Maspeth Criminal Lawyers

I represent people and companies facing inquiries by government agencies. I have more than 30 years experience dealing with government both as an attorney representing clients and as a federal prosecutor. I have extensive experience with inquiries regarding multiple agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Attorney General's Office, the NY Department of Taxation and Finance, the US and NY Department of Labor as well as various district attorneys and United States Attorneys.

Tara Mayerhofer Esq. was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2006. She received her Juris Doctorate Degree from St. John’s University Law School located in Jamaica, New York. Prior to graduating St. John’s, she attended SUNY Stony Brook where she received her B.A. degree in sociology and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.

While in Law School Tara was a law clerk to Judge Debra Urbano-DiSalvo, a criminal court Judge in Suffolk County. While working for Judge Urbano-DiSalvo Tara performed legal research on various criminal law issues.

After graduating Law School in 2005, Tara went into private practice and began...

Theodore A. Cotter, Esq. earned his undergraduate degree at Fordham University, College at Lincoln Center, located in Manhattan. Mr. Cotter graduated Fordham University School of Law in 2008 where he interned for Professor Abraham Abramovsky [deceased]. Following law school, Mr. Cotter worked as an assistant district attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. There Mr. Cotter specialized in prosecution of crimes where juveniles were charged as adults and prosecutions of crimes on school grounds. Following his work as an assistant district attorney, Mr. Cotter joined his mother, Roseann F. DiVernieri, Esq., at DiVernieri, DiVernieri, and Cotter, LLP. Mr. Cotter specializes in...

I provide no nonsense representation from retainer to resolution. I understand the difficulties built into the system and the realities faced by individuals when they wind up in court. I believe the best attorneys get the best results by personally getting to know all the facts and circumstances of each case. I am not selling the fight for you image, that many attorneys use to make it look like they are representing your interests. Nor am I pretending to be a big city firm. These two marketing methods are where the misleading begins. Almost every lawyer settles almost every case,...

Kimberly attended the University of Michigan where she received her BA. She attended Fordham Law School where she received her JD in 1998. She began her career working at a large firm in New York City, Brown & Wood, LLP. Kimberly joined the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in 2002 where she tried numerous cases to verdict. In May, 2005, Kimberly joined her father Richard's practice. Kimberly handles most of the criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors and traffic violations) and assists Richard with all other matters. Kimberly is a member of the New York State...

The complexities of family law are great and require a high level of experience, compassion, and real life understanding of what it means for a family to go through a painful legal process. As Long Island family attorneys, we have handled many family law cases and have helped individuals and families reach legal agreements that are fair and appropriate. From financial matters regarding prenuptial agreements and alimony to the painful areas of child abuse, and domestic violence, if they are in need of a family or divorce attorney Long Island families are encouraged to consult with us for advice and...

Sean Sabeti obtained his bachelor of science in Criminology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and then earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law School. He is admitted to the Bar of the state of New York and a member of Nassau County Bar Association. He served as the chairman of the Civil Right Committee for the Nassau County Bar Association and he was an adjunct professor at C.W. Post, Long Island University. Over the past 25 years, Sean Sabeti has been practicing and specializing in various aspects of Matrimonial/Family Law, Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Law,...

Haley received her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Haley attended SUNY Stony Brook, where she received her bachelor's degree in Political Science. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Touro Law Center in Central Islip, graduating with honors. She is currently admitted to the New York State Bar. Haley was appointed and served as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County. There, she assessed, investigated, and prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. She conducted evidentiary hearings and spent innumerable hours in the courtroom. She was placed in the domestic violence unit, where she obtained specialized training...

A few brief words about me. I regularly appear in the Nassau County Criminal Courts and have been quoted in Newsday. I have appeared on a television new broadcasts with respect to a dog bite attack in which I established a charitable fund for the juvenile victim. I have been a guest commentator on AM radio having been asked to talk about DWI / DUI laws and enforcement. Case decisions upon which I was the lead defense attorney have been published in the New York Law Journal. Along with my ruminations, this blog will include bits and bites from articles...

Don't you expect your lawyer to go face to face, toe to toe, with the cop who wrote you that ticket? Sadly, many lawyers take your money, but merely "phone it in" via a virtual hearing, from their La-Z-Boy loungers. Do they tell you that up front?? I'm the Only traffic court lawyer that will represent you, in person, right there inside Staten Island Traffic Court, unless I'm stuck in Criminal Court on a DWI. I've been fighting for metro NYC drivers since 1990!

IRWIN G. KLEIN holds a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. degree from Vermont Law School, having graduated as a member of the Law Review. Irwin Klein is rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale-Hubbell, the premiere worldwide directory of attorneys. He is a former prosecutor, having served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, he is licensed to practice in all of the courts of the State of New York, the United States Supreme Court and the United States District Courts for...

FRED L. POLLACK has been providing effective legal representation for clients with criminal, divorce, family law, real estate and landlord-tenant matters for 42 years. In addition to his experience as an attorney, he served for fourteen years as a member of the North Hempstead Town Council and four years as a Commissioner of the North Hempstead Housing Authority. He is active in numerous community activities and has served as an officer and/or director of a variety of non-profit organizations.

- Attorney-35 years, litigation, probate, business relationships, criminal
defense, real estate related, and labor arbitration (40 years):

- Labor Arbitrator, National Panel of Labor Arbitrator, named in CBA's
- Former Commissioner of Human Rights, City of Yonkers
- Former President of Community-Based Organizations
- Former Vice-President, Westchester based, 3,000 employees, Human
Resources, Industrial Relations, Training, Medical, Security, Insurance
- Doctor of Law - 1985
- Master of Science-Criminal Justice - 1980

An experienced trial attorney, Matthew Mobilia is the principal attorney and founder of The Law Office of Matthew Mobilia Born and raised in Staten Island, New York, Mr. Mobilia received his B.A. in politics from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, and his law degree (J.D.) from Albany Law School in 2015. He is admitted to the New York State Bar. Straight out of law school, Mr. Mobilia worked as a New York City prosecutor. Under the tutelage of Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon, he gained hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience charging and investigating homicides, burglaries, robberies, driving while intoxicated (DWI),...

RECOMMENDATION: Robert is one of the most honorable and courageous men that we have ever known. In his representation for us in the court, he fought for our vindication and for justice as if he were defending his own life. He is a man of truth and integrity, a true defender to the end for the defenseless and innocent victims of the "system". The following are some quotes that best represent Robert's character: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind...

Mario Gallucci and The Gallucci Law Firm is a full-service Criminal Defense Firm that has over 30 years of Criminal Law experience. Mario Gallucci has managed successfully some of the largest and most difficult criminal cases in New York, New Jersey and within the Federal Court system. As a recognized and respected lawyer by his peers, judges, and media, such as the NY Times, Gallucci is highlighted to be “a stylish and tenacious defender, advocating for those charged with the most serious state and Federal Crimes”. Gallucci is a nationally recognized advocate on behalf of many high profile criminal cases,...

I am currently a solo Practicianer who handles and represents clients in criminal defense work in the NYS Courts, Federal Courts and Florida and who is well known as a very experienced trial attorney, having tried several hundred criminal cases in the above jurisdictions and handled many hundreds of cases before these and other courts.