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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 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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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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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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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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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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810 Seventh Avenue, Suite 620, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

Review: "Fantastic lawyer. I was initially sceptical of Marc's ability to represent me given the nature of the charges I was facing, however he reassured me that he had represented numerous clients accused of sex trafficking minors and that this would not ..."

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 811-0318

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Criminal Lawyer Group
14 Wall Street, 20th Floor c/o Ryan Blanch, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: RYAN BLANCH – MANAGING ATTORNEY, CRIMINAL LAWYER GROUP National Criminal & White-Collar Defense Ryan Blanch has spent more than twenty years fighting for people and companies whose liberty, livelihoods, or names were on the line. His boutique prac...

Rating: 10

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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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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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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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Parlatore Law Group LLP
One World Trade Center, Suite 8500, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Military Law and more

Bio: Timothy C. Parlatore concentrates his practice in the areas of white-collar litigation, investigations and civil litigation. Known for his fierce advocacy and impressive track record of legal victories across many jurisdictions, Mr. Parlatore has ...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 525-9978

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Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo, LLP
733 3rd Avenue, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Honest. Empathetic. Accessible. Experienced. Tough. Contact me at (631) 240-4761.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(631) 240-4761

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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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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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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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Cornejo & Cornejo, LLP
45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

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

Bio: Nilendri Senanayake is an immigration attorney focused on citizenship, visas, and family-based immigration, providing strategic legal guidance to clients. Personal Mission: As an immigrant herself, Nilendri understands just how life-changing the i...

Rating: 5.6

Call for a consultation(650) 276-0660

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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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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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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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Joshua L. Dratel, P.C.
29 Broadway., Suite 1412, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals

Bio: I have spent my entire career as an attorney working tirelessly to defend individuals that have been accused of crimes in federal and state court, and have successfully defended a wide range of matters both within the U.S. and abroad, from extradi...

Rating: 10

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