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    Christopher August Curley

    Christopher August Curley

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a solo practitioner at Curley Law, PLLC with over 5 and a half years of experience specializing in criminal law. As a former prosecutor, I have the jury trial experience and fundamental knowledge of the criminal justice system needed to effec...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jill L. Terry

    Jill L. Terry

    4.414 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Uncontested Divorce and more
    Bio: Serving the Finger Lakes and Central New York Regions (including Cayuga, Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne), the Jill Terry Law Firm values fighting hard for families and individuals, applying over 27 years of experience, knowledge, and of achieving des...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Abe George

    Abe George

    5.012 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Abe George has been an attorney for over a decade. Since law school Abe has had an interest in criminal law. During law school Abe had interned in the Homicide Unit of the Queens County District Attorney's Office and the Special Prosecutions Burea...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Patricia Ellen Gunning

    Patricia Ellen Gunning

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Creative and aggressive litigator, former prosecutor, innovative in areas of prevention policy and workplace training. Strong background in investigations, criminal and family law. Staunch advocate for victims of gender based crime and individuals...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Phyllis R. Mintz

    Phyllis R. Mintz

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Land Use & Zoning and more
    Review: "I would especially like to extend my gratitude towards Ms MINTZ whom I felt had really worked to bring a favorable outcome. SHE took the time to sit down and listen to my story. SHE asked questions, wrote notes down and strategized. FROM there she..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Alain V. Massena

    Alain V. Massena

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Mr. Massena. From the very beginning Mr. Massena put his clients first, he listened and was very attentive. He was very honest and upfront whether it was good news or bad news. He was very knowledgeable..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Mercedes S. Cano

    Mercedes S. Cano

    5.021 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: Mercedes S. Cano is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Mercedes S. Cano. She has extensive experience in the area of immigration law, and more specifically in matters involving deportation, immigration petitions with criminal issues and crim...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Christopher Michael Waters

    Christopher Michael Waters

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Former 10 year Rockland County Senior Assistant District Attorney assigned to Narcotics Unit. Experienced Criminal Defense attorney in New York and New Jersey. Prosecuted and defended all types of cases from serious violent felony and A1 level nar...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Lawrence James Fredella

    Lawrence James Fredella

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Fredella was just selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers for 2016-2017. He is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in New York city having tried more than 50 homicides to verdict as both prosecutor and ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Joseph P. Drescher

    Joseph P. Drescher

    5.020 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Dependability is crucial while navigating the legal process. Mr. Drescher puts the upmost importance on being available to his clients during stressful times. He couples unmatched reliability with patience and warmth. Clients should expect strong ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    John Carlos Barrera

    John Carlos Barrera

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: John C. Barrera the managing partner of the Barrera Legal Group and head of the firm's Immigration and Criminal Defense practice. John's desire to practice Immigration Law was developed through his Hispanic upbringing being born to Colombian paren...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Nathan Michael Semmel

    Nathan Michael Semmel

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: A law firm is only as strong as its leadership. Nathan M. Semmel is a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney turned criminal defense attorney who truly cares about his clients. Nathan handles all types of criminal cases from simple misdemean...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Gregory Olayinka Ajose

    Gregory Olayinka Ajose

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: I am a Marine Corps veteran and former NYPD police officer. I worked as a Staff Attorney in the Legal Aid Society of new York's Criminal Defense Practice from 2007 until 2017. Licensed to practice law in New York State and before the federal bar s...
    Rating:  7.7
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    John Doyle Pappalardo

    John Doyle Pappalardo

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "My family and I are forever greatful to john for all he has done for us he always made time always kept us informed he did more then most attorneys would have he is more then just an attorney he is an angel.Most lawyers just care about the money N..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Igor Niman

    Igor Niman

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Thank you for hard work and strategic approach, we achieved a favorable outcome. I truly appreciate their commitment and would highly recommend to anyone in need of legal assistance. His knowledge, compassion, and professionalism make him an outst..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    David Benton Massey

    David Benton Massey

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  10
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    Eric K. Schillinger

    Eric K. Schillinger

    4.69 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: With hundreds of cases handled, The Law Office of Eric K. Schillinger is one of the best criminal defense firms in Albany. Our lawyer has protected the constitutional rights of people at the local level and has even tried multiple cases at the fed...
    Rating:  7.6
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    April Marie Dalbec

    April Marie Dalbec

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Ms. Dalbec is an experienced civil and criminal litigator who has been practicing since 2002. Ms. Dalbec has focused her practice on matrimonial law, family court matters, plaintiff's personal injury, complex criminal defense, and defending profes...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Dorea Helene Silverman

    Dorea Helene Silverman

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "We hired Silverman to help a relative. The case developed an unexpected complication, which could have resulted in a very negative outcome. Silverman was extremely sensitive to the nuances of the case, using her intelligence, legal experience and ..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Richard B Herman

    Richard B Herman

    3.73 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation and more
    Bio: Richard B. Herman is a nationally recognized, AV-rated trial attorney with 32 years of litigation experience. His career as a trial attorney is distinguished by achieving the only acquittal in the largest white collar insurance RICO prosecution in...
    Rating:  10
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