Lee Carey Kindlon

Lee Carey Kindlon

The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC
  • Personal Injury, Criminal Law, White Collar Crime
  • District of Columbia, New York
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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.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
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New York
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2nd Circuit
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Military Courts
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Founding Partner
The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC
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Lee Kindlon is the founding partner of The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC.
Judge Advocate
United States Marine Corps
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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
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Lee Kindlon was a senior associate attorney with the firm Kindlon Shanks & Associates.
Assistant Alterate Public Defender
Albany County Alternate Public Defender
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Assistant Public Defender
Albany County Public Defender
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Education
University of Connecticut School of Law
J.D. (2002)
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Williams College
B.A. (1998)
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Awards
Rising Star
Superlawyers
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Rising Star
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Professional Associations
National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Life Member
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New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Life Member
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New York State Bar  # 4096806
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Expanded DNA database must focus on clearing the innocent
Schenectady Gazette
Criminal Law Update
Albany County Bar Association Newsletter
Speaking Engagements
Police Liability Claims from Start to Finish, Latham, New York
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.
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC
Contact & Map
52 James Street
Albany, NY 12207
Telephone: (518) 434-1493