Joseph Frank DeFelice

Joseph Frank DeFelice

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 52 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kew Gardens, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals ... +2 more

12510 Queens Blvd, Ste 302, Kew Gardens, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 51 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1974

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 52 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1973

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Joseph Frank DeFelice

12510 Queens Blvd, Ste 302, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415-1506

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Joseph Frank DeFelice's Reviews

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Posted by Marc | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Outstanding Attorney! My Highest Recommendation

I am so grateful to Mr. DeFelice for his outstanding work on my appeal. So many other lawyers told my family that my case couldn't be won; but Joe did win it, and won it hands down. My case was highly publicized and politicized. The odds appeared to be against me. My family consulted with numerous at...torneys all over NY. Not one of them could see with the clarity that Mr. DeFelice did. Joe presented my appeal brilliantly and prevailed. Always professional and patient with me, and always there for my family. I give Joe my highest possible recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2011

Excellent Attorney

Mr. DeFelice is a top notch attorney. He helped me when no one else could seem to find the time. I am very grateful to Mr. DeFelice.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Certificate of Appreciation, NY State Grievance Committee- Appellate Division, Second Department

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Solo Practitioner, DeFelice Law

2016 - 2017

Member, State Grievance Commitee

1976 - 1978

General Attorney, Immigration & Naturalization Service

1974 - 1974

Law Secretary, Supreme Court Justices

1974 - 1976

Assistant District Attorney, Queens County

Associations

2017 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Delegate

2015 - Present

Comittee on Character and Fitness

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Delegate

2013 - 2014

Queens County Bar Association

Past President

1997 - 1999

Confederation of Colombian Lawyers

Past President

1990 - 1991

Colombian Lawyers Association of Queens County

Past President

Education

1973

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2008

New York State Bar Association Immigration Remedies for the Battered Spouse

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