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Law Office of John Buza, P.C.
233 Broadway 9th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: John P. Buza is a Manhattan criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Office of John Buza, PC. Mr. Buza was a prosecutor for New York for many years, where he handled a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. His insight into the pros...

Rating: 10

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Margaret W. Wong & Associates LLC
139 Centre St, PH 102, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more

Tending to all your immigration needs.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(678) 940-6473

Margaret Wai Wong's Website

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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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Goldstein & Handwerker, LLP
280 Madison Ave Rm 1202, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Review: "Un exelente abogado , súper profesional y un gran ser humano que en momentos super difíciles tubo las palabras correctas para sentirnos protegida y respaldados mi esposo y yo. Y en el momento de hacer su trabajo fue magistral para un veredicto en ..."

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(855) 890-7347

Steven Todd Goldstein's Website

Carla Sanderson Law
260 Madison Avenue, Floor 22, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, General Practice

Bio: Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Carla’s litigation experience includes jury trials in the Southern and Eastern District of New York, New York Supreme ...

Rating: 10

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Joshua L. Dratel, P.C.
29 Broadway., Suite 1412, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals

Bio: I have spent my entire career as an attorney working tirelessly to defend individuals that have been accused of crimes in federal and state court, and have successfully defended a wide range of matters both within the U.S. and abroad, from extradi...

Rating: 10

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Cohen Forman Barone, LLP
950 Third Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Justice is about the relentless pursuit of fairness. It cannot ever be acheived but must be constantly fought for. I bring the fight to the government for my clients. This is a ceaseless pursuit and one I never tire from.

Rating: 10

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The Law Office of Julio E. Portilla P.C.
380 Lexington Avenue, Suite 446, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: As the driving force behind the Law Office of Julio E. Portilla, P.C., Julio E. Portilla, Esq. combines extensive legal knowledge with a personal commitment to client advocacy. His full-service law firm emphasizes bankruptcy, personal injury, fami...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 646-7054

Julio E Portilla's Website

Joey Jackson Law, PLLC
5 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Joey Jackson is a nationally-recognized criminal defense attorney who has for two decades represented individuals and labor unions in state and federal court. Mr. Jackson and his associates have represented a diverse group of clients under the gla...

Rating: 10

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The Law Firm of Andrew M. Stengel
11 Broadway, Suite 615, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Andrew M. Stengel provides aggressive representation for misdemeanors and felonies in New York City, Westchester, Nassau and the surrounding counties.

Rating: 9.6

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Law Offices of Brian J. Neary, Esq.
15 Maiden Lane, Suite 1008, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: Regarded as one of the "go to" criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey, Brian J. Neary devotes his entire practice to the defense of those accused of crimes and serious motor vehicle offenses. Widely known in courthouses and in the press as "the la...

Rating: 10

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Weitz & Luxenberg
700 Broadway, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury and more

Review: "My husband was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma and Weitz and Luxenberg was recommended to us. Adam Dreksler came to our home to meet with us and he explained why we should persue this matter with him representing Weitz and Luxenberg. He caref..."

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 772-5165

Adam Sean Dreksler's Website

Law Offices of Lawrence H. Schoenbach
111 Broadway, Suite 901, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Business and more

Bio: The Law Offices of Lawrence H. Schoenbach is a boutique law firm focusing on criminal defense, international extradition, and corporate compliance. The firm represents individual and corporate clients in complex, high-risk legal matters, primarily...

Rating: 9.6

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Goldberg & Allen, LLP
49 West 37th Street 7th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Mr. Goldberg has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the leading criminal defense lawyers in NYC. He has maintained the highest peer ratings for ability and ethics for over 15 years. Goldberg & Allen, LLP has been fighting for accu...

Rating: 10

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Robert Caliendo, Esq.
810 7th Ave Ste 620, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mr. Caliendo’s practice focuses on all aspects of criminal defense in both federal and state courts. Deftly navigating the criminal justice system, he fights to stave off charges during investigations, win trials, and even obtain post-conviction r...

Rating: 9.5

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Feifer & Greenberg, LLP
15 Maiden Lane, Suite 1208, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Driving while suspended, Reckless Driving, Drug/Alcohol related incidents...We can help.

Rating: 9.9

Call for a consultation(877) 485-2384

Scott E. Feifer's Website

Law Offices of Daniel A. McGuinness, P.C.
353 Lexington Avenue, Suite 900, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: Daniel McGuinness moved to New York City in 2003 to attend New York University School of Law and fell in love with NYC, living here ever since. Mr. McGuinness worked in private practice on civil matters following admission to the bar, until workin...

Rating: 10

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The Law Offices Of Kevin M. James, P.L.L.C.
145 Hudson Street, Suite 5C, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Mr. Kevin M. James is a former prosecutor and U.S. Justice Advisor. Mr. James completed three undergraduate degrees in Finance & Investment Banking, Geo-Strategic Politics, and American Law & Government with the City University of New York college...

Rating: 7.8

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 954-4043

Kevin M. James's Website

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The Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel
275 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Securities Offerings and more

Bio: Joseph Tacopina, the founder and Managing Partner of the Manhattan based law firm Tacopina Seigel & Turano, P.C., specializing in criminal, civil, and securities litigation, is widely recognized as one of the “go to” criminal defense attorneys in ...

Rating: 9.7

Call for a consultation(833) 726-0302

Joseph Tacopina's Website

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WIGDOR LLP
85 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Discrimination and more

Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney and Founding Partner of Wigdor LLP.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 303-2475

Douglas H. Wigdor's Website

Miedel & Mysliwiec
80 Broad Street, Suite 1900, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud, Civil Rights

Review: "Florian jumped right into my (ongoing) case after I decided I could not work effectively with my first attorney who I did not trust. I have worked with a number of attorneys professionally, and find Florian ranks among the top. What impressed me t..."

Rating: 9.7

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