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    Luis Andrew Penichet

    Luis Andrew Penichet

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Luis Andrew Penichet began his career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office as a Prosecutor, specializing as a senior trial assistant district attorney in Rackets-Narcotics. With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Penichet is a widely recognized c...
    Rating:  10
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    Randall E. Kehoe

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    Randall E. Kehoe

    4.9190 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    "I am one of the Good Guys."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Frank M Bogulski

    Frank M Bogulski

    4.419 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Corporate & Incorporation and more
    Bio: Consistently since 2002, Frank Bogulski has been successfully representing WNY clients in a wide variety of legal issues including criminal defense, DWI defense, personal injury, labor relations and business/corporate law. Frank M. Bogulski, Esq. ...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Benjamin Karl Bergman

    Benjamin Karl Bergman

    4.961 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Ben is amazing... I was facing some serious felony charges with state prison sentences. I was given a public defender at first who I did not feel any confidence in at all.. I was then referred to Ben, I felt that confidence the first time I was in..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Matthew Robert Lembke

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    Matthew Robert Lembke

    4.66 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He's been representing my brother in Steuben County NY for over a year. He's the best Attorney in Rochester NY. If you want someone who will fight for you,be there for you and treat you like a human then you want Matt on your side. You won't regre..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Gloria Keum

    Gloria Keum

    4.99 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: We provide criminal defense and immigration defense in New York and New Jersey. The police and other law enforcement entities have a ton of resources on their side so you need someone in your corner fighting just as hard. When someone accuses you ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Matthew Bennett

    Matthew Bennett

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Matthew T. Bennett III is an associate in the Criminal Law Department at Larkin Ingrassia, PLLC, in Newburgh, NY. Since joining the firm in September 2023, he has focused his practice on criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, traffic ticket d...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jaime M. Bello-Casais

    Jaime M. Bello-Casais

    4.417 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "We hired Jamie Bello through a referral. He was affordable and got the job done."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Paul V. Prestia

    Paul V. Prestia

    4.817 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: For over a decade, Mr. Prestia has zealously fought for the rights of his clients; defending the accused and protecting the abused. As such, Mr. Prestia has been recognized as one of the preeminent NYC attorneys in his field. In 2016 and 2017, he ...
    Rating:  10
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    Aaron M. Goldsmith

    Aaron M. Goldsmith

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Commercial, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Our office has represented numerous clients in Federal and New York State Courts from Grand Jury Investigations to Trial and beyond. I specialize in investigations and charges related to criminal activity, against individuals, professional practic...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Borrelli

    Michael Borrelli

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Michael spent over 24 years in the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. During his time there he tried over 45 felony trials to verdict. Michael also supervised 3 separate geographical areas of Westchester County for the DA's Office, gai...
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    5.050 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I am a mother who loves her son deeply, and what our family has gone through has been one of the most difficult experiences of our lives. My son made a mistake, and while I believe in accountability, I also believe in fairness, compassion, and rec..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kenneth M. Moynihan

    Kenneth M. Moynihan

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ken has defended myself, my friends and my family on a number of charges from traffic tickets to DUI to criminal felonies and has always been extremely professional and knowledgeable. He initially represented me when I was charged with DUI. He exp..."
    Rating:  10
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    Stephen L. Kunken

    Stephen L. Kunken

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mr. Kunken represented me during a very litigious divorce involving mutliple false criminal charges. His expertise, professionalism and handling of my criminal cases (including trial) were outstanding and it is thankfully due to him that I was abl..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Tara Whelan

    Tara Whelan

    5.026 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Tara Whelan of the Law Office of Tara Whelan serves clients throughout greater New York City in criminal defense representation. She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University of Law and immediately opened her practice fighting for ...
    Rating:  8.9
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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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    Steven D. Kommor

    Steven D. Kommor

    4.744 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Over the course of the last twenty eight (28) years, Mr. Kommor has established himself as one of the most prominent attorneys in the areas of Divorce Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law. To this end, Mr. Kommor has repeatedly proven his superior co...
    Rating:  9.7
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    John Healy

    John Healy

    4.828 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: John Healy's practice focuses on criminal law and traffic violations. He attends court proceedings on a daily basis and routinely handles conferences, pre-trial hearings, and trial on a variety of criminal charges and traffic offenses. Mr. Healy i...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Stephen C. Cooper

    Stephen C. Cooper

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, General Practice and more
    Bio: I grew up listening to the television show "Perry Mason" and trying to solve the mystery without ever seeing the characters or the action. I succeeded most of the time. It's what made me want to become an attorney.
    Rating:  9.0
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