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New York Has 3608 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20720 Reviews

Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC
299 Broadway, Suite 1400, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: A lifelong resident of New York, Robert Tsigler, Esq. is committed to providing his clients with the aggressive legal representation they deserve. As an experienced New York criminal defense and immigration lawyer, Mr. Tsigler has skillfully handl...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Law Wilson A. LaFaurie
118-21 Queens Blvd Suite 606, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Review: "My life, world and freedom was turned upside down! I had no clue as to what was going on or what was happening to me, as a result of a serious crime I was charged with. This Lawyer Mr. Lafaurie, sat me down and explained to clearly, what was going..."

Rating: 9.5

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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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Carla Sanderson Law
260 Madison Avenue, Floor 22, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, General Practice

Bio: Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Carla’s litigation experience includes jury trials in the Southern and Eastern District of New York, New York Supreme ...

Rating: 10

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S. McClure LLC
101 6th Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more

Bio: Excellece. Integrity. Results. Due to overwhelming scams and spam, Messages sent through this website are no longer managed as of 2025. Information and Required Legal Disclaimers. These pages are not regularly maintained or updated and are likely ...

Rating: 10

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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

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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

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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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Cohen Forman Barone, LLP
950 Third Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Justice is about the relentless pursuit of fairness. It cannot ever be acheived but must be constantly fought for. I bring the fight to the government for my clients. This is a ceaseless pursuit and one I never tire from.

Rating: 10

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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

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Spar & Bernstein, PC
225 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Criminal cases are high stakes. As a criminal defense attorney, David Moreno cares about each of his clients and understands that the outcome of their cases will likely impact the rest of their lives. The criminal justice system can work, but it i...

Rating: 10

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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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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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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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Oliver S. Storch, Esq.
120 Broadway Fl 18, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Review: "Oliver Storch is the only criminal lawyer you can trust. He is a straight shooter and tells you like it is. He was there, during my toughest time of my life. With my livelihood on the line, Oliver Represented me like a bulldog. In these unpredicta..."

Rating: 9.7

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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

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Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP
60 E 42nd St Ste 650, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Regulation

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(844) 590-1407

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Justice Through Expertise in Criminal Defense - Call Now 866-541-1902!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(516) 861-0029

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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: 9.7

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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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Levitt & Kaizer
40 Fulton St Fl 17, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Crime

Reduced 100 years or 7 life sentences of incarceration through motions of compassion.

Rating: 8.0

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 697-4434

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