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    James R. Maloney

    James R. Maloney

    5.044 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:  8.0
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    Kenneth M. Perry

    Kenneth M. Perry

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Whether you're being questioned by the police, have already been arrested or just consider yourself in criminal jeopardy, you need zealous, aggressive representation based on decades of experience and interactions in the Criminal Justice System. P...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Robert Wallace Georges

    Robert Wallace Georges

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Review: "Rob Georgas and his team were exceptional in handling my school disciplinary case. Not only did we achieve the desired outcome, but the entire process was handled with outstanding professionalism and clear, consistent communication. Even during mo..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Michael S Taheri

    Michael S Taheri

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "great legal results also cared enough to help me get my life in order without him pointing me in the right direction it would have been impossible Steve S"
    Rating:  9.2
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    Alexander E. Eisemann

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    Alexander E. Eisemann

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Alex Eisemann has extensive experience representing individuals and corporate entities throughout the United States in civil and criminal litigation as well as government and regulatory investigations. He is an accomplished trial lawyer, having tr...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    4.25 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 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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    David James Wade

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    David James Wade

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I am extremely pleased with David. During my DWI case he was there start to finish with any questions or issues I had. He eased my stress as much as possible. His knowledge of the process is exceptional and I know there was no other lawyer suited ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jeffrey P Scaggs

    Jeffrey P Scaggs

    4.751 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Jeffrey P. Scaggs is a skilled litigator with extensive criminal and civil experience. Mr. Scaggs handles the defense of individuals charged with serious crimes throughout the New York metropolitan area, routinely litigating in the state and feder...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Jonathan S Follender

    Jonathan S Follender

    4.936 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Henry Fonda, playing young Abe Lincoln, inspired me. I'm still inspired after all these years. While the business side of a law office is similar to running any business, there is nothing better than vindicating a client's rights in court. That al...
    Rating:  9.8
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    David Marc Schwartz

    David Marc Schwartz

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: David Schwartz has spent his entire career practicing law as a litigator and is actively involved with the political landscape in New York State. Mr. Schwartz, in his career as a trial attorney, has successfully tried high profile Murder cases, Wh...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Kevin Luibrand

    Kevin Luibrand

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury
    Bio: Recognized as one of the top 100 trial attorneys in the United States. At Luibrand Law Firm, PLLC, we truly believe every one of our clients deserves experienced, effective legal guidance ― and that is exactly what we provide. Few attorneys in New...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Thomas Charny Rotko

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    Thomas Charny Rotko

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Federal Regulation and more
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Brian J. Griffin

    Brian J. Griffin

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Brian J. Griffin concentrates his practice of law in the areas of criminal defense at the state and federal level. As the firm’s principal New York criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffin regularly attends court proceedings both in State and Federa...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven D. Kommor

    Steven D. Kommor

    4.744 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Over the course of the last twenty eight (28) years, Mr. Kommor has established himself as one of the most prominent attorneys in the areas of Divorce Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law. To this end, Mr. Kommor has repeatedly proven his superior co...
    Rating:  9.7
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    James O. Druker

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    James O. Druker

    4.47 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion and more
    Bio: Jim is a founding partner at Kase & Druker. He specializes in tax law and federal criminal defense matters. Jim began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Special Attorney, U.S. Department of...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Borrelli

    Michael Borrelli

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Michael spent over 24 years in the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. During his time there he tried over 45 felony trials to verdict. Michael also supervised 3 separate geographical areas of Westchester County for the DA's Office, gai...
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    Avik Kumar Ganguly

    Avik Kumar Ganguly

    4.619 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: I focus my practice in criminal defense and personal injury. I represent clients who are charged with every level of criminal charge both in NY State and Federal Courts. I have handled matters involving complex conspiracy charges, white collar cri...
    Rating:  8.9
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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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