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    David Anthony Moreno

    David Anthony Moreno

    4.917 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal cases are high stakes. As a criminal defense attorney, David Moreno cares about each of his clients and understands that the outcome of their cases will likely impact the rest of their lives. The criminal justice system can work, but it i...
    Rating:  10
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    John V. Elmore

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    John V. Elmore

    5.019 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    I didn’t start out in life planning to sue anyone. Chances are, neither did you. Call 716-300-0000
    Rating:  10
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    Lisa Serio Siragusa

    Lisa Serio Siragusa

    5.065 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Ms. Siragusa received her B.A. in psychology, cum laude, with minors in biology and human development from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1991. Ms. Siragusa graduated cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 1994 where ...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Adam Sean Dreksler

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    Adam Sean Dreksler

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "My husband was diagnosed with terminal mesothelioma and Weitz and Luxenberg was recommended to us. Adam Dreksler came to our home to meet with us and he explained why we should persue this matter with him representing Weitz and Luxenberg. He caref..."
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    Marco Caviglia

    Marco Caviglia

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: AVVO DISALLOWS CONTACT INFO, SO GOOGLE MY NAME FOR WEBSITE -Marco Caviglia has been a trial attorney for 45 years, most recently a Felony Bureau Chief at the Ulster County District Attorney's Office in NY, now again in private practice since 2023....
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    Michael E. Cirigliano

    Michael E. Cirigliano

    5.027 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Graduating Summa Cum Laude from New York Law School in 2011, Michael E. Cirigliano began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, where he honed his trial skills and gained invaluable experience handling a wide range of crim...
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    Andrew M. Stengel

    Andrew M. Stengel

    4.926 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Andrew M. Stengel provides aggressive representation for misdemeanors and felonies in New York City, Westchester, Nassau and the surrounding counties.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Steven Todd Goldstein

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    Steven Todd Goldstein

    4.611 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "Un exelente abogado , súper profesional y un gran ser humano que en momentos super difíciles tubo las palabras correctas para sentirnos protegida y respaldados mi esposo y yo. Y en el momento de hacer su trabajo fue magistral para un veredicto en ..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    Vonnie Clay Dones

    Vonnie Clay Dones

    5.032 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Expungement and more
    Bio: Vonnie Dones is a former criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office responsible for prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases. Dones worked as a Staf...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Darren DeUrso

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    Darren DeUrso

    5.017 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    I am a former Westchester County Assistant District Attorney. I have 33 years of trial experience.
    Rating:  9.1
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    Danielle Caroline Wild

    Danielle Caroline Wild

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: Danielle manages a part-time, client-centered law practice focused on criminal appeals and post-conviction advocacy. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, and the U....
    Rating:  10
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    Alexander Martin Dudelson

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    Alexander Martin Dudelson

    4.814 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Probate and more
    Review: "I was facing a landlord/tenant issue where my landlord was trying to evict me for an issue that was of no fault of my own. I contacted a good friend of mine, who highly recommended Alex Dudelson. Upon contacting Alex Dudelson regarding my issue, I..."
    Rating:  10
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    Scott Glen Cerbin

    Scott Glen Cerbin

    5.023 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals
    Bio: Biography: Scott began his legal career as an intern in the Major Offense Prosecution Bureau of the Legal Aid Society's Brooklyn Office in 2001. He regularly tries criminal and civil rights cases throughout New York City winning numerous jury verd...
    Rating:  10
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    Nilendri Senanayake

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    Nilendri Senanayake

    5.03 reviews
    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
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    James Joseph Galleshaw

    James Joseph Galleshaw

    5.014 reviews
    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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    Stephanie McClure

    Stephanie McClure

    5.018 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more
    Bio: Excellece. Integrity. Results. Due to overwhelming scams and spam, Messages sent through this website are no longer managed as of 2025. Information and Required Legal Disclaimers. These pages are not regularly maintained or updated and are likely ...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Alan Metcalf

    Steven Alan Metcalf

    5.023 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    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..."
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas J. DeMartino

    Nicholas J. DeMartino

    4.921 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Nick is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and of the City’s “Northside.” A graduate of Henninger High School, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (summa cum laude) in Political Science from Brockport State University, in Brockport, New York, an...
    Rating:  10
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    Steven Kelly Patterson

    Steven Kelly Patterson

    5.015 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Steven K. Patterson has over 20 years of experience handling criminal defense matters throughout Dutchess, Columbia and Putnam Counties. Steven Patterson spent a number of years with the Dutchess County Public Defender’s Office and Putnam County L...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Chad Richard Hammond

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    Chad Richard Hammond

    5.024 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    When you are being charged with a crime, don’t try to handle matters on your own. Hammond Law in Elmira, NY, offers skilled criminal defense experience for over 20 years. We understand the justice system and the serious consequences of any crimina...
    Rating:  9.7
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