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    21 criminal defense lawyers serve Clay, NY. Compare the best based on 162+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Onondaga County are listed below.

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    Clay Has 21 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 162 Reviews

    Michael R. Cardinale

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    Michael R. Cardinale

    5.058 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Cicero)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more
    My office will work tirelessly to get you the best outcome.
    Rating:  9.7
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    James David Hartt

    James David Hartt

    4.475 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation and more
    Bio: Attorney James D. Hartt represents victims of employment discrimination statewide. He has significant experience representing clients in the NYS Division of Human Rights, EEOC and in State and Federal Courts. Call Attorney James D. Hartt today to ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jason Lee Cassidy

    Jason Lee Cassidy

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (North Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Workers Compensation
    Rating:  7.9
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    John Patrick Wegerski

    John Patrick Wegerski

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Brewerton)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "John was very professional with my personal injury claim. He helped walk me through all of the steps and kept me updated at all times. I would highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Louis Harold Mannara

    Louis Harold Mannara

    3.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Cicero)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Louis was one of the best attorneys I have ever had, he worked quickly and diligently to get me the best deal possible for my case. and honestly I would not be where I am today if he had not done all the work he did, he kept myself and my family v..."
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    Mara Jeanne Wegerski

    Mara Jeanne Wegerski

    5.01 review
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Brewerton)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "Mara helped us through a long detailed process. We were very lucky to have her."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Todd Sanford Engel

    Todd Sanford Engel

    3.79 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (North Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Spanning four decades, Todd Engel has been representing people in Central New York. His practice areas include: Civil Litigation Custody Divorce Business Formation Estate Planning Equine Law Working with clients to guide them through their legal i...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jonathan Rand Karp

    Jonathan Rand Karp

    5.03 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (North Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials and more
    Review: "I consulted with Mr. Karp at the advise of a family member when I was seeking custody of my son. After speaking with him, I felt confident in what he could provide for me and my family. I ended up hiring him and we were entangled in trials for abo..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Paul Frederick Shanahan

    Paul Frederick Shanahan

    3.73 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "Mr. Shanahan did a superior job representing me during my attempt at receiving disability through Social Security. After a long drawn out process he succeeded in proving to the judge that I was unable to work after having TBI related to a Brain Tu..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Scott David Cerio

    Scott David Cerio

    5.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (North Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: Scott D. Cerio practices with the determination, enthusiasm and passion that inspired him to become an attorney. His practice focuses on civil litigation, personal injury, criminal law, real estate, municipal law and the general practice of law. S...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Mark A. Schaeber

    Mark A. Schaeber

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Tax and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Degan Kinsella

    John Degan Kinsella

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (North Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury
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    Christina Louise Anziano

    Christina Louise Anziano

    Not yet reviewedReview Christina
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, General Practice
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    G Winston de Long

    G Winston de Long

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Wills and Living Wills, Speeding and Traffic Ticket and more
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    A Sheldon Gould

    A Sheldon Gould

    1.02 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Divorce and Separation, Debt Collection and more
    Review: "Used for a real estate case in 2024, absolutely awful experience. He is slow and unreliable.A"
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    Anthony Peter Rivizzigno

    Anthony Peter Rivizzigno

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government, Appeals and more
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    Gilles Raphael Abitbol

    Gilles Raphael Abitbol

    Not yet reviewedReview Gilles
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: In addition to the mentioned areas of practice I also do: - Appeals before the Appelate Division, - Appear in Family Court And I am also: - An Attorney for the Child (Law Guardian) - Licensed to Appear in Federal Court - Licensed to Appear in Tax ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Russell Dean Blair

    Russell Dean Blair

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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (North Syracuse)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Real Estate
    Rating:  8.0
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    Diana Irene Plue

    Diana Irene Plue

    Not yet reviewedReview Diana
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Litigation, Wills and Living Wills, Personal Injury and more
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    Karen Beth Carpenter

    Karen Beth Carpenter

    2.33 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Clay (Liverpool)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Karen was fantastic! She helped me navigate the family court system with ease. Answered or returned my phone calls, and answered all of my “stupid” questions! Would totally recommend!"
    Rating:  6.7
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