Buchanan Criminal Lawyers

When I began practicing law, I committed myself to providing a superior level of legal service to my clients. I appreciate my clients and get to know them while I handle their legal matter. Because I care about my clients, I want them to understand the legal system and the choices open to them, and I want them to make the final decision regarding whether to settle or proceed to trial.

I plan to practice law for a long time, and I value the referrals that my current and former clients send to me. They feel comfortable referring family and friends...

Attorney Richard W. Young was raised on Long Island. He attended Long Island University, C.W. Post College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. Post graduation, Young was appointed an officer in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, receiving the Jack P. Finnerty Award for Academic Excellence. Young left the sheriff’s department to join the New York City Police Department, a lifelong goal of his. Officer Young quickly became a highly decorated New York City police officer, graduating from the police academy in the top 1% of his class. Officer Young served in prestigious commands that...

Sam Breslin represents both individual and corporate clients in a variety of matters, from state and federal criminal defense to personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Criminal: Sam represents clients in all criminal matters including DWI/DUI charges, as well as all other violations, misdemeanors and felonies in federal, state and local courts. Many criminal charges, no matter how minor, carry the risk of long-term consequences. In defending his clients, Sam strives to make them aware of these collateral consequences and craft a defense strategy to minimize them. Personal Injury: Sam aggressively represents clients injured as the...

The quality of an attorney's work should never be based on how much the client pays. I keep my expenses low by not wasting money on such expenses as ridiculous advertising campaigns, and I pass these savings onto my clients in the form of affordable rates. I handle each case personally and devote the time and effort needed to ensure my clients get quality and effective legal representation. I am an aggressive local attorney. I am ready to serve you.

Mr. Almanzar-Paramio, Esq. is a career litigator and trial attorney. As a former government prosecutor, he has a strong understanding of how both sides of the judicial system work. Mr. Almanzar-Paramio, Esq. handles cases ranging from traffic citations to high profile criminal trials. He also handles personal injury cases such as car accidents and construction site injuries. His reputation for treating each individual case with utmost attention and care is known and respected throughout the community.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, Mr. Almanzar-Paramio, Esq. attended Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Upon graduating, he spent 5 years working...

Michael J. Brown, P.C. is a Suffolk County based law firm specializing in criminal defense and personal injury. Michael J. Brown, Esq. is a former prosecutor with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and is well recognized in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. Michael J. Brown graduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1989 and from Boston University School of Law in 1992 cum laude. He was an Assistant District Attorney with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office from 1992-1995 and has been in private practice since 1995. Michael J. Brown, Esq.’s criminal defense practice extends...

Former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney and Special Prosecutor with over 25 years experience litigating and negotiating criminal, DWI and traffic matters in Suffolk County New York.

I started my own firm in Ravena, New York[15 miles south of Albany] in April of 2009 after 22 years practicing with numerous partners in firms in Albany. While I specialize in injury litigation and have tried scores of cases to verdict, I now supplement that practice with small town practice services such as wills, traffic tickets, closings and counseling my clients. I really enjoy what I do and would welcome any inquiries to see if your needs can be met.

Kevin O’Brien is highly passionate about fighting for the underdog in criminal defense law. He strongly believes that criminal defense attorneys have to be more skilled and better than the prosecutors. He understands that when his clients are charged with a crime, they are not just facing the assistant district attorney who is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government, but also all the resources of the U.S. government, including crime labs, investigators, police, and other governmental agencies. While nobody is able to match the endless resources that the government has to prosecute the case, he believes that his...

Andrew Safranko is a founding partner and attorney with LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC focusing on personal injury litigation and criminal defense in both state and federal courts. Andrew has 20 years’ experience of representing thousands of clients on issues ranging from major felonies and complex white-collar crimes to misdemeanors and violations.

Andrew is accomplished in all aspects of criminal litigation and personal injury law, including trying many high-profile criminal cases, arguing appellate matters, and recovering millions of dollars for clients in personal injury matters, in both New York state and federal courts.

George E. LaMarche III is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney and founding member of LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC. He represents individuals who have been seriously injured and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one because of the negligence of others. George helps victims of car crashes, motorcycle accidents, birth injuries and may other personal injury claims. George also represents people who are under investigation or charged with a crime in both state and federal courts. His vast knowledge of the legal system prepares him for the case to go to trial or negotiate...

Husband, father, lawyer living in Guilderland, New York.

Max Smelyansky, who grew up in Bethlehem, graduated from Manhattan College earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in economics. He then graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, in Maryland. After graduating from law school, Max Smelyansky developed his law practice in Albany, specializing in Traffic Defense Law, Personal Injury Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, Family Law and Estate Planning Law.

Ryan Forbes is a litigation attorney with a practice focusing on criminal defense, governmental investigations, and civil rights claims. During his career, Ryan has investigated and defended felony matters, represented clients in several trials to verdict, drafted and researched related motions and appeals. Ryan has represented clients under Government investigations by agencies such as the United States Attorney’s Office, State Attorney General’s office, and Homeland Security. He also commits significant time to pro bono matters, including representing non-profit organizations in civil litigation and representing plaintiffs in § 1983 civil rights cases. While in law school, Ryan served as a judicial intern for...

Mr. Theadore has practiced in Sullivan County, New York since 2012. He is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law (JD, 2011) and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Elmira College (BA, 2008). He also has experience clerking for a Sullivan County Court Judge, interning with the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office, and advocating for clients in Syracuse City Court as a member of Syracuse University’s Criminal Defense Clinic.

His law firm, John R. Theadore - Attorney at Law, PLLC, is a country law firm focused on providing the highest quality legal services to its clients...

Experienced legal representation for divorce, separation, family law, child custody, child support, criminal law, DWIs / DUIs and traffic tickets, civil and commercial litigation, contract negotiations, business contracts, mediation, corporate formation, real estate transactions, wills and probate, throughout Greene, Albany, Columbia, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties.

Robert A. Macedonio, Esq. (Bob) is one of the founding partners of the firm and a seasoned trial attorney with over 25 years of litigation experience. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the firm with practice groups that include criminal defense, matrimonial and family law, estate planning and real estate Mr. Macedonio is actively involved in all aspects of the firms’ transactions and litigation practice areas. After serving as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney where he started his career, Mr. Macedonio entered the private sector concentrating in the fields of criminal law, matrimonial law and real estate. Mr....

Phillip J. Jusino, a 1989 graduate of Fordham Law School in Manhattan and a 1986 Dean's list graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration with a concentration in finance, began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office prosecuting criminal matters in District Court and also in the Domestic Violent Unit. After leaving the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office in 1991, Mr. Jusino entered private practice working at a law firm where he practiced in the areas of matrimonial and family law as well as criminal and civil litigation and real estate. Mr....

Theonie Makidis spent 15 years teaching forensic science at the college level after receiving an M.S. in forensic science from the University of New Haven. Then, graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Touro Law. Upon admission to the New York State Bar, Theonie went to work for the Suffolk county legal aid society and then opened her own solo practice located in Bohemia, NY.

Steve Coffey is the founding partner and chair of the Personal Injury and Criminal Defense practices at O'Connell and Aronowitz. With over thirty-five years of experience at the state and federal levels, he has established himself as one of upstate New York's most successful trial attorneys in both personal injury and criminal defense. As a former Assistant District Attorney for Albany County and Chief Felony Prosecutor, Steve was the youngest Felony Bureau Chief to serve in Albany County. He also served as Special Prosecutor in Fulton and Albany Counties. This prosecutorial experience provides him unique insight when defending clients in criminal...

AMIDEO NICHOLAS GUZZONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Established and well respected Law firm serving Suffolk County, Nassau County and all New York Counties for over 50 years. Personal Injury Law & General Practice Law 631-588-5000 FIRM SIZE: 4 litigation Attorneys 2 Trial Attorneys 5 Support/Litigation Assistants

Prior to re-opening his office in the town of Coeymans, George served as General Counsel to Carver Companies, a group of closely held corporations and limited liability companies within upstate New York and Charleston, South Carolina.

Immediately before that, he served as a Federal Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration.

He has extensive experience working in policy making positions at every level of government, including the local level, the state level, and the federal level, and served as the liaison between the Department of Defense and the American Bar Association from 2010 through 2011.

Military Experience

As a New York Army...

Paul G. Tuths concentrates his practice in Traffic Law. He has maintained a law office in Southampton, NY since 1993. Paul represents drivers on speeding tickets and other traffic tickets in the Justices Courts of eastern Long Island and other traffic courts in Suffolk County. Paul takes a personal, hands-on approach to the defense of a traffic ticket and uses his many years of experience to help drivers with traffic tickets avoid points, increased insurance costs and DMV assessments.

Jenna is an Associate working in the Litigation Department of O'Connell & Aronowitz, P.C. During her law school career, Jenna was a Legal Intern with the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, as well as a Certified Legal Intern for the Albany County District Attorney's Office where she wrote appeals under supervision on behalf of the People to the Appellate Division, Third Department. Jenna earned her J.D. from Albany Law School with a Certificate in Civil Litigation with Honors. While at Albany Law School, Jenna was the recipient of the President's Scholarship and the...

I've been representing clients in the criminal and family courts of New York State since 1999, and I believe that being an attorney isn't a business, it's a craft that requires a sense of personal honor. I've tried cases from open-container violations to murders and, whatever the matter, I'll never leave you in the dark about your case, I'll give your case care and attention, and I'll never sell you out or do anything without your knowledge and consent.

Engaged in private law practice in New York and Connecticut 1987-1997 and 2019 to date. Served as District Court Judge (1998), County Court Judge (1999-2018), Acting Family Court Judge (1999-2018) and Acting Supreme Court Justice (2006-2018) in Suffolk County, New York. Author of over 250 judicial reported and published decisions, official and unofficial, in multiple areas of the law.

The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mollins P.C. is a law firm located in Hauppauge, NY. Our highly experienced attorneys primarily practice criminal defense law, personal injury law and real estate law.