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    New York Has 6301 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 35076 Reviews

    Peter H Tilem

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    Peter H Tilem

    4.839 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Litigation and more
    Bio: Unlike many other attorneys at the law firm of Tilem & Associates we want to win your case because we love to win and hate to lose. We offer clients personal attention and have the skills and experience to make a difference in the outcome of your ...
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    Robert C Singer

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    Robert C Singer

    5.056 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Child Abuse and more
    2023 Client Choice Award. Delivering Compelling, Passionate Advocacy to every client. If you need help, contact me today. Call 716-221-6746
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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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    Jonathan David Cohn

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    Jonathan David Cohn

    5.073 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Available 24/7. Focused on alcohol-related offenses and criminal defense. Call 518-317-5020
    Rating:  10
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    Benjamin Ari Greenwald

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    Benjamin Ari Greenwald

    5.012 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    A proven track record of getting clients the best possible results, and with several decades of experience.
    Rating:  10
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    Cindy Nicola Brown

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    Cindy Nicola Brown

    4.932 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Bio: Cindy N. Brown practices in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, and landlord/tenant, defending the interests of the everyday man. While she feels strongly about the work that she does for all her clients, she is especially...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Stewart L Orden

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    Stewart L Orden

    4.86 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Award Winning Criminal Defense Attorney Building Strong Defenses for Our Clients.
    Rating:  9.1
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    James C. Hopkins

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    James C. Hopkins

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    James Hopkins has been a tough, resourceful, innovative Criminal Defense Attorney for over forty years
    Rating:  9.6
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    Glenn Richard Bruno

    Glenn Richard Bruno

    4.9148 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Glenn R. Bruno, Esq. is an exceptionally seasoned criminal defense attorney. He strives to make clients as comfortable as possible and is committed to providing an honest, straightforward assessment of your situation given the information availabl...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Gregory P. Garofalo

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    Gregory P. Garofalo

    5.075 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    AFFORDABLE COUNSEL
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    Michael Anthony Schillinger

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    Michael Anthony Schillinger

    5.09 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    I am proud to serve the New York City, Long Island, and Westchester areas. Having served the public for most of my career, I know what it means to fight for my clients!
    Rating:  8.9
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    P. Adam Militello

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    P. Adam Militello

    5.048 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Effective, Experienced Criminal Defense with Outstanding Client Reviews. Free phone consultations.
    Rating:  10
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    Scott B. Black

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    Scott B. Black

    5.093 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    We aggressively fight to have your DWI / CRIMINAL /TRAFFIC matter completely dismissed or reduced !!
    Rating:  9.0
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    Joseph Aaron Bondy

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    Joseph Aaron Bondy

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law
    Bio: Named one of America’s Top 100 Attorneys and one of the Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers by the American College of Trial Lawyers, Joseph Bondy is an internationally-recognized expert in criminal litigation. With over 25 years of superlative trial a...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Paul Gianelli

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    Paul Gianelli

    5.03 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I have practicing law for 41 years. I began as a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society (Public Defender) and then joined the suffolk County District Attorney's Office for 3 years heading the white collar investigation bureau and then serving as...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Matthew L. Kolken

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    Matthew L. Kolken

    5.0134 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Kolken & Kolken is a full-service U.S. immigration law firm handling cases in all 50 States.
    Rating:  10
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    Scott J. Limmer

    Scott J. Limmer

    5.048 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Education, Juvenile
    Bio: I represent clients with criminal cases in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties, and I represent clients charged with violations of their school’s code of conduct across the country. I have been a defense attorney for more than 30 years. Before th...
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    Mahmoud R Rabah

    Mahmoud R Rabah

    5.090 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I have always enjoyed the practice of law, from the simple appearances in court to the arguments made before a jury. I have found my talent in being able to speak to people, to make them understand my side, to convince and persuade. I have combine...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard C. Southard

    Richard C. Southard

    4.943 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Richard Southard specializes in providing clients from all walks of life, top-notch legal representation in civil and criminal litigation throughout New York State. Richard Southard has an unsurpassable track record of winning ve...
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    Christopher Jude Pelli

    Christopher Jude Pelli

    5.039 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I'm a 49-year old life-long resident of upstate NY. I've been practicing in the areas of personal injury and criminal law for the past 21 years. And believe it or not, I have almost always wanted to be a lawyer - ever since the fifth grade! I know...
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    Edward V. Sapone

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    Edward V. Sapone

    4.621 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime
    Review: "Edward took me on as a client in a moments notice. He was there for me when I needed him. My case was very complex and Edward took more then enough time with me getting to know the case and myself. Hindsight, it was more time then I thought then. ..."
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