence University.
After college, Mani attended Pace University School of Law. During law school he developed his passion for advocating for human rights. Mani had the opportunity to live and work in Sierra Leone West Africa where he interned with the Appeals Unit of the Special Court of Sierra Leone. He also worked in the Immigration Clinic at Pace University where he assisted clients in complex naturalization and refugee cases.
Upon graduation from law school, Mani joined The Legal Aid Society of New York and began his practice as a criminal defense attorney. For eight years he represented clients in the areas of parole and criminal law.
Mani believes that every person deserves proper legal representation and has dedicated his life to making this a reality.
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
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Location
The Law Office of Mani Tafari, Esq.
40-06 Warren Street, Elmhurst, NY, 11373
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Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Horrible
This lawyer is horrible only communicate and Call when u have to appear in court. Works with the DA always late whenever have to be in court . Don’t give you enough information when comes to your case. If your case is small time like stealing candy from a store he is prefect.
Posted by Verona | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Client
One of the worse think I ever did was hiring this lawyer I ask for my file because he wasn't doing his job.never recieved it .never answered call even 12 am he's at count 7 days a week .only free time he got it's when payments due.
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A+ representation guaranteed, when you choose Mr. Mani Tafari, Esq.
This attorney was recommended by someone who had used his services and was successfully represented and won their case prior to my case. I found Mr. Tafari to be very understanding, very encouraging, very professional and very thorough in providing representation. His fees were very reasonable and...
Posted by Jake | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Mr. Tafari represented my grandson and was prompt, thorough, caring and very competent.
Posted by Sarah | March 20, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Mani is very thorough, polite to deal with and definitely does his research!! He presents his case well and is definitely working for his clients!!
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Mani Tafari, Esq.
2009 - 2016
Attorney, The Legal Aid Society
2007 - 2007
Law Intern Appeals Unit, Special Court of Sierra Leone
Associations
2016 - Present
It Can Happen To YouBoard Member
2006 - 2009
NBSLAMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hillary v. Potsdam
Acquitted, Civil Case Pending
Education
2009
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
St Lawrence University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Seventh Annual It Could Happen To You Summit
Injustice in Upstate NY
2017
Annual Summit in Albany
Prosecutorial Misconduct
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a clean record and I have been charged with a class A misdemeanor ?
06 Feb 2019
Q&A
DAT 155.25 is issued on BigK LP arrest. First offence and no record. What should I expect from this point onward?
09 Jun 2018
Q&A
I am 18, I have clean background. I have been charged with soliciting a prostitute (sting) ?
08 Jun 2018