Christopher Joseph Cassar

Christopher Joseph Cassar

also known as Christopher J. Cassar, Chris Cassar

3.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Huntington, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury ... +2 more

13 E Carver St, Huntington, NY

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Practice Areas

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Appeals 20%

38 years

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Family 20%

38 years

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Immigration 20%

38 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Christopher J Cassar PC

13 E Carver St, Huntington, NY, 11743-3409

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Christopher Joseph Cassar's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Constitutional

Thanks to Chris, I finally have peace of mind

My rights were violated at a Lower Court where I-a civilian was forced to run a trial myself despite asserting my Constitutional Right to Representation at least 22 times total. My previous lawyer fooled me by telling me he will represent me at trial, then withdrew immediately prior trial, to leave m...e to be taken advantage of. I was wrongly treated and convicted by the Lower Court. I appealed myself Pro Se and won. I thankfully met Christopher Cassar by the Grace of God, and now I finally have peace of mind after years, since I got this ticket in June 2013. Chris is very patient, caring, kind. trust worthy, intelligent, superb, and a great person and lawyer. I know my case will be handled the right way now and I can finally stop worrying after more than 3 years. Chris fights for Justice for his client and he truly cares about Justice tremendously. Chris restored my faith in lawyers and gave me the peace of mind I was seeking for years. I now can breathe and I know Chris will do right by me 110%. Thank you so much Chris. You are the Best :)

Posted by JoAnn | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An outstanding attorney

My daughter was arrested when she was 18 years old and it was a devastating experience for both her and our family. The representation my daughter received from Christopher Cassar and the helpful support from his office personnel was amazing!!! We as a family knew how her mistakes would follow her... for the rest of her life, but because of Mr. Cassar's representation and knowledge of how a criminal record could destroy her future he fought for her every step of the way!!! I am proud to say my daughter is now running her own business, is successful and making wonderful choices and I feel it is all due to her seeing how hard her attorney fought to give her this opportunity and she wasn't going to disappoint him as he never disappointed my daughter or our family. I am so very thankful and pleased with the outcome of my daughter's charges and it was all because of her attorney's knowledge and determination to settle for nothing but what would be the best for my daughter and her future. Mr. Cassar did an amazing job went over and beyond what I feel any attorney would or could have ever done.

Posted by Joann | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

The best money can buy

Chris has not only gotten me out several very bad situations, but also friends and a family matter that was not criminal at all, He is relentless and does not stop until he and his clients are satisfied!!!! He has saved my life and I can never thank him enough.

Posted by Drew | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Never dissappointed

My girlfriend has always raved about her lawyer Chris Cassar and how he got her out of so much trouble so when my brother had fallen into trouble that had left him looking at spending 25 years in prison I turned to chris, Nothing can thank him enough for everything he has done for my brother and the ...outcome of his case!!!! Thank you chris.

Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I AM CHRIS CASSAR'S BIGGES FAN

HE SAVED MY LIFE HIRE HIM!!!!! HE IS AMAZING HE TREATS ALL CLIENTS THAT DONT LIE TO HIM ABOUT THEIR CASES SO HE CAN FIGHT HIS HARDEST!!!!! ANYONE THAT HAS ANYTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY IS BECAUSE THEY LIED ABOUT THEIR CASE SINCERELY, LITTLE ONE

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Joseph Hanshe

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Recently worked with Mr. Cassar on a major "king pin" drug case. Trial was over two months. He is a fantastic attorney; always well prepared and great to have as co-counsel."

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Thomas Mallon

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Law Offces of Christopher J. Cassar, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Super Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers : Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Member

1989 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

1989 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1988

Hofstra University

Doctor of Law (J.D.),

1985

St John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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