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    Joseph Tacopina

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    Joseph Tacopina

    5.012 reviews
    The Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel
    275 Madison Ave, New York, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Securities Offerings and more
    Bio: Joseph Tacopina, the founder and Managing Partner of the Manhattan based law firm Tacopina Seigel & Turano, P.C., specializing in criminal, civil, and securities litigation, is widely recognized as one of the “go to” criminal defense attorneys in ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Paul V. Prestia

    Paul V. Prestia

    4.817 reviews
    The Prestia Law Firm
    40 Wall St., 28th Fl, New York, NY
    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 ...
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    Vonnie Clay Dones

    Vonnie Clay Dones

    5.032 reviews
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    43 West 43rd Street, Suite 47, New York, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Expungement and more
    Bio: Vonnie Dones is a former criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office responsible for prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones worked as a Staf...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Michael D. Horn

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    Michael D. Horn

    4.945 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Carle Place)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    New York Criminal Defense Lawyer. Over 25 years experience providing effective legal defense. When the stakes are high and you need an attorney with the experience you expect and the results you can count on, Call Mike.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Kevin M. James

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    Kevin M. James

    4.945 reviews
    The Law Offices Of Kevin M. James, P.L.L.C.
    145 Hudson Street, Suite 5C, New York, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mr. Kevin M. James is a former prosecutor and U.S. Justice Advisor. Mr. James completed three undergraduate degrees in Finance & Investment Banking, Geo-Strategic Politics, and American Law & Government with the City University of New York college...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Bruce A. Schonberg

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    Bruce A. Schonberg

    4.411 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Central Valley)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    When you hire Bruce Schonberg, you get Bruce Schonberg - That's a sure thing!
    Rating:  9.1
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    Douglas M. Reda

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    Douglas M. Reda

    5.06 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Woodbury)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Mr. Reda, a graduate of Gettysburg College and the St. John’s University School of Law, is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of New York as well as the United States District Courts of the Eastern and Sourthern Districts of New Y...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Gregory Esposito

    Gregory Esposito

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Brooklyn)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: From appearing in “Law & Order” to landing a real-life role as Assistant District Attorney, NYC criminal and civil litigation attorney Gregory Esposito’s life story is deeply rooted in the law. And while a good portion of his professional career h...
    Rating:  10
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    David P. Badanes

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    David P. Badanes

    4.631 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Northport)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Divorce, your way. A divorce lawyer about "You" who understands that no two cases are the same. Voted “Top Attorney.” As seen in the New York Times & Newsday. Work directly with the Principal attorney to get the best outcome. Book a free consultat...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel A. McGuinness

    Daniel A. McGuinness

    5.03 reviews
    Law Offices of Daniel A. McGuinness, P.C.
    353 Lexington Avenue, Suite 900, New York, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Daniel McGuinness moved to New York City in 2003 to attend New York University School of Law and fell in love with NYC, living here ever since. Mr. McGuinness worked in private practice on civil matters following admission to the bar, until workin...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Peter Wade Kolp

    Peter Wade Kolp

    5.040 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Brooklyn)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Peter has over 20 years of trial experience as a litigator and prosecutor. He served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York State from 2007-2013 and prior to that he served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Rackets Division of t...
    Rating:  10
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    John Joseph Ventosa

    John Joseph Ventosa

    5.036 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Red Hook)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: JOHN J. VENTOSA is a founding partner at McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson, PLLC. Prior to joining the firm as a partner, John served his community as a Senior Assistant Public Defender in the Dutchess County Public Defender’s office, where he re...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Gary Brill

    Steven Gary Brill

    5.04 reviews
    Sullivan & Brill, LLP
    115 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Steven Brill is a New York criminal defense attorney and a partner of the firm Sullivan & Brill, LLP. He has been licensed to practice law in New York and all Federal Courts since 1995. Attorney Brill has spent his entire career handling criminal ...
    Rating:  10
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    Philip Paul Nash

    Philip Paul Nash

    5.06 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Uniondale)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Philip spent more than three years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, where he was responsible for the prosecution of felonies as part of the County Court Trial Bureau and managed more than a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases. Wor...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Edgar Vitaliano

    Michael Edgar Vitaliano

    4.47 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Staten Island)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: An accomplished legal advocate, Michael E. Vitaliano is the founder and principal of The Vitaliano Law Firm, based in New York City. Mr. Vitaliano is a leading criminal defense lawyer and experienced advocate in handling all criminal matters in st...
    Rating:  10
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    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    Adrienne Doreen Edward

    4.341 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Jersey City)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "She is very sweet and knowledgeable. Thanks for all you do . I appreciate you every step of the way."
    Rating:  9.5
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    Luis Andrew Penichet

    Luis Andrew Penichet

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (White Plains)
    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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    Michael Timothy Dwan

    Michael Timothy Dwan

    4.744 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Depew)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Michael T. Dwan is the principal at the Law Office of Michael T. Dwan. Mr. Dwan oversees Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation and Criminal Defense departments for the law firm. Mr. Dwan is one of the top trial lawyers in Erie County. Mr...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Frederick Lawrence Sosinsky

    Frederick Lawrence Sosinsky

    4.25 reviews
    The Law Offices of Frederick L. Sosinsky
    15 Maiden Lane, Suite 1500, New York, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Fred Sosinsky has been representing individuals under federal or state investigation, arrest or prosecution for more than 30 years. During these more than three decades of practice, he has handled cases involving celebrities, professional athletes...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Dreishpoon

    Michael Dreishpoon

    5.0175 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Forest Hills)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I've been practicng law in the New York metropolitan area for almost 30 years. I help people who have been injured in any type of accident, as well as those who have been arrested. When I'm not wearing my lawyer hat, I'm usually doing something ph...
    Rating:  9.8
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