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    New York Has 6298 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 34796 Reviews

    Michael Seibert

    Michael Seibert

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was very nervous about going to court. A friend of mine recommended Michael Seibert for an attorney. So glad I took his advice. Michael was so quick to get back to me, walked me through every step of the process. I was so relaxed going into cour..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Eric P. Franz

    Eric P. Franz

    5.019 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a professor of law, trial and appellate attorney and have successfully represented clients in both federal and state court. While I am recognized for representing many high profile clients, I also represent corporations, businesses and ordina...
    Rating:  9.0
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    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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    Joshua Elliot Bardavid

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    Joshua Elliot Bardavid

    5.05 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Administrative Law and more
    Review: "extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and super smart, josh is an extraordinary advocate and attorney. he is in this field for all the right reasons. i cannot recommend him enough."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Luis Andrew Penichet

    Luis Andrew Penichet

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Bio: Luis Andrew Penichet began his career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office as a Prosecutor, specializing as a senior trial assistant district attorney in Rackets-Narcotics. With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Penichet is a widely recognized c...
    Rating:  10
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    Brittany Ariel Kessler

    Brittany Ariel Kessler

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Ms. Kessler started her career in the legal field years ago, first starting with Civil Litigation. She worked for a large firm that specialized in personal injury, worker's compensation, social security disability, real estate and criminal defense...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Garrett Michael Fruchtman

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    Garrett Michael Fruchtman

    5.023 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    If you are facing criminal charges, the attorney you hire can have a huge impact on the outcome of your case.
    Rating:  9.0
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    Glenn Warren Magnell

    Glenn Warren Magnell

    5.0183 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Most people never think about when and why they may need an attorney until a situation arises where the services of a lawyer are essential. If you or a family member have been arrested you need an attorney who will zealously represent you, whom yo...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Bruce Robert Connolly

    Bruce Robert Connolly

    4.717 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: I practice in the areas of criminal defense, family & matrimonial law, and general civil litigation. As a native New Yorker, I have roots in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island. My main office is located in Manhattan, and I also hav...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Melinda Marie Sarafa

    Melinda Marie Sarafa

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
    Review: "At the inception of the case, She weighted the Pro's and Con's of different approaches to the matter. Detail oriented and Educational. If ever there was a problem with the judicial system in the future she would be contacted in no limit of time......"
    Rating:  9.7
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    Mark I. Cohen

    Mark I. Cohen

    5.024 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: For more than twenty seven years, Mr. Cohen has provided the finest Criminal Defense Legal Services to individuals and businesses in pre-arrest investigations and post-arrest cases. In the New York Court State System, Mr. Cohen regularly defends c...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Michael Timothy Dwan

    Michael Timothy Dwan

    4.744 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Michael T. Dwan is the principal at the Law Office of Michael T. Dwan. Mr. Dwan oversees Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation and Criminal Defense departments for the law firm. Mr. Dwan is one of the top trial lawyers in Erie County. Mr...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Kris McDaniel-Miccio

    Kris McDaniel-Miccio

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Appeals and more
    Bio: Justice Warrior Diligent, intelligent savvy, compassionate trial & appellate attorney with expertise in the following areas: Appeals- whether challenging a criminal conviction, contesting a support order, custody determination, finding of child ab...
    Rating:  10
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    Reza Mazaheri

    Reza Mazaheri

    4.857 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more
    Bio: Reza Mazaheri is a founding partner of Sethi Mazaheri, LLC. Mr. Mazaheri represents individuals in immigration and criminal proceedings in New Jersey. His most recent experience as a NJ prosecutor brings trial and litigation expertise in criminal ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Biju John Koshy

    Biju John Koshy

    5.013 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Biju John Koshy is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor. Biju brings a wealth of unparalleled criminal law experience to the firm. As a prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorney's Office, Biju handled hundreds of cases, ranging from low-level...
    Rating:  10
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    Gary Stuart Miller

    Gary Stuart Miller

    5.0576 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I strongly believe that if you are going to do a job, you should do it well. Upon graduating law school in 1987, my first job was within the Court building involving daily court appearances. Later I became a founding partner in the Law Firm of Ask...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Paul V. Prestia

    Paul V. Prestia

    4.817 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: For over a decade, Mr. Prestia has zealously fought for the rights of his clients; defending the accused and protecting the abused. As such, Mr. Prestia has been recognized as one of the preeminent NYC attorneys in his field. In 2016 and 2017, he ...
    Rating:  10
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    David Robertson Morabito

    David Robertson Morabito

    4.816 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Oil & Gas and more
    Review: "My son was arrested on multiple felony drug charges and bail was set at $100,000, I went to my family lawyer and he highly recommended Dave Morabito to represent us in this matter. After meeting with Dave immediately, he had bail reduced to $20,00..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Michael Thomas Mullen

    Michael Thomas Mullen

    5.014 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Attorney Michael Mullen founded The Law Offices of Michael Mullen in 2006 in order to obtain justice for individuals facing criminal charges. Before opening his firm, he served as an assistant district attorney in NY. This experience has provided ...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Philip Paul Nash

    Philip Paul Nash

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Philip spent more than three years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, where he was responsible for the prosecution of felonies as part of the County Court Trial Bureau and managed more than a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases. Wor...
    Rating:  10
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    Annaleigh Elizabeth Porter

    Annaleigh Elizabeth Porter

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Attorney Annaleigh Porter is devoted to defending the rights of the accused. She credits her career path and comfort in the courtroom to her desire to see justice and fairness in the criminal court system. Ms. Porter has been recongized by the Nat...
    Rating:  9.0
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