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    New York Has 6298 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 34758 Reviews

    Elliot S. Schlissel

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    Elliot S. Schlissel

    4.824 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Foreclosure and more
    Providing our clients with personalized legal services for over 38 years.
    Rating:  10
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    Harry M. Forman

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    Harry M. Forman

    5.015 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    I Ain't Playin'!!! Call now 917-733-6590!!
    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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    Scott A Russell

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    Scott A Russell

    5.016 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: After spending 3 years at the Sullivan County District Attorney's office I left to work for 2 years at the Public Defenders office. These 2 radically different perspectives have provided a unique insight in to the criminal justice system. I believ...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Richard Portale

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    Richard Portale

    4.923 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    NYC & Westchester Criminal Attorney Richard A. Portale - "Wears the stripes, so you won’t have to!"
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Jay Weiss

    Matthew Jay Weiss

    4.9240 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: For 35+ years, we have successfully helped 100,000s of motorists with their New York traffic and speeding tickets. Our mission is to make your legal problem as simple and easy as possible. Anywhere in New York State. In addition to running a bouti...
    Rating:  10
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    S. Michael Musa-Obregon

    S. Michael Musa-Obregon

    4.848 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: S. Michael Musa-Obregon and the lawyers in his firm has over 75 years of combined experience representing clients in the New York area with both federal and state criminal defense related matters. Have you been arrested for a crime such as a DWI, ...
    Rating:  9.7
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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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    Jonathan Rosenberg

    Jonathan Rosenberg

    5.014 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Expungement
    Bio: Jonathan Rosenberg is a leading New York criminal defense lawyer and appellate advocate with offices in downtown Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan. Counsel to some of Brooklyn's best lawyers, including the Howard Greenberg Law Firm, Jonathan represen...
    Rating:  10
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    Derek S Andrews

    Derek S Andrews

    4.947 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Derek S. Andrews is a dedicated criminal defense attorney at Larkin Ingrassia Andrews, PLLC, in Newburgh, NY. Known for his unwavering commitment to his clients, Attorney Andrews specializes in crafting effective defense strategies for th...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian P. Murphy

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    Brian P. Murphy

    5.062 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Honest. Empathetic. Accessible. Experienced. Tough. Contact me at (631) 240-4761.
    Rating:  10
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    John T. Powers,

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    John T. Powers,

    4.954 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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    Matthew Joseph Simone

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    Matthew Joseph Simone

    5.035 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Call 24/7 (518) 859-9235 for DWI, Criminal, Vehicle & Traffic, and Personal Injury matters.
    Rating:  10
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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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    Christopher Jude Pelli

    Christopher Jude Pelli

    5.039 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I'm a 49-year old life-long resident of upstate NY. I've been practicing in the areas of personal injury and criminal law for the past 21 years. And believe it or not, I have almost always wanted to be a lawyer - ever since the fifth grade! I know...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Spano

    Michael Spano

    4.928 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Michael is the only board certified criminal trial lawyer in New York State.Each lawyer certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy must undergo an extensive and rigorous screening of his or her credentials. The screening process consists of...
    Rating:  10
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    Manuel Portela

    Manuel Portela

    4.938 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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    Keith Ian Braunfotel

    Keith Ian Braunfotel

    5.041 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Keith I. Braunfotel began his legal career at the Kings County District Attorneys office in Brooklyn, New York. After leaving the District Attorney's Office he began representing Police Unions, including the New York City Policemen's Benevolent As...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew L. Kolken

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    Matthew L. Kolken

    5.0132 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum
    Kolken & Kolken is a full-service U.S. immigration law firm handling cases in all 50 States.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Mariner Gerstenzang

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    Joseph Mariner Gerstenzang

    5.038 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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    Michelle DiPaolo

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    Michelle DiPaolo

    4.819 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Need a divorce or have child support or custody issues? Call us! Your family is our top priority! (516) 473-0336
    Rating:  10
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