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    Joseph F. Buono

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    Joseph F. Buono

    4.311 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family
    Serving clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies by seeking out the best possible resolution.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Melinda Marie Sarafa

    Melinda Marie Sarafa

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation
    Review: "At the inception of the case, She weighted the Pro's and Con's of different approaches to the matter. Detail oriented and Educational. If ever there was a problem with the judicial system in the future she would be contacted in no limit of time......"
    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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    Christopher Michael Gioe

    Christopher Michael Gioe

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Marriage & Prenuptials and more
    Bio: Christopher M. Gioe, Esq. I graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005. Based on dedication and exceptional academic performance I graduated law school in two years on an accelerated program. Upon returning to New York, I was appointed by ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Anthony M. La Pinta

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    Anthony M. La Pinta

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals and more
    Managing Partner for Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli & La Pinta, LLP., an AV rated New York law firm.
    Rating:  10
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    Steven L. Hubert

    Steven L. Hubert

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Guardianship and more
    Bio: Steven Hubert has 24 years experience as a New York criminal lawyer. After graduating from Brooklyn Law School, Steven worked as a prosecutor in Kings County for several years, gaining experience about how the State prepares its cases. In April of...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Justin Louis Heiferman

    Justin Louis Heiferman

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Immigration
    Bio: Justin Heiferman spent nearly 20 years managing complex financial audits and investigations, both as an attorney and as a banker, for noteworthy institutions including JP Morgan Chase, BDO Seidman and Credit Suisse First Boston. As a former Assist...
    Rating:  9.3
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    John M. Cromwell

    John M. Cromwell

    4.933 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: When you hire me, you will be getting an experienced New York City criminal defense trial lawyer, who cares about you, and who will always treat you with dignity and respect. I am dedicated to serving clients in the Bronx and the surrounding areas...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Matthew R. Smalls

    Matthew R. Smalls

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Matthew R. Smalls is a distinguished attorney, government affairs strategist, and registered lobbyist with more than two decades of experience navigating the complex intersections of law, policy, and politics in New York State. Mr. Smalls has buil...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Stephen L. Kunken

    Stephen L. Kunken

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Mr. Kunken represented me during a very litigious divorce involving mutliple false criminal charges. His expertise, professionalism and handling of my criminal cases (including trial) were outstanding and it is thankfully due to him that I was abl..."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    5.051 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy. From the beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me through a very stressful legal matter. He took the time to listen..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jacob Uriel

    Jacob Uriel

    5.016 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: I have over fourteen years of experience as a criminal trial attorney. I founded Uriel Criminal Defense PC because I wanted to do criminal defense the right way. I have successfully tried many criminal cases in front of juries and judges. I am a f...
    Rating:  9.0
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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: Matt Bennett founded Bennett Law PLLC in 2026. Since entering private sector, Matt has focused his practice on criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, ERPO/Red Flag law defense, and traffic ticket defense. With over a decade of experience in the field,...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Denis Petre

    Denis Petre

    5.087 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration
    Bio: Denis Petre is an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York. He completed undergraduate studies at Brooklyn College and attended law school at NOVA Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center. Denis is committed to p...
    Rating:  8.2
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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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    Louise Hochberg

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    Louise Hochberg

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: With over 35 years of legal experience, Louise Hochberg is highly regarded for her expertise and dedication as a criminal defense attorney. Before starting her private practice in 2012, Ms. Hochberg worked in Manhattan as a staff attorney and late...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Nestor H. Diaz

    Nestor H. Diaz

    5.024 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "This Lawyer was Not only amazing and efficient. He made the process easy and stress free. He’s very understanding, hardworking and very helpful. Este Abogado. Es muy bueno. Mi proceso fue muy rapido. Super eficiente. Lo recomiendo"
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jack Richard Lebowitz

    Jack Richard Lebowitz

    4.825 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jack is a solo practitioner whose legal practice is based in Glens Falls, New York. His practice is concentrated in matters concerning child custody, defending clients against criminal charges including DWIs, and real estate transactions and zonin...
    Rating:  10
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    David Robertson Morabito

    David Robertson Morabito

    4.816 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Oil & Gas and more
    Review: "My son was arrested on multiple felony drug charges and bail was set at $100,000, I went to my family lawyer and he highly recommended Dave Morabito to represent us in this matter. After meeting with Dave immediately, he had bail reduced to $20,00..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Latoya Roberta-Angela James

    Latoya Roberta-Angela James

    5.0162 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Your trusted legal partner in Suffolk County, New York. Specializing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Elder Law and Domestic Violence matters. We provide our clients with experienced guidance, personalized solutions and zealous advocacy.
    Rating:  10
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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:  9.2
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