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    Cherie Lynn Peterson

    Cherie Lynn Peterson

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Birth Injury
    Bio: Cherie L. Peterson is the litigation coordinator for the firm's Accidents and Personal Injury, Mesothelioma and Asbestos, and Workers’ Compensation Practice Areas, responsible for the administrative aspects of those areas of the firm. She also cha...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Joshua Hill Jr

    Joshua Hill Jr

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Antitrust and Trade Law
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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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    John Basil Stella

    John Basil Stella

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Even though they may seem aggressive and knowledgeable when it comes to arraignments and other initial court appearances, many defense attorneys lack experience in actually litigating cases at trial. It is often their own desire to avoid the hard ...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Adam Howard Moser

    Adam Howard Moser

    1.67 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Adam has been my attorney for more than two decades. I admire his professionalism, expertise, composure, work ethic and most of all his excellent representation. He’s a very honest attorney and builds very good relationships with his clients. If a..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Anthony Ciminelli

    James Anthony Ciminelli

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Review: "Mr. Ciminelli is a hardworking, honest attorney who excels in family law practice. He always puts his clients first and works for what is best for the family’s interest and not his wallet. He serves our community with utmost integrity and I have t..."
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    Richard Stephen Kestenbaum

    Richard Stephen Kestenbaum

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Business and more
    Rating:  9.1
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    Donald J. Yannella

    Donald J. Yannella

    3.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "As a fellow criminal defense attorney, I can confidently say Donald Yannella is among the finest criminal defense lawyers in NYC and NJ! We worked together for over two years as co-counsel on a federal death-penalty eligible kidnapping that caused..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Matthew James Swedick

    Matthew James Swedick

    5.02 reviews Attention
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, State, Local, and Municipal Law
    Review: "Mr. Swedick was amazing, and I have continued to use his services through some of the lowest points in my life. Professional, upfront, and hard working, he never leaves his clients "out to dry". He has stood by me, as a client and as a friend wa..."
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    Garry David Sohn

    Garry David Sohn

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Probate, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "I have never dealt with a more professional, honest and understanding law office through out my entire life. My case was always a number one priority, anytime i needed guidance, or help of any sort they were their to help me. Do not second guess u..."
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    Lara Jacqueline Brody

    Lara Jacqueline Brody

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, General Practice
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in NY. I spent 6 years as a senior level trial attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office, specializing in gun possession, police corruption, violent crimes...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Michael Oliver Hueston

    Michael Oliver Hueston

    3.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Generous with his knowledge and time, Hueston is not only an results driven practitioner but also a compassionate human being. Furthermore he is known to be a straight forward, no nonsense attorney who will endeavor to help his clients to realist..."
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    William C. Dedes

    William C. Dedes

    4.97 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: I am a long time practicing attorney in the Rochester area. I was admitted to practice in all New York Courts in on Feb. 21, 1978. I was also admitted to practice in U.S District Court Western District of New York shortly was admitted to practice ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Raysheea Turner

    Raysheea Turner

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Family and more
    Review: "I've had a few different lawyers over the past 5 years, and by far Raysheea was the best. She was like an angel in my corner. She was always on top of things and made sure to contact me and kept me informed. She fought to make sure everything work..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Paul George Carey

    Paul George Carey

    2.811 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY DANNY RELAX, AND SPEND TIME TO MAKE ME FEEL ASSURED. AND NEVER LEFT ME IN JAIL WONDERING WHAT WAS GOING ON, HE VISITED EVERY DAY. AND HE'S KEPT ME OUT LIKE HE SAID HE WOULD. WHEN I FELL SICK, HE MADE SURE I HAD TIME TO GET BETT..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jeffrey W. Pagano

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    Jeffrey W. Pagano

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Patent Application, Litigation and more
    Rating:  6.8
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    Matthew James Connolly

    Matthew James Connolly

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: Our firm's personal injury practice focuses on protecting the rights of victims who were injured due to someone elses negligence. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have with our clients and are available to them 24/7.
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jill R Shellow

    Jill R Shellow

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Ada Asante Davis

    Ada Asante Davis

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more
    Rating:  8.1
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    Cheryl Meyers Buth

    Cheryl Meyers Buth

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Cheryl Meyers Buth and her partner Laurie Baker are wonderful at their commitments. They only way you will be disappointed is that you did not follow what they advised you to do. "
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    William John Galvin

    William John Galvin

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I've been representing clients in the criminal and family courts of New York State since 1999, and I believe that being an attorney isn't a business, it's a craft that requires a sense of personal honor. I've tried cases from open-container violat...
    Rating:  6.5
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