George A. Terezakis

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George A. Terezakis

also known as Terezakis Law Firm, PLLC

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Immigration Lawyer at Mineola, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

170 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

Deportation & removal defense in Immigration Court; family based immigration; waivers; asylum and naturalization. Appeals to Board of Immigration Appeals; motions to reopen; petitions for review of final removal orders. Criminal-Immigration law.

75%
Criminal Defense 15%

Trial level defense of individuals - especially non-citizens - in NYS criminal courts on L.I.. We advise defense attorneys/clients on immigration consequences of proposed pleas; strategies to avoid deportation; and post-conviction relief.

15%
DUI and DWI 5%

Defense of driving intoxicated, or impaired by drugs; DMV refusal & safety hearings; and with treatment placement.

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

We defend individuals facing speeding & moving violations; lift suspension orders and warrants; and defend more serious charges, such as reckless driving; driving with a suspended license; and other vehicular crimes.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2020 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Terezakis Law Firm

170 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY, 11501

NassauDefender.com

Online Presence

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George A. Terezakis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 87 reviews

Posted by Kamil | April 09, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Worth every penny!!!!!!

I have recently been released from prison after doin 31 months on a variety of drug charges that put me at risk of being deported.Because Mr.Terezakis stepped in and aquired a plea bargain that would allow me to qualify for cancellation of removal we successfully won the trial in immigration court. ...I have to commend him and his staff for the knowledge they have.They were all very helpful, professional and informed me with detail about every aspect of my case as it progressed.They work with speed and diligence and provided me with excellent defense for my challenging cases. In the beginning i felt hopeless and questioned my odds.After consulting with Mr.Terezakis i felt confident about the intended results. I recommend Mr.Terezakis to anyone who is facing any trouble with the law because he is caring,honest and passionate about what he does...Kamil Piersa

Posted by Jean B | November 30, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer In Nassau

Mr George and his office staff has Demonstrated a very high level of professionalism while assiting with a criminal case violation of felony probation not only he reduce the new charge and he was able to restore my probation with no jail time i 've deal with lawyer on all level for over twenty years... but i've never seen that level of service provided by his staff before, Mr George is a Greeeeeat lawyer, thank you Mr George.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2011 | Immigration

Highly recommend, outstanding service and want to recommend

George was recommended to me by Ray Fasano, Immigration attorney who is currently working with my son to help him retain his status and have his Green Card restored to him. George handled him and myself, sensitively, caringly and with great knowledge and confidence of how to process this and succeed.... From the outset I felt completely confident and comfortable that we would win this and indeed we did! He upheld every promise and delivered over 1000%! His assitants and paralegals are amazing, kind, responsive and well-informed, They really care about their clients and make them feel that they matter.

Posted by Luis | September 11, 2011 | Immigration

Mr. Terezakis is a Fighter! He reveresed the Judge two times and won my trial!.

One of Georges clients recommended me to him, he told me his a great lawyer, and he was right. I went to Mr. George Terezakis after a Judge ordered me to be deported after a trial. I was a permanent resident but I had one conviction for a felony, and the Judge wouldn't let me stay. He was a very b...ad Judge and very hard and wasn't fair to me. George did mhy appeal and convinced the Board of Immigration Appeals my trial wasn't fair and they sent my case back for a new trial. This time George represented me and my trial was like a big fight because the Judge was the same as before, and very unfair. George showed him a lot of evidence in my favor, but he did not want to listen, and it seemed he was angry that I won my appeal. George told the Judge he wasn't being fair, but the Judge didn't listen and he ordered me to be deported again! George did my second appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and he convinced them the Judge hadn't been fair again, and that I should have won my trial. He won my appeal again! This time the Appeals Board said I had won my case, and did not have to have another trial, and now I am still a permanent resident, and I am with my family. I want to thank George because he gave me a new opportunity. For anybody who has an immigration or criminal problem, I would recommend him because he is, besides being a great lawyer and listening to his clients, he was like a father to me. Luis

Posted by Oneil | September 06, 2011 | Immigration

Thank You

Iwas in deportation proceedings because my criminal lawyer didn’t tell me I would be deported if I pledguilty to a drug crime, he just told me I would pay a fine and my casewould be done. Years later, ICE put me in deportation because of thatconviction. I didn’...t know I could lose my green card and bedeported because of that. My immigration lawyer told me to call Mr.Terezakis because he is very good, and he knows immigration andcriminal law. Mr. Terezakis made a motion to vacate my conviction,because my lawyer didn’t tell me I could be deported, and because mylawyer had a conflict of interest. We had to go to a hearing and Georgecross examined the lawyer that represented me. George showed the Judge the lawyer didn’t know the immigration law, and he had a conflict of interest. Georgevacated my conviction, and reduced my charge to a violation. Now Iwon’t be deported.

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George A. Terezakis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Mark Shmueli

Immigration lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George and I have discussed immigration removal cases. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. He is also a very good teacher to other lawyers as he and I have presented together. An excellent colleague and a serious, smart lawyer."

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Brian Griffin

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George has been a lawyer that so many other lawyers have gone to for advice for their clients. His knowledge and compassion is well regarded."

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Joseph Lo Piccolo

Immigration lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In both immigration and criminal law, George is prepared, thorough and a strong advocate. His advice is sound and should be followed as he is a go to attorney for attorney's who need advice on cases."

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James Polk

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is one of the finest practitioners of immigration and criminal law in the county. His commitment to his clients and justice as a whole is inspiring to say the least."

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Steven Raiser

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know George over the course of 5 years. He is well respected in the legal community and is extremely knowledgable on issues of criminal law and immigration."

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Theodore Robinson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known George for more than fifteen years and know him to be intelligent, capable and well informed. I have heard him lecture our Bar Association on Immigration and know him to be an expert in the area as well as in Criminal Defense law. I recommend him as an attorney."

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Anthony Colleluori

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with George Terezakis for over 15 years and know him to be a caring and daring advocate for the rights of others. Well versed in all areas of both Criminal and Immigration law, George is a real reasource to his clients and to other lawyers who seek out his counsel. George is a lawyer's Lawyer who is always well prepared for whatever the day throws at him I highly endorsed the work of George Terezakis. A Client is a lucky man to have George Terezakis as his advocate."

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Anthony Colleluori

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Theodore Robinson

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Steven Raiser

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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, SuperLawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Practitioner of the Year, Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

2011

Community Advocate of the Year, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

1996

"Pro Bono Legal Services" Award, Central American Refugee Center

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Law Office of George A. Terezakis

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

National Lawyers Guild

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - 2005

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

President

2004 - 2005

New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Exectuive Committee

2003 - 2004

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

First Vice President

2002 - 2003

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2002 - 2003

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Second Vice President

2001 - 2002

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Treasurer

2000 - 2001

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Corresponding Secretary

1998 - 2000

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Dickson v. Ashcroft, 2003 U.S. App. Lexis 18565 (2003)

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Education

1985

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Nassau County Bar Association

CLE Lecture

2012

Federal Bar Association

Post Conviction Relief

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

CLE Lecture: Vacating criminal convictions under Padilla v Kentucky

2005

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2003

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2002

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2001

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2001

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2001

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2000

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

1999

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

Publications

2013

The Nassau Lawyer Defending Non-Citizens

Languages

Spanish

Greek

English

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