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    Aaron M. Goldsmith

    Aaron M. Goldsmith

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Commercial, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: Our office has represented numerous clients in Federal and New York State Courts from Grand Jury Investigations to Trial and beyond. I specialize in investigations and charges related to criminal activity, against individuals, professional practic...
    Rating:  10
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    Bruce A. Schonberg

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    Bruce A. Schonberg

    4.411 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    When you hire Bruce Schonberg, you get Bruce Schonberg - That's a sure thing!
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    Jaime M. Bello-Casais

    Jaime M. Bello-Casais

    4.417 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "We hired Jamie Bello through a referral. He was affordable and got the job done."
    Rating:  9.2
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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 23 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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    Harlan J. Protass

    Harlan J. Protass

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud, Appeals
    Bio: Harlan Protass: Trusted CounselorA graduate of Cornell University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (cum laude), where he was an editor of the Cardozo Law Review, Attorney Harlan Protass has – for more than 20 years – sought to protect the...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Seth I. Koslow

    Seth I. Koslow

    5.017 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: I am a former Queens County Prosecutor. I have prosecuted hundreds of Misdemeanors and Felonies. Call now for a free consultation. Services provided in Nassau and Suffolk and New York City.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Edgar Vitaliano

    Michael Edgar Vitaliano

    4.47 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: An accomplished legal advocate, Michael E. Vitaliano is the founder and principal of The Vitaliano Law Firm, based in New York City. Mr. Vitaliano is a leading criminal defense lawyer and experienced advocate in handling all criminal matters in st...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    5.051 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy. From the beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me through a very stressful legal matter. He took the time to listen..."
    Rating:  8.2
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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:  9.6
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    Kenneth Marc Mollins

    Kenneth Marc Mollins

    3.916 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mollins P.C. opened it’s doors in 2000. The firm was initially located in Garden City but has since relocated to Melville and its current location Hauppauge. Our firms litigators primarily handle legal issues related t...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Latoya Roberta-Angela James

    Latoya Roberta-Angela James

    5.0162 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Your trusted legal partner in Suffolk County, New York. Specializing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Elder Law and Domestic Violence matters. We provide our clients with experienced guidance, personalized solutions and zealous advocacy.
    Rating:  10
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    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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    Michael Aaron Ross

    Michael Aaron Ross

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael Ross testified at a recent trial as an expert witness on legal ethics, on behalf of an attorney charged with extortion. He captivated the jury and his testimony unquestionably contributed to the jury's verdict of not guilty."
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    Frederick Lawrence Sosinsky

    Frederick Lawrence Sosinsky

    4.25 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Fred Sosinsky has been representing individuals under federal or state investigation, arrest or prosecution for more than 30 years. During these more than three decades of practice, he has handled cases involving celebrities, professional athletes...
    Rating:  10
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    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    4.25 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor in Florida and New York. I am now an active criminal defense practitioner in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. I have defended matters ranging from traffic violations to Murder. I have a very good reputation and relationship wi...
    Rating:  10
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    James R. Maloney

    James R. Maloney

    5.046 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Maloney’s practice focuses on complex criminal defense matters with an emphasis on D.W.I. defense. He has an unparalleled commitment to providing clients the highest level of experience, professional qualifications, and skill. In addition to b...
    Rating:  8.6
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    John Healy

    John Healy

    4.828 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: John Healy's practice focuses on criminal law and traffic violations. He attends court proceedings on a daily basis and routinely handles conferences, pre-trial hearings, and trial on a variety of criminal charges and traffic offenses. Mr. Healy i...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Philip G Sayles

    Philip G Sayles

    4.948 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Thank you for visiting my Avvo page. If you or a loved one are facing a criminal accusation in the Western Washington area, please call me and I will gladly discuss the issue with you. Having the proper legal representation is important, and it is...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Eric William Zitofsky

    Eric William Zitofsky

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes and more
    Review: "He is excellent and professional lawyer, He did wonderful job ! I strong recommend him to work as your defend attorney if you have a case involved."
    Rating:  9.3
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