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Brighton, Syracuse, NY Has 128 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 689 Reviews

Team Green Lawyers, PLLC
One Park Place, 300 South State Street, Suite 905, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: I have been admitted to the New York State Bar since 2004. I spent the first ten years of my career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Onondaga County (Syracuse) District Attorney's Office. Over the course of my public service time I prosecu...

Rating: 9.1

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Vavonese Law Firm, PC
407 S Warren St., Suite. 300, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was referred to Michael Vavonese from another attorney. I was in serious need of a good attorney. He reassured me that all hope was not lost and explained in detail what would happen. It is a huge relief that there are skilled attorneys like Mr...."

Rating: 7.9

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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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Lynn Law Firm, LLP
333 W. Washington Street, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 8.8

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Law Office of H Dana Van Hee, PLLC
120 E Washington St Ste 721, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: I represent individuals and businesses in connection with investigations and prosecutions brought by federal and state authorities, including those who have been arrested and those who are targets or subjects of a criminal investigation. I have be...

Rating: 7.7

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Nave Law Firm
231 Walton Street, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, General Practice and more

Review: "I hired Laura to represent me in court in NC for a speeding ticket in Currituck County. I had contacted a few other local law firms in her area for help and found them to be unresponsive and/or unnecessarily very expensive for a speeding ticket ca..."

Rating: 7.6

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Johnston Ganetis, PLLC
100 Madison Street, Tower One, Floor Twelve, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

Review: "If you need a lawyer, it's normally a difficult decision with massive consequences if you don't get the right one. Finding one who is beyond competent in more than one small section of the law is even more difficult. The jack of all trades type is..."

Rating: 7.2

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Law Offices of William L. Balduf
506 East Washington Street,, Suite D, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: Practicing in Syracuse, Oswego and Fulton, New York..William Balduf, Esq. has been successfully representing clients for over 35 years. DWI, Traffic Matters, Drugs, Assualt, Weapons Charges, if arrested protect your rights and your freedomek, hire...

Rating: 7.0

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Anelli Xavier, PC
269 West Jefferson Street, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had Mr. Brad Oastler as my representation for some charges I had recieved due to a motor vehicle accident. Brad was very down to earth, explained things in depth, and went out of his way to make sure the final outcome worked well with my lifesty..."

Rating: 6.7

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Dague Raymond J
472 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Review: "Ray Dague helped me when I was falsely accused as the aggressor in a street fight. He literally saved me from even going to court and got my case dropped at the grand jury level. I was a kid and I was scared. He have me comfort and treated me like..."

Rating: 8.6

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Joseph M. Wentland, Attorney At Law
499 South Warren Street, Suite 704, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Joe Wentland is an attorney who cares about his client. He is so very knowledgeable about all aspects of the legal system. He worked with both the District Attorney and the location of court (East Syracuse), to resolve my case. He clearly explaine..."

Rating: 7.1

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Bianco Law Offices
247 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents

Review: "I retained Randi on a Grand Larceny case which she successfully defended me against. In Court, the Judge complimented me on my choice of Attorney and described her as tenacious. She is definitely the lawyer you want to have on your side if you are..."

Rating: 6.5

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Leibo Law Office
499 S. Warren St., Suite 707, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.4

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Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP
313 East Willow Street, Suite 201, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Personal Injury, Insurance and more

Review: "He has been the person I needed from day one on my Divorce. After finding out my 2nd lawyer did absolutely nothing but file 1 form over the course of 6 months and almost lost me everything in court, James was willing to step up and give me the rep..."

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Eric W. Sherwood, Esq.
247 West Fayette Street, Suite 315, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt

Bio: Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Eric W. Sherwood has been representing clients in the Central New York area for his entire career. Since 1998, Mr. Sherwood has helped defendants in local criminal courts who have been charged with matters as...

Rating: 6.5

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Stanley Law
215 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: I have been a practising Criminal Defense Attorney for over 23 years. As a small firm, I am able to give my clients the personal attention they need and desire. As always we offer a free consultation and are available 24/7 for emergencies,

Rating: 6.6

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Onondaga County Court Judge
505 S State St, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Tom Miller came to my rescue during the most difficult time in my entire life. He is truly a class act. I would recommend him to anyone in need of honest, respectful and dedicated representation."

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Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino, LLP
313 East Willow Street, Suite 201, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "After several calls and struggling to find a lawyer. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone and would gladly refer my friends. Heather the only ones to confidently take my case! She is very honest and loyal and committed Jim & Heather spent ye..."

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Weisberg & Zukher PLLC
109 S. Warren Street, Suite 410, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate

Review: "She is a great lawyer and she really cares about her clients I could not of gotten a better lawyer then her love rose"

Rating: 6.8

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Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
1 Lincoln Ctr, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Defense

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Francis I Walter Attorney
801 Broad St, Syracuse, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr.Walters changed and renewed my faith in lawyers and the justice system. He stood by my son and helped us as a family to understand the legal aspects of the case. I never met a lawyer as honnest and caring to their clients as he is. St. Frances ..."

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