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3,760 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the New York, NY area.

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  • Wendy Bishop

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    NY Ticket Defenders
    222 Broadway, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 452 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Keys to keeping you on the road and out of jail. We educate and provide options. We handle all cases involving traffic stops; drugs, dwi/dui; license revocation; dmv hearings, TLC violations; speeding, cell phone, reckless driving, etc.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 50% Speeding and traffic ticket

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    Free Consultation
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     30 minutes

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    NY, Active since 1998

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  • Jeff Chabrowe

    521 Fifth Ave, 17th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 78 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    NY Criminal Defense Attorney & Former Manhattan Prosecutor FIghting To Protect Your Rights
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  • Kenneth Belkin

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    Kenneth E. Belkin, Esq.
    225 Broadway, Suite 715, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 120 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    When you need diligent representation that is responsive and attentive to your needs, call Belkin.

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    50% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 25% Litigation

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    Free Consultation
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     45 minutes

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    NY, Active since 2013

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  • Mehdi Essmidi

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    The Law Offices of Mehdi Essmidi, P.L.L.C.
    One Grand Central Place, Suite 4600, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 88 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Solving problems for clients and providing first class representation.

    Practice area
    100% Criminal defense

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    Free Consultation
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     30 minutes

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    NY, Active since 2016

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  • Lance Fletcher

    The Law Offices of Lance Fletcher, PLLC
    52 Duane Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 124 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Relentlessly Fighting to Protect Your Rights from Start to Finish. Call today 212-619-3900
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  • Jeremy Saland

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    Saland Law, PC
    52 Duane Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 117 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Criminal lawyer, trial attorney, former Manhattan prosecutor who no matter the case nor client, prides himself in the sincerity of his words, diligence of his efforts, and simply getting the job done.

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    75% Criminal defense, 20% Domestic violence, 5% Expungement

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    NY, Active since 2001

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  • Julie Rendelman

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    The Law Offices of Julie Rendelman, LLC
    535 5th Avenue, Suite 2525, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 100 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former New York prosecutor. Over 25 years' experience. Aggressive advocate.

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 20% Sex crime, 20% Violent crime, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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     60 minutes

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    NY, Active since 1993

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  • Jeffery Greco

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    Greco Neyland, P.C.
    757 3rd Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 105 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    New York Criminal Defense Lawyer. Former Prosecutor. Federal & State Criminal Defense. DWI Defense.
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  • Russ Kofman

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    Lebedin Kofman LLP
    26 Broadway, 3RD FLOOR, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 89 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    The Courtroom Advantage That You Need!

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    35% Criminal defense, 20% Federal crime, 15% Civil rights, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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     15 minutes

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    NY, Active since 2012

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  • Nicholas Kaizer

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    Nicholas Kaizer
    40 Fulton Street, Levitt & Kaizer 17 Fl, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 32 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Top-Rated New York Attorney. Sucessfully representing clients for almost 30 years!

    Practice area
    75% Criminal defense, 25% Litigation

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    NY, Active since 1988

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  • Jason Foy

    New York Office
    30 Wall Street,, 8th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 37 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a criminal defense attorney who handles serious cases in NY & NJ at the Federal and State level
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  • Carl Spector

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    Criminal defense Attorney near New York (New York, New York)
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    5.0 stars 240 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Former Bronx, New York Prosecutor looking to PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS!

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 10% Domestic violence, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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     60 minutes

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    NY, Active since 1987

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  • Daniel Arshack

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    Arshack, Hajek & Lehrman
    1790 Broadway, Suite 710, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Known for our aggressive, tenacious commitment to protecting our clients' interests. 866-683-4813!

    Practice area
    75% Criminal defense, 15% White collar crime, 5% Federal crime, and more.

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     120 minutes

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    NY, Active since 1989

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  • Howard Tanner

    New York City Office
    299 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 39 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Zealously fighting for my clients in criminal cases for over 30 years. Call 844-557-8386 now!

    Practice area
    35% Criminal defense, 25% Federal crime, 15% White collar crime, and more.

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    NY, Active since 1990

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  • Matthew Galluzzo

    The Law Office of Matthew Galluzzo PLLC
    11 Broadway, Suite 715, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Ex Manhattan prosecutor representing professionals & students in state & federal courts.

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    65% Criminal defense, 30% Sex crime, 5% Appeals

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    NY, Active since 2002

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  • Richard Levitt

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    Levitt & Kaizer
    40 Fulton Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 15 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    35 years trial and appellate criminal defense experience; prolific author and lecturer

    Practice area
    75% Criminal defense, 25% Litigation

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    Hourly Rates, $600-$950/hour

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    NY, Active since 1979

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  • Jonathan Goldin

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    12 East 49th Street
    11th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 46 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Passionate. Attentive. Honest.

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    50% Criminal defense, 20% DUI and DWI, 10% Domestic violence, and more.

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     10 minutes

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    NY, Active since 2009

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  • Steven Raiser

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    Raiser & Kenniff, PC
    87 Walker Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 35 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Been accused of a crime? Protect your future. Call Raiser & Kenniff, PC first.
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  • Joel Silberman

    1370 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 10 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    All Federal, State and Municipal criminal matters.

    Practice area
    60% Criminal defense, 25% Civil rights, 10% DUI and DWI, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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     60 minutes

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    NY, Active since 2007

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  • Paul Petrus

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    Paul D. Petrus Jr. & Associates, PC
    The Graybar Building 420 Lexington Ave., Suite 2450, New York, NY
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    5.0 stars 32 reviews
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    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    A federal criminal defense attorney NYC is experienced in defending individuals, companies and entities charged with criminal conduct. If you are looking for a criminal defense Lawyer NYC, Paul D. Petrus Jr. can help you with his extensive experie...

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    40% Criminal defense, 15% Federal crime, 15% Sex crime, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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     30 minutes

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    NY, Active since 2003

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