Top Rated Troy, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

216 criminal defense lawyers serve Troy, NY. Compare the best based on 1219+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Albany County are listed below.

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Troy Has 216 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1219 Reviews

Hacker & Murphy, LLP
28 2nd St, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Civil Rights

Bio: Julie defends falsely accused individuals against institutions including local, state, and federal governments as well as colleges and universities. Federal & State Criminal Defense | White Collar Investigations & Defense | Title IX & Student Defe...

Rating: 10

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Frost & Kavanaugh, P.C.
287 North Greenbush Rd, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: My practice focuses primarily on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice. I am a graduate of the prestigious Defense of the Damned seminar at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College in Dubois, WY, and have represented someone whose ...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Troy, 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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E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy, LLP
28 2nd St, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Education and more

Review: "James Knox is definitely one of the most caring and loyal lawyers I have ever dealt with. He would answer my calls on his personal cell phone day or night when he defended me in 2017 . He is by far one of the best defense attorneys out there , and..."

Rating: 10

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James A. Caruso, Attorney & Counselor at Law
22 First Street, Suite 301, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more

Review: "Jim was my fourth matrimonial attorney and after firing my first three, I was just fed up with the "system" and mediocrity. I felt that I would never find someone to care about my situation as much as I cared. Jim proved me wrong. Jim Caruso is a ..."

Rating: 7.3

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The Law Office of James B. Gross
270 River Street, Suite 203, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Review: "James Gross is an extremely dedicated lawyer. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He fought hard for the outcome in my case and always responded to any questions (of which there were many) or concerns I had promptly and took the time t..."

Rating: 7.1

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James L. Quinn, Attorney at Law
2311 15th Street, 1st Floor, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "My attorney James Quinn was very effective and instrumental in reuniting my family despite strong opposition. He is kind, compassionate and very informative; he can separate the wheat from the chaff in order to get your optimal result. I highly re..."

Rating: 6.5

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Dreyer Boyajian LLP
2 King, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Albany personal injury Attorney William J. Dreyer has dedicated his over 40 years of legal practice to helping clients through complex civil litigation and criminal defense matters. With experience as a Captain in the U.S. Army and as an Assistant...

Rating: 8.5

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Law Office of Kevin L. Goodwin ESQ
126 Second Street, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Review: "I have been in family court fighting for joint custody of my 2 small children for almost 3 years now. Kevin has been nothing less than amazing. He worked so hard on my case. He went above and beyond any of my expectations. My case was really not e..."

Rating: 6.5

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The Law Office of Beth C. Thomas, PLLC
30 3rd St, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

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

Bio: The Law Office of Beth C. Thomas, PLLC, offers personalized legal advocacy with a strong commitment to justice. As a solo practitioner in the New York Capital Region, I specialize in family law, criminal defense, business law, LGBTQ+ rights, landl...

Rating: 5.9

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John R. McCartin , Esq.
12 Plum Ave, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

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

Bio: I have handled criminal matters ranging from major offenses to town ordinances. As well as, business law ranging from contracts, advising, commercial litigation and debt collection. I've been successful in getting allegations such as DWIs and seri...

Rating: 5.9

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Rensselaer County Public Defender
80 2nd St, Court House, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 7.3

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Dreyer Boyajian LLP
2 King, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Troy (Albany)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Gun Law and more

Federal and State Criminal Defense

Rating: 10

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Smith Hernandez Llc
105 Jordan Road, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Review: "Our digital marketing agency, based in Lucknow, is committed to helping businesses grow and thrive in the online world. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialize in offering tailored digital solutions including SEO, SEM, social media..."

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251 River Street, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "A fantastic attorney, has been flexible, communicative and invested in my case and the wellbeing of my children. Easily accessible to his clients, always ensures I am well informed and included in all decisions going forward. Doesn’t sugar coat th..."

Rating: 6.5

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Matthew J. Turner, P.C.
54 2nd St, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate

Review: "I hired Matt Turner twice, once for a real estate closing and the other for a minor criminal matter. Both matters were handled professionally and Satisfactorily.He had a very good grasp of the law and was in constant contact with me for both matte..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Troy (Albany)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Handling all matters from armed robbery and felony drug possession, to DWI and traffic tickets.

Rating: 10

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Martin P. Bonventre's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Troy (Patterson)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources, Criminal Defense, Gaming

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287 North Greenbush Road, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, General Practice and more

Rating: 7.3

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Dreyer Boyajian LLP
2 King, Troy, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Securities Offerings

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Which Criminal Defense lawyers have been licensed the longest in Troy, NY?

James G. Brennan 73 years licensed
John Albert Barsamian 64 years licensed
Douglas Rutnik 60 years licensed
William James Dreyer 56 years licensed
Stephen Robert Coffey 55 years licensed
Robert Edward Harris 55 years licensed
Charles John Wilcox 54 years licensed
Peter Gerstenzang 54 years licensed
David Neil Goldin 53 years licensed
Donald Charles Hastings 52 years licensed

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Which Troy, NY Criminal Defense lawyers are newest to the area?

John Reilly McCartin 2 years licensed
Jillian Groshans 4 years licensed
Beth C. Thomas 6 years licensed
Adriel Fermin Colon-Casiano 6 years licensed
Andrew Gelbman 6 years licensed
Andrew Todd Geisler 7 years licensed
Kelly Ann Kline 7 years licensed
Princy Ann Abraham 8 years licensed
Schuyler Thomas Konior Kinneman 8 years licensed
Erin Claire Bates 9 years licensed

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Troy, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

Troy Has 216 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1219 Reviews

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