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    New York Has 6309 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 35152 Reviews

    Michael S. Pollok

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    Michael S. Pollok

    5.0213 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Michael Pollok is an AV peer review rated lawyer with focus on criminal trials, litigation, appeals.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeff Alan Chabrowe

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    Jeff Alan Chabrowe

    5.095 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime and more
    Strategic Criminal Defense When Your Freedom and Future Are on the Line. Call For A Free Consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Warren S. Sutnick

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    Warren S. Sutnick

    4.9186 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    We have handled thousands of criminal cases in New Jersey.
    Rating:  10
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    Stephanie McClure

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    Stephanie McClure

    4.822 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business
    Former Supervising Prosecutor, turned top-rated Defense Attorney. Call to feel the difference...
    Rating:  10
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    Laura C. Sutnick

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    Laura C. Sutnick

    5.057 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Juvenile and more
    Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the State of New Jersey. Call Now!
    Rating:  10
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    Karl C. Seman

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    Karl C. Seman

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    EVERY ATTORNEY FORMER ASST DA, OVER 30 YEARS OF CRIMINAL AND DWI DEFENSE EXPERIENCE 24/7 EMERGENCY
    Rating:  10
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    Lee A. Koch

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    Lee A. Koch

    4.952 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Domestic Violence and more
    Clients First, Justice Always. New York State and Federal Criminal Defense & Immigration Attorney.
    Rating:  10
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    Elliot S. Schlissel

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    Elliot S. Schlissel

    4.824 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Foreclosure and more
    Providing our clients with personalized legal services for over 38 years.
    Rating:  10
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    Omid S. Irani

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    Omid S. Irani

    5.076 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement
    Bio: Omid S. Irani is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with extensive experience navigating every stage of the criminal justice process, from investigation and arrest through trial. He skillfully represents clients in New Jersey’s Municipal, S...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Adam Arbeit

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    Michael Adam Arbeit

    5.0606 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Personalized, Confidential and Aggressive Representation. Commitment to Integrity & Professionalism
    Rating:  10
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    Lance Fletcher

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    Lance Fletcher

    4.9129 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Relentlessly Fighting to Protect Your Rights from Start to Finish. Call today 212-619-3900
    Rating:  10
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    Wendy Bishop

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    Wendy Bishop

    4.9615 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    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.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jeremy M. Saland

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    Jeremy M. Saland

    5.0124 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement
    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.
    Rating:  10
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    Julie Rendelman

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    Julie Rendelman

    5.0111 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Former New York prosecutor. Over 25 years' experience. Aggressive advocate.
    Rating:  10
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    Paul D. Petrus

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    Paul D. Petrus

    5.042 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    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...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Todd Douglas Greenberg

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    Todd Douglas Greenberg

    5.062 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Experience Equals Results!
    Rating:  10
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    Neil Steven Ruskin

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    Neil Steven Ruskin

    5.01528 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Top Rated Highly Reviewed Criminal Defense Attorney
    Rating:  10
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    Russ Kofman

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    Russ Kofman

    4.997 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    The Courtroom Advantage That You Need!
    Rating:  10
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    Derek Sean Wild

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    Derek Sean Wild

    5.036 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Charged with a crime? Contact me anytime! You will receive a FREE consultation to discuss your case.
    Rating:  10
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    James Kousouros

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    James Kousouros

    4.837 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Fighting Vigorously, Relentlessly, & Strategically at Every Stage of Your Defense. Call 855-381-6203
    Rating:  10
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