Top Rated Astoria, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

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 Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Commercial Real Estate

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Licensing, Criminal Defense and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Employment and Labor, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Thanks to Ms. Shalley's exceptional legal acumen, my case reached a positive outcome that exceeded all expectations. I was spared from the devastating consequences of federal prison and given a chance to rebuild my life. I am forever grateful to h..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Real Estate and more

Review: "I was so desperate in search of a good lawyer. WOW... I was blessed with the expertise of Mr. Michael Nacmias, an exceptional attorney in Brooklyn. Mr. Nacmias was competent and very professional. He put my mind at ease and kept his promise. He te..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Marriage and Prenuptials, Criminal Defense

Review: "I hired her for a divorce, and the number of mistakes she made was appalling.She didn't notice that my wife had a pension that I had rights to. She included my separate property in division of assets because she couldnt keep accounts straight. I g..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Flushing)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "If you are the kind of client that likes to be informed, this is not the lawyer you are looking for. Written correspondence: close to none, and you might get an attitude over the phone if you insist to receive written confirmations. Phone etiquett..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I was very anxious about my traffic ticket and the potential impact it would have on my driving record. Lawyer Marcia Murphy took the stress completely off my shoulders. They were communicative throughout the entire process and answered all of my ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Forest Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Bronx)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Public defender, and former licensed private legal investigator. More than eight years experience working as a Criminal Defense professional in New York, NY, Chicago, IL, New Orleans, LA, Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD. Additional practice experien...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Violent Crime

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He hides evidence that can help the client. The prosecutors give evidence to him that probably could help the defendant but he hides it so client can't see it. No questions are asked by him to his client. "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Review: "Iybike is one of the best Attorneys I’ve ever worked with. This is my second case; she help me win my first and got me a good settlement. She’s patient, professional and care about her clients. I don’t know any other Attonery who does what she doe..."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Forest Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Kew Gardens)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Rating: 7.1

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Astoria, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

Astoria Has 2649 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 12068 Reviews

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Margaret M. Shalley

Michael Stanley Nacmias

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Scott James Krischke

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