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    Gary G. Becker

    Gary G. Becker

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 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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    Brittany Ariel Kessler

    Brittany Ariel Kessler

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: Ms. Kessler started her career in the legal field years ago, first starting with Civil Litigation. She worked for a large firm that specialized in personal injury, worker's compensation, social security disability, real estate and criminal defense...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Gregory Esposito

    Gregory Esposito

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: From appearing in “Law & Order” to landing a real-life role as Assistant District Attorney, NYC criminal and civil litigation attorney Gregory Esposito’s life story is deeply rooted in the law. And while a good portion of his professional career h...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Aaron Ross

    Michael Aaron Ross

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael Ross testified at a recent trial as an expert witness on legal ethics, on behalf of an attorney charged with extortion. He captivated the jury and his testimony unquestionably contributed to the jury's verdict of not guilty."
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    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, DUI & DWI, Child Custody and more
    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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    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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    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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    Joseph Michael LaTona

    Joseph Michael LaTona

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: A graduate of Rutgers College (B.A. 1971) and Creighton University Law School (J.D. 1974), Mr. LaTona is admitted to practice in numerous courts, including New York State (1975); the United States District Court for the Western District of New Yor...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Joseph Maya

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    Joseph Maya

    5.012 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Speak with an experienced Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer today. Our lawyers handle misdemeanor and felony cases and trials in Connecticut. Live Chat Available 24/7. E-mail: [email protected], or call (203) 221-3100.
    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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    Paul V. Prestia

    Paul V. Prestia

    4.817 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: For over a decade, Mr. Prestia has zealously fought for the rights of his clients; defending the accused and protecting the abused. As such, Mr. Prestia has been recognized as one of the preeminent NYC attorneys in his field. In 2016 and 2017, he ...
    Rating:  10
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    Carl A. Irace

    Carl A. Irace

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 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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    Joseph Matthew Caldarera

    Joseph Matthew Caldarera

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Prior to joining the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC, Mr. Caldarera served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. While serving as a prosecutor, Mr. Caldarera was assigned to the Special Victims Bureau, w...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Michael D. Litman

    Michael D. Litman

    5.052 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Call me immediately for a free consultation if you are charged with a DWI or criminal offence. I will fight for you to get the charges reduced, or dismissed when possible. I am an experienced criminal & DWI defense attorney practicing in Westchest...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Kenneth Marc Mollins

    Kenneth Marc Mollins

    3.916 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mollins P.C. opened it’s doors in 2000. The firm was initially located in Garden City but has since relocated to Melville and its current location Hauppauge. Our firms litigators primarily handle legal issues related t...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Gloria Keum

    Gloria Keum

    4.99 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: We provide criminal defense and immigration defense in New York and New Jersey. The police and other law enforcement entities have a ton of resources on their side so you need someone in your corner fighting just as hard. When someone accuses you ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Lee Kindlon

    Lee Kindlon

    4.36 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals
    Bio: Attorney Lee C. Kindlon is the founding partner of the Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC. He obtained his B.A. in History from Williams College, where he also played collegiate football, and later earned his J.D. with a concentration in Constitutional and Cr...
    Rating:  10
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    Kris McDaniel-Miccio

    Kris McDaniel-Miccio

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Appeals and more
    Bio: Justice Warrior Diligent, intelligent savvy, compassionate trial & appellate attorney with expertise in the following areas: Appeals- whether challenging a criminal conviction, contesting a support order, custody determination, finding of child ab...
    Rating:  10
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    David J. Cohen

    David J. Cohen

    5.062 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family
    Bio: Heading the criminal defense division of Cohen Forman Barone, Attorney David Cohen offers over two decades of proven legal skill to his practice. He has successfully negotiated for the rights of his clients against law enforcement, helping them to...
    Rating:  8.2
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    George Edward LaMarche

    George Edward LaMarche

    5.021 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: George LaMarche III is a graduate of Siena College, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree. Subsequently, George attended Albany Law School where he served as an Editor for the Albany Law Review. Following law school George went to work at a litiga...
    Rating:  10
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