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    New York Has 6299 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 34787 Reviews

    Charles Andrew Miller

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    Charles Andrew Miller

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "i was charged with a misdemeanor that couldve been a felony if it wasnt in the city according the DA a while back, and i hired mr miller to represent me. he did a very good job. he explained to me the scenarios. he negotiated with the DA and was a..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Andrew David Cherkasky

    Andrew David Cherkasky

    4.917 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Andrew Cherkasky is recognized as one of the most elite trial lawyers in America and amongst the nation’s best criminal defense attorneys. Andrew is regularly recognized for his expertise by national news outlets, to include: Fox News, CNN, The Ne...
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    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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    Steven Michael Cohen

    Steven Michael Cohen

    4.818 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights
    Bio: From New York City originally and now residing and practicing law in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Cohen has been successfully trying civil and criminal cases, including civil rights and constitutional law cases, for the past 30+ years. In addition to co...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Walter Dapelo

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    Robert Walter Dapelo

    4.111 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    30 yrs attorney. Former Prosecutor. Agressive Defense. Nothing is more important than your freedom.
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    Anthony Joseph Kuhn

    Anthony Joseph Kuhn

    5.031 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Corporate & Incorporation
    Bio: Anthony is an aggressive and proactive attorney practicing in the areas of military law, security clearance representation, federal labor and employment, private employment/corporations and criminal defense. As a Partner at Tully Rinckey, Anthony ...
    Rating:  10
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    Yelena Sharova

    Yelena Sharova

    4.420 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: New York attorney with respect to professionalism and dedication to clientele.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Michael Byk

    Michael Byk

    5.030 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more
    Review: "Earlier this year I fell on hard time in terms of debt, I was trying to pay it off and refused to give up. Unfortunately due to personal issues I started to accrue more debt that I could not longer handle. My friend recommended Michael for a consu..."
    Rating:  9.6
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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 G. Becker

    Gary G. Becker

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Review: "Gary Becker is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever worked with. He fights tenaciously for his clients and is pound for pound the best criminal trial attorney in New York. His attention to detail is unparalleled and he will always b..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Florian Miedel

    Florian Miedel

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud, Civil Rights
    Review: "Florian jumped right into my (ongoing) case after I decided I could not work effectively with my first attorney who I did not trust. I have worked with a number of attorneys professionally, and find Florian ranks among the top. What impressed me t..."
    Rating:  9.7
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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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    Matthew John Santamauro

    Matthew John Santamauro

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Matthew J Santamauro has been practicing law since 1995. Beginning as an Assistant District Attorney in the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, Matthew prosecuted criminal cases, both Misdemeanors and Felonies, from inception to trial. Sin...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Ronald Steven Nir

    Ronald Steven Nir

    4.47 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: I am an attorney practicing for over 30 years concentrating on Criminal Defense. I am familiar with all aspects of New York's Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws. I am also familiar with Family Law, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Law and Civil D...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Peter C. Bongiorno

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    Peter C. Bongiorno

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
    We Care. We Fight. You Win. Hablamos Inglés y Español. Call today for a free consultation
    Rating:  9.2
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    Matthew Bennett

    Matthew Bennett

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Matthew T. Bennett III is an associate in the Criminal Law Department at Larkin Ingrassia, PLLC, in Newburgh, NY. Since joining the firm in September 2023, he has focused his practice on criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, traffic ticket d...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Carl A. Irace

    Carl A. Irace

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Land Use & Zoning and more
    Bio: Carl will work hard for you. Defending yourself takes more than just skill. It takes tenacity and perseverance. Carl is a sponsored General Member of the pretigious National College for DUI Defense; a gradute of the DUI Summer Session program at H...
    Rating:  9.8
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