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    72 criminal defense lawyers serve Poughkeepsie, NY. Compare the best based on 479+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Dutchess County are listed below.

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    Steven Kelly Patterson

    Steven Kelly Patterson

    5.015 reviews
    McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson PLLC
    42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: Steven K. Patterson has over 20 years of experience handling criminal defense matters throughout Dutchess, Columbia and Putnam Counties. Steven Patterson spent a number of years with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office and Putnam County L...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Lisa J. Pelosi

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    Lisa J. Pelosi

    4.820 reviews
    The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi
    1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 108, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    First-Class Criminal Defense Attorney Who Gets Results! English & Spanish Speaking, Call 24/7
    Rating:  8.4
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    John Joseph Ventosa

    John Joseph Ventosa

    5.036 reviews
    McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson PLLC
    42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: JOHN J. VENTOSA is a founding partner at McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson, PLLC. Prior to joining the firm as a partner, John served his community as a Senior Assistant Public Defender in the Dutchess County Public Defender’s office, where...
    Rating:  10
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    Glenn Richard Bruno

    Glenn Richard Bruno

    4.9148 reviews
    Glenn R Bruno, Esq
    1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 302, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Glenn R. Bruno, Esq. is an exceptionally seasoned criminal defense attorney. He strives to make clients as comfortable as possible and is committed to providing an honest, straightforward assessment of your situation given the information availabl...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Christopher S. Coleman

    Christopher S. Coleman

    5.038 reviews
    McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson PLLC
    42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Bio: I am an experienced, trustworthy and knowledgable attorney who always puts the interests of his clients first and foremost. And if for any reason I cannot help you with your matter, I will recommend you to someone who can. We're here to help.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin A Prue

    Kevin A Prue

    5.010 reviews
    Dutchess County Public Defender
    45 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am committed to representing the rights of people in the Hudson Valley. I offer strong local legal expertise to a community which I live in. To learn how to put my skills to work for you in your case, contact me today for a free consultation.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Marco Caviglia

    Marco Caviglia

    5.010 reviews
    Marco Caviglia, Esq.
    301 Manchester Rd, #201, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: AVVO DISALLOWS CONTACT INFO, SO GOOGLE MY NAME FOR WEBSITE -Marco Caviglia has been a trial attorney for 45 years, most recently a Felony Bureau Chief at the Ulster County District Attorney's Office in NY, now again in private practice since 2023....
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony C. Cillis

    Anthony C. Cillis

    5.015 reviews
    Cillis Law, PLLC, 48 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Anthony C. Cillis, Esq. is a graduate of Wagner College where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. He received his Juris Doctorate at Western New England College School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of New Yo...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Raji Sayel Zeidan

    Raji Sayel Zeidan

    5.07 reviews
    The Law Office of Raji S. Zeidan P.C.
    11 Market Street, Suite 211,, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "always available, keeps his words. I had 2 speed ticket, he solved them with no points. It would be 6 points."
    Rating:  7.8
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    David L. Steinberg

    David L. Steinberg

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    McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson PLLC
    42 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: DAVID STEINBERG (Of Counsel) has been honored as a judge and lawyer with numerous awards for his excellence in a legal career spanning over 40 years. He has argued many criminal and civil appeals in the state’s appellate courts, including the New ...
    Rating:  10
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    Alfred B. Mainetti

    Alfred B. Mainetti

    5.02 reviews
    Mainetti & Mainetti P.C.
    11 Market Street Suite 203, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Bio: Alfred Mainetti is the senior partner of Mainetti Mainetti & O'Connor. He graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois with his J.D. Al works hard to make sure each client is able to receive the maximum compensation he or...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Heather Lynn Kitchen

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    Heather Lynn Kitchen

    4.04 reviews
    The Law Offices of Heather L. Kitchen, Esq
    55 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "We've used Heather Kitchen for years. She did my son's divorce, my guardianship in family court and recently did our wills. She is knowledgeable about all aspects our cases, so helpful and compassionate. She held our hand through every step of the..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Ian Charles Lindars

    Ian Charles Lindars

    5.06 reviews
    McCabe & Mack LLP
    63 Washington St, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Ian C. Lindars, a native of Dutchess County, has been practicing law in the Hudson Valley since 2005. In addition to representing clients in the State of New York, including New York City, Ian has litigated cases in various other states including ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Kenneth S. Rones

    Kenneth S. Rones

    3.54 reviews
    Kenneth S. Rones, Esq.
    214 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: FORMER JUDGE - FORMER PROSECUTOR - EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY ALL COURTS Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Rockland and Westchester
    Rating:  7.9
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    Jason Nathaniel Richland

    Jason Nathaniel Richland

    5.01 review
    Dutchess County Public Defender
    45 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jason is a smart, able and hard-working lawyer who treats his clients with respect. He gives his personal attention to the case and is a staunch advocate for his client."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Susan Marie Sullivan-Bisceglia

    Susan Marie Sullivan-Bisceglia

    5.01 review
    Sullivan-Bisceglia Law Firm PC
    53 Old Post Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Review: "I could never say enough on how well Susan defended my son.She helped save him from what could have been a very bad outcome.Not only did she do a fabulous job defending him she was always very honest with me went well beyond what most attornys wou..."
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    Gerard Joseph Pisanelli

    Gerard Joseph Pisanelli

    5.02 reviews
    Pisanelli Gerard J Attorney At Law
    2 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: As an experienced Defensive Attorney, I know the impotance of maintaining a client's not guilty plea until all avenues have been explored to either get the matter dismissed or reduced. Maintaining the not guilty plea requires the Prosecutor to tho...
    Rating:  7.4
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    James Padraig McEleney

    James Padraig McEleney

    3.76 reviews
    Steven H. Klein and Associates
    40 Garden St, Suite 500, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: James McEleney was born and raised in the Hudson Valley. He was inspired to go into law after working with local legend D. James O’Neil, Esq. While attending law school, he worked with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office and Legal Service...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Nicklaus James Misiti

    Nicklaus James Misiti

    4.748 reviews
    Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti, PLLC
    42 Catharine St, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Nicklaus Misiti – Immigration Attorney in Poughkeepsie, NY I am an immigration attorney and founder of Law Offices of Nicklaus Misiti, PLLC, based in Poughkeepsie, New York. I represent individuals and families throughout the Hudson Valley and New...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kelley M Enderley

    Kelley M Enderley

    4.04 reviews
    Kelley M.Enderley
    301 Manchester Road., Suite 203, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Dutchess County New York attorney specializing in criminal defense, family law, and traffic tickets.
    Rating:  6.6
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