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Kenneth Steven Feraru
Garden City, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
St. John's University School of Law
Kenneth S. Feraru, Esq., has extensive experience in: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime, Traffic tickets, Violations, Personal Injury, Trip and Fall, Car Accidents, Wills, Real Estate and much more.
He covers the entire New York and Long Island area. Office Located in Garden City Long Island, Nassau County, New York. Attorney Feraru handles your case personally, and is available for his clients 24/7. He has practiced for nearly 29 years.
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Kevin Kessler
Hempstead, NY Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Tulane University School of Law
Kevin Kessler is the founder of The Kessler Law Firm, but before establishing his practice, he served as a prosecutor for the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency. In this role, Mr. Kessler gained extensive trial experience handling cases related to moving violations, equipment infractions, and other traffic-related offenses.
After his time at the Suffolk Traffic Agency, Mr. Kessler transitioned into private practice, dedicating his career to defending clients charged with criminal felonies, misdemeanors, violations, and traffic-related offenses. Guided by his philosophy that every individual deserves a fair trial and due process, Mr. Kessler is committed to ensuring his clients'...
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Jacob Rudman
Hempstead, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
St. Thomas University School of Law
Whether you need a Nassau County Criminal Defense Lawyer or traffic ticket attorney, The Law Office of Jacob A. Rudman is here to help. Our firm has significant experience representing clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, including DUIs, drug crimes, domestic violence, assault, juvenile crimes, and more.
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Sumeet Sondhi
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Health Care, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Sumeet Sondhi is counsel to The Blanch Law Firm. Mr. Sondhi has worked in conjunction with Ryan Blanch on a myriad of matters, ranging from government investigations to white collar and antitrust crimes, his specialties being real estate fraud and complex mortgage fraud matters.
Mr. Sondhi’s extensive knowledge and experience have resulted in a number of favorable outcomes for the firm’s clients. He has represented clients and companies charged with an array of white collar crimes, including:
*Price Fixing: Represented a billion dollar air cargo company in a DOJ industry-wide criminal antitrust investigation regarding alleged price fixing
*Tax Evasion: Represented a Partner in...
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Rochelle Berliner
Forest Hills, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Cannabis Law and DUI & DWI
New York Law School
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR QUEENS, NY
With more than 26 years experience in the criminal justice system in New York City, Rochelle Berliner fights for her clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the five boroughs of New York City. She also represents clients in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County.
As a former prosecutor, Rochelle Berliner served for more than 14 years in the New York County District Attorney's Office in Manhattan. While at the DA's office, Rochelle Berliner handled many high profile prosecutions from the initial investigation through trial.
Six years ago, Ms. Berliner left the District Attorney's Office...
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Jessica McHale
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jessica McHale received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law in May of 2013. While in law school, she was a part of the Moot Court Honor Board. Before going to law school, she attended St. John Fisher College in Rochester and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Journalism. She also received a minor in Management. Jessica worked as a legal intern with the Office of the State Attorney of the 7th Judicial Circuit in St. Augustine. During that time, she assisted in the pretrial process, specifically in the felony criminal division...
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Johnathon Hardaway
New York City, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Employment and White Collar Crime
University of Chicago
Johnathon P. Hardaway III is a Partner of Lord & Hardaway LLP. Mr. Hardaway is a well-rounded lawyer. A corporate attorney with an MBA, a certified sports agent, and a battle tested litigator.
Mr. Hardaway has extensive trial and litigation experience, defending and prosecuting complex criminal and civil matters. Mr. Hardaway represents a roster of professional athletes, government officials, and celebrities and is adept at resolving sensitive matters both in and out of the courtroom.
Before joining Lord & Hardaway LLP, Mr. Hardaway worked for several years as an attorney with a top litigation law firm. Mr. Hardaway has...
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Jeffrey Einhorn
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Brooklyn Law School
Jeffrey Einhorn joined Mr. Lichtman's firm as an associate in 2007. Together with Mr. Lichtman, he has represented numerous clients in complex criminal cases in both state and federal courts, on the trial and appellate levels, including matters involving RICO violations, money laundering, structuring, fraud, narcotics trafficking, assault, sexual assault, murder, and extortion. Mr. Einhorn's close inspection of the law has helped his clients secure favorable dispositions and vital hearings, including a recent victory that led to a vacated 27-year sentence. While studying for his Juris Doctor, which he received from Brooklyn Law School in 2006, Mr. Einhorn clerked...
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Joseph F. Kilada
Garden City, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights and Employment
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Joseph Kilada began his career at one of the most prestigious public interest law firms in Manhattan handling complex legal issues and trials. Thereafter, he entered private practice starting a litigation law firm devoted to zealously serving the needs of his clients.
Joseph Kilada is admitted to practice in New York State and is also admitted to practice before various federal courts including the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2006, Mr. Kilada was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court where he had the pleasure of personally meeting several Supreme Court Justices including newly appointed, Chief Judge John...
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Charles L. Kurmay
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Charles Kurmay has nearly two decades of legal experience. He began his career as a judicial law clerk and public defender, gaining a valuable foundation of trial skills and experience. His firm now offers services in a broad range of civil and criminal practice areas, including business law, international law, personal injury, probate and real estate. A native of Stratford, Connecticut, Mr. Kurmay is well-respected in the local community for the high quality of his legal advocacy. His extensive experience in state and federal court equips him to handle large, complex cases with ease. Mr. Kurmay is active in...
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Erich C. Ferrari
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Appeals
St. Mary's University School of Law
As the principal partner at Ferrari & Associates, P.C., Washington D.C. attorney Erich C. Ferrari offers legal guidance in the areas of sanctions law, federal criminal defense and federal employment law. Attorney Ferrari has offered counsel in many matters before the Office of Foreign Assets Control. He is regularly called upon to speak on sanctions law concerns by media outlets and other organizations. Mr. Ferrari received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his Juris Doctor from the St. Mary’s School of Law. Visit his firm’s website or call them today to arrange for a consultation.
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Kevin Kelly O'Brien
Albany , NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Albany Law School
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...
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Patrick Joseph Carney
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Touro College
Patrick J. Carney is a former NYPD captain.
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Jason Errol Foy
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Maryland School of Law
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Paul D'Emilia
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, International and Personal Injury
Paul D’Emilia is a New York City based attorney specializing in the fields of international law, criminal defense, estate matters, business consulting, real estate, private investigations and general counsel work. His client base also includes numerous overseas companies and foreign individuals that have various business and personal legal matters pending in the U.S. Mr. D’Emilia is a co-founder of a law practice in Europe that specializes in US expatriate issues. Prior to his recent return to private practice Mr. D’Emilia worked for Governor Andrew Cuomo as the New York State Inspector General responsible for the investigation of fraud...
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Frederick Lawrence Sosinsky
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Fordham University School of Law
I've been defending clients charged with both Federal and State Criminal Charges for 21 years.
I've handled tough cases and defended clients on charges ranging from Organized Crime to Conspiracy.
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Sanford Talkin
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Jason L. Solotaroff
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and Employment
Columbia Law School
I am an experienced and skilled Attorney at Giskan Solotaroff & Anderson LLP. I am committed to advocating for the underdog in Civil Rights, Employment Law and Criminal Law matters.
I have successfully represented employees in a wide variety of disputes, such as breach of contract, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and whistleblower cases. My clients have included highly compensated banking employees, lawyers, physicians, teachers and factory workers. Additionally, I prosecute class actions on behalf of large groups of employees with wage, hour, and other employment-related claims. I also represent individuals in investigatory and criminal defense matters.
I received my B.A. from...
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Omar Almanzar-Paramio
Babylon, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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...
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Melanie Hammer
Brooklyn, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Brooklyn Law School
Criminal defense attorney in private practice since 2007. Former Prosecutor. I have handled thousands of criminal cases.
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George Edward Lamarche
Albany, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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...
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Brendan Patrick Tracy
Staten Island, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Brooklyn Law School
As a member of the Trial Division at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Tracy learned from and worked side-by-side with some of the most experienced trial attorneys and prosecutors in the country. This real-world practice helped him to hone his investigation, litigation, and trial skills, which is evident in his perfect felony-trial conviction rate as a prosecutor. While a member of the Trial Division, Mr. Tracy handled every type of criminal case, from DWI, Assault, Grand Larceny, Domestic Violence and Criminal Possession of a Weapon to the most serious crimes including Rape, Sexual Abuse, Attempted Murder and...
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Umit Mike Gursoy
Brooklyn, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and Foreclosure Defense
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
The Gursoy Law Firm is a dedicated general practice law firm with a particular emphasis in Immigration and Bankruptcy. We have been practicing law for over 11 years. During our many years or practice we have an incredible track record of success.
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Michael Edgar Vitaliano
Staten Island, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Brooklyn Law School
An accomplished legal advocate, Michael E. Vitaliano is the founder and principal of The Vitaliano Law Firm, based in New York City. Mr. Vitaliano is a leading criminal defense lawyer and experienced advocate in handling all criminal matters in state and federal court.
Mr. Vitaliano is a former New York City prosecutor with extensive experience in homicide, narcotics trafficking, illegal firearms, burglary, robbery, DWI, sex offenses, and financial crimes. He is known for his passion and dedication to all his clients as demonstrated by his pursuit of investigations, vigorous plea negotiations, his attention to detail, trial preparation, and his effective trial...
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Michael Robert Rosas
Staten Island, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(732) 795-9027
1492 Victory Boulevard
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Staten Island, NY 10301
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
Michael Robert Rosas prides himself in representing individuals and businesses in criminal and administrative prosecutions and investigations in New York and New Jersey. He is a trial attorney and has tried criminal and civil matters successfully to verdict. He has tried criminal matters ranging from DWI charges to Murder.
Mr. Rosas has represented clients who were the target of long-term investigations and charged with Racketeering, Conspiracy, Larceny, Embezzlement, Tax Violations, and other criminal violations.
Mr. Rosas gained significant trial experience while serving as an Assistant District Attorney for the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office in New York City. Afterwards, Mr....
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Andrew Robert Safranko
ALBANY, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law
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.
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James C. Knox
Troy, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Lewis & Clark Law School
After graduating from the Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, I clerked for two years for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Third Judicial Department, concluding with several months working in the chambers of the Hon. Edward O. Spain.
Since then I have worked as a trial lawyer at the E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy law firm.
100% of my practice is devoted to litigation, focusing on providing aggressive criminal defense. I am willing, able and have experience fighting on behalf of my clients before a wide array of courts and tribunals, at the...
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Julie A. Nociolo
Troy, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal Defense
New York Law School
Title IX & Student Defense
Federal & State Criminal Defense
White Collar Investigations & Defense
Civil Rights Plaintiff’s Litigation
Professional Licensing Defense
Appeals
Julie analyzes each case with an eye towards trial or litigation and implements a comprehensive strategy tailored to each client’s needs.
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Julie defends accused individuals against institutions including local, state, and federal governments and agencies as well as colleges and universities.
Julie works tirelessly to achieve the desired outcomes for her clients and to educate them about the often misunderstood realities of defending a criminal case. Her passion for her clients is recognized and respected by judges and her adversaries in state and...
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Gregory P. Garofalo
Ballston Spa, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Christopher Lucero
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
St. John's University School of Law
A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Lucero is licensed to practice law in the States of California and New York. He has handled criminal cases ranging from petty theft to murder. While he worked as a prosecutor, he earned the rare distinction of never losing a case involving driving under the influence, domestic violence, or homicide. Mr. Lucero's experience as a prosecutor gives him unique insight into what makes prosecutors tick, what they look for in proving a case at trial, and how they negotiate plea bargains. Should you find yourself on the wrong end of the criminal...
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William Thomas Toohey
Bronx, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Probate
New York Law School
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Vincent Villamor
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy and DUI & DWI
UCLA School of Law
The Villamor Law Offices was founded and is managed by Attorney Vincent E. Villamor. Mr. Villamor has been an outstanding lawyer for over 25 years and is a graduate of UCLA Law School, one of the best law schools in America according to U.S. News and World Report. Prior to opening the Villamor Law Offices, Mr. Villamor gained a lot of valuable experience and honed his skills working for various private and government organizations. He started his career as a creditor's rights attorney, representing banks, credit card companies and other creditors in state and bankruptcy courts. Prior to opening the...
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Illisa Brownstein
Bronx, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Georgetown University Law Center
Illisa Brownstein is a skilled and experienced attorney at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates. She has been licensed to practice law in New York since 2004. Ms. Brownstein is a member of the New York State Bar, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the New York Criminal Bar Association. She received her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 2000, and her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003.
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Daniel Rodgers
Southampton, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Toledo College Of Law and The University of Toledo College of Law
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.
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John Francis Campbell
Mineola, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Mr. Campbell is a Senior Trial Attorney at Raiser & Kenniff with an extensive litigation background in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. Mr. Campbell began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney where he successfully prosecuted a multitude of cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. During his tenure with the District Attorney’s Office, he was appointed to the Economic Crimes Bureau where he continued to hone his litigation skills and gained significant investigation experience with respect to sophisticated financial and White Collar crimes. ...
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Michael Huguenot
Bronx, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Yaniv Lavy
Bronx, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Immigration and Personal Injury
Yaniv Lavy graduated from the University of East London with Honors. It was during his time in school that he studied criminal law and public international law, two fields that now assist him in his current line of work. It was more than 10 years ago that he choose to move to the United States and begin his own practice to assist immigrants to the country with their legal concerns. In 2003 he joined the New York State Bar Association, as well as joining the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2004. To expand the level of service that was offered...
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John Nicholas Tasolides
Syosset, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 43 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
After graduation from law school, Mr. Tasolides served as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York. His background as a prosecutor makes him particularly effective as he defends the rights of his clients who have been accused of committing white-collar crimes engaging in health care and insurance fraud, and other complex financial crimes, as well as more traditional crimes such as Driving While Intoxicated, substance abuse offenses, and other serious felonies.
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Peter Joel Schaffer
Bronx, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Denver
PETER J. SCHAFFER, BRONX NEW YORK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF CRIME. 37 YEARS TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Peter J. Schaffer practices exclusively in the areas of Criminal Defense, False Arrest, Police Brutality and serious personal injury. All New York and Federal criminal cases skillfully handled. DWI defense provided both in Criminal Court and at the DMV. Mr. Schaffer handles matters ranging from pink summons issued for minor infractions to federal death penalty eligible crimes. Mr. Schaffer has conducted arraignments, bail arguments, hearings, grand jury proceedings, bench and jury trials...
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Brendan F. Baynes
Ravena, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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.