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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney for over 30 years with experience in a wide array of cases from shoplifting to murder, to complex white collar cases. I was an adjunct professor of law at New York Law School teaching trial advocacy and I wa...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Criminal lawyer specializing in all criminal cases in most NY counties. Former Criminal Prosecutor, former DWI Prosecutor

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Astoria, NY

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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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Maspeth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: S. Michael Musa-Obregon and the lawyers in his firm has over 75 years of combined experience representing clients in the New York area with both federal and state criminal defense related matters. Have you been arrested for a crime such as a DWI, ...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Kew Gardens)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights

Bio: Mr. Jeffrey D. Cohen joined the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office as an Assistant District Attorney and for nearly 6 years distinguishing himself as a trial attorney and was promoted to the felony trial bureau where he soon became a senior prose...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: I am not going to tell you: "I will represent you zealously." because every attorney should do that. I will promise you transparency. Furthermore, I will respond to your messages promptly. I understand that going through a criminal or traffic case...

Rating: 9.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

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..."

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 772-5165

Adam Sean Dreksler's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: André G. Travieso is the owner and founder of Travieso Law. With every client, André’s plan of action is simple – deliver a knockout. Travieso Law is an established and premier law firm in New York and New Jersey. Travieso Law has created a distin...

Rating: 7.6

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 294-8950

André G. Travieso's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Mr. Goldberg has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the leading criminal defense lawyers in NYC. He has maintained the highest peer ratings for ability and ethics for over 15 years. Goldberg & Allen, LLP has been fighting for accu...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: H. Benjamin Perez began his career as a criminal defense attorney at a prestigious New York law firm, defending clients accused of criminal offenses. Since then he has expanded his practice to also cover divorce, and family law cases. He is a prov...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more

Bio: Manuel Portela, Jr., Esq. is an alumnus of Fordham University and American University Law School. He is admitted to the New York Bar, New Jersey Bar, and U.S. District Court (First and Second Departments). After graduating from law school, Mr. Por...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in criminal cases and matters in civil litigation. He is the founder of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich, based in downtown Manhattan.

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation

Review: "Fantastic lawyer. I was initially sceptical of Marc's ability to represent me given the nature of the charges I was facing, however he reassured me that he had represented numerous clients accused of sex trafficking minors and that this would not ..."

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 811-0318

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: RYAN BLANCH – MANAGING ATTORNEY, CRIMINAL LAWYER GROUP National Criminal & White-Collar Defense Ryan Blanch has spent more than twenty years fighting for people and companies whose liberty, livelihoods, or names were on the line. His boutique prac...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

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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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Kew Gardens)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Retain a former prosecutor who know the terrain, knows the players and knows the law. Providing top notch representation when not only your reputation, but freedom is at stake.

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Immigration

Bio: Damaris Santamaria joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2026 and is an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Department. Santamaria has significant experience in housing, criminal defense, immigration, and civil rights law. Her background includes ten...

Rating: 6.7

Call for a consultation(866) 490-6232

Damaris Ruth Santamaria's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (Forest Hills)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation and more

LEGAL EXPERIENCE YOU NEED AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(516) 871-4750

Douglas M. Scheinman's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

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

Call for a consultation(855) 890-7347

Steven Todd Goldstein's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Astoria (New York)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Military Law and more

Bio: Timothy C. Parlatore concentrates his practice in the areas of white-collar litigation, investigations and civil litigation. Known for his fierce advocacy and impressive track record of legal victories across many jurisdictions, Mr. Parlatore has ...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(855) 525-9978

Timothy Parlatore's Website

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