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    Brian J. Griffin

    Brian J. Griffin

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Brian J. Griffin concentrates his practice of law in the areas of criminal defense at the state and federal level. As the firm’s principal New York criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffin regularly attends court proceedings both in State and Federa...
    Rating:  10
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    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    4.25 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor in Florida and New York. I am now an active criminal defense practitioner in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. I have defended matters ranging from traffic violations to Murder. I have a very good reputation and relationship wi...
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    Kenneth Lowell Marten

    Kenneth Lowell Marten

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Kenneth L. Marten is an experienced, hands on Criminal Defense Attorney who takes a personal interest and involvement with every one of his clients. He is available 24/7 and his powers of advocacy are available in all related matters, He makes it ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Gregory Grizopoulos

    Gregory Grizopoulos

    4.610 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Gregory Grizopoulos is a founding partner of Grizopoulos & Portz, P.C. He aggressively represents individuals who are arrested and charged with crimes and also represents those who are injured due to the negligence of others. In August 2002, Grego...
    Rating:  10
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    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    Severiano Emile Lisboa

    4.65 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Internet and more
    Bio: When you think you are in trouble. Emile Lisboa has successfully represented criminal defendants in State and Federal courts, including in many high profile cases, against serious felony, also known as indictable, charges including homicide, mansl...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael C. Cyr

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    Michael C. Cyr

    4.9132 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Criminal charges are a big deal in NY. We take every case seriously. We protect our clients.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Todd Eric Houslanger

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    Todd Eric Houslanger

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Guardianship and more
    Houslanger & Associates, PLLC is the premier creditor’s rights law firm servicing the entire State of New York. Our extensive knowledge gives you the benefit of an efficient and expeditious modality for the adjudication of traffic, speeding and ot...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Mario Frank Gallucci

    Mario Frank Gallucci

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: I have been practicing Criminal Law for over 30 years. Early in my career I was a prosecutor for the Richmond County District Attorney's Office. Immediately thereafter I began defending those chraged with crimes. From DWI to Murder, I have taken m...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Reza Mazaheri

    Reza Mazaheri

    4.857 reviews
    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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    David Robert Sachs

    David Robert Sachs

    5.016 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I have been in private practice for over twenty years and I concentrate in the areas of criminal defense and family law. Prior to my private practice I was an Assistant District Attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. I ta...
    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: Attorney Matthew T. Bennett III is an associate in the Criminal Law Department at Larkin Ingrassia, PLLC, in Newburgh, NY. Since joining the firm in September 2023, he has focused his practice on criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, traffic ticket d...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Robert Wallace Georges

    Robert Wallace Georges

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights
    Review: "Rob Georgas and his team were exceptional in handling my school disciplinary case. Not only did we achieve the desired outcome, but the entire process was handled with outstanding professionalism and clear, consistent communication. Even during mo..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Dawn M. Cardi

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    Dawn M. Cardi

    3.014 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Review: "Dawn and her team were professional, responsive and expert. I highly recommend them."
    Rating:  9.3
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    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    5.050 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I am a mother who loves her son deeply, and what our family has gone through has been one of the most difficult experiences of our lives. My son made a mistake, and while I believe in accountability, I also believe in fairness, compassion, and rec..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Matthew John Santamauro

    Matthew John Santamauro

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Matthew J Santamauro has been practicing law since 1995. Beginning as an Assistant District Attorney in the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, Matthew prosecuted criminal cases, both Misdemeanors and Felonies, from inception to trial. Sin...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Michael Aaron Ross

    Michael Aaron Ross

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael Ross testified at a recent trial as an expert witness on legal ethics, on behalf of an attorney charged with extortion. He captivated the jury and his testimony unquestionably contributed to the jury's verdict of not guilty."
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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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    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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    James Hal Medows

    James Hal Medows

    4.8348 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Named #1 Traffic Ticket Lawyer in New York by advanced AI rankings. I’m James Medows, a New York traffic ticket lawyer known for one thing: winning cases and keeping points off your license. For more than a decade, I’ve helped drivers in New York ...
    Rating:  10
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    Cesar de Castro

    Cesar de Castro

    4.47 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: César de Castro is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on criminal defense, corporate investigations, commercial litigation, and appellate litigation. He regularly appears in New York federal courts as well as the criminal and civil c...
    Rating:  9.4
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