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Rochester, NY Criminal defense lawyers

207 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Rochester, NY area.

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Rochester has 207 Criminal defense Attorneys with 744 Reviews

  • Robert King

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    King Law
    650 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 21 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Fearless Criminal Defense. We believe in winning, and we have done it over and over again.
  • Derek Wild

    Derek S. Wild, Esq. Attorney at Law
    2480 Browncroft Blvd, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 35 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have dedicated my entire legal career to defending the accused in the courtroom.  I have handled hundreds of cases; violations to felonies.  I have conducted numerous jury trials and non-jury trials.  I also assist individuals with ignition inte...
  • Raymond Sciarrino

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    Sciarrino & Sciarrino, PC
    500 Helendale Rd., Ste. 90, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Skilled Defense From Serious Criminal Charges-- For more than 24 years, attorney Raymond Sciarrino has provided high-quality legal counsel to our clients throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes region, including Livingston, Wyoming, Steuben, Mo...

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    35% Criminal defense, 40% DUI and DWI, 5% Personal injury, and more.

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    30 minutes

    License
    NY, Active since 1996

  • P. Adam Militello

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    Militello Law Firm
    2480 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 46 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Effective, Experienced Criminal Defense with Outstanding Client Reviews. Free phone consultations.
  • James Riotto

    The Law Office of James L. Riotto II
    30 West Broad Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 106 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Federal and State Criminal Defense
  • Jamie Nobles

    Nobles & DeCarolis
    1507 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    JAMES NOBLES was born and raised in Conesus, New York. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be a trial lawyer fighting for people's rights. He is happiest when he is sinking his teeth into a high-profile, complex and serious case that will ...
  • Gabriella MacDonald

    2480 Browncroft Boulevard, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Gabriella MacDonald, Esq. was born and raised in Monroe County. She is a graduate of the New York State University at Buffalo Law School, while she was there she recieved awards for a Public Service Honor, and the CALI award, which recognizes her ...
  • Danielle Wild

    Danielle C. Wild, Attorney at Law
    100 Linden Oaks, Suite 107, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Danielle manages a part-time, client-centered law practice focused on criminal appeals and post-conviction advocacy. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, and the U...
  • Avik Ganguly

    Ganguly Brothers, PLLC
    2024 West Henrietta Rd., Suite 3D, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I focus my practice in criminal defense and personal injury.  I represent clients who are charged with every level of criminal charge both in NY State and Federal Courts.  I have handled matters involving complex conspiracy charges, white collar c...
  • Mark Foti

    The Foti Law Firm
    16 W Main Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mark Foti, Esq. is a general practitioner. His primary focus is criminal law. He has handled over 1900 criminal cases. He is a litigator with experience in obtaining favorable plea bargains and representing clients at trial when an acceptable agre...
  • Neil Gunther

    The Foti Law Firm P.C.
    16 W. Main Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced and effective criminal defense attorney that will work with through every stage of your case.  
  • Lorenzo Napolitano

    Law Office of Lorenzo Napolitano
    28 East Main Street Suite 900, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 54 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Honest counsel and effective representation are the cornerstones of any legal practice.  Over the years I have learned that, above all else, clients are seeking an honest lawyer who can provide them with skilled, effective representation.  I am no...
  • William Easton

    Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP
    16 W Main St, Suite 243, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced criminal attorney at both the trial and appellate level.  Concentrates on complex and difficult cases.  Dedicated to both the case and the client. 
  • Thomas Corletta

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    Thomas A. Corletta, Esq.
    16 W Main St Ste 204, Rochester, NY
    4.5 stars 35 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 6.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mr. Corletta is a well-rounded conscientious attorney who provides quality services. He handled my contentious divorce, is straightforward and gives the facts he works hard and gets the job done.”
  • Donald Rehkopf

    The Law Office of Donald G. Rehkopf, Jr.
    31 East Main Street, 2nd Floor, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    My practice consists of trial, appellate and post-conviction matters, in all military courts as well as New York State courts. I also do federal appellate cases. I have been handling criminal, constitutional and military matters since 1975. I...
  • Roman Misula

    Monroe County
    2024 W. Henrietta Road, SUITE 3D, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I started my career as a prosecutor handling numerous high profile and complex criminal cases. Now I utilize that significant experience to represent clients charged with everything from traffic offenses up through violent crimes both in State and...
  • David Pilato

    Pilato Law
    30 West Broad Streeet, Suite 306, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    A former prosecutor, David C. Pilato is a highly dedicated and experienced criminal defense and personal injury attorney servicing Rochester, NY and its surrounding areas. Mr. Pilato fights tirelessly for his clients' rights in an effort to achiev...
  • Thomas Splain

    Law Office of Thomas M. Splain, P.C.
    366 White Spruce Boulevard, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 45 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, my life changed quickly and forever, and I needed legal representation. Deciding on how to choose a lawyer was overwhelming and intimidating. I did not know where to go, or who ...
  • Peter Pullano

    Tully Rinckey, PLLC
    400 Linden Oaks, Suite 110, Rochester, NY
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    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
  • Michael Scibetta

    30 W Broad St Ste 500, Rochester, NY
    5.0 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mike Scibetta has more than twenty five years of experience representing clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in all levels of criminal courts in New York State and Federal Court. He has extensive trial experience in the criminal and civ...

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Rochester City Court Criminal Division
Criminal Court, 123 Public Safety Building, 150 S. Plymouth Ave.
Rochester, NY 14614
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