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    Lance Howard Meyer

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    Lance Howard Meyer

    5.034 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    EXPERIENCED DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY. CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas J. Melanson

    Thomas J. Melanson

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 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..."
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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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    Marc Craig Gann

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    Marc Craig Gann

    5.024 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Former Nassau County Prosecutor and Past President of the Nassau County Bar Association on your side
    Rating:  10
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    Margaret Wai Wong

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    Margaret Wai Wong

    4.3127 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Tending to all your immigration needs.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin T. Kearon

    Kevin T. Kearon

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: I am a former Nassau County prosecutor and practicing criminal defense lawyer with offices in Garden City, Huntington and Manhattan. I am a founding partner of Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco, LLP. I accept criminal cases of all types in ...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    4.340 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I watched as Ms. Edward delivered a powerful closing argument and was nothing but impressed with the caliber of attorney that she is. She was able to take all of the evidence in a criminal case that contained the most serious allegations the state..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Mark Andrew Foti

    Mark Andrew Foti

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mark Foti, Esq. is a general practitioner. His primary focus is criminal law. He has handled over 1900 criminal cases. He is a litigator with experience in obtaining favorable plea bargains and representing clients at trial when an acceptable agre...
    Rating:  10
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    Alexander Martin Dudelson

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    Alexander Martin Dudelson

    4.814 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Probate and more
    Review: "I was facing a landlord/tenant issue where my landlord was trying to evict me for an issue that was of no fault of my own. I contacted a good friend of mine, who highly recommended Alex Dudelson. Upon contacting Alex Dudelson regarding my issue, I..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jay Howard Schwitzman

    Jay Howard Schwitzman

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Review: "Feb 2012, Jah Schwitzman represented my daughter in one of the most scary situation in her life, he was by all means the most assuring and determine lawyer. the outcome was unexpected considering the charges set against my daughter, he followed th..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Scott E. Feifer

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    Scott E. Feifer

    4.815 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Driving while suspended, Reckless Driving, Drug/Alcohol related incidents...We can help.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Kevin M. James

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    Kevin M. James

    4.943 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Kevin M. James is a former prosecutor and U.S. Justice Advisor. Mr. James completed three undergraduate degrees in Finance & Investment Banking, Geo-Strategic Politics, and American Law & Government with the City University of New York college...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Damaris Ruth Santamaria

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    Damaris Ruth Santamaria

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Immigration
    Bio: Damaris Santamaria joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2026 and is an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Department. Santamaria has significant experience in housing, criminal defense, immigration, and civil rights law. Her background includes ten...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Stanley Jerome Hochberg

    Stanley Jerome Hochberg

    5.024 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Stanley J. Hochberg, has been in the private pratice of criminal law since 1970. He has appeared in the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Districts, and in most every Criminal, District, Supreme, County, Village Court, in the New York area. He has h...
    Rating:  9.5
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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 30 years
    Rating:  8.2
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    William Scott Petrillo

    William Scott Petrillo

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: William Petrillo graduated from St. John's University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He then joined the New York City Police Department where he worked for six years as a police officer. Mr. Petrillo left the NYPD to attend law sc...
    Rating:  9.7
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    James Joseph Galleshaw

    James Joseph Galleshaw

    5.014 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: As a Senior Trial Attorney in the King's County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Galleshaw prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in the New York Supreme Court, New York City Criminal Court, and New York State Family Court. Upon leavin...
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Gribetz

    Kenneth Gribetz

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I consulted with Mr. Gribetz regarding a personal matter and was struck by his sincerity, sound judgment and compassion. I felt his commitment to do the very best for his clients. I was confident that this was his top priority. With Mr. Gribetz's ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Frank J. Raso

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    Frank J. Raso

    5.020 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Frank J. Raso is known throughout Rockland, Westchester and Orange Counties as the lawyer to call if you get a DWI. Even other lawyers call Frank Raso for help with DWI cases--for one simple reason. They know that Frank Raso knows DWI defense cold...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Peter Gerstenzang

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    Peter Gerstenzang

    5.033 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Our goal is to deliver the highest possible quality legal services to each of our clients. Call now!
    Rating:  10
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    Howard A. Schwartz

    Howard A. Schwartz

    5.024 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: When someone is in need of legal services, they are oftimes going through a very difficult period in their life. At our office, we strive to make these tough times as easy as possible. Nicole Krysinski and I always try to find the time to listen t...
    Rating:  9.4
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