Lee Carey Kindlon

Lee Kindlon, the founding partner of the Kindlon Law Firm, has represented clients in some of the area's most high-profile criminal cases. From those hard-fought courtroom battles, he uses his experience to benefit clients across the legal spectrum. Lee's experience in civil litigation includes matters based on contract, fraud, civil rights violations and negligence. He has successfully resolved a number of high-value personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Lee's practice also includes the representation of corporations and professionals in white collar criminal cases. From preventative advice for companies to successful resolution for those charged with financial crimes, fraud or larceny, Lee has the knowledge and experience to provide excellent legal counsel.

After receiving his commission in the Marine Corps and during his three and a half years on active duty with the Marines, Lee worked as a Judge Advocate, first in Legal Assistance, and then as the prosecutor for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. In September 2005, he deployed to Iraq as a Battalion Judge Advocate and was stationed in Fallujah until April 2006. Now a Lieutenant Colonel, he remains part of the Marine Corps Reserve as the Reserve Officer in Charge of Appellate Defense for the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Appeals.

Lee was admitted to practice in New York State in December 2002 and the District of Columbia in January 2008. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and he is certified to practice in all military courts.

Lee Kindlon is a nationally-recognized speaker on evidence, civil rights and gun laws. He has spoken to groups across the state on matters of veterans in the criminal justice system. Lee has also had the honor of teaching service members around the world about the Laws of Armed Conflict, the Geneva Conventions and lessons learned as a Judge Advocate.

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District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 2008

New York

Since 2002

2nd Circuit

Since 2010

Military Courts

Since 2003

Founding Partner

The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC

2014 - Current

Lee Kindlon is the founding partner of The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC.

Judge Advocate

United States Marine Corps

2003 - Current

Lee Kindlon has been a Judge Advocate with the United States Marine Corps since 2003. Currently in the Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel, he is the Reserve Officer in Charge of Code 45, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.

Senior Associate Attorney

Kindlon Shanks & Associates

2006 - 2015

Lee Kindlon was a senior associate attorney with the firm Kindlon Shanks & Associates.

Assistant Alterate Public Defender

Albany County Alternate Public Defender

2007 - 2012

Assistant Public Defender

Albany County Public Defender

2006 - 2007

University of Connecticut School of Law

J.D. (2002)

1999 - 2002

Williams College

B.A. (1998)

1994 - 1998

Rising Star

Superlawyers

2017

Rising Star

Superlawyers

2016

Rising Star

Superlawyers

2015

National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Life Member

2014 - Current

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Life Member

2014 - Current

New York State Bar  # 4096806

Member

2002 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Current

Expanded DNA database must focus on clearing the innocent

Schenectady Gazette

April, 2012

Criminal Law Update

Albany County Bar Association Newsletter

January, 2012

Police Liability Claims from Start to Finish, Latham, New York

May 16, 2018

National Business Institute

Increased media focus on police misconduct has brought the issue to the forefront of the public conscience. How prepared are you to handle the complexities of a police misconduct lawsuit? In this comprehensive overview of these contentious claims, experienced attorney faculty will share their years of experience so you can more effectively weigh the strengths and weaknesses of a claim, overcome document discovery hurdles, recognize inconsistencies in incident reports and more.