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43 West 43rd Street, Suite 47, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Expungement and more

Bio: Vonnie Dones is a former criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office responsible for prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones worked as a Staf...

Rating: 9.3

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Law Offices Adam M. Thompson, P.C.
48 Wall Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

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

Arrested? Fight To Win! Get help 24/7! Aggressive Criminal Trial Lawyer with over 35yrs Exp. Successfully Defended 1000s of Clients Nationwide!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 918-9202

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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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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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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

The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich
305 Broadway, Suite 210, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in criminal cases and matters in civil litigation. He is the founder of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich, based in downtown Manhattan.

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: 9.5

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Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
11 Grand Central East, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Immigration

Bio: Damaris Santamaria joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2026 and is an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Department. Santamaria has significant experience in housing, criminal defense, immigration, and civil rights law. Her background includes ten...

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(866) 490-6232

Damaris Ruth Santamaria's Website

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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Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6400, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime

Bio: I am a former Nassau County prosecutor and practicing criminal defense lawyer with offices in Garden City, Huntington and Manhattan. I am a founding partner of Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco, LLP. I accept criminal cases of all types in ...

Rating: 9.7

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Law Offices of Jason Stern
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2700, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: Jason Stern completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland and graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1994. Soon after starting his own practice in 1995, he began litigating cases in state and federal court. He is admitted to pra...

Rating: 10

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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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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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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

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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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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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

305 Broadway, Ste 1422, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration

Bio: Having worked as a criminal defense attorney for 25 years, I know how to help get you out of jail and win your case at trial. I'm here to help. I have extensive experience in both State and Federal arenas and have tried 100's of cases, mostly to a...

Rating: 9.6

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HenryBaysan, PLLC.
American Express Tower, 200 Vesey Street, 24th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Mehmet Baysan earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School with distinction in international law. While at Suffolk University, he received the Jurisprudence Award in Environmental Law. He received his bachelor's degree in In...

Rating: 10

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 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

Michael Block Attorney at Law P.C. DEFENDING TRAFFIC, CRIMINAL, COMMERCIAL, OATH AND TLC TICKETS
277 Broadway, Suite 708, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

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

Bio: I have dedicated my career to defending motorists with traffic tickets and criminal summonses. With over 31 years of experience in the New York State Court system, I will fight your tickets with dedication and determination. My offices are based i...

Rating: 10

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