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 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Save yourself major headaches!

Mr. Kave refused to follow requests to settle my case despite him stating in writing that he would. He was not honest with an judge about having information that he was provided in writing. Both behaviors had drastic detrimental repercussions. His response to being presented with these deficiencies w...ere to fire him. I researched him and hired him based on reviews, but feel something may have caused a drastic decline in his capabilities because my experience was terrible. He missed a court date and regularly spend great lengths recounting his past experiences unrelated to my case verbally and via written word at a high hourly rate. He will repeat the same information via phone and text and bill you for both while forgetting what you tell him about your case. Time was further wasted listening to him bad mouthing opposing counsel and giving advice based on theory instead of fact while being found wrong on every interpretation of the law he provided. If you have risk of potential losses, don’t gamble your fate!

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 Mark | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Reliable Attorney

When I first contacted Howard regarding a real estate matter, I asked whether or not he was a real estate attorney and he gave me the most honest answer and I knew that he was the right attorney. He has been patient, dedicated, professional, reliable, responsive and fair. He is what an attorney shou...ld be and in my eyes he upholding his oath nicely. Howard will take my call at all hours and respond to an e-mail at lighting speed. Howard went out of his way to learn new rules, laws and regulation to get the job done for me. He has been very honest and upfront from the moment he became my attorney. If I were to ask Howard whether he's a constitutional law attorney, I'm sure he'll give me the same answer he gave me when I first met him, but yes I'd have Howard by my side representing me if my constitutional rights were violated.

Posted by Fritz | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Howard Kave is OUTSTANDING

Howard has been my attorney for two decades. I have utilized Howard's outstanding services in a wide variety of legal areas. Commercial Real Estate, Family law (wills/estates), closings on condos, contracts, collection of money owed me, and defense against legal actions. Howard has never lost in 2...0 years!

Posted by Vince | February 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Right advice all the time!

Howard Kave has represented my family for various legal matters and we have never been disappointed. His legal acumen is outstanding. Howard is a true professional in every sense of the word. I have never doubted he had our best interests in mind every time we sought his services.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Sachs

Criminal defense lawyer

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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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