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    New York Has 6310 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 35208 Reviews

    Michael S. Pollok

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    Michael S. Pollok

    5.0215 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Michael Pollok is an AV peer review rated lawyer with focus on criminal trials, litigation, appeals.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeff Alan Chabrowe

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    Jeff Alan Chabrowe

    5.095 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Strategic Criminal Defense When Your Freedom and Future Are on the Line. Call For A Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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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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    Warren S. Sutnick

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    Warren S. Sutnick

    4.9186 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    We have handled thousands of criminal cases in New Jersey.
    Rating:  10
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    Omid S. Irani

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    Omid S. Irani

    5.076 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement
    Bio: Omid S. Irani is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with extensive experience navigating every stage of the criminal justice process, from investigation and arrest through trial. He skillfully represents clients in New Jersey’s Municipal, S...
    Rating:  10
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    Laura C. Sutnick

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    Laura C. Sutnick

    5.057 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the State of New Jersey. Call Now!
    Rating:  10
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    Karl C. Seman

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    Karl C. Seman

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    EVERY ATTORNEY FORMER ASST DA, OVER 30 YEARS OF CRIMINAL AND DWI DEFENSE EXPERIENCE 24/7 EMERGENCY
    Rating:  10
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    Lee A. Koch

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    Lee A. Koch

    4.952 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Domestic Violence and more
    Clients First, Justice Always. New York State and Federal Criminal Defense & Immigration Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Elliot S. Schlissel

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    Elliot S. Schlissel

    4.824 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Foreclosure and more
    Providing our clients with personalized legal services for over 38 years.
    Rating:  10
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    Stephanie McClure

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    Stephanie McClure

    4.823 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business
    Former Supervising Prosecutor, turned top-rated Defense Attorney. Call to feel the difference...
    Rating:  10
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    Lance Fletcher

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    Lance Fletcher

    4.9129 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Relentlessly Fighting to Protect Your Rights from Start to Finish. Call today 212-619-3900
    Rating:  10
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    Wendy Bishop

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    Wendy Bishop

    4.9615 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Keys to keeping you on the road and out of jail. We educate and provide options. We handle all cases involving traffic stops; drugs, dwi/dui; license revocation; dmv hearings, TLC violations; speeding, cell phone, reckless driving, etc.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Kenneth E. Belkin

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    Kenneth E. Belkin

    5.0172 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI
    When you need diligent representation that is responsive and attentive to your needs, call Belkin.
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan D Goldin

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    Jonathan D Goldin

    4.981 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Passionate. Attentive. Honest.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert F. Schalk

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    Robert F. Schalk

    5.062 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FROM FORMER PROSECUTORS WHO FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS! CALL TODAY 516-858-2304!
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Rendelman

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    Julie Rendelman

    5.0111 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Former New York prosecutor. Over 25 years' experience. Aggressive advocate.
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher York

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    Christopher York

    5.060 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Over 30 Years of Experience in Criminal and DWI Law. Former Chief Prosecutor.
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas G. Kaizer

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    Nicholas G. Kaizer

    5.039 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Top-Rated New York Attorney. Successfully representing clients for over 30 years!
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Howard Joseph

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    Michael Howard Joseph

    4.829 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    A good lawyer makes all the difference. Offices in New York and Westchester.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel N. Arshack

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    Daniel N. Arshack

    5.018 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, International Law and more
    Known for our aggressive, tenacious commitment to protecting our clients' interests. 866-683-4813!
    Rating:  10
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    Bradley S. Silverbush

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    Bradley S. Silverbush

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Litigation and more
    Bio: Bradley S. Silverbush joined Rosenberg & Estis in 2009 and is a Senior Litigation Member who has specialized in all facets of litigation for over four decades. He is one of the most respected trial attorneys in New York City with unsurpassed...
    Rating:  8.7
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