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    Melinda Marie Sarafa

    Melinda Marie Sarafa

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
    Review: "At the inception of the case, She weighted the Pro's and Con's of different approaches to the matter. Detail oriented and Educational. If ever there was a problem with the judicial system in the future she would be contacted in no limit of time......"
    Rating:  9.7
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    Christopher Michael Gioe

    Christopher Michael Gioe

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Marriage & Prenuptials and more
    Bio: Christopher M. Gioe, Esq. I graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005. Based on dedication and exceptional academic performance I graduated law school in two years on an accelerated program. Upon returning to New York, I was appointed by ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Thomas James Carr

    Thomas James Carr

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Toms affiliation enables the firm to offer a full range of criminal litigation and courtroom services including misdemeanor and felony cases from pre-arraignment through trial. His proven litigation techniques and prosecutorial outlook are valuabl...
    Rating:  9.3
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    James Patrick Harrington

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    James Patrick Harrington

    3.73 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Rating:  9.2
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    Gerald D. Raymond

    Gerald D. Raymond

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I joined the Oneida County Public Defender's Office in June of 2023. I am no longer accepting private clients.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Matthew John Santamauro

    Matthew John Santamauro

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Matthew J Santamauro has been practicing law since 1995. Beginning as an Assistant District Attorney in the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, Matthew prosecuted criminal cases, both Misdemeanors and Felonies, from inception to trial. Sin...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Justin Louis Heiferman

    Justin Louis Heiferman

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Immigration
    Bio: Justin Heiferman spent nearly 20 years managing complex financial audits and investigations, both as an attorney and as a banker, for noteworthy institutions including JP Morgan Chase, BDO Seidman and Credit Suisse First Boston. As a former Assist...
    Rating:  9.3
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    David J. Cohen

    David J. Cohen

    5.062 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Bio: Heading the criminal defense division of Cohen Forman Barone, Attorney David Cohen offers over two decades of proven legal skill to his practice. He has successfully negotiated for the rights of his clients against law enforcement, helping them to...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michael Leigh Lambert

    Michael Leigh Lambert

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My Legal Philosophy: I am first and foremost a fighter. You are always weakest in a criminal case on the first day you are arrested, when the only side of the story being told is what the police have to say, and they almost always represent their ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    John M. Cromwell

    John M. Cromwell

    4.933 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: When you hire me, you will be getting an experienced New York City criminal defense trial lawyer, who cares about you, and who will always treat you with dignity and respect. I am dedicated to serving clients in the Bronx and the surrounding areas...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Matthew R. Smalls

    Matthew R. Smalls

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Matthew R. Smalls is a distinguished attorney, government affairs strategist, and registered lobbyist with more than two decades of experience navigating the complex intersections of law, policy, and politics in New York State. Mr. Smalls has buil...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Adam Michael Felsenstein

    Adam Michael Felsenstein

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Commercial
    Bio: Also admitted to practice in: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York United States District Court for the Northern District of New York United STates Cou...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Avik Kumar Ganguly

    Avik Kumar Ganguly

    4.619 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I focus my practice in criminal defense and personal injury. I represent clients who are charged with every level of criminal charge both in NY State and Federal Courts. I have handled matters involving complex conspiracy charges, white collar cri...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Kevin Kelly O'Brien

    Kevin Kelly O'Brien

    4.610 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Since entering the practice of lawI havededicatedmyentire career to the field of Criminal Law, both as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor.I have successfully completed numerous jury and bench trials at both the felony and misdemeanor level.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel A. McGuinness

    Daniel A. McGuinness

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Daniel McGuinness moved to New York City in 2003 to attend New York University School of Law and fell in love with NYC, living here ever since. Mr. McGuinness worked in private practice on civil matters following admission to the bar, until workin...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Khari Peter Prescod

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    Khari Peter Prescod

    4.962 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Experienced New York Criminal Defense Attorney — Skilled Trial Lawyer and Negotiator Fighting Misdemeanor and Felony Charges. Call Now: 646-492-8736
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jacob Uriel

    Jacob Uriel

    5.016 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: I have over fourteen years of experience as a criminal trial attorney. I founded Uriel Criminal Defense PC because I wanted to do criminal defense the right way. I have successfully tried many criminal cases in front of juries and judges. I am a f...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Keith Matthew Sullivan

    Keith Matthew Sullivan

    5.019 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Since graduatinglaw school in 1998 I have held my role as a lawyer and responsibility to society in very high regard. I take my job extremely serious and am always willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best representation for my clients. Pa...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Louise Hochberg

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    Louise Hochberg

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: With over 35 years of legal experience, Louise Hochberg is highly regarded for her expertise and dedication as a criminal defense attorney. Before starting her private practice in 2012, Ms. Hochberg worked in Manhattan as a staff attorney and late...
    Rating:  7.7
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