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New York Has 3605 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20542 Reviews

225 Broadway Rm 715, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: Our office has represented numerous clients in Federal and New York State Courts from Grand Jury Investigations to Trial and beyond. I specialize in investigations and charges related to criminal activity, against individuals, professional practic...

Rating: 10

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Sarafa Zellan PLLC
43 West 43rd Street, Suite 370, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation

Review: "At the inception of the case, She weighted the Pro's and Con's of different approaches to the matter. Detail oriented and Educational. If ever there was a problem with the judicial system in the future she would be contacted in no limit of time......"

Rating: 9.7

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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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Nelson, Robinson & El Ashmawy, PLLC
11 Park Pl Ste 612, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "I am a mother who loves her son deeply, and what our family has gone through has been one of the most difficult experiences of our lives. My son made a mistake, and while I believe in accountability, I also believe in fairness, compassion, and rec..."

Rating: 8.2

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Law Office of Tara Whelan
225 Broadway, Suite 715, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Attorney Tara Whelan of the Law Office of Tara Whelan serves clients throughout greater New York City in criminal defense representation. She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University of Law and immediately opened her practice fighting for ...

Rating: 8.9

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233 Broadway, Suite 900, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, General Practice and more

Bio: I grew up listening to the television show "Perry Mason" and trying to solve the mystery without ever seeing the characters or the action. I succeeded most of the time. It's what made me want to become an attorney.

Rating: 9.0

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Oltarsh and Associates, PC
494 8th Ave Ste 1704, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Free Case Evaluation, Permanent Residence, All Immigration Cases, Waivers, Marriage, Deportations. Call 833-455-0893

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(877) 719-4277

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Cohen, Frankel & Ruggiero, LLP
20 Vesey St Rm 1200, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Bio: For more than twenty seven years, Mr. Cohen has provided the finest Criminal Defense Legal Services to individuals and businesses in pre-arrest investigations and post-arrest cases. In the New York Court State System, Mr. Cohen regularly defends c...

Rating: 8.9

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Protass Law PLLC
260 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud, Appeals

Bio: Harlan Protass: Trusted CounselorA graduate of Cornell University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (cum laude), where he was an editor of the Cardozo Law Review, Attorney Harlan Protass has – for more than 20 years – sought to protect the...

Rating: 9.5

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Law Offices of Michael S. Ross
60 East 42nd Street 47th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years

Practice Areas: Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Criminal Defense

Review: "Michael Ross testified at a recent trial as an expert witness on legal ethics, on behalf of an attorney charged with extortion. He captivated the jury and his testimony unquestionably contributed to the jury's verdict of not guilty."

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Dawn M Cardi
99 Madison Avenue, 8th Flr, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "Dawn and her team were professional, responsive and expert. I highly recommend them."

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(833) 353-2683

Dawn M. Cardi's Website

Law Offices of Kenneth M Perry
85 Broad Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Whether you're being questioned by the police, have already been arrested or just consider yourself in criminal jeopardy, you need zealous, aggressive representation based on decades of experience and interactions in the Criminal Justice System. P...

Rating: 9.3

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Goldberger & Dubin, P.C.
401 Broadway, Ste. 306, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation

Bio: Attorney Edgar Fankbonner, a New York criminal defense attorney at Goldberger & Dubin, P.C., is a valuable asset to the firm. With years of experience in both prosecution and defense, Edgar is a well-rounded attorney who is passionate about fighti...

Rating: 9.3

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30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Bio: When you think you are in trouble. Emile Lisboa has successfully represented criminal defendants in State and Federal courts, including in many high profile cases, against serious felony, also known as indictable, charges including homicide, mansl...

Rating: 10

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Golden Law, Inc.
1330 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Andrew Cherkasky is recognized as one of the most elite trial lawyers in America and amongst the nation’s best criminal defense attorneys. Andrew is regularly recognized for his expertise by national news outlets, to include: Fox News, CNN, The Ne...

Rating: 9.1

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351 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Administrative Law and more

Review: "extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and super smart, josh is an extraordinary advocate and attorney. he is in this field for all the right reasons. i cannot recommend him enough."

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(866) 580-9468

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Cohen Forman Barone, PC
950 Third Avenue, Eleventh Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Bio: Heading the criminal defense division of Cohen Forman Barone, Attorney David Cohen offers over two decades of proven legal skill to his practice. He has successfully negotiated for the rights of his clients against law enforcement, helping them to...

Rating: 8.2

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The Law Office of Matthew R. Smalls, PLLC
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Bio: Matthew R. Smalls is a distinguished attorney, government affairs strategist, and registered lobbyist with more than two decades of experience navigating the complex intersections of law, policy, and politics in New York State. Mr. Smalls has buil...

Rating: 9.2

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The Law Firm of Cesar de Castro, P.C.
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: César de Castro is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on criminal defense, corporate investigations, commercial litigation, and appellate litigation. He regularly appears in New York federal courts as well as the criminal and civil c...

Rating: 9.4

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Sullivan & Galleshaw, LLP
110 Wall Street, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: Since graduatinglaw school in 1998 I have held my role as a lawyer and responsibility to society in very high regard. I take my job extremely serious and am always willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best representation for my clients. Pa...

Rating: 9.5

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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: 9.6

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