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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    McCarthy Aralt Hawkins

    McCarthy Aralt Hawkins

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: McCarthy Hawkins is criminal defense attorney with over a 15 years of criminal law experience. Mr. Hawkins handles cases minor misdemeanors to felonies, throughout New York City, Westchester and Nassau Counties. Mr. Hawkins also handles parole vio...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Todd Eric Houslanger

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    Todd Eric Houslanger

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Guardianship and more
    Houslanger & Associates, PLLC is the premier creditor’s rights law firm servicing the entire State of New York. Our extensive knowledge gives you the benefit of an efficient and expeditious modality for the adjudication of traffic, speeding and ot...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Gerald D. Raymond

    Gerald D. Raymond

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I joined the Oneida County Public Defender's Office in June of 2023. I am no longer accepting private clients.
    Rating:  9.6
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    John Nicholas Tasolides

    John Nicholas Tasolides

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Review: "I hold John Tasolides in the highest regard. His expertise crosses both criminal and civil law. He has represented and guided my family through some very difficult times. No problem is too big or small. He is a consummate professional, and cares a..."
    Rating:  10
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    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    4.65 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Internet and more
    Bio: When you think you are in trouble. Emile Lisboa has successfully represented criminal defendants in State and Federal courts, including in many high profile cases, against serious felony, also known as indictable, charges including homicide, mansl...
    Rating:  10
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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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    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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    Boris R. Nektalov

    Boris R. Nektalov

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Whether you are charged with a DWI or Health Care Fraud, as your lawyer, you will have the most aggressive representation. You will have an attorney who understands that behind every criminal case is a forgotten story about the accused. To tell th...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Michael C. Cyr

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    Michael C. Cyr

    4.9129 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Criminal charges are a big deal in NY. We take every case seriously. We protect our clients.
    Rating:  8.0
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    Dawn M. Cardi

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    Dawn M. Cardi

    3.014 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Dawn and her team were professional, responsive and expert. I highly recommend them."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Mark A. Bederow

    Mark A. Bederow

    4.621 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Mark Bederow represents individuals and business entities in connection with criminal investigations and prosecutions brought by federal and state authorities throughout New York. Mark has been practicing criminal law for more than 15 years. He st...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Irwin G. Klein

    Irwin G. Klein

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Business and more
    Bio: IRWIN G. KLEIN holds a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. degree from Vermont Law School, having graduated as a member of the Law Review. Irwin Klein is rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating for legal ability and eth...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Christopher S. Coleman

    Christopher S. Coleman

    5.038 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business and more
    Bio: I am an experienced, trustworthy and knowledgable attorney who always puts the interests of his clients first and foremost. And if for any reason I cannot help you with your matter, I will recommend you to someone who can. We're here to help.
    Rating:  10
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    Anthony P Ruffini

    Anthony P Ruffini

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Family and more
    Bio: "If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life!" I love being a lawyer. My job allows me to help you through your most difficult times. It allows me to have a positive impact in your life. But I don't work, because I love being a lawy...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Scott Evan Gross

    Scott Evan Gross

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Upon graduating law school in 2006, Mr. Gross was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County, New York. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Mr. Gross handled thousands of criminal cases at all levels, many of which were high prof...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Michael Leigh Lambert

    Michael Leigh Lambert

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: My Legal Philosophy: I am first and foremost a fighter. You are always weakest in a criminal case on the first day you are arrested, when the only side of the story being told is what the police have to say, and they almost always represent their ...
    Rating:  8.4
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