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    New York Has 6300 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 34375 Reviews

    Wendy Bishop

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    Wendy Bishop

    4.9588 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Keys to keeping you on the road and out of jail. We educate and provide options. We handle all cases involving traffic stops; drugs, dwi/dui; license revocation; dmv hearings, TLC violations; speeding, cell phone, reckless driving, etc.
    Rating:  9.7
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    James Lawrence Riotto

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    James Lawrence Riotto

    4.9219 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Gun Law and more
    Federal and State Criminal Defense
    Rating:  10
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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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    Lance Fletcher

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    Lance Fletcher

    4.9129 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Relentlessly Fighting to Protect Your Rights from Start to Finish. Call today 212-619-3900
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Steven Pollok

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    Michael Steven Pollok

    5.0192 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Michael Pollok is an AV peer review rated lawyer with focus on criminal trials, litigation, appeals.
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth E. Belkin

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    Kenneth E. Belkin

    5.0159 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI
    When you need diligent representation that is responsive and attentive to your needs, call Belkin.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert F. Schalk

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    Robert F. Schalk

    5.059 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FROM ADVOCATES THAT FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS! CALL TODAY 516-858-2304!
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy M. Saland

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    Jeremy M. Saland

    5.0123 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement
    Criminal lawyer, trial attorney, former Manhattan prosecutor who no matter the case nor client, prides himself in the sincerity of his words, diligence of his efforts, and simply getting the job done.
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Adam Arbeit

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    Michael Adam Arbeit

    5.0592 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Personalized, Confidential and Aggressive Representation. Commitment to Integrity & Professionalism
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher York

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    Christopher York

    5.059 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Over 30 Years of Experience in Criminal and DWI Law. Former Chief Prosecutor.
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Rendelman

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    Julie Rendelman

    5.0110 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Former New York prosecutor. Over 25 years' experience. Aggressive advocate.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffery L. Greco

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    Jeffery L. Greco

    4.9108 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    New York Criminal Defense Lawyer. Former Prosecutor. Federal & State Criminal Defense. DWI Defense.
    Rating:  10
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    Neil Steven Ruskin

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    Neil Steven Ruskin

    5.01429 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Top Rated Highly Reviewed Criminal Defense Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel L. Kron

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    Daniel L. Kron

    4.860 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family
    The Kron Law Firm has more than a decade and a half of experience practicing law and is licensed in New York and New Jersey. We believe in taking as much time as necessary to achieve the most favorable outcomes in each case we handle, even if it m...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert E. Brown

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    Robert E. Brown

    5.054 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Violent Crime and more
    Criminal charges threaten your life, your family, your freedom. We bring fearless defense, relentless pressure, proven results Payment plans available.
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Errol Foy

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    Jason Errol Foy

    4.945 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    I am a criminal defense attorney who handles serious cases in NY & NJ at the Federal and State level
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan D Goldin

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    Jonathan D Goldin

    4.977 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Passionate. Attentive. Honest.
    Rating:  10
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    Derek Sean Wild

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    Derek Sean Wild

    5.036 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Charged with a crime? Contact me anytime! You will receive a FREE consultation to discuss your case.
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas G. Kaizer

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    Nicholas G. Kaizer

    5.037 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Top-Rated New York Attorney. Successfully representing clients for over 30 years!
    Rating:  10
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    Russ Kofman

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    Russ Kofman

    4.995 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    The Courtroom Advantage That You Need!
    Rating:  10
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    Todd Douglas Greenberg

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    Todd Douglas Greenberg

    5.054 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Experience Equals Results!
    Rating:  10
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