Irwin G. Klein

Irwin G. Klein

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 49 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Business, Real Estate

825 E Gate Blvd Ste 308, Garden City, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 49 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1977

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Irwin G. Klein, P.C. Tla Hein Waters & Klein

825 E Gate Blvd Ste 308, Garden City, NY, 11530-2141

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Irwin G. Klein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Annmarie | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional attorney

Irwin Klein is an exceptional lawyer who is always committed to ensuring his clients feel at ease. He is detailed, thorough, and conscientious in his approach. Irwin communicates honestly and openly about your case, taking the time to explain all aspects, including both the pros and cons. He is dedic...ated to overseeing your case and works collaboratively to address any outstanding issues and concerns that may arise.

Posted by Mikee | May 30, 2021

Highly recommended

Very, very professional. Provides tremendous value for the client. Good counsel to have.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

resourceful, understanding, patient, and thorough

Irwin Klein is truly a god send. I had a complex case that put me under a tremendous amount of pressure. Not only was he resourceful, understanding and patient, he was also thorough. After he completed my first case, i had a unrelated landlord tenant issue that he resolved effortlessly in the middle ...of a pandemic. I would be in a unfavorable position today if I didn’t chose him to represent me in my legal matters. I’m glad to have used him as my counsel.

Posted by Jack | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great gamesmenship

Mr. Klein was recommended to me by a very good friend of mine. Unfortunately, it was after I had retained a lawyer for the purchase of my home. The previous lawyer (J. Bradford Kenealy) had not taken the time to thoroughly and competently review my contract. After I took the time to review the contra...ct, I decided that I needed someone else to represent me. That is when, after sitting with Mr. Klein for over an hour, I retained Mr. Klein. I felt completely confident that if I were to be absent at closing that he could sign for me and I would be able to sleep at night knowing that all bases were covered. My title for this review was based on his ability to rectify all that was wrong with my contract after it being fully executed by both parties. Mr. Klein spent days emailing and calling the sellers' attorney's office. all on the premise of having a forum at which to renegotiate the contract since there was an unfavorable appraisal. Where some may have given up and sent back the amended contract, he was very persistent in seeing it through despite the sellers' attorney's lack of communication skills. It was then that Mr. Klein was able to eradicate all my fears about moving forward. Which would have been extremely frustrating to be left in limbo just before you are about to leave the country for 2 weeks. Even though I could go on with details of the transaction and paint a more favorable light for Mr. Klein, the best detail to leave behind is that I will never look for another counsel in matters which are legal.

Posted by Andrea | April 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Two Thumbs up for Mr. Klein

My son and I are clients of Irwin Klein. I liked Irwin's ability to give practical advice and his level of professionalism is praiseworthy. I also like that Irwin actively makes legal services more valuable to me by remaining in constant communication. I am tremendously satisfied with his services th...us far and would recommend him to my friends and family.

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Lucy Titone

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Irwin on several matters and his wealth of knowledge is astounding. He is extremely well versed in the areas of law he practices and he consistently delivers high caliber services to his clients."

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James Fiscella

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Irwin Klein's wealth of experience and mastery of criminal law enables him to consistently get results for his clients that very few lawyers can achieve."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

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

2010

Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine

2009

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Hein, Waters & Klein

1979 - 1982

Assistant District Attorney, Queens District Attorney's Office

Associations

1983 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Queens County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

1975 - Present

Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity

Member

Education

1977

Vermont

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS - Bachelor of Science

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