Jonathan Brian Manley

Jonathan Brian Manley

also known as Jon Manley

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hauppauge, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1200 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 360, Hauppauge, NY

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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The Law Offices of Jonathan B. Manley

1200 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 360, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

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26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Martina | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing attorney

My husband had a felony charge and the legal aid he had at the time informed me he would have to do time. I spoke with John the first time and he made me see there was a chance. He was great with answering my questions and always made sure to keep me informed. My husband got 9 months instead of the 3... years they offered and was drop down to a misdemeanor. I’m very greatful to have met this attorney and I would recommend him to anyone. He works with his clients and he wants you to win. He is so amazing! I really want to thank you again for giving me a chance to see my husband come home very soon.. thank you!

Posted by Ashley | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Exceeded My Expetations...Best Attorney There Is!

John exceeded my expectations and helped me the entire way throughout my case, I was VERY upset with myself and have slight anxiety to begin with so definetley was a handful of a client but he never made me feel that way he always got right back to me right away even if he was on vacation (I wouldn’t... even get back to someone on vacation lol) and reassured me it would be okay and it most definetley was! My friend actually got a DWI the week before me she blew way less then I did, I blew double the limit and I also got a resisting arrest and some tickets...my friend highered an attorney that was cheaper then John though I told her not to....and she ended up getting ALOT more then I did she needed a machine in her car, probation and some classes....I only had to do TASC...John is very aggressive and he will keep fighting until he gets you the best he knows he can get you...of course every Judge and every case is different but he will get you the best he can with the specifics of your case...John saved me from a criminal record and a bunch of other punishments the court could have hit me with, including the machine in my car which normally is mandated now with a DWI...the entire time everyone kept telling me there was no way my attorney could pull it off...and he did! If you don’t higher John your crazy, yes you may call around and find cheaper pricing but you will also get an attorney that does not get you the same deals as John...few things my parents always told me never to cheap out on one of them being an attorney!

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best

In 2014 I was arrested at JFK airport for a nonsense offense. I was looking at a total of 10-14 years with 2 felonies and 2 misd First ı hired a so-called big-shot manhattan lawyer named Mike Heller, a real scumbag who literally stole 30k $ and did not even stepped in DA's office once. He kept me wai...ting for 3 months in Yaphank jail and beside that, told me nightmare stories about my case. I was beginning to lose all hope but then Jonathan showed up (with a referral of a family friend) He said: "I looked at your case, in 5 months you r outta here" He even suggested to take me to the trial, he was so confident but ı refused because I was not able to bail since I was not a US citizen and arrested at airport (there was an immigration hold on me) He kept his word, dropped my felonies to misdemenaor and ı was out after a total of 8 months of jail time. Thank you so much John, sorry to write this review late also sorry for calling you 10 day a day :) Thanks for your patience. Happy new year. Mel

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

ONE OF THE BEST, IF NOT THE ABSOLUTE BEST ATTORNEY IN SUFFOLK COUNTY.

About a year and a half ago I had just turned 18 and was charged with a very serious non violent criminal offense. I was in a county jail for the first (and last) time in my life. Due to my charges and everything that was going on in my life at that point in time I had very little hope in my future. ...I saw myself serving a lengthy prison sentence with no true control, idea or say in what would happen next in my future. In walks Jonathan B. "THE MAN" Manley, after my attorney visit with John I knew that I had the absolute best attorney possible. He gave me confidence in my situation, he was not intimidated by my charges at all, he knew exactly what needed to be done to get the best possible result and told me exact strategies and ideas he would implement to do so. A few days later I was bailed out (mostly due to John having patience and taking the time to explain the process to my family) my meetings with John were face to face and in the court room over the next 9 months. Every time I saw John walk into the court room it was like seeing Mayweather step in the ring the way he conducts himself speaks for itself a true professional in high pressure situations. To make it long story short John got me probation.. which he told me he was more than confident he was going to do months before I even plead out. I'm more than confident that with any other attorney I would've served some sort of prison sentence or jail time. His fees are more than reasonable I would've paid 10x what I did for his services and was astonished the fee was only what it was. He would always return phone calls and answer questions. If you are charged with a criminal offense in Suffolk county call THE MAN John Manley.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2016

Talked to me like a friend

I emailed Mr. Manley my question and he returned by calling me personally within a few hours. He is very personable and talked to me like I was a friend (not down to). He was very informative and told me of all the options that were available to my situation. I wound up hiring someone who was recomme...nded by a friend (found out after I emailed and talked to Mr. Manley). But if that did not happen, I definitely would've hired Mr. Manley.

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Jonathan Brian Manley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glenn Kurtzrock

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Excellent attorney, works hard for every client, and gets results, which is all you can ask for."

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Olivier Roche

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Mr. Manley is a gentleman and a scholar. He always put his clients first and tirelessly fights for them."

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Brendan Ahern

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon Manley is an exceptional attorney that is well-respected by judges, adversaries, colleagues, and his clients. He achieves great results because of his talent and tenacious work ethic. I highly endorse Jon Manley."

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Anthony La Pinta

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse John Manley. John is a very bright, hard working defense attorney with significant experience and knowledge of the law. He is committed to representing the highest standards of our legal community."

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Garret Rooney

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"My first experience with Jonathan Manley was on a DWI matter I was defending. Mr. Manley was an Assistant District Attorney with Suffolk County and was a tenacious and discerning adversary, instantly capturing my respect. Since our initial encounter I have had the good fortune to consult with Mr. Manley on various criminal matters wherein his knowledge and professionalism was, and still is, superlative. I can, without hesitation, recommend Mr. Manley to any individual in need of an attorney. Competent, proficient, genuine, astute, tenacious, perceptive and discerning are just a few words I would use to characterize him."

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Thomas Foley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Palermo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Aguanno

Unknown lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jon. He is knowledgeable and a zealous advocate for his clients. As a former Prosecutor he has years of litigation experience and isn't afraid to take a case to trial. I endorse Jon for all of your legal needs."

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Jack Piana

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon has the ability to attack an issue at every angle. He is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney. He understands the legal issues in a case and is an expert at forming the right strategy to effectuate a successful result. He is an excellent attorney."

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Christopher Gioe

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A good friend and great attorney; brilliant when it comes to all matters of Criminal Law and Trials."

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Latoya James

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Jon Manley for 7 years. We attended law school together and were both appointed Assistant DIstrict Attorneys. Jonathan is quite simply one of the most charismatic and knowledgeable attorneys I know. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and a true friend. It is my pleasure to give him my highest endorsement."

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Philip Russo

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John Manley is an extremely dedicated and talented attorney."

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Gary Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jonathan is a tough and experienced criminal trial attoreny that fights hard for his clients. Actually one of the best criminal attorneys around."

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Omar Almanzar-Paramio

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Manley is a thoughtful, intelligent, and effective attorney. I would hire him for myself or suggest him to any close friends and family if the need arose. He knows the legal industries very well, but more importantly, he knows what is needed to get the best results. I know this from having worked with him, and fully endorse him without hesitation."

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Scott Eisenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Jon is an excellent criminal defense attorney who is also known for his professional ethics and moral character. He treats all with respect and would be an excellent choice for your legal needs."

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Scott Gross

White collar crime lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon is one of the finest attorneys around. He his aggressive yet tactical and he handles all matters with precision and attention to detail. We have worked together on several high profile matters and always achieve the best result."

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Christopher Brocato

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jon and I served together in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. He has a reputation for being a tenacious advocate for his clients. He is both knowledgeable and experienced in the area of criminal defense and any client would be well served having him represent them."

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Michael Bosso

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a man of great character and integrity. He is truly a gentlemen."

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Nicholas Santomartino

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with and against Mr. Manley for the last seven years. He is bright, honest and hard working. He has a firm grasp of the law and zealously represents his clients. Mr. Manley knows how to get the best deal for his clients. If a family member needed a good, trustworthy lawyer, I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Manley."

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Glenn Magnell

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon is an excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Edward Palermo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melissa Aguanno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Piana

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Gioe

General practice lawyer

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Latoya James

Criminal defense lawyer

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Philip Russo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Rosenblum

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Anthony La Pinta

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Miller

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Omar Almanzar-Paramio

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Brocato

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Cooper

Criminal defense lawyer

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Glenn Magnell

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Scott Gross

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Trodden

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star- Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

"10 Best" Attorneys in NY, American Institute of DWI Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2013

Top Contributor, AVVO

2013

Criminal Defense Clients' Choice, AVVO

2013

Top Criminal Defense Attorney, AVVO

2013

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2012

Outstanding Achievement, New York State Tax Department

2006

Trial Advocacy, National Institute for Trial Advocacy

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2011 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, Briarcliffe College

2006 - 2013

Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

Associations

Suffolk County Bar Association

Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association

Suffolk County Indigent Defender Plan

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

New York State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Gayles

Released

People v. Robinson

Client Released

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Education

2006

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Rider University

BA - Bachelor of Arts- Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2013

Briarcliffe College

Criminal Law

2013

Briarcliffe College

Wills, Trust and Estate Administration Overview

2012

Briarcliffe College

Criminal Procedure

2012

Briarcliffe College

Criminal Law

2011

NY State Tax Department

Tax Prosecutions

Publications

2013

Newsday Four Men Arrested in Hate Crime

2013

Newsday Woman Accused of Multiple Burglaries

2013

Newsday Three Arrested in ID Theft

Languages

English

Spanish

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