Paul Gianelli

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Paul Gianelli

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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 54 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hauppauge, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

35 Arkay Drive, P.O. Box 11177, Hauppauge, NY

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About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

extensive criminal defense practice in state and federal courts involving serious felonies, misdemeanors. state death penalty experience

54 years

90%
Litigation 10%

adversarial hearings before various state agencies regarding licensure, permits, etc

54 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 54 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1971

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 53 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1972

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, , La Pinta LLP

35 Arkay Drive, P.O. Box 11177, Hauppauge, NY, 11788-0945

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Law Offices of Paul Gianelli

35 Arkay Dr Ste 200, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

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Anthony M. La Pinta, ESQ.

200 Motor Parkway Suite c17, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

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Posted by Jeffrey | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in the Business!!

Paul Gianelli was my families lawyer since the 1980s and has been the Best Lawyer I've seen work in a courtroom. Mr.Gianelli has the experience and Knowledge to fight any defense charges,NO matter what type of case. I highly recommend him and his partners to handle all your law needs!! The Lom...bardo Family

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Adam Kaufman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a knowledgeable and aggressive advocate for his clients. Having seen him on trial, I can certainly enthusiastically endorse him."

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James Riley

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the truly outstanding criminal defense lawyers now practicing in the State of New York. I have known Paul Gianelli for many years, worked with him on various matters over those years, and I have the greatest regard for him. James K. Riley, Esq. Pearl River, NY and Montvale, NJ."

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Michael Gianelli

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"True, he is my father, but in all honesty he is a great lawyer. I had a wonderful experience working for his law firm and am still learning from him even though I practice in Colorado now. He will get you the best possible plea deal, and if it isn't a good deal he will gladly take the case to trial. And perhaps most importantly, he will treat you with respect and will always return your phone call!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2014

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2013

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2012

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Attorney At Law - Partner, Anthony M. La Pinta, ESQ.

Associations

2000 - Present

10th Judicial District Grievance Committee

Chair

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association

Member

New York State Defenders Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1990 - 1995

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Board of Directors

1983 - 1986

Suffolk County Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee

Member

1981 - 1985

Suffolk County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee

Member

Education

1970

State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York

JD

1970

State University of New York at Buffalo

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Fordham University

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2012

Suffolk County Academy of Law Continuing Education

Criminal Appeals from the Disrtict Court

Languages

Italian

Activity

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