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    David Wikstrom

    David Wikstrom

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Not very often people who are charged with crime are up to writing reviews for their criminal lawyers. In my desperate search for a good criminal lawyer, most of my time was spent on interviewing different attorneys. Some by recommendation and som..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Philip Frederick Grant

    Philip Frederick Grant

    4.910 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Foreclosure and more
    Bio: 2023 "Outstanding Leadership Award" for mentoring leaders of the future - Law 2.0 Conference (FinTech); 2018 American Law Society‘s “America’s Top Attorneys“ inductee; 2017 “National Black Lawyers-Top100” inductee. With over 30 years of experience...
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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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    Jason Lawrence Russo

    Jason Lawrence Russo

    3.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney for more than a decade, handling all matters ranging from vehicle and traffic offenses to major felony offenses. I represent individuals accused of crimes in all the New York State Courts and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  9.2
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    Louis Fasulo

    Louis Fasulo

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I have been driven throughout my career to help clients discover and achieve their goals, whether it be to solve the immediate crisis or to develop a long term strategy and solution. I have been a teacher for more than 20 years which has helped me...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Christian Aaron Pickney

    Christian Aaron Pickney

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Bio: Christian Aaron Pickney, Esq. is the founder of the boutique matrimonial and family law practice, The Pickney Law Firm. The Pickney Law Firm (“PLF”) represents individuals in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including equitable distribut...
    Rating:  10
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    Verris Bunah Shako

    Verris Bunah Shako

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Bio: I run a successful law practice specializing in the zealous representation of individuals in New York Supreme and Local courts. The practice provides passionate advocacy in civil and family courts designed to achieve the desired outcome. The bulk ...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Daire Brian Irwin

    Daire Brian Irwin

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "My father was picked up at the NY state border while coming back from vacation in Canada for an 18 year old charge he wasn't even aware of. The charge itself was a minor, unproven offense but nonetheless, he was thrown into the county holding faci..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lawrence L. Kasperek

    Lawrence L. Kasperek

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney. I believe that my clients arepresumed innocent until the government overcomes that burden beyond a reasonable doubt. I believe the system of criminal justice must be forced to recognize the rights of criminal defe...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Joseph Michael Stancati

    Joseph Michael Stancati

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Joe is an experienced trial lawyer who specializes in racial and sex discrimination in employment cases, and cases on behalf of people who have suffered abuse by NYPD or Department of Correction officers, including NYPD False Arrest, Excessive Use...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Nelson Salvatore Torre

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "I hired Mr. Torre to represent me on a DUI charge (BAC .09). The outcome was favorable with a reduced charge of DWAI and two other tickets were dismissed. What impressed me about Mr. Torre is the amount of time he spent looking and assessing all t..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Scott Francis Riordan

    Scott Francis Riordan

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "Excellent attention to detail. Handled a delicate situation for us. Would highly recommend."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Keith H. Weidman

    Keith H. Weidman

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Power Of Attorney, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Hauppauge Attorney in NY. Published in attorney journals and teacher of other attorneys at BAR ASSOCIATIONS in Hauppauge, Suffolk, Manhattan & Queens. Bar Ass'n lecturer to fellow lawyers. Lectures taped & sold by Ass'ns as an honor not for paymen...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Helen A. Gredd

    Helen A. Gredd

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Commercial Real Estate, Lawsuits and Disputes
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    Christopher Morgan La Tronica

    Christopher Morgan La Tronica

    4.84 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Law Offices of Chris La Tronica- Call Are You “Ready For Trial?” Are you? Better yet, is your attorney? I cut my teeth as an attorney with the U.S. Navy. As a Naval Officer, I had the privilege of representing the men and women who swore to defend...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Eric Stephen Shiller

    Eric Stephen Shiller

    4.413 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Eric S. Shiller, Esq. has more than 20 years of litigation experience successfully representing over 20,000 clients to date. An excellent and zealous trial attorney, Mr. Shiller is seen daily in the New York State courts fighting for his clients' ...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Steven Frank Christiansen

    Steven Frank Christiansen

    5.014 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Review: "I live in NJ and recently discovered that I had a speeding ticket in NY that was 21 years past due. As a result, my license was about to be suspended. Mr. Christiansen was able to resolve this matter immediately, resulting in a complete dismissal...."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Colette Katz

    Colette Katz

    5.0163 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Administrative Law and more
    Bio: The initial consultation is free. E-Z Pass Research and Negotiations done. We have negotiated many successful settlements. Please feel free to contact us today, or to refer us to a friend in need of traffic defense.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Richard Bruce Rosenthal

    Richard Bruce Rosenthal

    3.711 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Animal Law, Animal & Dog Bites and more
    Bio: Richard Bruce Rosenthal, Esq. - Columbia College 1975, Brooklyn Law 1978, Admitted NYS, EDNY, SDNY, NDNY, CDIL, NDOH, WDWI, DCO, NDIN & DCT General Litigation Practice with a concentration in Animal Rights. Criminal Defense, Matrimonial and Family...
    Rating:  10
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    Alexander Sanchez

    Alexander Sanchez

    4.311 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Speeding and Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I needed a U.S- based lawyer for a matter involving a United Kingdom VISA application. Because my crimes were ancient, I needed a New York based lawyer that understood the context of my criminal history and could interpret NYS criminal law and m..."
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    Daniel S. Parker

    Daniel S. Parker

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Out of the 20+ attorneys I have worked with over the years, Daniel Parker was by far one of the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers I have ever worked with."
    Rating:  7.7
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