New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Johanna S. Zapp, Esq.
550 J Grand St Apt 5 F, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York, 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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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Hackensack)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 632-0624

Patrick J Jennings's Website

New York County District Attorney's Office
1 Hogan Pl, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

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

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Staten Island)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

If you are facing criminal charges, the attorney you hire can have a huge impact on the outcome of your case.

Rating: 9.1

Call for a FREE consultation(718) 736-2073

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Garrett Michael Fruchtman's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Brooklyn)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Peter has over 20 years of trial experience as a litigator and prosecutor. He served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York State from 2007-2013 and prior to that he served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Rackets Division of t...

Rating: 10

Review: "This person was sued for fraud in Queens, New York in 2017 and ordered to pay damages in April 2025. Index No. 710005/2017.However, she obtained a California law license in July 2025. I was defrauded of $37,400 by her in California in 2024, and I ..."

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52 Duane St Fl 7, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

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Law Office of Jason Lopez
244 Madison Ave Ste 1459, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Entertainment, Litigation and more

Review: "He proved to me to be one of those lawyer that will clock on your pocket as many hours as possible and stretch it as much as possible but not a great conclusion to my case. After 2 and a half of taking my money we finally arrived to the day of the..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Mineola)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Managing Partner for Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli & La Pinta, LLP., an AV rated New York law firm.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(631) 518-4040

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Anthony M. La Pinta's Website

New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Review: "We hired Jamie Bello through a referral. He was affordable and got the job done."

Rating: 9.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Forest Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: I am a former Queens County Prosecutor. I have prosecuted hundreds of Misdemeanors and Felonies. Call now for a free consultation. Services provided in Nassau and Suffolk and New York City.

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Garden City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

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

Bio: I strongly believe that if you are going to do a job, you should do it well. Upon graduating law school in 1987, my first job was within the Court building involving daily court appearances. Later I became a founding partner in the Law Firm of Ask...

Rating: 9.6

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305 Broadway, Suite 805, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 3.0

Review: "Chris is a great lawyer and a great man he was my lawyer when i got sent to superior court in hackensack for charges of weapons for a unlawfu purpose and a misdemeanor possesion of weed. I was stopped in ridge field park by police and they asked t..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Hackensack)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Perth Amboy)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Bio: Michael Colacci, an esteemed attorney focusing on Personal Injury and Criminal Defense, earned his degree from Rutgers Law School. Following his graduation, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Lisa M. Walsh, current Assignment Judge of Unio...

Rating: 8.4

Call for a FREE consultation(908) 375-6459

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Michael Nicholas Colacci's Website

535 Fifth Ave 35th FL, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

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

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Forest Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Bio: Even before becoming an attorney I spent my career serving the public. Working in constituent relations for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, I handled a myriad of cases in a number of different fields, including Immigration and Veter...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Kew Gardens)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

Bio: I am an attorney practicing for over 30 years concentrating on Criminal Defense. I am familiar with all aspects of New York's Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws. I am also familiar with Family Law, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Law and Civil D...

Rating: 9.7

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286 5th Ave, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Business, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Flushing)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Immigration

Bio: Justin Heiferman spent nearly 20 years managing complex financial audits and investigations, both as an attorney and as a banker, for noteworthy institutions including JP Morgan Chase, BDO Seidman and Credit Suisse First Boston. As a former Assist...

Rating: 9.3