Top Rated New York Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: A Westchester native himself, John A. Raimondo is dedicated to the capable defense of those facing criminal charges. Since 2002, when John went into private practice, he has achieved extraordinary results on behalf of clients. His attention to det...

Rating: 6.8

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Juvenile

Bio: Justice is key. And so are results.

Rating: 7.4

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights and more

Rating: 8.4

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, State, Local And Municipal Law and more

Review: "Over the years I have retained Mike for various reasons including business law and family court. He is extremely thorough and I always have liked the fact that he is easily accessible. His results handling my issues speak for themselves and I have..."

Rating: 8.8

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Joseph Mure was recommended to me by my college professor where I had taken a criminal law course. That professor was a judge in Supreme Court for many years and I figured he would be able to recommend a lawyer who really cares about clients, not ..."

Rating: 6.8

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Paul D’Emilia has practiced law for more than 30 years, both as a prosecutor in New York City, at the United States Department of Justice, and in private practice as a criminal defense attorney. Mr. D’Emilia began his law career as a prosecutor ...

Rating: 7.8

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Anthony J. Lana was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from Canisius College in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. After college, Mr. Lana entered law school and obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Akron ...

Rating: 9.2

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Elder Law

Bio: Visit Attorney Joshua P. Blumberg's page at for more information. Joshua P. Blumberg is a partner at Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons & Blumberg, LLC and one of the most promising and diligent attorneys in the Amityville legal community. Mr. Blumb...

Rating: 8.3

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Constitutional and more

Bio: Herbert L. Greenman is a senior partner with Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria. He concentrates his practice in the area of criminal defense and has extensive experience in matters that include criminal trials, criminal appeals, constitutional law, narc...

Rating: 8.8

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Regulation and more

Rating: 8.9

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: He served in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office from 1973 – 1988, prosecuted white-collar crime in the Frauds Bureau and was the Bureau Chief of the Career Criminal Trial Bureau. As a prosecutor, he investigated and tried many crimi...

Rating: 8.9

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

Review: "If you need a lawyer, it's normally a difficult decision with massive consequences if you don't get the right one. Finding one who is beyond competent in more than one small section of the law is even more difficult. The jack of all trades type is..."

Rating: 7.2

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I DO NOT ACCEPT ANY PRIVATE CASES. I am employed by The Legal Aid Society. If you are looking for an immigration lawyer, you can go to the website of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (). If you are looking for a criminal defense attorn...

Rating: 7.1

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "The Law Firm of Stein and Stein have represented me. They are compassionate attorneys who are professional, knowledgeable, and qualified to handle anything. There are actions that can alter your life. These can be good or bad. If these decisions a..."

Rating: 7.3

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate

Bio: After graduating from Colgate University Edward (Queens criminal defense attorney) attended St. John’s University School of Law. After graduating St. John’s in 1990, Edward started his career as a Prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Off...

Rating: 7.5

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