Howard Alan Kave

Howard Alan Kave

4.4
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 53 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Windsor, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Debt Collection, Aviation

815 Blooming Grove Turnpike at Forge Hill Village Suite 12, New Windsor, NY

About Howard

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 53 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1973

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 46 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1979

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Howard Alan Kave

815 Blooming Grove Turnpike at Forge Hill Village Suite 12, New Windsor, NY, 12553

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Howard Alan Kave's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Tom | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding, Professional, and Compassionate:

Mr. Howard Alan Kave is and was a remarkable person of character and legal expertise during a very difficult, unexpected and sad experience that ended up being a blessing in disguise. I was very fortunate to find Mr. Kave and have him represent me in court. He was highly recommended and is held in ...high regard among his colleagues and clients and in the community of the greater Hudson Valley. He was always available and was quick to respond to calls, texts, emails, and never let me down. He addressed all my concerns and provided emotional support in addition to being "spot on" with the laws and during litigation. He was more than proactive and is very knowledgeable in multiple areas of penal law. Several months of worry and anguish were addressed appropriately and calmed me, thanks to him. And because of Mr. Kave's expertise and compassion, I am forever grateful to be able to put this all behind me and move forward in a much better place physically, emotionally and spiritually. I thank him for accepting me and my case without hesitation or judgement. I highly recommend Mr. Howard Alan Kave, Attorney at Law, to represent you and or a loved one in a grave time of need. His area of legal expertise is only surpassed by his compassion and humanism. I just want to say that because of Mr. Kave and his persistence with the District Attorney of the town of Newburgh, NY, in a relatively short time period, my criminal charges of a class E felony as well as a class A Misdemeanor and two other charges were reduced to three counts of disorderly conduct with the minimal fines which I am very grateful. God bless him.

Posted by John | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Lawyer

Thanks to Mr. Kave and his legal expertise with family law saved me months of court appearances and money as I live in Kansas and most if not all our correspondences where done via phone and fax, Mr Kave did his utmost to aide me in getting my case back in Kansas and closer to seeing my family. As a ...veteran of the armed forces and father of 2 beautiful young daughters and in dire need of an attorney Mr. Kave stepped forward with all the answers and had my case dismissed in NY and I have a fighting chance to be in my daughters lives. I have never known a more by the book lawyer as I have experienced with Mr. Kave. One of NY finest attorneys and I would recommend him anytime.

Posted by Dolores | December 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Pure Excellence

There aren't enough stars on this review for my experience with Howard Kave. His professionalism, knowledge and most important his communication skills immediately put me at ease. After we spoke for the very 1st time, I knew I had contacted the right lawyer to help me. He not only settled my case (ju...dgement) for me. He clearly described every hurdle that I most likely would face in these type of cases. He clearly stated the likelihood that my case may not end up with positive results and he took the time to explain to me why. However, after we spoke we both agreed to move forward with my judgement. He was willing to take my case on, for a nominal fee and we proceeded and we won! We won and we both ended up with a great outcome. I consider calling and hiring Mr Kave one of the best decisions I made this year. I hope, if you are reading this review that you look no further and give him a call.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Law Expert

When I first contacted Mr. Kaves office I knew I was consulting with an expert in his Field . I retained his services after the initial consultation and am very grateful I did. During my first appearance in family court Mr. Kave took control of opposing counsels motions and made him look inexperience...d . The outcome was favorable and the case was dismissed . Hiring Mr Kave was the best decision I made and I’m grateful that he was able to help. I highly recommend this attorney and consider him the best in the Hudson Valley area

Posted by Arlene and Walter | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Appreciation

Mr. Kave was hired by us and performed his duties with expertise. He explained the legal process and kept us informed every step of the way. We were very satisfied and recommend him to all.

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Howard Alan Kave's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronna DeLoe

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Kave wholeheartedly. I know Mr. Kave because we have worked together on a couple of cases. Mr. Kave's trial techniques are top-notch, and his cross-examinations are absolutely brilliant. I have seen a lot of other attorneys try cases in court, and I've read a lot of trial transcripts, but Mr. Kave stands out as a superb trial lawyer in the field of family law. I know Mr. Kave is thoroughly prepared, is extremely knowledgeable, and cares for his clients. It shows in his trial work and in his trial techniques. He thinks of things to ask on cross-examination that other attorneys wouldn't think of. If I need to refer someone to an attorney in Orange County (or in nearby counties), I would refer him/her to Mr. Kave only. The client would be getting a terrific, hard-working and honest, down-to-earth attorney. If he is this good as a family lawyer, I'm sure he is also an excellent criminal lawyer, because superb lawyers do a great job no matter what type of law they do."

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David Sachs

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Howard is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with exceptional skills."

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Benjamin Ostrer

Aviation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Howard for more than 20 years. I have referred matters to him which he has handled excellently. A proven litigator."

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Ronna DeLoe

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Jeffrey Brody

Personal injury lawyer

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Gregory Hoover

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Larkin

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David Sachs

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Benjamin Ostrer

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Owner, Howard Alan Kave, Attorney at Law

1981 - 1981

Town Attorney, Town of Lumberland, New York

1977 - 1980

Special Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Special State Prosecutor for Medicaid Fraud, Special Assistant

1972 - 1977

Senior Trial Attorney, Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division, Brooklyn Supreme Court Branch

Associations

Orange County Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1972

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Dickinson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

National Business Institute

Collection Law Seminar - CLE

2011

National Business Institute

Collection Law Seminar - CLE

2010

National Business Institute

Collection Law Seminar - CLE

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