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    Donald Edward Kelly

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    Donald Edward Kelly

    4.95 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime and more
    We are experienced and aggressive attorneys who can fight for you from the very first step! Whether you have been charged or simply the subject of an investigation it is essential that you secure a quality and exhaustive defense. Call Kelly Law Ce...
    Rating:  10
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    Dmitriy Shakhnevich

    Dmitriy Shakhnevich

    4.816 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    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.
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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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    Damaris Ruth Santamaria

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    Damaris Ruth Santamaria

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Brian J Neary

    Brian J Neary

    4.513 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Bio: Regarded as one of the "go to" criminal defense lawyers in New Jersey, Brian J. Neary devotes his entire practice to the defense of those accused of crimes and serious motor vehicle offenses. Widely known in courthouses and in the press as "the la...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark Andrew Foti

    Mark Andrew Foti

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mark Foti, Esq. is a general practitioner. His primary focus is criminal law. He has handled over 1900 criminal cases. He is a litigator with experience in obtaining favorable plea bargains and representing clients at trial when an acceptable agre...
    Rating:  10
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    Jae Sang Lee

    Jae Sang Lee

    5.031 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor who has represented over 1000 clients from all around the world on all types of criminal and immigration matters. I treat all of my clients with respect and compassion, and I do not stop working on your case until every po...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Kevin T. Kearon

    Kevin T. Kearon

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
    Bio: I am a former Nassau County prosecutor and practicing criminal defense lawyer with offices in Garden City, Huntington and Manhattan. I am a founding partner of Barket, Epstein, Kearon, Aldea & LoTurco, LLP. I accept criminal cases of all types in ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    James A. Pascarella

    James A. Pascarella

    5.022 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "James is truly an exceptional attorney. He was incredibly patient, easygoing, and always took the time to communicate with me throughout the entire process. No matter how many questions I had, he made sure I felt heard and supported. He promised t..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Katherine Elizabeth Fernandez

    Katherine Elizabeth Fernandez

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: "Former Prosecutor, Hard Fighting Defense Attorney"
    Rating:  9.8
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    Jay K Goldberg

    Jay K Goldberg

    5.012 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    John P. Buza

    John P. Buza

    5.013 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: John P. Buza is a Manhattan criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Office of John Buza, PC. Mr. Buza was a prosecutor for New York for many years, where he handled a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases. His insight into the pros...
    Rating:  10
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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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    Scott E. Feifer

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    Scott E. Feifer

    4.815 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Driving while suspended, Reckless Driving, Drug/Alcohol related incidents...We can help.
    Rating:  9.9
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    Stuart Austin

    Stuart Austin

    4.818 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing uniqu...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Randall Francis Inniss

    Randall Francis Inniss

    5.051 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Why Hire a Former 22 Year State Trooper as Your DWI or Criminal Defense Attorney? Added insight, perspective and experience! When facing a DWI/DUI or other misdemeanor or felony charge, hire the rare attorney with insight from over 22 years of sta...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Florian Miedel

    Florian Miedel

    5.05 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Securities & Investment Fraud, Civil Rights
    Review: "Florian jumped right into my (ongoing) case after I decided I could not work effectively with my first attorney who I did not trust. I have worked with a number of attorneys professionally, and find Florian ranks among the top. What impressed me t..."
    Rating:  9.7
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    Joey Jackson

    Joey Jackson

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Joey Jackson is a nationally-recognized criminal defense attorney who has for two decades represented individuals and labor unions in state and federal court. Mr. Jackson and his associates have represented a diverse group of clients under the gla...
    Rating:  10
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    Kenneth Gribetz

    Kenneth Gribetz

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I consulted with Mr. Gribetz regarding a personal matter and was struck by his sincerity, sound judgment and compassion. I felt his commitment to do the very best for his clients. I was confident that this was his top priority. With Mr. Gribetz's ..."
    Rating:  10
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    Florina Altshiler

    Florina Altshiler

    5.023 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury
    Bio: While you may recognize Ms. Altshiler as the legal analyst for ABC News, she is an experienced trial attorney (and former sex crimes prosecutor) with over 50 jury trial verdicts in criminal matters and multiple jury trial verdicts in multi-million...
    Rating:  10
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