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 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Diana | September 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Criminal/ Immigration Case

My husband and I worked with George and his team throughout a 3 year criminal/immigration case. Throughout the entire time George and his team were extremely thorough and told us the expectations. What we most liked about George is that he told us the reality of the situation, he did not sugar coat... things to tell us what we wanted to hear. At all times we felt that we understood what was going on with the case and what George's expectations of the outcome were. After the 3 year process we won both our criminal and immigration case and could not be happier that we found George as our lawyer. For someone who is looking for a Criminal/ Immigration lawyer, I would HIGHLY recommend George. Only thing I will say is to be patient, they have many clients and cannot always answer all questions right away, many times questions require research and they really do take the time to look into your case and give you the right answer the first time. George took the time to understand our particular situation and to prepare us for court. I was 100% satisfied that he did his homework to be the best representation of us. I am so thankful for all he has done for us.

Posted by Leslie | January 22, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney

We highly recommend Mr. Terezakis because he is an excellent lawyer. He did an amazing job representing my husband who was accused of some very serious charges. George is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is very professional and very dedicated. I can't thank him enough. I also need to thank h...is secretaries, Sumi and Jen who were very helpful and dedicated as well. I will certainly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney because he is great.

Posted by Melissa | September 20, 2013 | Immigration

Thank you George!

Due to unfortunate circumstances, I have had the pleasure of having George Terezakis as my husband's lawyer for an immigration case. My husband had a criminal conviction from 2004. We have consulted with several different lawyers over the years with the fear that immigration might try and deport my h...usband since he is a legal permanent resident. But no one thought he would have a good chance at winning. My husband was picked up by immigration last year and was detained for 4 months. It was a very difficult case, but with George's hard work, knowledge and dedication, we won. The government appealed and we won again. Now the government is trying to charge my husband with a different charge to get him deported. The case is still ongoing, but at least he is home. George is a wonderful lawyer and I thank him and his assistant's Sumi and Jen for all of their hard work to help keep my family together. I could not of picked a better lawyer than George Terezakis and I will always recommend him to anyone who is in need of a criminal/immigration lawyer. Thank you George, thank you!

Posted by Angelo | December 12, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Attorney

Mr. Terezakis displayed genuine concern and empathy towards my situation. From our first meeting, till the end of my case he was always available and handled numerous adjournments for my benefit. His personable manner made me at ease and made me feel like I was more than a client. I can't say enoug...h to praise Mr. Terezakis for his professionalism and knowledge of the law. I will truly be grateful to him forever!

Posted by Anthony | September 30, 2012 | Immigration

GOT MY GODSON ASYLUM, SAVING HIM FROM POTENTIAL DEATH

I heartedly recommend George Terezakis as an effective immigration lawyer. After months of persistent and forceful work, George Terezakis was successful in winning my godson, a Mexican native, an order of withholding from deportation. Now my godson lives in the United States legally and has a work pe...rmit. My godson’s case was extremely complicated and needed to bring together documentation of hospital records, testimony of intimidation and harm experienced by him, journalistic writing and organizations’ reports of pervasive violence that posed real threats to my godson, and criminal dispositions of his misdemeanors. George Terezakis was able to integrate so much information into a coherent picture in order to present the real dangers that faced my godson. All of this hard work took a tremendous amount time, hours of dedicated resources from his legal team to do research and bolster court findings, and multiple court hearings. During this entire process, George Terezakis never gave up but worked even harder to gain a successful outcome for my godson. Due to my lack of funds, I was unable to pay for a lawyer to represent my godson. I spoke with the legal department of the Legal Aid Society and other community-based organizations that represent immigrants pending deportation in the courts. In speaking with about 30 of these good-willed legal departments, I was told that although my godson’s case had merit, they could not represent him for such reasons as the particular type of court he was in, that the case was too complex, that the organization did not have the staff to handle the research and document gathering required, and/or were simply overwhelmed with too many cases. Initially, a kind priest tried to help, filing petitions to the court and having a series of pro bono lawyers represent him in court. Unfortunately, the petition was incomplete and the lawyers showed up without knowing the case. This process dragged out the case for months without any real progress. When George Terezakis took the case, the entire case was managed anew. The court petition was resubmitted with much for pertinent information, the legal staff spent hours to get relevant information to build up the case, George Terezakis worked with and consulted with my godson and myself every step of the way, he and his staff answered all of my questions about the case with patience and compassion, and George Terezakis was skillful in defending my godson in the court. He won my godson’s difficult case. My godson is the only family I have and I take care of him. George Terezakis took care of my godson as I would myself and he has both enabled him to remain with me and remain in a safer place.

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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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