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For over 40 years, I have provided experienced and skilled representation for clients with legal needs. My practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Estate Planning. I am committed to zealously advocating for my clients' rights and interests.
I received my B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1973. My J.D. was obtained from the New York University School of Law in 1976. I am admitted to practice in the State of New York, and am a member of the New York State Bar and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Stephen Bilkis & Associates
- Current
Education
- New York University School of Law
- J.D. (1976)
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- State University of New York - Buffalo
- B.A. (1973)
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Professional Associations
- New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- Current
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- New York State Bar  # 1092493
- Member
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Stephen Bilkis & Associates Website
- Blog
- New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7
- Sex Offender Challenged the Constitutionality of Provisions of SORA. People v. Allen, 182 N.Y.S.3d 112 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
September 4, 2023 - In a Child Sexual Abuse Case, the Appellate Division Upheld Conviction. People v. Beauharnois, 64 A.D.3d 996 (N.Y. App. Div. 2009)
August 28, 2023 - Criminal Court Determined that Agreement to Have Sex for Money is a Crime Regardless of Gender. People v. Medina, 685 N.Y.S.2d 599, 179 Misc.2d 617 (N.Y. City Ct. 1999)
August 21, 2023
- Blog
- New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog 24/7
- In a personal injury case, because there was a factual conflict, res ipsa loquitur did not apply. Morejon v. Rais Construction Company, 818 N.Y.S.2d 792 (2006)
November 9, 2022 - Appellate Division found jury award for medical expenses to be excessive. Reinoso v. N.Y.C. Transit Auth., No. 2022-02242 (N.Y. App. Div. Apr. 5, 2022)
November 7, 2022 - Appellate Division set aside future pain and suffering award as it was based on too short of a life expectancy. Abreu-DePena v. Weber, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 224 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
November 2, 2022
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