Selkirk Criminal Lawyers

With years of experience in defending complex criminal allegations in both state and federal court Pat has handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic infractions to murder. Pat's trial experience spans over two decades with the majority of those cases being felonies. Included among these are multi-defendant, RICO and white collar crimes. Pat also has experience in handling student disciplinary issues and Title IX cases as well as a multitude of other legal issues.

Ronald Nir is an attorney with Law Offices of Ronald Nir, a full-service law firm based in Kew Gardens, New York, representing individuals accused of all manner of criminal offenses in the City of New York, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County. The practice also handles contract law, civil litigation, family law, commercial and residential real estate, and commercial landlord-tenant matters. Ronald is a recognized criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience. He has handled high-profile murder cases and appeared on Court TV, NBC, ABC, Fox 5, and radio stations. He is the recipient of the coveted...

Mr. Portale is known as a pit bull in the courtroom and at the negotiting table and he has the results to prove it.

While attending the University of Buffalo Mr. Portale majored in Interdisciplinary Studies, Classics and Philosophy of Law, and graduated with Honors. Throughout undergraduate studies, Mr. Portale played football, basketball and rugby. After receiving his Juris Doctor,, Mr. Portale moved to Westchester County, New York where he studied for the New York Bar Exam while he co-managed the re-election campaign of then Westchester County Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

In January 1998, Mr. Portale was hired as an Assistant District...

Jeff is highly respected for his strategic and thoughtful pursuit of his clients' interests, in relation to both long-term goals and immediate crisis resolution. He has written feature articles and opinion pieces on current legal and political issues in the New York City metropolitan area and is a frequent guest on public affairs broadcasts on radio and television in Westchester and New York City. His clients have included prominent community leaders, including judges, mayors, city supervisors, and members of the county council. Jeff was Senior Advisor to former Manhattan State Senator Roy M. Goodman and has also served as Chief of...

David Hammond is a partner attorney at Carden Dotzler Hammond, PLLC where he focuses on criminal offenses including drug, DWI, and traffic offenses. He is also the co-founder of a separate law practice, The New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers, which is dedicated to defending clients that have been accused of traffic infractions, from simple traffic tickets like No Seatbelts or Inspection Stickers to more serious offenses like DWI or Failing to Yield. David will fight for you as you confront your legal challenge. Whether you are facing a serious criminal charge or a routine traffic ticket, a complicated custody matter or...

Jordan B. Charnetsky practices in the areas of business law, labor & employment, real estate, and criminal defense (including traffic tickets and DWI/DUI). He practices in Broome County, as well as the following surrounding counties: Tompkins, Tioga, Chemung, Steuben, Chenango, and Schuyler.

My practice primarily focuses on DWI/DUI, criminal defense and traffic matters. These cases range from minor first time offenses to the most serious arrests including DWI, violent felony offenses, economic (white collar) crimes, and narcotics possession and distribution. As an attorney, I have handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases.

I started my career working as an Assistant District Attorney where I started out in the Law and Appeals Bureau. In the Law and Appeals Bureau I prepared several legal briefs and had the unique opportunity to argue cases in both the Appellate Division of...

I have been a practicing New York City criminal lawyer for more than 27 years. My career has been devoted to defending those accused of crimes in New York City. I graduated from Williams College, went to University of Florida College of Law, graduated with honors, and took a position in New York City with The Legal Aid Society as a trial lawyer. I worked there for six years. While working at The Legal Aid Society, I wrote a chapter for a criminal defense practice series of books called "Criminal Defense Techniques" published by Matthew Bender....

Born and raised in the Bronx, Attorney Kevin P. O’Donnell is dedicated to defending the rights of individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. Mr. O’Donnell earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree from Fordham College in 1991, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1994. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995. After graduating from law school, Attorney O’Donnell began working as a prosecutor for Queens County, and then went to work at a large firm in New York City. Working for a large firm allowed Mr. O’Donnell to...

Our practice's central philosophy: partnership. We spend time to understand what our client's goals are and develop an action plan centered around meeting those goals. In the litigation context, that might mean pushing a matter or action towards trial or it might mean investing the time to become an expert in the case or action to create leverage for a settlement. On the transactional side, we view all of our matters through the prism of avoiding litigation. Our business clients are most interested in growing their business and, in turn, their wealth. Litigation can slow growth. ...

Jennifer Mazzei is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law and practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, DWI/Traffic and Immigration. Jennifer began her career as a prosecutor serving in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office under the Honorable Kathleen M. Rice. Jennifer served the People of Nassau County in that position for over five years while she prosecuted serious felony offenses, conducted wiretap investigations and worked closely with detectives, police officers, and federal agents. During that time, Jennifer worked closely with the United States Attorney’s Office for both the Eastern District of New York as well as...

Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez has a diverse background in the areas of civil rights, child victims act, municipal law, public contracts, child protective services, adult protective services, public benefits, criminal, immigration, construction and real estate law. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez was a deputy county attorney with the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, where he was a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Litigation & Appeals Bureau. This Bureau defends against all civil matters brought against Nassau County, including Section 1983 actions. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez, while at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, also served as counsel to the...

Representation of individuals and closely held businesses in the following practice areas: Family Law/ Divorce Child Support Business Formation Civil Litigation Wills and Trusts Vehicle and Traffic

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. ...

Matthew Dotzler is a founding partner of Carden Dotzler Hammond, PLLC and heads the White Collar Defense practice group. He concentrates on criminal defense, DWI defense and traffic defense, along with a specialized focus in defending clients who are charged with white-collar offenses. Matthew regularly represents clients who are charged with criminal, DWI and traffic offenses in Onondaga County Court, Syracuse City Court, and other courts throughout Central New York. He is also the co-founder of a separate law practice, The New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers, which is dedicated to defending clients accused of traffic infractions of all levels, from...

I have been practicing criminal defense and traffic defense law for 24 years, including 9 years at the Nassau County Legal Aid Society, where I was a supervising attorney. I have handled thousands of criminal and traffic cases and have spent my entire career defending my clients and protecting their rights. I will fight for you, treat you with respect and give your case the personal attention it deserves.

In law school, I was a research assistant, a teacher's assistant and an intern in the mediation clinic. I graduated from law school with a 3.91 G.P.A. Took and passed the New York and New Jersey bar exams in 2011. Became licensed in NJ in 2011 and in New York in 2012. Later began my legal career as associate for the Law Offices of Frederick H. Cohn, where we focused on criminal defense. I appeared in Federal courts in Manhattan and Brooklyn and assisted defense counsel on a felony-murder trial in Federal Court before becoming associate for the law firm...

Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Ms. Sanderson became an attorney because she was keenly aware of the injustices faced by so many in our society. With power comes responsibility and Ms. Sanderson utilizes her access to courts and prisons to protect the rights of her clients and further the development of a more equal and just society.


Federal and State Criminal Defense:

• Acquittal after trial of felony sexual abuse charge New York County Supreme March 2018
• Arraignments, bail applications,...

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...

I am a sole practitioner who has been specializing in Criminal Defense and Personal Bankruptcy Law for over 20 years. I handle all aspects of criminal law, including DWI defense and traffic matters.

I am admitted to practice in all of the courts of the State of New York, as well as the Northern District of New York.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Xavier enlisted in the U.S. Army (HOOAH) where he was stationed in Oklahoma and completed a tour of duty in Iraq. Xavier's time in the military instilled a toughness that he has incorporated into his law practice. The military also gave Xavier a deeper sense of what it means to defend the Constitutional rights of individuals. After completing his military service Xavier worked for the Federal Department of Labor's (DOL). However, Xavier's true passion was and is LAW. With the help of the GI Bill Xavier...

Michael P. Kushner devotes his practice to criminal defense, appeals and civil rights litigation. As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Kushner has successfully represented defendants in all types of proceedings, ranging from high-profile federal drug trials to simple prosecutions in the New York City Criminal Court. As an appellate attorney, Mr. Kushner has represented clients with issues ranging from inappropriate sentencing, ineffective assistance of counsel and discreet civil rights issues before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. As a civil rights attorney Mr. Kushner advocates for those individuals whom the police have violated either by excessive force,...

Trial Practice beginning in law school through my career as a Prosecutor and continuing in my own practice that I run with my husband, Anthony C. DiPaolo. My courtroom skills allow me the ability to cross over into many practice areas including but not limited to criminal, matrimonial, family and personal injury law. Our firm also specializes in Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as Real Estate. I have appeared on 48 hours Hard Evidence on CBS and American Greed on CNBC regarding my role as a Prosecutor of a Bank Robbing former stock broker. Including the practice of law,...

Deborah Colson is an experienced counselor, trial lawyer, and appellate advocate. Her practice focuses on the defense of individuals in federal and state criminal and regulatory investigations involving allegations of securities fraud, improper trading practices, money laundering, wire and bank fraud, violent crimes and RICO matters. She has obtained favorable outcomes in a wide range of forums, including multiple jury acquittals. Ms. Colson has been named since 2012 in the New York edition of Super Lawyers in the areas of white collar crime and criminal defense. Ms. Colson attended Harvard Law School and clerked for the Honorable Nina Gershon in...

View Laura M. Miranda's January 2008 Interview, where the Lawyer's Business Insider Show named her one of America's Best TV Legal Commentators: http://www.insiderexclusive.com/vs8.htm State and Federal, Arraignment, Bail Applications, criminal pre-trial hearings, trials, grand jury presentations, appellate briefs and oral argument. Conducted over 75 trials in NYS. Ms. Miranda has skillfully tried murder cases in NYS, Boston, Mass.; Successfully, handled Narcotics, Bank Robbery in Connecticut; and Drug Conspiracy in Pennsylvania. Ms. Miranda is dedicated to Fight for your Rights & Intent on obtaining Justice. Graduate of Cornell Law School, 1989, and Cornell University, BA 1985. She seeks to...

After graduating from RutgersLawSchool with honors, he was hired as an Associate at the prestigious New York office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with well over 800 attorneys around the world. He practiced in the Litigation and Employment Law departments and personally handled some of the largest clients in the world including Prudential, Deloitte, and T-Mobile. While at the firm Israel was an avid believer in Pro-Bono and community work and even received awards from the New York State Bar Association for his many hours of free counsel. Israel was also...

Simone N. Archer, Esq. is a well-rounded litigator with a diverse legal background, practicing multiple areas of law. She is also an Administrative Law Judge/Hearing Officer for the City of New York at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH). Ms. Archer has experience working in small and large firms. Prior to becoming the managing member at Archer Harvey & Smith, LLC, Ms. Archer was a trial attorney practicing personal injury and medical malpractice. She was also in-house counsel for a major insurance company practicing insurance defense. Prior to going to law school, Ms. Archer was an insurance...

My name is Joe Potashnik. I am the principal attorney at Joseph Potashnik & Associates We have offices in Manhattan and represent clients in four areas. 1. NYC residents that are under criminal investigation or have been arrested on State criminal charges. 2. We represent New York City residents that are under investigation or have been arrested on Federal Charges. 3. We represent professionals in the Medical and Healthcare field that might lose, or have lost, their professional license. 4. And we represent residents of New York City, or their family members, in all government investigations. We can assist any NYC resident and offer our legal...

I'm a New York City criminal defense lawyer with more than 25 years of experience defending clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.

Welcome. As a lawyer, it is my mission to provide affordable, respectful, and skillful legal representation to those who seek my services. All too often in our complex society, honest, hard working people find themselves caught up in legal difficulties. Also, nearly everyone eventually requires the services of an attorney at some point with regards to wills, powers-of-attorney, and various transactions. Unfortunately, obtaining this much-needed representation can be an intimidating and expensive process. However, you may call me with confidence. I am happy to discuss your legal issues in a free initial consultation, and I can handle most matters on an...

I am a NY State attorney. I am currently in private practice with a focus on matters of litigation in central NY state courts and federal district courts. My law practice is concerned primarily with criminal defense, commercial law as well as plaintiff's civil causes of action such as personal injury, property claims or violations of various rights. I have plead matters on behalf of clients in criminal court and family court (divorce). I am accepting new clients in the aforementioned circumstances, as well as most general practice matters. I have additional experience in real...

My name is Mike Ranzenhofer. I assist residents of the Buffalo and WNY area with their legal needs in three specific practice areas, injury law, divorce and family law and DWI and other crimes. I am one of the managing partners of Friedman & Ranzenhofer. Our firm has been helping Buffalo and WNY area folks since the late 1950's so it's likely we've helped a family member or friend in the past. In fact, we're told numerous times weekly just that. Area residents come to us for help for three reasons. 1. We provide exceptional...