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    New York Has 6296 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 34957 Reviews

    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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    Jay K Goldberg

    Jay K Goldberg

    5.012 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Mr. Goldberg has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the leading criminal defense lawyers in NYC. He has maintained the highest peer ratings for ability and ethics for over 15 years. Goldberg & Allen, LLP has been fighting for accu...
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    John T. Powers,

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    John T. Powers,

    4.856 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    My firm brings with it over 50 years of criminal defense and litigation experience with it into every courtroom. Let us have your back and fight for you. We handle all criminal defense cases. No case is too small, especially when your liberty and ...
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    David Anthony Moreno

    David Anthony Moreno

    4.917 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal cases are high stakes. As a criminal defense attorney, David Moreno cares about each of his clients and understands that the outcome of their cases will likely impact the rest of their lives. The criminal justice system can work, but it i...
    Rating:  10
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    Marc A Fernich

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    Marc A Fernich

    1.614 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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    Steven Kelly Patterson

    Steven Kelly Patterson

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Steven K. Patterson has over 20 years of experience handling criminal defense matters throughout Dutchess, Columbia and Putnam Counties. Steven Patterson spent a number of years with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office and Putnam County L...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Carla Marie Sanderson

    Carla Marie Sanderson

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, General Practice
    Bio: Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Carla’s litigation experience includes jury trials in the Southern and Eastern District of New York, New York Supreme ...
    Rating:  10
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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..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey B. Fox

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    Jeffrey B. Fox

    5.062 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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    Joseph Mariner Gerstenzang

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    Joseph Mariner Gerstenzang

    5.039 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    A criminal conviction can have serious consequences. When your reputation is on the line, call Joe.
    Rating:  10
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    Lorenzo Napolitano

    Lorenzo Napolitano

    4.959 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Honest counsel and effective representation are the cornerstones of any legal practice. Over the years I have learned that, above all else, clients are seeking an honest lawyer who can provide them with skilled, effective representation. I am not ...
    Rating:  10
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    Peter J. Schaffer

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    Peter J. Schaffer

    5.03 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Top Rated Bronx Criminal Defense Attorney. Thirty-Eight Years Trial Experience. Peter J. Schaffer is an experienced criminal defense attorney with a successful track record of fighting for his clients. As one of the top Bronx criminal defense lawy...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Michael Peter Bassett

    Michael Peter Bassett

    5.045 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Bassett represents clients in a plethora of legal proceedings at the state and federal levels. He focuses on criminal defense, traffic violations, and employment law. Mr. Bassett graduated from Adelphi University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Sci...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Michael Block

    Michael Block

    4.8341 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have dedicated my career to defending motorists with traffic tickets and criminal summonses. With over 31 years of experience in the New York State Court system, I will fight your tickets with dedication and determination. My offices are based i...
    Rating:  10
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    Paul M. Villanueva

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    Paul M. Villanueva

    5.049 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury
    I help motorist beat their traffic tickets. Former Prosecutor. Professional, Hard-Working and Diligent!
    Rating:  9.8
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    Manuel Portela

    Manuel Portela

    4.942 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: Manuel Portela, Jr., Esq. is an alumnus of Fordham University and American University Law School. He is admitted to the New York Bar, New Jersey Bar, and U.S. District Court (First and Second Departments). After graduating from law school, Mr. Por...
    Rating:  10
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    Felipe Alexandre

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    Felipe Alexandre

    4.619 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Whether it's immigration, criminal, or civil litigation, Alexandre Law Firm is always on your side!
    Rating:  10
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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 41 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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    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:  6.7
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