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    Fran R. Hoffinger

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    Fran R. Hoffinger

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Anthony Conti

    Daniel Anthony Conti

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Dan has been my lawyer for both business and family matters for more than 20 years. I can't say more than that I would highly recommend him. I consider him both an excellent lawyer and a friend."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Lawrence H. Schoenbach

    Lawrence H. Schoenbach

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Business and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Lawrence H. Schoenbach is a boutique law firm focusing on criminal defense, international extradition, and corporate compliance. The firm represents individual and corporate clients in complex, high-risk legal matters, primarily...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Katherine Elizabeth Fernandez

    Katherine Elizabeth Fernandez

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: "Former Prosecutor, Hard Fighting Defense Attorney"
    Rating:  9.8
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    Stephen Robert Coffey

    Stephen Robert Coffey

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection
    Bio: Steve is the founding partner and chair of O'Connell and Aronowitz Personal Injury and Criminal Defense practices. Under his leadership, the firm has become one of the most active personal injury and criminal defense law firms in Upstate New York....
    Rating:  9.9
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    Luis Andrew Penichet

    Luis Andrew Penichet

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Luis Andrew Penichet began his career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office as a Prosecutor, specializing as a senior trial assistant district attorney in Rackets-Narcotics. With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Penichet is a widely recognized c...
    Rating:  10
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    Maurice Henri Sercarz

    Maurice Henri Sercarz

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation
    Rating:  10
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    Robert A. Laureano

    Robert A. Laureano

    4.718 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
    Review: "He was recommended by another lawyer who worked with him in family court but i needed him in criminal for a DWAI. He was excellent in handling my case. He thought it was winnable but there are no guarantees. He returned calls in a timely manner an..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jonathan Charles Clarke

    Jonathan Charles Clarke

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Jonathan C. Clarke is a former New York State Assemblymen Candidate. He campaigned on issues of social justice and returning sanity to the criminal justice system through reforming drug laws. Jonathan C. Clarke began his legal career in the Office...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jae Sang Lee

    Jae Sang Lee

    5.031 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor who has represented over 1000 clients from all around the world on all types of criminal and immigration matters. I treat all of my clients with respect and compassion, and I do not stop working on your case until every po...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Colette Katz

    Colette Katz

    5.0165 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: The initial consultation is free. E-Z Pass Research and Negotiations done. We have negotiated many successful settlements. Please feel free to contact us today, or to refer us to a friend in need of traffic defense.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Cheryl Meyers Buth

    Cheryl Meyers Buth

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Cheryl Meyers Buth and her partner Laurie Baker are wonderful at their commitments. They only way you will be disappointed is that you did not follow what they advised you to do. "
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    Thomas J. Melanson

    Thomas J. Melanson

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Thomas Melanson is an extremely respectful, diligent, and experienced attorney. Having worked with him during one of the most difficult times in my adult life, he showed me nothing but care, concern and positive results. With patience, understandi..."
    Rating:  10
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    Justine Aleta Harris

    Justine Aleta Harris

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Rating:  9.9
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    Molly Jack Gallivan

    Molly Jack Gallivan

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a case that came with 7-10 years of jail time. Ms. Gallivan was able to get me community service and probation. By the end of my arraignment people in the court were actually asking me for her contact info because they were so shocked at how..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Peter Joseph Guadagnino

    Peter Joseph Guadagnino

    5.027 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I’m writing this review, yet my words are not and will not be enough to describe how amazing this man is in and outside of the court room. He was referred to me by someone whom had retained him in a prior attempted murder case of their own. Let me..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robert Caliendo

    Robert Caliendo

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Caliendo’s practice focuses on all aspects of criminal defense in both federal and state courts. Deftly navigating the criminal justice system, he fights to stave off charges during investigations, win trials, and even obtain post-conviction r...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Ezra C. Levy

    Ezra C. Levy

    4.820 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Rare is it to find an expert trial lawyer at the Legal Aid Society. Rare is it to find an expert on the law at the trial division of the Legal Aid Society. Rarer is it to find a Legal Aid attorney who is considered by his colleagues and fellow cri...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Andrew Cervini

    Michael Andrew Cervini

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Construction & Development and more
    Review: "I met Michael in 1988, he handled my case with ease always keeping me informed. Every time I called his office and left a message with his office staff he was always sure to return my call. Michael was always on top of the case, knowing what neede..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    David Wikstrom

    David Wikstrom

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Not very often people who are charged with crime are up to writing reviews for their criminal lawyers. In my desperate search for a good criminal lawyer, most of my time was spent on interviewing different attorneys. Some by recommendation and som..."
    Rating:  7.7
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