Top Rated Grand Island, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

30 criminal defense lawyers serve Grand Island, NY. Compare the best based on 97+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Erie County are listed below.

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Grand Island Has 30 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 97 Reviews

1763 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "He handled a debt collection issue on my behalf in the North Tonawanda court system with a very successful outcome for me. The harassment is finally over. He got them to voluntarily discontinue their action against me with prejudice---which means ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Robert M Ratajczak, Jr., P.C.
PO Box 914, 1311 East Park Rd, Grand Island, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: A general practice law firm handling both civil and criminal matters. Specific areas include - real estate, traffic infractions, business transactions, wills and estates and family law.

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grand Island, NY

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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1763 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Marriage and Prenuptials, Personal Injury and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (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 Grand Island (Niagara Falls)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: John I. LaMancuso is a Partner and serves as the Chairman of Lewis & Lewis, P.C. John represents individual, business, and municipal clients in litigation and transactional matters in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Erie Counties. In 2019, ...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Kenmore)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "Excellent attention to detail. Handled a delicate situation for us. Would highly recommend."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Niagara Falls)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: My name is Sam Alba. I am a junior partner with the Friedman & Ranzenhofer law firm. As a young attorney I take responsibility to my clients seriously. I am determined to make my clients’ legal issues easier by being constantly available to them. ...

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (North Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Marriage & Prenuptials, Real Estate and more

Bio: I am an attorney who has experience in criminal law, large complicated civil suits, family law, real estate, personal injury, small claims actions, landlord tenant matters, and business law. Currently I also work of-counsel with Wojtan, Vallone & ...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Buffalo)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had the opportunity to employ Atty. Liberti for an unfortunate circumstance that could have lead to very serious consequences. Atty. Liberti took all discomfort aside, addressed the entire matter in a very professional manner, and the outcome f..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Bio: Patrick McLaughlin graduated form The Toledo College of Law in 1993, where he was the President of the Environmental Law Society. He worked and a Public Defender Intern at Toledo Municipal Court in 1992 & 1993, where he learned the ropes of crimin...

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (North Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I was falsely accused in a domestic violence case. I had never been in trouble before and was facing jail time. The evidence was all in my favor, but I needed Bob to educate the judge on what happened . He brought out the truth and I was acquitte..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (North Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "I have had nothing but great experiences with The Law Office of Michael G. Putzak. He is hard-working, dedicated and efficient. Michael is very attentive to my case and always available to discuss my legal concerns. I have even called him during h..."

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Niagara Falls)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, General Practice and more

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Kris, Has Incorporated my DBA, Handled my Power of Attorney, Dismissed my Traffic Ticket & is finalizing my Will. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a general Attorney."

Rating: 6.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Niagara Falls)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Abuse and more

Bio: For the past 27 years I have served families in the Western New York Community. As a teacher, director for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo and a practicing Family Law Attorney, I have always placed families first. It is my goal to take the ext...

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Niagara Falls)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (North Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "She did not keep our appointment as scheduled. Hung up on me. Could not get a response from her for over two weeks. Rude and disrespected me in front of my child. Even her appearance is not professional."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Lockport)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (North Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: During his time at Niagara University, Nicholas was a member of the Pre Law Association and the College Republicans. While attending the University of Dayton, Nicholas was a member of the International Law Association, Intellectual Property Law As...

Rating: 6.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Grand Island (Tonawanda)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

Rating: 6.5

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Grand Island, NY?

Barry J. Donohue 55 years licensed
Robert Viola 50 years licensed
Ronald Charles Trabucco 48 years licensed
Mark J. Frentzel 41 years licensed
David P. Todaro 38 years licensed
John Philip Liberti 35 years licensed
Gary M. Freedman 33 years licensed
Robert Joseph Dubin 33 years licensed
Lindan Mark Jones 33 years licensed
Robert John Cutting 33 years licensed

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Which Grand Island, NY Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

Nicholas Brendan Robinson 11 years licensed
Samuel A. Alba 11 years licensed
Michael G Putzak 12 years licensed
Mario J Gregori Jr. 12 years licensed
Kristopher Mark Sigeti 12 years licensed
John Ignatius LaMancuso 13 years licensed
Parker Roy MacKay 13 years licensed
Stanley John Steele 14 years licensed
Jenelle Faso 15 years licensed
Jeffrey David Gravelle 19 years licensed

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Grand Island, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

Grand Island Has 30 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 97 Reviews

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