Top Rated New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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Law Office of A. Adam Mehrfar
1325 Avenue of the Americas, FL 28, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: A. Adam Mehrfar is a lawyer in New York City whose practice is focused primarily on criminal defense. He began his training in criminal defense in 1993, working as an intern at the Legal Aid Society – Criminal Defense Division, and later for the O...

Rating: 9.2

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Sercarz & Riopelle, LLP
152 West 57th Street 24th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Roy Locke
350 Fifth Avenue, Empire State Building, 59th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "j I retained Mr.Locke to help me vacate a wrongful judgment imposed against my husband and I in New York (we live in Illinois). Mr Locke was professional and acted quickly in order to vacate the judgment. He was always available, always returned m..."

Rating: 7.7

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Lee Law Firm
295 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: I am a former prosecutor who has represented over 1000 clients from all around the world on all types of criminal and immigration matters. I treat all of my clients with respect and compassion, and I do not stop working on your case until every po...

Rating: 9.1

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Colette Katz, Attorney
PO Box 7212, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Administrative Law and more

Bio: The initial consultation is free. E-Z Pass Research and Negotiations done. We have negotiated many successful settlements. Please feel free to contact us today, or to refer us to a friend in need of traffic defense.

Rating: 8.1

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The Dross Law Firm, PLLC, One Liberty Plaza,165 Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate

Bio: Arique is a licensed attorney in New York and California. Before opening his law firm, Arique investigated and arraigned misdemeanor and felony arrests as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, and prosecu...

Rating: 8.4

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Law Offices of Peter Guadagnino Professional Corp.
110 Wall St Fl 11, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I’m writing this review, yet my words are not and will not be enough to describe how amazing this man is in and outside of the court room. He was referred to me by someone whom had retained him in a prior attempted murder case of their own. Let me..."

Rating: 6.7

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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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Richard B Herman P.C.
The Helmsley Building, 230 Park Avenue, Suite 300, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation and more

Bio: Richard B. Herman is a nationally recognized, AV-rated trial attorney with 32 years of litigation experience. His career as a trial attorney is distinguished by achieving the only acquittal in the largest white collar insurance RICO prosecution in...

Rating: 10

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David Wikstrom
233 Broadway Rm 2208, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Not very often people who are charged with crime are up to writing reviews for their criminal lawyers. In my desperate search for a good criminal lawyer, most of my time was spent on interviewing different attorneys. Some by recommendation and som..."

Rating: 7.7

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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: 9.6

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Law Office of Joe Stancati
305 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Joe is an experienced trial lawyer who specializes in racial and sex discrimination in employment cases, and cases on behalf of people who have suffered abuse by NYPD or Department of Correction officers, including NYPD False Arrest, Excessive Use...

Rating: 8.2

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Conde Law Firm
299 Broadway 17th Floor 299 Broadway, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Bio: Carolyn Margolies’ 26 years of trial advocacy has been earned in civil and criminal courtrooms throughout New York State and, most recently, Florida Courts. She specializes in Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense and Immigration. As ...

Rating: 9.1

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Parker & Carmody, LLP
850 3rd Ave Fl 14, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Out of the 20+ attorneys I have worked with over the years, Daniel Parker was by far one of the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers I have ever worked with."

Rating: 7.7

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Law Offices of Laurence Jeffrey Weingard
250 W 57th St Ste 1619, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 60 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Review: "Mr. Weingard has a caring nature and is extremely skilled. He has helped me with both personal injury and divorce issues. The advice I received was clear, insightful and extremely helpful. He is a great lawyer."

Rating: 6.7

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Law Offices of Marisel Rodriguez
86 Nagle Avenue, Lower Level, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Bio: Attorney Marisel Rodriguez believes in hard work, commitment, and dedication to the firm’s clients. For over 14 years, whether as a prosecutor or private practice attorney, her mission has always been the pursuit of justice and protection of human...

Rating: 8.6

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805 Third Ave, 12th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Communications & Media, Commercial and more

Review: "Bruce handled my defamation case with strength, skill and fairness. We were opposed to one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, and were consistently up against 2-3 law firms at any given time. I truly felt Bruce and his associates did a gr..."

Rating: 10

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Bruce Yerman, Attorney at Law
160 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Bio: I defend people who are accused of crimes. After your free consultation, you will leave my office understanding your case and prepared to fight the charges against you far better than when you arrived.

Rating: 7.2

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