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    Steven Marc Raiser

    Steven Marc Raiser

    5.042 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Military Law and more
    Bio: As a former New York Assistant District Attorney and ARMY JAG Officer. My practice is devoted exclusively to defending individuals accused of criminal offenses and businesses being harrassed by creditors who have issued high interest loans. I have...
    Rating:  10
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    Michelle DiPaolo

    Michelle DiPaolo

    4.819 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Bio: Trial Practice beginning in law school through my career as a Prosecutor and continuing in my own practice that I run with my husband, Anthony C. DiPaolo. My courtroom skills allow me the ability to cross over into many practice areas including bu...
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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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    Nicholas J. DeMartino

    Nicholas J. DeMartino

    4.921 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Nick is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and of the City’s “Northside.” A graduate of Henninger High School, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (summa cum laude) in Political Science from Brockport State University, in Brockport, New York, an...
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    Dominic H. Saraceno

    Dominic H. Saraceno

    4.956 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Saraceno has handled many of the most high profile cases in Western New York over the last two decades, winning homicide trials, rape trials, kidnapping trials, assault trials, larceny trials and DWI/DUI trials. Mr. Saraceno has often appeared...
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    Adam Sean Dreksler

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    Adam Sean Dreksler

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "My husband was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma and Weitz and Luxenberg was recommended to us. Adam Dreksler came to our home to meet with us and he explained why we should persue this matter with him representing Weitz and Luxenberg. He caref..."
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    Matthew Jay Weiss

    Matthew Jay Weiss

    4.9242 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: For 35+ years, we have successfully helped 100,000s of motorists with their New York traffic and speeding tickets. Our mission is to make your legal problem as simple and easy as possible. Anywhere in New York State. In addition to running a bouti...
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    Shannon S. Fuhrman

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    Shannon S. Fuhrman

    3.73 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am the owner/attorney of Fuhrman Law. I am admitted to practice law in Florida and New York. I graduated from the University of Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 1994 and the University of Buffalo Law School in 2001. My interest ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Lauren Riesenfeld

    Lauren Riesenfeld

    4.947 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Lauren F. Riesenfeld serves as the principal member of Lauren F. Riesenfeld Law,P.C., and concentrates her practice on Divorce/Family Law and Criminal law. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Riesenfeld worked as a junior accountant. Her experience...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Stephanie McClure

    Stephanie McClure

    5.019 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more
    Bio: Excellece. Integrity. Results. Due to overwhelming scams and spam, Messages sent through this website are no longer managed as of 2025. Information and Required Legal Disclaimers. These pages are not regularly maintained or updated and are likely ...
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    Marc A Fernich

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    Marc A Fernich

    1.515 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation
    Review: "Fantastic lawyer. I was initially sceptical of Marc's ability to represent me given the nature of the charges I was facing, however he reassured me that he had represented numerous clients accused of sex trafficking minors and that this would not ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey B. Fox

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    Jeffrey B. Fox

    5.067 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Jeffrey Fox looks forward to assisting clients who have been injured in any type of accident. Mr. Fox is a well respected attorney who has handled cases throughout New York. In addition to civil litigation, Mr. Fox is an experie...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Marco Caviglia

    Marco Caviglia

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: AVVO DISALLOWS CONTACT INFO, SO GOOGLE MY NAME FOR WEBSITE -Marco Caviglia has been a trial attorney for 45 years, most recently a Felony Bureau Chief at the Ulster County District Attorney's Office in NY, now again in private practice since 2023....
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    Douglas M. Scheinman

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    Douglas M. Scheinman

    5.025 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more
    LEGAL EXPERIENCE YOU NEED AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD
    Rating:  10
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    David M. Colgan

    David M. Colgan

    4.954 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: David Mejia Colgan, Esq. has over 25 years of experience in criminal law. After graduation from New York University School of Law in 1998, Mr. Colgan served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, where he...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Kimberly Dawn Lerner

    Kimberly Dawn Lerner

    4.820 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Kimberly began her career working at Brown Wood, LLP, a large firm in New York City. In 2002, she joined the Nassau County District Attorney's Office where she tried numerous cases to verdict. She joined her father Richard's practice in 2005. At L...
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    Michael David Elbert

    Michael David Elbert

    5.029 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Michael Elbert is the lead attorney at the Elbert Law Firm. His primary practice areas are criminal defense, DWI and personal injury litigation. After receiving his Bachelor's degree from the University at Buffalo, Michael attended St John's Unive...
    Rating:  10
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    André G. Travieso

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    André G. Travieso

    5.023 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Entertainment and more
    Bio: André G. Travieso is the owner and founder of Travieso Law. With every client, André’s plan of action is simple – deliver a knockout. Travieso Law is an established and premier law firm in New York and New Jersey. Travieso Law has created a distin...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Chad Richard Hammond

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    Chad Richard Hammond

    5.025 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    When you are being charged with a crime, don’t try to handle matters on your own. Hammond Law in Elmira, NY, offers skilled criminal defense experience for over 20 years. We understand the justice system and the serious consequences of any crimina...
    Rating:  9.7
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    H. Benjamin Perez

    H. Benjamin Perez

    4.930 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: H. Benjamin Perez began his career as a criminal defense attorney at a prestigious New York law firm, defending clients accused of criminal offenses. Since then he has expanded his practice to also cover divorce, and family law cases. He is a prov...
    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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