James A. Pascarella

James A. Pascarella

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mineola, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1551 Franklin Ave, Mineola, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Pascarella Law Firm

1551 Franklin Ave, Mineola, NY, 11501-4803

The Pascarella Law Firm

775 Park Ave, Suite 255, Huntington, NY, 11743

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James A. Pascarella's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Edward | December 15, 2014

Top-notch attorney!

James Pascarella is hands-down the best attorney I've ever worked with! In addition to being very personable and friendly, he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in various areas of the law. He has helped me on numerous occasions and I would recommend him to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014 | Litigation

criminal defense

My experience with James was extremely professional as well as personable. His ability to navigate through my problems at hand as well as execute the objectives of our case impressed me tremendously. He is an amazing trial lawyer!! His ability to have the jury understand our case really was somethi...ng that sticks out in my mind the most. His relentless determination and passion for justice separates him from many others attorneys that "personify" that. Your decision to hire James is one that you will not regret!

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Richard Hochhauser

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a former prosecutor, I opposed James on a number of cases. He is a highly skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Chimeri

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In taking the necessary multi-faceted approach to many complex criminal defense matters, James is hands down the perfect combination of aggressive advocacy, compassionate client handling, and professionalism. He is also well-respected by every officer, judge, and clerk in the building, which certainly does not hurt! I would hire James if I ever were in need."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Amicus Fraternitas Award, FOCO (Fraternal Order of Court Officers)

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Jurisperitus Award, COBANC (Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County)

2001

Outstanding Prosecutor Award, Suffolk County DA Office

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Pascarella Law Firm

1999 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County Da's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100

2005 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

2005 - Present

Suffolk Defenders

2000 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Education

1999

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Doctor of Law (JD)

1996

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Trial Advocacy for Attorneys

2005

Class Lectures and Community Awareness Seminars

Criminal Law

2004

Brookhaven National lab, numerous confrences and community meetings

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Languages

English

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