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    New York Has 6299 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 34755 Reviews

    Boris R. Nektalov

    Boris R. Nektalov

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Whether you are charged with a DWI or Health Care Fraud, as your lawyer, you will have the most aggressive representation. You will have an attorney who understands that behind every criminal case is a forgotten story about the accused. To tell th...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Alexander E. Eisemann

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    Alexander E. Eisemann

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Alex Eisemann has extensive experience representing individuals and corporate entities throughout the United States in civil and criminal litigation as well as government and regulatory investigations. He is an accomplished trial lawyer, having tr...
    Rating:  7.2
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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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    David James Wade

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    David James Wade

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am extremely pleased with David. During my DWI case he was there start to finish with any questions or issues I had. He eased my stress as much as possible. His knowledge of the process is exceptional and I know there was no other lawyer suited ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jeffrey P Scaggs

    Jeffrey P Scaggs

    4.751 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Jeffrey P. Scaggs is a skilled litigator with extensive criminal and civil experience. Mr. Scaggs handles the defense of individuals charged with serious crimes throughout the New York metropolitan area, routinely litigating in the state and feder...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Simone Bertollini

    Simone Bertollini

    5.082 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Appeals and more
    Bio: After graduating from law school in Rome, Italy, Simone moved to the United States where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree, becoming one of the very few Attorneys with full academic qualifications in both Italy and the United States. Simone ...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew J. Rosenblum

    Matthew J. Rosenblum

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney on Long Island for over 25 years. I have played a prominent role in all sorts of criminal defense cases; from the defense of Amy Fisher to the defense of those charged with fishing without a license.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Bryan Earl Rounds

    Bryan Earl Rounds

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: . CALL FOR FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. In addition to my extensive experience in COUNTY and Justice Courts throughout the State of New York, I am also one of the VERY FEW area Attorneys practicing FEDERAL Criminal Defense. I am admitted in United S...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Peter Jon Neufeld

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    Peter Jon Neufeld

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals
    Rating:  10
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    Brian J. Griffin

    Brian J. Griffin

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Brian J. Griffin concentrates his practice of law in the areas of criminal defense at the state and federal level. As the firm’s principal New York criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffin regularly attends court proceedings both in State and Federa...
    Rating:  10
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    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    4.25 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor in Florida and New York. I am now an active criminal defense practitioner in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. I have defended matters ranging from traffic violations to Murder. I have a very good reputation and relationship wi...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Kevin Duffy

    Michael Kevin Duffy

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Michael is a graduate of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York and the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Duffy is admitted to the Bar in the states of New York and Connecticut, United States District Court fo...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Whitney Brissenden

    Matthew Whitney Brissenden

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Matthew contributed to my fathers release. My father was sentenced to life and once Matthew got his hands on the case, it contributed a great deal to the "time served" sentence my father received....after 22 years incarceration. Matthew kept mysel..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Robert Wallace Georges

    Robert Wallace Georges

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Review: "Rob Georgas and his team were exceptional in handling my school disciplinary case. Not only did we achieve the desired outcome, but the entire process was handled with outstanding professionalism and clear, consistent communication. Even during mo..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    4.65 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Internet and more
    Bio: When you think you are in trouble. Emile Lisboa has successfully represented criminal defendants in State and Federal courts, including in many high profile cases, against serious felony, also known as indictable, charges including homicide, mansl...
    Rating:  10
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    James Francis Quinn Auricchio

    James Francis Quinn Auricchio

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: James “Jamie” Quinn Auricchio is a criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience in Local, State and Federal Courts. A former State and Federal Prosecutor, he has served on the Faculty of the University at Buffalo Medical School and as an ...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael T. Benz

    Michael T. Benz

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
    Bio: Michael T. Benz is an attorney handling nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury, medical malpractice cases. His motto and practice is to prepare every case as though it will be a jury trial; and he is confident that his trial preparation i...
    Rating:  10
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    James O. Druker

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    James O. Druker

    4.47 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion and more
    Bio: Jim is a founding partner at Kase & Druker. He specializes in tax law and federal criminal defense matters. Jim began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Special Attorney, U.S. Department of...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael C. Cyr

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    Michael C. Cyr

    4.9129 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Criminal charges are a big deal in NY. We take every case seriously. We protect our clients.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Benjamin Karl Bergman

    Benjamin Karl Bergman

    4.961 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Ben is amazing... I was facing some serious felony charges with state prison sentences. I was given a public defender at first who I did not feel any confidence in at all.. I was then referred to Ben, I felt that confidence the first time I was in..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Anthony P Ruffini

    Anthony P Ruffini

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: "If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life!" I love being a lawyer. My job allows me to help you through your most difficult times. It allows me to have a positive impact in your life. But I don't work, because I love being a lawy...
    Rating:  9.1
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