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    Greg Thomas Rinckey

    Greg Thomas Rinckey

    3.48 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Military Law and more
    Bio: While on active duty as a JAG, Greg prosecuted and defended over a hundred felony cases with charges ranging from drug possession to murder. Additionally, he was selected to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of ...
    Rating:  10
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    Leo Shalit

    Leo Shalit

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Review: "As a multi-unit business owner I often use the services of Mr. Shalit to review my contracts, leases, and any other miscellaneous issues that may arise. For 3+ years Mr. Shalit has proved me with sound advice and has always been able to resolve al..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Raji Sayel Zeidan

    Raji Sayel Zeidan

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "always available, keeps his words. I had 2 speed ticket, he solved them with no points. It would be 6 points."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Megan Ann Gallagher

    Megan Ann Gallagher

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Megan Gallagher has over 37 years’ experience working as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. She began her career as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County handling countless cases including violent street crimes, drug crimes and multi-m...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Barbara Jo Strauss

    Barbara Jo Strauss

    4.67 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I am a former Assistant District Attorney with extensive trial and appellate experience. I was president of the Orange County Bar Association in 2010-2011 and I am a former president of the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties. ...
    Rating:  10
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    Lisa J. Pelosi

    Lisa J. Pelosi

    4.820 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: If you are looking at my profile then you or a loved one must be in need of help. I'm certain you are going through a difficult time. I have been practicing criminal law for over thirty years in the NYC and Hudson Valley. Having been a Prosecutor,...
    Rating:  8.4
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    George V. Muscato

    George V. Muscato

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A Lockport resident, Mr. Muscato received his Bachelor's Degree from Canisius College in 1969, followed by his Juris Doctor from the University of Akron in 1972. He was admitted to practice in 1973 before all New York State Courts, the Federal Dis...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Christopher August Curley

    Christopher August Curley

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a solo practitioner at Curley Law, PLLC with over 5 and a half years of experience specializing in criminal law. As a former prosecutor, I have the jury trial experience and fundamental knowledge of the criminal justice system needed to effec...
    Rating:  7.7
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    David L. Steinberg

    David L. Steinberg

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: DAVID STEINBERG (Of Counsel) has been honored as a judge and lawyer with numerous awards for his excellence in a legal career spanning over 40 years. He has argued many criminal and civil appeals in the state’s appellate courts, including the New ...
    Rating:  10
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    Patricia Ellen Gunning

    Patricia Ellen Gunning

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Creative and aggressive litigator, former prosecutor, innovative in areas of prevention policy and workplace training. Strong background in investigations, criminal and family law. Staunch advocate for victims of gender based crime and individuals...
    Rating:  7.3
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    David S Kapp

    David S Kapp

    5.056 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The original Long Island traffic law website since 1995. Watch the video and my funny (true) commercial.
    Rating:  8.8
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    Phyllis R. Mintz

    Phyllis R. Mintz

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Land Use & Zoning and more
    Review: "I would especially like to extend my gratitude towards Ms MINTZ whom I felt had really worked to bring a favorable outcome. SHE took the time to sit down and listen to my story. SHE asked questions, wrote notes down and strategized. FROM there she..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Alain V. Massena

    Alain V. Massena

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Mr. Massena. From the very beginning Mr. Massena put his clients first, he listened and was very attentive. He was very honest and upfront whether it was good news or bad news. He was very knowledgeable..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Mercedes S. Cano

    Mercedes S. Cano

    5.021 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: Mercedes S. Cano is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Mercedes S. Cano. She has extensive experience in the area of immigration law, and more specifically in matters involving deportation, immigration petitions with criminal issues and crim...
    Rating:  8.8
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    David C. Pilato

    David C. Pilato

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A former prosecutor, David C. Pilato is a highly dedicated and experienced criminal defense and personal injury attorney servicing Rochester, NY and its surrounding areas. Mr. Pilato fights tirelessly for his clients' rights in an effort to achiev...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Abe George

    Abe George

    5.012 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Abe George has been an attorney for over a decade. Since law school Abe has had an interest in criminal law. During law school Abe had interned in the Homicide Unit of the Queens County District Attorney's Office and the Special Prosecutions Burea...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Christopher Michael Waters

    Christopher Michael Waters

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Former 10 year Rockland County Senior Assistant District Attorney assigned to Narcotics Unit. Experienced Criminal Defense attorney in New York and New Jersey. Prosecuted and defended all types of cases from serious violent felony and A1 level nar...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Nathan Michael Semmel

    Nathan Michael Semmel

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: A law firm is only as strong as its leadership. Nathan M. Semmel is a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney turned criminal defense attorney who truly cares about his clients. Nathan handles all types of criminal cases from simple misdemean...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Gregory Olayinka Ajose

    Gregory Olayinka Ajose

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: I am a Marine Corps veteran and former NYPD police officer. I worked as a Staff Attorney in the Legal Aid Society of new York's Criminal Defense Practice from 2007 until 2017. Licensed to practice law in New York State and before the federal bar s...
    Rating:  7.7
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    David Benton Massey

    David Benton Massey

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  10
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