New York Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Lee Byron Shelton's Website

New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Justice is about the relentless pursuit of fairness. It cannot ever be acheived but must be constantly fought for. I bring the fight to the government for my clients. This is a ceaseless pursuit and one I never tire from.

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York

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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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

James Hopkins has been a tough, resourceful, innovative Criminal Defense Attorney for over 30 years

Rating: 8.2

Call for a consultation(315) 631-1485

James C. Hopkins's Website

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Former Nassau County Prosecutor and Past President of the Nassau County Bar Association on your side

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(516) 518-9462

Marc Craig Gann's Website

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: As the driving force behind the Law Office of Julio E. Portilla, P.C., Julio E. Portilla, Esq. combines extensive legal knowledge with a personal commitment to client advocacy. His full-service law firm emphasizes bankruptcy, personal injury, fami...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 646-7054

Review: "This was my very first time navigating the legal system, and I thank God every single day that I chose Steven Metcalf to represent me. From the very beginning, Steven brought a level of attention, care, and detail that is genuinely rare to find in..."

Julio E Portilla's Website

New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Rating: 10

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Michael is the only board certified criminal trial lawyer in New York State.Each lawyer certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy must undergo an extensive and rigorous screening of his or her credentials. The screening process consists of...

Rating: 10

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Nothing can have a more dramatic effect on your life than being charged with a crime. We can help.

Rating: 8.6

Call for a consultation(845) 447-9276

Joseph Paul Petito's Website

New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

Bio: While you may recognize Ms. Altshiler as the legal analyst for ABC News, she is an experienced trial attorney (and former sex crimes prosecutor) with over 50 jury trial verdicts in criminal matters and multiple jury trial verdicts in multi-million...

Rating: 10

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Arrested? Fight To Win! Get help 24/7! Aggressive Criminal Trial Lawyer with over 35yrs Exp. Successfully Defended 1000s of Clients Nationwide!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(833) 918-9202

Adam Mark Thompson's Website

New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: David Mejia Colgan, Esq. has over 25 years of experience in criminal law. After graduation from New York University School of Law in 1998, Mr. Colgan served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, where he...

Rating: 9.6

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Top Rated Bronx Criminal Defense Attorney. Thirty-Eight Years Trial Experience. Peter J. Schaffer is an experienced criminal defense attorney with a successful track record of fighting for his clients. As one of the top Bronx criminal defense lawy...

Rating: 8.6

Call for a FREE consultation(866) 430-3740

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Nilendri Senanayake is an immigration attorney focused on citizenship, visas, and family-based immigration, providing strategic legal guidance to clients. Personal Mission: As an immigrant herself, Nilendri understands just how life-changing the i...

Rating: 5.6

Call for a consultation(650) 276-0660

Nilendri Senanayake's Website

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, DUI & DWI

We fight for parents in ACS cases. Call now 855-484-3069!

Rating: 8.1

Call for a consultation(855) 441-5020

Michael S. Discioarro's Website

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: With a profound commitment to justice, Danielle M. Papa has dedicated her career to providing outstanding criminal defense. She began her legal path as a prosecutor in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, gaining critical trial experience...

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(516) 570-8908

Danielle M. Papa's Website

New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: As a Senior Trial Attorney in the King's County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Galleshaw prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in the New York Supreme Court, New York City Criminal Court, and New York State Family Court. Upon leavin...

Rating: 10

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing uniqu...

Rating: 9.7

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: I am a highly experienced criminal defense and DWI attorney. I have been practicing for over 30 years am a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and was named to the National Trial Lawyers T...

Rating: 9.5

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Experienced Traffic Attorney Covering All 5 Boroughs Of NYC & Long Island. Call 855-725-8309

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(855) 725-8309

Jeffrey Ziff's Website

New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration

Bio: Having worked as a criminal defense attorney for 25 years, I know how to help get you out of jail and win your case at trial. I'm here to help. I have extensive experience in both State and Federal arenas and have tried 100's of cases, mostly to a...

Rating: 9.6