Top Rated Ontario County, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Ontario County, New York, there are 44 criminal defense lawyers available with 309+ 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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Ontario County Has 44 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 309 Reviews

Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Bio: I have been an attorney in upstate New York for 31 years, focusing on personal injury, divorce, criminal defense and particular sects of civil litigation. My practice is focused on the simple knowledge that we, as lawyers, are here to help our cli...

Rating: 8.6

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Review: "Tom was always quick to answer my questions by text or a phone call. He really takes the time to explain complex legal matters, and break them down so they are easily understood. He was able to resolve my issues quickly. I highly recommend you hir..."

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ontario 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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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Have you been charged with a driving under the influence offense? Daniel C. Fulmer can help you.

Rating: 7.2

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I recently had the honor of consulting Attorney Mario J. Fratto. He was very kind-hearted, understanding, helpful, extremely Professional. In one word:. He is truly Amazing."

Rating: 7.2

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Banking, Contracts and Agreements, Arbitration and more

Review: "Mr. Polimeni helped us start our new business. He went over the types of businesses we could set up and helped us find the perfect location (he's a Realtor too). Once the dust settled on our new business he helped us complete our first will and ..."

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Review: "After 10 years and 4 different public defenders, Donna was court appointed to me for a very complex court case with my children's father. She was up against three other lawyers (including the county CPS lawyer) and never once was intimidated! S..."

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce and Separation, Criminal Defense

Review: "Helped me with my divorce. Explained everything so that I understood what he was talking about and what the next steps were. He did most/all the foot work for me. Came and met me at work to sign papers. Very affordable."

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Michael Ballman treated me with respect and made me feel very comfortable on every level. He gave me full understanding about all the things in my case that confused me or that I did not know. He was very patient at all times. A great lawyer that..."

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Review: "Ive had private counsel and public defenders in dozens of cases including family court and criminal court. It has always been my experience that private counsel results in "you get what you pay for". That thinking changed when I became Sharon Alle..."

Rating: 6.4

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Fearless Criminal Defense. We believe in winning, and we have done it over and over again.

Rating: 10

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

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

Bio: Experience. Commitment. Integrity. It's what I'm about, and what you can expect from me as your lawyer. After serving as a prosecutor in the Monroe County District Attorney's Office for nearly 17 years, including 4 years overseeing the DWI Bureau,...

Rating: 9.7

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Admitted 2008, New York Law School Catholic University of America, J.D., cum laude, 2007 College Finger Lakes Community College, A.A.S., 1997; State University of New York College at Brockport, B.S., summa cum laude, 2001 Membership Ontario County...

Rating: 7.0

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation and more

Bio: Attorney James D. Hartt represents victims of employment discrimination statewide. He has significant experience representing clients in the NYS Division of Human Rights, EEOC and in State and Federal Courts. Call Attorney James D. Hartt today to ...

Rating: 7.2

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Very easy to talk with. Willing to explain options in detail. Up to date on current changes in criminal law. Down to earth and great at advocating."

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Motorcycle Accident, Car Accidents and more

Review: "Mr. Shanahan did a superior job representing me during my attempt at receiving disability through Social Security. After a long drawn out process he succeeded in proving to the judge that I was unable to work after having TBI related to a Brain Tu..."

Rating: 8.1

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

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

Review: "Mr Barrraco has represented our family in legal matters for the last 20 years. We are most impressed with his knowledge of the legal system, his stunning integrity and his genuine concern for each client he represents. In each legal challenge we f..."

Rating: 6.7

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation, Child Support, Child Custody and more

Review: "John is a great lawyer. He really fights for his clients and always goes above and beyond. He tells you the truth and doesn’t sugar coat anything which I appreciate. He has helped a couple friends of mine and did a fine job! "

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Mr. Nabinger was an excellent lawyer and was always shooting for full dismissal and he did just that. On top of being a very professional attorney he also showed concern and care for me. And that's what makes a good lawyer."

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "She never returns calls . Screens her calls . Her parole packets are cut and paste rushed . Last minute so you can't really review it even when hired 6 months before parole appearance . All she cares about us the money . Zero empathy . "

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Ontario County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

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