Top Rated Niagara County, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Niagara County, New York, there are 71 criminal defense lawyers available with 312+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Niagara County Has 71 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 312 Reviews

Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: My name is Sam Alba. I am a junior partner with the Friedman & Ranzenhofer law firm. As a young attorney I take responsibility to my clients seriously. I am determined to make my clients’ legal issues easier by being constantly available to them. ...

Rating: 7.1

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: John I. LaMancuso is a Partner and serves as the Chairman of Lewis & Lewis, P.C. John represents individual, business, and municipal clients in litigation and transactional matters in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Erie Counties. In 2019, ...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Niagara County, NY

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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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "He handled a debt collection issue on my behalf in the North Tonawanda court system with a very successful outcome for me. The harassment is finally over. He got them to voluntarily discontinue their action against me with prejudice---which means ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Attorney Kelly represented me in case involving DWI Refusal charges in a local municipality and in regard to the DMV hearings that were to follow. I was extremely pleased with the way he handled my case and kept me informed throughout the entire o..."

Rating: 7.7

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "Excellent attention to detail. Handled a delicate situation for us. Would highly recommend."

Rating: 7.6

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Review: "Kris, Has Incorporated my DBA, Handled my Power of Attorney, Dismissed my Traffic Ticket & is finalizing my Will. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a general Attorney."

Rating: 6.8

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate and more

Bio: A general practice law firm handling both civil and criminal matters. Specific areas include - real estate, traffic infractions, business transactions, wills and estates and family law.

Rating: 6.5

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Experienced state and federal court litigator representing businesses and individuals when the stakes are highest.

Rating: 10

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more

Review: "I have had nothing but great experiences with The Law Office of Michael G. Putzak. He is hard-working, dedicated and efficient. Michael is very attentive to my case and always available to discuss my legal concerns. I have even called him during h..."

Rating: 6.9

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: A resident of Lockport, Mr. DiMillo received his Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Geneseo in 1977, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Buffalo in 1980. Mr. DiMillo was admitted in 1981 to all Courts in New York State, and Federal District Court...

Rating: 6.7

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more

Review: "Mr. Ciminelli is a hardworking, honest attorney who excels in family law practice. He always puts his clients first and works for what is best for the family’s interest and not his wallet. He serves our community with utmost integrity and I have t..."

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more

Review: "He helped/helping with my Mom's estate after her passing. Calm, direct, helpful in my hour of need. Happy to have found him."

Rating: 6.8

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Review: "I'm having issues with a new tenant that moved in from Arizona I was happy for them at first because it was my downstairs neighbor daughter and husband one day I asked them not to use anything on my side of the garage and he came running out to me..."

Rating: 7.1

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and more

Review: "I hired him twice for Chapter 7 bankruptcy very honest very professional would recommend just give him a call and once you sit down with them you'll see how nice and wonderful he is."

Rating: 6.5

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years

Practice Areas: Corporate and Incorporation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Mr. Naples has handled several of our personal businesses through the years. He is very on hands with information pertaining to the case and explains everything so we can fully understand. We would recommend Mr. Naples highly. He's down to earth..."

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: A Lockport resident, Mr. Muscato received his Bachelor's Degree from Canisius College in 1969, followed by his Juris Doctor from the University of Akron in 1972. He was admitted to practice in 1973 before all New York State Courts, the Federal Dis...

Rating: 6.5

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Mr. Maloney’s practice focuses on complex criminal defense matters with an emphasis on D.W.I. defense. He has an unparalleled commitment to providing clients the highest level of experience, professional qualifications, and skill. In addition to b...

Rating: 8.0

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: My practice pattern at the Cimasi Law Office is focused on DWI, criminal defense, and traffic matters (e.g. speeding, mechanical violations, unlicensed operation, etc.) in courts across Western New York. I also represent clients on parole violatio...

Rating: 9.0

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: Mr. Saraceno has handled many of the most high profile cases in Western New York over the last two decades, winning homicide trials, rape trials, kidnapping trials, assault trials, larceny trials and DWI/DUI trials. Mr. Saraceno has often appeared...

Rating: 9.6

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Niagara County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: This area of law requires much outside-the-box thinking and therefore each case has its own set of challenges that must be looked at from all angles. It is therefore always thought-provoking, and with that, this field of law remains interesting. M...

Rating: 8.4

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