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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Serpe Ryan LLP
1115 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud and more

Rating: 10

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Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP
845 3rd Ave Fl 8th, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals

Bio: Roger Stavis is one of New York’s most experienced and respected criminal defense attorneys. He has tried more than 100 cases to verdict in the state and federal courts-many of which were high-profile, complex, multi-defendant cases. Mr. Stavis ha...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Brookyln)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

Review: "Walter handled a case for me I find him to be very professional and very knowledgeable he settled my case quickly and made it very easy for me to understand and kept me well informed every step of the way"

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Tibbetts Keating & Butler, LLC
Nine East 45th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Review: "I enjoyed working with Tommy. He picked up my case from an associate and quickly came up to speed. He did critical research which in the end completely derailed bogus counterclaims made by the defendant. He moved the process along at a steady pace..."

Rating: 9.1

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Valletti & Associates, LLC
111 John Street, Suite 1615, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Review: "Rob is very knowledgeable. He made me feel safe and confident when he handled my case. He is reassuring and calm and knew exactly what needed to be done to have success. He was very attentive and always available to answer my questions. I absolute..."

Rating: 8.5

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The Blanch Law Firm, P.C.
261 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

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

Bio: Criminal Defense Attorney with over 30 years experience concentrating in the defense of individuals and business entities in criminal investigations and cases in New York and New Jersey. Prior to becoming a defense attorney I devoted over 20 years...

Rating: 7.5

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Borstein Turkel, P.C.
420 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

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

Bio: NEW YORK LITIGATOR WITH A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Leon Baer Borstein is a talented litigator with an impressive legal background that spans four decades. He has represented both individuals and institutional clients from over 50 countries on various le...

Rating: 8.8

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Almazan & Associates, PC
325 Broadway, Suite 502, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Tracy Almazan, Esq. graduated from New York Law School in 1991 and proudly served as an Assistant District Attorney under Hon. Robert Johnson at the Office of the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. In 1996 Tracy joined the city-wide bureau of the S...

Rating: 6.7

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299 Broadway, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Ryan Forbes is a trial lawyer dedicated to defending the accused in the most serious and complex criminal matters. He represents clients in high-stakes felony cases, federal prosecutions, and internal investigations, bringing sharp advocacy and st...

Rating: 7.4

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Law Offices of Susan K. Marcus
29 Broadway, Suite 1412, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I have never been to Federal Court, let alone to witness a close family member be accused of a crime. In a room full of government officials with tight faces, I was greeted with a bright smile and a light of hope. Susan uttered words I would never..."

Rating: 7.4

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Wenger & Arlia, Esqs.
20 Vesey St Rm 210, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "John is an amazing attorney, but an even better person. He explains everything & renders great advice for the best outcome, regardless of his clients emotional desire to “clear their name” That’s a fine line that he walks with professional and per..."

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Raphaelson & Levine
225 West 34th St., 17th Fl., New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents and more

Review: "My wife and I have been in lawsuit for the past 2 years and it was successfully settled yesterday, just prior to the trial starting. We feel that the service, passion, and commitment by Steven Gersowitz was beyond what one would expect from Legal ..."

Rating: 6.7

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Marzec Law Firm, P.C.
57 West 57th Street, Suite 809, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Class Action, Litigation and more

Bio: Extensive experience in commercial litigation spanning more than 25 years of practice with a particular focus on federal and state litigation. I assist small to medium sized businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs and individuals with legal counselin...

Rating: 9.0

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Gannes & Musico, LLP
325 Broadway, Suite 406, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Are you unsure what to do now that you have been forced to endure the frustration of a traffic violation? Have you found yourself suffering through problems regarding a criminal defense or commercial drivers license? If so, you dont want to wait a...

Rating: 7.7

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