Rashika Nilmanee Hettiarachchi

Rashika Nilmanee Hettiarachchi

also known as Rashika N. Hettiarachchi

4.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at North Babylon, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, General Practice

P.O. Box 2043, North Babylon, NY

About Rashika

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

21 years | 10,000 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 30%

21 years | 5,000 cases

30%
General Practice 10%

13 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

21 years | 1,500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Hettiarachchi Aguilar Law Office

P.O. Box 2043, North Babylon, NY, 11703

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Rashika Nilmanee Hettiarachchi's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christine | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank You

Rashika Nilmanee Hettiarachchi came in the middle of my case and I wish she was my Lawyer from the start !! She helped on my case that I NEVER should of been involved with in the first place , she is a Great Criminal Defense Attorney but also she has a side to her that you feel Comfortable enough to... pick up the phone and tell her anything like a family friend . She got me through so much !! I would Highly recommend her as a Lawyer . Thank you Rashika

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

She is a miracle worker

I first met Ms. Hettiarachchi as she was handling my father in laws criminal matter. Throughout the entire process, I found her to be nothing short of a miracle worker. While many attorneys told me that what my father in law wanted was not something that could be feasibly done, Rashika made it happen.... She is very hands on throughout the entire process, and genuinely works to get the best outcome possible for her clients. I found her to be articulate, well spoken, and very knowledgeable in her field. Not only would I recommend her to anyone looking for a competent, well versed attorney, she is my very first choice to represent me in any legal matter moving forward.

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Rashika Nilmanee Hettiarachchi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Other

"Great representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bruce Connolly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Rashika is an excellent attorney who passionately represents her clients. I recommend and endorse her."

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James Ingoglia

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Rashika highly. We have worked together over the last year on several matters that intersected her criminal practice and my civil cases, and she has been extremely professional and dedicated. I value her opinions on both legal issues and overall strategy. If a client is in need of a strong criminal defense attorney, I would recommend her without reservation."

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Michael Bassett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked on numerous matters with Rashika. Her work ethic is peerless. As a former prosecutor she knows the other side of the system well. I have witnessed the most seasoned defense attorneys seek her out for advice."

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Valerie Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Raiser

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Rashika is hard working, detail orientated and thorough. She has displayed a great work ethic and ability to handle some very difficult and demanding cases."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

General practice lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Bassett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bruce Connolly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Valerie Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ian Fitzgerald

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Hettiarachchi Aguilar Law Office, P.C.

2014 - 2015

Associate, Raiser & Kenniff, PC

2005 - 2013

Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Suffolk County Women's Bar Association

2014 - Present

Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association

Suffolk County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. David White

All charges were dismissed

People vs. Joseph Ferraro

Dismissal of all charges

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Education

2004

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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