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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: H. Benjamin Perez began his career as a criminal defense attorney at a prestigious New York law firm, defending clients accused of criminal offenses. Since then he has expanded his practice to also cover divorce, and family law cases. He is a prov...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more

Bio: Excellece. Integrity. Results. Due to overwhelming scams and spam, Messages sent through this website are no longer managed as of 2025. Information and Required Legal Disclaimers. These pages are not regularly maintained or updated and are likely ...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: John P. Buza is a Manhattan criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Office of John Buza, PC. Mr. Buza was a prosecutor for New York for many years, where he handled a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. His insight into the pros...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Honest. Empathetic. Accessible. Experienced. Tough. Contact me at (631) 240-4761.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(631) 240-4761

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Immigration

Bio: Damaris Santamaria joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2026 and is an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Department. Santamaria has significant experience in housing, criminal defense, immigration, and civil rights law. Her background includes ten...

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(866) 490-6232

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Bronx County District Attorney's Office
198 E 161st St # 822, Bronx, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Criminal Defense, Government and more

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more

Bio: Manuel Portela, Jr., Esq. is an alumnus of Fordham University and American University Law School. He is admitted to the New York Bar, New Jersey Bar, and U.S. District Court (First and Second Departments). After graduating from law school, Mr. Por...

Rating: 10

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172 E 161st St, Bronx, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: I began my legal career in the New York County District Attorney as a Prosecutor. This gave me invaluable experience in the world of the criminal justice system. I moved to practice law in Bronx County in 1998, defending all types of individuals f...

Rating: 4.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Review: "Un exelente abogado , súper profesional y un gran ser humano que en momentos super difíciles tubo las palabras correctas para sentirnos protegida y respaldados mi esposo y yo. Y en el momento de hacer su trabajo fue magistral para un veredicto en ..."

Rating: 9.6

Call for a consultation(855) 890-7347

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Nilendri Senanayake is an immigration attorney focused on citizenship, visas, and family-based immigration, providing strategic legal guidance to clients. Personal Mission: As an immigrant herself, Nilendri understands just how life-changing the i...

Rating: 5.6

Call for a consultation(650) 276-0660

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I am not going to tell you: "I will represent you zealously." because every attorney should do that. I will promise you transparency. Furthermore, I will respond to your messages promptly. I understand that going through a criminal or traffic case...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Mehmet Baysan earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School with distinction in international law. While at Suffolk University, he received the Jurisprudence Award in Environmental Law. He received his bachelor's degree in In...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (Scarsdale)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

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

Former Bronx prosecutor. Handling criminal cases throughout Westchester. Call For A Free Consult

Rating: 8.4

Call for a FREE consultation(914) 768-4908

Eli M. Moore's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family

Skilled. Accomplished. Versatile. Focused exclusively on your success, now and for your future.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 278-6042

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Discrimination and more

Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney and Founding Partner of Wigdor LLP.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 303-2475

Douglas H. Wigdor's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

A good lawyer makes all the difference. Offices in New York and Westchester.

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Expungement and more

Bio: Vonnie Dones is a former criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office responsible for prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones worked as a Staf...

Rating: 9.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: As the driving force behind the Law Office of Julio E. Portilla, P.C., Julio E. Portilla, Esq. combines extensive legal knowledge with a personal commitment to client advocacy. His full-service law firm emphasizes bankruptcy, personal injury, fami...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 646-7054

Julio E Portilla's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "This was my very first time navigating the legal system, and I thank God every single day that I chose Steven Metcalf to represent me. From the very beginning, Steven brought a level of attention, care, and detail that is genuinely rare to find in..."

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Bronx (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Justice is about the relentless pursuit of fairness. It cannot ever be acheived but must be constantly fought for. I bring the fight to the government for my clients. This is a ceaseless pursuit and one I never tire from.

Rating: 10

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