Top Rated Plattsburgh, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

20 criminal defense lawyers serve Plattsburgh, NY. Compare the best based on 155+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Clinton County are listed below.

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Plattsburgh Has 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 155 Reviews

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Law Office of David Gervais
22 Us Oval, Suite 203, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Attorney David Gervais has been handling drug possession and sales, assaults and DWIs since 2007.

Rating: 8.9

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LaMarche Safranko Law
46 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: Andrew Safranko is a graduate of Albany Academy; Emory University; and Albany Law School, where he was listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students, served as Competitions and Finance Chair, and actively participated in the Albany Law School Mo...

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Plattsburgh, 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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LaMarche Safranko Law
46 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: George LaMarche III is a graduate of Siena College, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree. Subsequently, George attended Albany Law School where he served as an Editor for the Albany Law Review. Following law school George went to work at a litiga...

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46 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Nicholas J. Evanovich III is an attorney with LaMarche Safranko focusing on personal injury litigation and criminal defense. Prior to joining the firm, Nicholas served as an assistant district attorney for the Clinton County District Attorney’s Of...

Rating: 9.9

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Fox Law Office
22 Us Oval Ste 20, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Ms. Fox is an accomplished attorney with over twenty years of experience. Attorney Fox graduated magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut and received Honors for Academic Excellence; Excellence in Clinical W...

Rating: 9.3

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The Law Office of Timothy G. Blatchley
P.O. Box 2922, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family

Review: "The local lawyer retired and we needed some legal work done so we called Tim. He was very knowledgeable and able to help us out. He was easy to talk to and the work was completed in a very timely manner. We definitely plan to use Tim’s services ag..."

Rating: 7.2

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Law Offices of Dean C. Schneller
98 Boynton Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Review: "We are grateful we found Dean. He took on an extremely complex easement case when so many other lawyers turned us down. From the beginning, he showed determination, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the legal process. He remained steadf..."

Rating: 7.8

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Patrick J. McFarlin, Attorney At Law
65 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Review: "He is great. Easy to talk to and very polite. He lets you talk and doesn't interrupt you which it a great behavior to have. I hired him after I fired my previous attorney which was a great choice on my part because the previous one messed up my ca..."

Rating: 8.0

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Cantwell Law, PLLC
35a Smithfield Blvd., Box # 2880, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He is working on my custody case and doing a good job recommend him for anyone he listens to what you need and does not over speak you "

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Niles and Bracy PLLC
48 Cornelia St, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Review: "Joe Mucia was appointed as my attorney By Essex County NY family court. I had a complex case and Joe handled every question and concern that I had. He answered every email and phone call that I sent promptly. I had a lot of anxiety around my case ..."

Rating: 6.8

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Law Office of Matthew S. Waite, Esq
22 Us Oval Ste 127, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: The Law Office of Matthew S. Waite, Esq. is a general practice law firm located in the picturesque city of Plattsburgh, New York.

Rating: 7.0

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Ruchelman & Cruikshank, P.C.
47 Clinton St Ste 102, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

Review: "My primary complaint with Allan in the past was his not getting things done in a timely manner. However, in part, I believe that may be a result of his genuine desire to help people. He charges exactly half of what his many lesser well-educated pe..."

Rating: 3.2

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Anderson & Soloski, LLP
Po Box 2723, 50 Clinton Street, Suite 1, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.5

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Thomas D. Pickering, Attorney At Law
65 Court St, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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William T. Meconi
97 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Support, Divorce and Separation and more

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Stafford, Owens, Murnane, Kelleher, Miller, Meyer & Zedick, PLLC
1 Cumberland Ave, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Residential Real Estate, General Practice, Estate Planning and more

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O'Connell & Aronowitz, PC
206 West Bay Plaza, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: This profile contains Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Rating: 7.4

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Clinton County District Attorneys Office
137 Margaret St, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Mediation, Administrative Law, General Practice and more

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Clinton County Public Defender
12 New York Rd, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning and more

Rating: 6.5

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Clinton County District Attorney District Attorney's Office
137 Margaret St Ste 201, Plattsburgh, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Personal Injury, Marriage and Prenuptials and more

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