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John A. Fitzgerald

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ithaca, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

P.O. Box 426, Ithaca, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John A. Fitzgerald

P.O. Box 426, Ithaca, NY, 14851

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John A. Fitzgerald's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense

John Fitzgerald DWI Defense

John was an excellent advocate. He initially provided a calm, reassuring presence after I was arrested and charged. He kept me focused on day-to-day life in spite of my dire legal situation. In the courtroom and behind the scenes, he was excellent. Many people with knowledge of the DA's office pr...epared me for the worst because the facts of my case were terrible. However, John negotiated masterfully. He secured a plea bargain that exceeded my expectations and has allowed me to pursue a normal, fulfilling life with minimal interference. I'm forever grateful to John Fitzgerald for the exemplary work he did on my behalf.

Posted by Jim | January 19, 2014

My appraisal of John Fitzgerald as my trusted lawyer

John Fitzgerald is a fine dependable lawyer. He has always impressed me with his knowledge of law and how it applies to legal matters of my concern. John Fitzgerald is someone who grasps the situation quickly and conveys his interpretation of how the law can apply and will give more than one clear un...derstandable explanation. I’m am very grateful I can call him my lawyer.

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Michael Cyr

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a great guy and an great lawyer. We worked a serious burglary case together last year, and despite our client facing some really serious charges, John was able to negotiate an incredible deal. I wholeheartedly recommend John to anybody facing serious criminal charges."

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Sonya Tien

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated attorney that I highly recommend."

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Christopher Colosi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a colleague, I have found John Fitzgerald to be a sharp and extremely competent attorney. He works tirelessly as an advocate for his clients and has great knowledge of criminal law."

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Michelle Laskin

Car accident lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Fiitzgerald was an extremely effective attorney."

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Lawrence Newman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with John on a number of cases, and have made referrals to him. He cares about his clients. John is a committed advocate. He can think outside the box, and that makes him very creative in problem solving."

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Michael Cyr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sonya Tien

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Christopher Colosi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lawrence Newman

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, John A. Fitzgerald, Esq.

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Securities Arbitration and Consumer Law Clinic, SUCOL

2010 - 2010

3:03 Prosecutor, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, Boston, Ma

2009 - 2010

Extern Law Clerk, U.S. District Court N.D.N.Y.

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Ithaca City Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

2012 - Present

Tompkins County Bar Association

Education

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Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Tulane University, Louisiana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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