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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Litigation

Bio: Seth J. Zuckerman knew criminal law was his passion from the day he set foot in law school. Following a law school internship at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office, he was hired there as a prosecutor and became the first in his class to be pr...

Rating: 10

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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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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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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 37 years

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

Review: "I hired Mr. Torre to represent me on a DUI charge (BAC .09). The outcome was favorable with a reduced charge of DWAI and two other tickets were dismissed. What impressed me about Mr. Torre is the amount of time he spent looking and assessing all t..."

Rating: 7.9

Call for a FREE consultation(716) 403-2740

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

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

Drug Possession | Drug Sale | Sex Offense | Unlawful Surveillance | Larceny

Rating: 8.1

Call for a FREE consultation(929) 552-2043

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: Attorney Annaleigh Porter is devoted to defending the rights of the accused. She credits her career path and comfort in the courtroom to her desire to see justice and fairness in the criminal court system. Ms. Porter has been recongized by the Nat...

Rating: 9.2

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: An accomplished legal advocate, Michael E. Vitaliano is the founder and principal of The Vitaliano Law Firm, based in New York City. Mr. Vitaliano is a leading criminal defense lawyer and experienced advocate in handling all criminal matters in st...

Rating: 10

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Corporate & Incorporation

Bio: Anthony is an aggressive and proactive attorney practicing in the areas of military law, security clearance representation, federal labor and employment, private employment/corporations and criminal defense. As a Partner at Tully Rinckey, Anthony ...

Rating: 10

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "I was very nervous about going to court. A friend of mine recommended Michael Seibert for an attorney. So glad I took his advice. Michael was so quick to get back to me, walked me through every step of the process. I was so relaxed going into cour..."

Rating: 9.4

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

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

Call for a consultation(516) 518-6837

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Andrew Cherkasky is recognized as one of the most elite trial lawyers in America and amongst the nation’s best criminal defense attorneys. Andrew is regularly recognized for his expertise by national news outlets, to include: Fox News, CNN, The Ne...

Rating: 9.1

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Michael T. Dwan is the principal at the Law Office of Michael T. Dwan. Mr. Dwan oversees Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation and Criminal Defense departments for the law firm. Mr. Dwan is one of the top trial lawyers in Erie County. Mr...

Rating: 9.4

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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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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: David Schwartz has spent his entire career practicing law as a litigator and is actively involved with the political landscape in New York State. Mr. Schwartz, in his career as a trial attorney, has successfully tried high profile Murder cases, Wh...

Rating: 9.6

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a professor of law, trial and appellate attorney and have successfully represented clients in both federal and state court. While I am recognized for representing many high profile clients, I also represent corporations, businesses and ordina...

Rating: 9.0

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum and more

Bio: Reza Mazaheri is a founding partner of Sethi Mazaheri, LLC. Mr. Mazaheri represents individuals in immigration and criminal proceedings in New Jersey. His most recent experience as a NJ prosecutor brings trial and litigation expertise in criminal ...

Rating: 9.7

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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Philip spent more than three years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, where he was responsible for the prosecution of felonies as part of the County Court Trial Bureau and managed more than a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases. Wor...

Rating: 10

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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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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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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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New York Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Bio: Carolyn Margolies’ 26 years of trial advocacy has been earned in civil and criminal courtrooms throughout New York State and, most recently, Florida Courts. She specializes in Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense and Immigration. As ...

Rating: 9.1

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