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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Cannabis Law

Bio: Former Brooklyn DA prosecutor Kenneth F. Smith defends clients against criminal charges in New York City — from desk appearance tickets and misdemeanors to felonies and federal cases. I know how prosecutors build cases because I built them. The fi...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (Jersey City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Former state prosecutor. Honest. Confidential. Dedicated to helping you through difficult times.

Rating: 7.9

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Immigration and more

Standing between you and the system.

Rating: 7.5

Call for a FREE consultation(929) 552-8508

Manuel Leo Batista's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care, Tax

Bio: My name is Joseph Potashnik. I am the managing partner of Joseph Potashnik & Associates PC. We provide legal services in the areas of healthcare law, business law, criminal defense, and immigration.

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Dawn M. Florio is a former homicide prosecutor and criminal defense attorney with 30 years of experience and known for her work in handling high profile and celebrity criminal defense matters in New York and New Jersey State and Federal Courts.

Rating: 8.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Immigration and more

Review: "Mr. Russell has an extensive knowledge and vast experience with the law. His background as a prosecutor gives him tremendous insight. Having employed Mr. Russell I was give the utmost satisfaction, his level of attentive professionalism was impres..."

Rating: 8.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am a former New York City prosecutor and New Jersey Criminal Division judicial law clerk who is dedicated to protecting individuals' rights. I exclusively practice criminal defense at both the state and federal level. I provide my clients with z...

Rating: 8.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Jeffrey P. Scaggs is a skilled litigator with extensive criminal and civil experience. Mr. Scaggs handles the defense of individuals charged with serious crimes throughout the New York metropolitan area, routinely litigating in the state and feder...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (West New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Representing the accused and seriously injured for over twenty years.

Rating: 6.8

Call for a FREE consultation(201) 212-6836

W. Scott Murphy's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (Astoria)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: Paul Roitshtein, Esq. is a divorce, family, and criminal lawyer based in Astoria, Queens, NY. Client satisfaction is his highest priority. DIVORCE AND FAMILY MATTERS Mr. Roitshtein has experience in property and debt division, spousal support (als...

Rating: 9.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Harleigh Tensen is a criminal defense and civil rights attorney. She received her J.D. from New York Law School in 2012, and her B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College, where she double-majored in Government and Religious Studies. After graduating ...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (West New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney Marvin “Chip” Walden is a former 2-time Weehawken Municipal Councilman, and an active civil, criminal, and matrimonial case litigator for more than 30 years. He is focused on personal injury, family, and criminal law. He has had significa...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Brian M. Wagner is a skilled trial attorney. Colleagues, adversaries, and judges alike praise his ability to relate and persuade a jury. As a Brooklyn prosecutor, Mr. Wagner was lead counsel on numerous serious cases that garnered local press atte...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bio: Attorney Richard E. Mischel founded Richard E. Mischel, P.C. to provide top-quality legal representation to criminal defendants appealing their convictions and sentences and attorneys facing professional disciplinary charges. Richard attended New ...

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(973) 434-5845

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (Rutherford)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I've used this firm 4 times...all dwi cases. All 4 were dismissed or downgraded ..He is worth every penny he charges .I will never use another lawyer along as they are still around.i give 10 STARS. I referred him to all my friends and every single..."

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Amanda D. Witheiler graduated Cum Laude from Suffolk Law School in 2012 before completing a post-graduate internship with a United Nations criminal tribunal in The Hague. Prior to opening her law practice, Amanda helped represent clients in federa...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (Jersey City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Sapana S. Shah, Attorney at LawOver the course of her career as a litigator, Ms. Shah has successfully handled hundreds of cases as a plaintiff's attorney and as a defense attorney for American International Group (AIG). Providing careful attentio...

Rating: 8.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: During more than 30 years as a personal injury and criminal defense attorney, Mr. Lesnevich has amassed considerable skill and experience and has tried many cases in these areas: professional malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents and i...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 977-1859

Walter A Lesnevich's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

Bio: The Law Office of Gina M. Wicik is a leader in handling criminal cases in New York and New Jersey. This full service law firm, is fully committed to securing your best interest in the court room, and obtaining the best results possible. We practic...

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Union City (North Bergen)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Family and more

Review: "Donald Gardner represented me during my disability and retirement. His support and legal assistance allowed the process to proceed smoothly. I would recommend him to others requiring a competent lawyer."

Rating: 8.0

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