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    Michael A. Kramer

    Michael A. Kramer

    4.918 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "My son received a speeding ticket that would have placed six points and a very large fine with surcharges on his drivers license. I contacted Mike and he explained two outcomes which would be good and better. We ended up with the better and the ci..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Patrick Jerome Brackley

    Patrick Jerome Brackley

    4.213 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I hired attorney Patrick Brackley and I was freed today as a result of his excellent work. I used to read these reviews and think they were not possible but he proved me wrong. My charge was attempted murder. Like those before several lawyers trie..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Joseph Potashnik

    Joseph Potashnik

    4.745 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Health Care, Tax
    Bio: My name is Joseph Potashnik. I am the managing partner of Joseph Potashnik & Associates PC. We provide legal services in the areas of healthcare law, business law, criminal defense, and immigration.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Israel Fried

    Israel Fried

    4.714 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Extensive experience working in both the public and private sector. We take pride in our clients and their causes and that in turn creates all the motivation necessary to successfully advocate on their behalf. We take a "Leave no stone unturned" a...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Gabriella MacDonald

    Gabriella MacDonald

    5.028 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Gabriella MacDonald, Esq. was born and raised in Monroe County. She is a graduate of the New York State University at Buffalo Law School, while she was there she recieved awards for a Public Service Honor, and the CALI award, which recognizes her ...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard Louis Ferrante

    Richard Louis Ferrante

    3.88 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation
    Bio: I have handled in excess of a thousand criminal defense matters during my carrer, and have personally participated in more than 50 jury trials in New York State. I believe that every person is entitled to a strong defense when accused of a crime. ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Adam Edward Bolotin

    Adam Edward Bolotin

    5.026 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Adam Bolotin is an aggressive criminal defense attorney who dedicates his life to defending the rights of those facing serious criminal offenses. Mr. Bolotin takes immense personal pride in standing up to district attorneys, federal prosecutors, p...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Alan Lloyd Joseph

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    Alan Lloyd Joseph

    4.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    With more than 30 years of experience in criminal law and a proven track record of success obtaining results for people from across the Hudson Valley, Alan L. Joseph can help you understand your rights and devise an intelligent legal strategy to d...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Dawn Maria Florio

    Dawn Maria Florio

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Dawn M. Florio is a former homicide prosecutor and criminal defense attorney with 30 years of experience and known for her work in handling high profile and celebrity criminal defense matters in New York and New Jersey State and Federal Courts.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Amy Marion

    Amy Marion

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Environmental and Natural Resources and more
    Bio: I am someone who has always had an interest in helping others and in fighting for what I beleive in as well as in fighting for justice. Whether this takes the form of defending someone in a criminal action, in fighting for the vidication of a viol...
    Rating:  10
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    Gilbert S. Bayonne

    Gilbert S. Bayonne

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Bayonne Firm, LLC is a law firm located centrally in Harlem, New York. Our office is committed to providing our clients with high-quality representation. Our office specializes in Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury Law.
    Rating:  7.9
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    David A Bythewood

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    David A Bythewood

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Choosing a lawyer can be a very stressful experience. Because of this, I always give the first consultation for free in order to determine if I am able to help the potential client. During this consultation, the client is fully briefed on my opini...
    Rating:  10
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    Diane Ferrone

    Diane Ferrone

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud
    Bio: Diane Ferrone specializes in criminal defense. She has handled a wide variety of criminal matters throughout New York City, in both state and federal court. She has represented clients charged with various crimes, including racketeering, narcotics...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Robert E. Abdella

    Robert E. Abdella

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Life time friend of family has always been there since the first time I needed him. Guys like a best friend and always will have your back in life. Thanks to the whole Abdella family impacted my life forever."
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    Matthew Cohan

    Matthew Cohan

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Matthew Cohan is the founder of Law Offices of Matthew Cohan and a former prosecutor who now devotes his practice to defending individuals and businesses facing criminal investigations and prosecutions in New York and federal courts. A seasoned cr...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Walter A Lesnevich

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    Walter A Lesnevich

    1.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more
    Bio: During more than 30 years as a personal injury and criminal defense attorney, Mr. Lesnevich has amassed considerable skill and experience and has tried many cases in these areas: professional malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents and i...
    Rating:  10
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    Kara Rachel Lavy

    Kara Rachel Lavy

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Sex Crime
    Bio: From the time she was born, Kara has lived in four different countries- the United States, Spain, Argentina and Israel- and in seven different cities: Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, Tucson, and Jerusalem. By expe...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Derrick Thomas Hogan

    Derrick Thomas Hogan

    3.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Employment & Labor
    Bio: Derrick is an Associate who focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense. He has represented clients facing an array of criminal charges, including all classifications of misdemeanors and felonies, under New York State’s Penal Law and Vehicl...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Joshua Robert Friedman

    Joshua Robert Friedman

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes
    Bio: Attorney Joshua Friedman offers a unique and diverse set of legal skills that allow him to skillfully navigate a broad range of civil and criminal litigation matters for the benefit of his clients. Josh has substantive experience in a variety of p...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Reuven J. Epstein

    Reuven J. Epstein

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I used Reuven Epstein as my lawyer when I had s severe speeding ticket. He got me down to no points on my license as well as a very small and minor fine. He was compassionate and responsible during all our interactions. He is an extremely smart la..."
    Rating:  8.8
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