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The Portela Law Firm, P.C.
177 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more

Bio: Manuel Portela, Jr., Esq. is an alumnus of Fordham University and American University Law School. He is admitted to the New York Bar, New Jersey Bar, and U.S. District Court (First and Second Departments). After graduating from law school, Mr. Por...

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Philippe Gerschel
126 East 56th St., New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I am not going to tell you: "I will represent you zealously." because every attorney should do that. I will promise you transparency. Furthermore, I will respond to your messages promptly. I understand that going through a criminal or traffic case...

Rating: 9.1

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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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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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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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Travieso Law, P.C.
521 5th Ave Fl 17, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: André G. Travieso is the owner and founder of Travieso Law. With every client, André’s plan of action is simple – deliver a knockout. Travieso Law is an established and premier law firm in New York and New Jersey. Travieso Law has created a distin...

Rating: 7.6

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 294-8950

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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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H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C.
111 Broadway, #706, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: H. Benjamin Perez began his career as a criminal defense attorney at a prestigious New York law firm, defending clients accused of criminal offenses. Since then he has expanded his practice to also cover divorce, and family law cases. He is a prov...

Rating: 10

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Goldstein & Handwerker, LLP
280 Madison Ave Rm 1202, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Review: "Un exelente abogado , súper profesional y un gran ser humano que en momentos super difíciles tubo las palabras correctas para sentirnos protegida y respaldados mi esposo y yo. Y en el momento de hacer su trabajo fue magistral para un veredicto en ..."

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(855) 890-7347

Steven Todd Goldstein's Website

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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

Labe M. Richman
305 Broadway Suite 100, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney for over 30 years with experience in a wide array of cases from shoplifting to murder, to complex white collar cases. I was an adjunct professor of law at New York Law School teaching trial advocacy and I wa...

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

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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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Michael Joseph
18 West 33rd Street, Suite 400, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

A good lawyer makes all the difference. Offices in New York and Westchester.

Rating: 10

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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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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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Smith Robert G
950 Third Avenue 11th floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family

Skilled. Accomplished. Versatile. Focused exclusively on your success, now and for your future.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 278-6042

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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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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: 6.6

Call for a consultation(866) 490-6232

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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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The Law Office of Julio E. Portilla P.C.
380 Lexington Avenue, Suite 446, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 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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Metcalf & Metcalf, P.C.
99 Park Avenue, Suite 810, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "This was my very first time navigating the legal system, and I thank God every single day that I chose Steven Metcalf to represent me. From the very beginning, Steven brought a level of attention, care, and detail that is genuinely rare to find in..."

Rating: 10

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