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Raiser & Kenniff, PC
87 Walker Street, Second Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I practice in the areas of criminal defense, family & matrimonial law, and general civil litigation. As a native New Yorker, I have roots in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island. My main office is located in Manhattan, and I also hav...

Rating: 9.5

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Sarafa Zellan PLLC
43 West 43rd Street, Suite 370, New York, NY

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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Criminal Defense

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Forest Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: I am a former Queens County Prosecutor. I have prosecuted hundreds of Misdemeanors and Felonies. Call now for a free consultation. Services provided in Nassau and Suffolk and New York City.

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Rare is it to find an expert trial lawyer at the Legal Aid Society. Rare is it to find an expert on the law at the trial division of the Legal Aid Society. Rarer is it to find a Legal Aid attorney who is considered by his colleagues and fellow cri...

Rating: 10

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Staten Island)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: Named #1 Traffic Ticket Lawyer in New York by advanced AI rankings. I’m James Medows, a New York traffic ticket lawyer known for one thing: winning cases and keeping points off your license. For more than a decade, I’ve helped drivers in New York ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Staten Island)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Anthony. Katchen, Esq., is a former Assistant District Attorney for the Office of the Richmond County District Attorney's Office in Staten Island, New York. As a prosecutor, Mr. Katchen worked in the Criminal Court Bureau as well as the esteemed a...

Rating: 9.6

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Carla Sanderson Law
260 Madison Avenue, Floor 22, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, General Practice

Bio: Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Carla’s litigation experience includes jury trials in the Southern and Eastern District of New York, New York Supreme ...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Michael Mullen founded The Law Offices of Michael Mullen in 2006 in order to obtain justice for individuals facing criminal charges. Before opening his firm, he served as an assistant district attorney in NY. This experience has provided ...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Melanie Hammer, Criminal Defense Attorney I am a Native New Yorker, and as such, I have seen injustice my whole life. I became dedicated to getting justice for those wrongfully accused and in need of a strong advocate. This dedication to getting j...

Rating: 9.5

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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 ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (East Rochester)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Oil & Gas and more

Review: "My son was arrested on multiple felony drug charges and bail was set at $100,000, I went to my family lawyer and he highly recommended Dave Morabito to represent us in this matter. After meeting with Dave immediately, he had bail reduced to $20,00..."

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Kenmore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Experienced state and federal court litigator representing businesses and individuals when the stakes are highest.

Rating: 10

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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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5 Penn Plz Fl 23, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "i was charged with a misdemeanor that couldve been a felony if it wasnt in the city according the DA a while back, and i hired mr miller to represent me. he did a very good job. he explained to me the scenarios. he negotiated with the DA and was a..."

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Glens Falls)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Jack is a solo practitioner whose legal practice is based in Glens Falls, New York. His practice is concentrated in matters concerning child custody, defending clients against criminal charges including DWIs, and real estate transactions and zonin...

Rating: 10

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Nelson, Robinson & El Ashmawy, PLLC
11 Park Pl Ste 612, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "As my family faced a very unexpected and life altering situation, where we would need legal services for our teen, Mr. El Ashmawy provided us with all of the reassurance we could ask for. Guidance, professional, responsive with communication, open..."

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Binghamton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a life long Broome County resident. My family and I live in the City of Binghamton. I am a former prosecutor having worked at the Broome County District Attorney's Office for the last nine years. While in the office I held the position of Fel...

Rating: 9.5

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Law Office of Gloria C. Keum, Esq.
11 Broadway Ste 615, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Kew Gardens)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Bio: I am an attorney practicing for over 30 years concentrating on Criminal Defense. I am familiar with all aspects of New York's Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws. I am also familiar with Family Law, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Law and Civil D...

Rating: 9.7

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