Karl C. Seman

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Karl C. Seman

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 203, Garden City, NY

About Karl

Biography

EVERY ATTORNEY FORMER ASST DA, OVER 30 YEARS OF CRIMINAL AND DWI DEFENSE EXPERIENCE 24/7 EMERGENCY

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Violent Crime 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Grunwald & Seman, P.C.

100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 203, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Karl C. Seman's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sabstian | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Simply the best

He was available, answered all of our questions and explained what we could expect, options, and he knew the law and all the staff. Highly recommend without a doubt

Posted by Elizabeth | November 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best

3rd time DWI he found a loop hole knew all the players and I was sentenced to 3 days no felony

Posted by Pete | May 2, 2015

Karl Seman is the best attorney

Karl "Chip" Seman is an outstanding defense attorney who will knowledgeably and zealously defend your rights as a defendent. Is he the cheapest option available? No, but if you're perusing reviews for a defense attorney, then you're probably taking an involuntary tour of the "sausage factory" that i...s our criminal justice system at times, and this is no time to pinch pennies. In my case, I don't doubt that I could have engaged the services of a less costly attorney who would have taken my money and accepted the first offer presented by the DA. Instead, Karl, drawing on his deep knowledge of the law, his extensive experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and his familiarity with the personalities involved, tirelessly advocated for me, and was ultimately able to negotiate a much more favorable outcome. There are few situations in life where the phrase "You get what you pay for" is any more true, or vitally important. I entrust Karl with all of my legal affairs, and I would unreservedly recommend him to friends and loved ones.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2015

Corporate Client

Chip has handled many transactions for me personally and my multiple companies. His straightforward approach is much appreciated in an environment in which you always have to wonder if someone is just out for your money. I can say with experience that his main priority is the client and his fair rate...s are not commensurate with the high level of attention and insight that he provides.

Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2014

TOP NOTCH, KNOWS ALL THE INS AND OUTS, EXPERIENCED, KIND AND FAIR FEES

TRUE TO HIS WORD HE WAS AVAILABLE 24/7; NO B.S STRAIGHT UP AND HONEST REVIEW OF BEST OPTIONS, WELL PREPARED, AND FIGHTS FOR US LIKE A BULL DOG, GOT A GREAT RESULT

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"Karl is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. He is highly regarded in his field."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1988 - 2014

FOUNDING MEMBER, GRUNWALD & SEMAN, PC

1987 - 1988

Senior Trial Counsel, Abady & Jaffe, Madison Avenue, New York City

1987 - 1987

Senior Trial Associate, Newman, Schlau, Fitch & Burns, Lower Broadway, New York City

1987 - 1987

Senior Trial Associate, Levine & Robinson, Mitchel Field, NY

1984 - 1987

Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Associations

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

American Arbitration Association

Member

American Judges Association

Member

Former Assistant District Attorneys Association

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

New York State Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

RECENT CASES

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Education

1983

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Northeastern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Washington College Law At The American University

Speaking Engagements

2014

STATE WIDE MOCK TRIAL COACH

HIGH SCHOOL TRIAL COMPETITION

2013

US MARINES, GARDEN CITY, NY

DWI THE LAW AND YOU

Publications

2002

The Journal of the Nassau County Bar Association Attorney Fees & Attorney-Client Fee Disputes: Mandatory and Voluntary Arbitrations, The Nassau Lawyer

1996

The Attorney of Nassau County DWI:-Pre-conviction License Suspensions and Hardship Hearings: Legal and Practical Analysis

1982

American Journal of Criminal Law The Federal Courts: Habeas Corpus and Recent Meanings of Cause and Prejudice

1982

American Journal of Criminal Law A Juvenile's Waiver of the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: A Federal and State Comparison,

Languages

English

Activity

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