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Dennis Francis Dowd
also known as Dennis Dowd
About Dennis
Biography
Dennis Francis Dowd is the son of an elementary school teacher and a former NYPD Detective. He is a graduate of Chaminade High School and attended Marist College on a partial scholarship. While at Marist he was a fly-half on the college's rugby team, a member of the student government, and wrote for the campus's newspaper. He graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Journalism After graduating, he entered Hofstra Law School.
Graduating in 2001, he began his legal career at the Wall Street law firm of Leahy and Johnson, P. C.. In 2002, he joined the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. During his nearly eight years, Dennis handled serious violent felonies as well as White Collar Crimes. During his tenure, he was promoted to Senior Assistant District Attorney and was assigned to the Narcotics, Major Crimes, and Insurance Fraud Bureaus. In 2009, he left to establish his own criminal defense practice.
Since 2009, Dennis has represented clients charged with homicide, attempted murder, and assault, as narcotics offenses and Driving While Intoxicated. He handles cases in federal and state courts in the five boroughs and Long Island.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Dennis F. Dowd, Esq.
118-35 Queens Blvd, Suite 400, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
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Dennis Francis Dowd's Reviews
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Posted by Aven | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Dennis Dowd
He worked very hard on my case to get the best results possible! Would recommend him any day to fight for you as well
Posted by Fidel | May 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Worry free process!
Contacted and eventually hired Mr. Dennis Dowd to help me with my DWI case in NY. Was on my way to relocate to a different state for a job offer when I made this careless mistake. After searching and contacting a number of lawyers in NY, I was fortunate enough to come across Dennis. After the prelimi...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Client
As soon as I met Dennis, I knew he was the right Attorny. Very knowledgeable, understanding and approachable. He truly cares for his clients wellbeing and I was happy to have him on my side.
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding Attorney
Dowd was able to bring my case to a quick and happy conclusion once I contacted him. Consummate professional with an outstanding understanding of law. Honest individual with an integrity that is rare in this field. I recommend him highly.
Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Reccomended
Dennis was professional and kind. He and another lawyer handled my case and they were both helpful. The process went on longer than anticipated but in the end they got me a deal which I thought was very fair.
Dennis Francis Dowd's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dennis is hard-working and very knowledgeable on the law. Any client would be lucky to have him as their attorney."
"Mr. Dowd is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
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"Mr. Dowd displays an obvious command of the law and sets a high standard of professionalism among the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2004
Outstanding Prosecutor Award, Suffolk County District Attorney
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Vaughn College
2009 - Present
President, Law Office of Dennis F. Dowd
2002 - 2009
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
KiwanisMember
2009 - Present
Friendly Sons of Saint PatrickMember
2002 - Present
Chaminade Alumni Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Queensboro BPO Elks 878Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Narcotics Case
Not guilty on felony count, guilty on lesser charge and received a minor sentence.
Homicide
Not guilty on all counts
Education
2001
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Marist College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
District Court Bureau CLE
4th Amendment & Search Seizure Issues in New York
Publications
2007
Suffolk Lawyer
"An American's View of the Irish System"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers