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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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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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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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Karl E. Manne
Herkimer, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 32 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
The Manne Law Office is a law firm dedicated to aggressive advocacy on behalf of clients involved in litigation, and to competent, professional and attentive representation of clients in all other matters. Our focus is always on helping our clients attain their objectives as swiftly and as directly as possible. We are a full service law firm with over 23 years of experience. In all matters attorney Karl Manne personally assists clients in evaluating their individual needs and circumstances, determining their goals and priorities, formulating a resolution or developing a plan of attack, and then implementing that plan through...
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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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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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Debra Sue Buxbaum
Mineola, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and Cornell University
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.
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David Bythewood
Mineola, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Business and DUI & DWI
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Jennifer A Mazzei
Garden City, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Immigration
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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...
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Pablo A. Fernandez
Garden City, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, Municipal and Personal Injury
City University of New York School of Law
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...
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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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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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Maxwell Glass
Plainview, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
I founded The Glass Law Group, PLLC to provide Long Islanders with competent, passionate, and creative advocacy in the area of criminal defense, with a specific emphasis on driving while intoxicated (DWI) matters, and other vehicle and traffic law violations. At The Glass Law Group, from the moment you contact us, you will be provided with personal compassionate service, and most importantly one to one contact with your lawyer whenever you need or want to talk about your case.
Call us anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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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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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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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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Lee Bergstein
Brooklyn, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
Brooklyn Law School
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. ...
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Patrick J. Kilker
Binghamton, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western New England University School of Law
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.
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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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Ilia Kolochenko
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 1 year of experience
Criminal Defense and IP
Edinburgh Law School and George Mason University School of Law
Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is a Partner and Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Platt Law LLP where he helps clients with complex legal questions related cybercrime investigation, data breach response and cybersecurity compliance.
Being also a Swiss cybersecurity and cyber law expert, Dr. Ilia Kolochenko has over 15 years of practice in information security auditing and digital forensics. As a member of the DC Bar CLE Faculty, he teaches "Cybersecurity for Lawyers and Law Firms" CLE course.
Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is also an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity Practice & Cyber Law, member of IAPP Board of Appeals, and a member of Europol Data Protection...
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Lisa Pelosi
Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
New York Criminal Defense Lawyer, with offices in Poughkeepsie and NYC, fighting for the rights of the accused. I have over 35 years expertise in criminal law. I am a former prosecutor of Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes. I handle federal and state cases, DWI - DUI, Larceny, Gun and Drug Crimes. I am available to my clients and for emergencies 24/7. I've handled thousands criminal defenses from drug cases, DWI drunk driving arrests, DUI, domestic violence, child pornography, abuse, sex crimes, theft, burglary, fraud, homicides, sealings, Desk Appearance Tickets “DAT.” No case is too big or small. Tenemos abogados...
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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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Frank Catalina
Peekskill, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Bridgeport
The Catalina Law Firm is a small, full-service firm dedicated to providing attentive service and tailored legal solutions to advance your interests. We strive to create lasting client relationships by comprehensively meeting all of your legal needs. Our experienced Westchester County divorce lawyers can guide you through family law proceedings, and we can also help you fight charges like DUI and drug crimes. The Catalina Law Firm can help buyers and sellers navigate real estate transactions, and we know how to assist businesses in protecting their interests during commercial litigation. From our office in Poughkeepsie, we serve clients throughout Westchester,...
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Keith Ian Braunfotel
New City, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Keith I. Braunfotel began his legal career at the Kings County District Attorneys office in Brooklyn, New York. After leaving the District Attorney's Office, he began representing police unions, including the New York City Policemen's Benevolent Association and the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. During his tenure representing police unions, he was able to provide legal assistance to members on various legal issues, including personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense and real estate.
Mr. Braunfotel continues to make time for his community. Mr. Braunfotel is the President of the Rockland County Bar Association. He is the past President of the New...
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Jordan Blue Charnetsky
Vestal, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Syracuse University College of Law
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.
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Jeffrey Mitchell Binder
White Plains, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Immigration
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...
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Richard Anthony Portale
White Plains, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
Criminal Defense
John Marshall School of Law
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...
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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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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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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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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.
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Angel Antonio Castro III
New York, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 8 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights and Education
Hofstra University
Mr. Castro is a dedicated attorney with a strong team of professionals around him. Angel's law firm, A. A. Castro C.L.A.N. PLLC, has attorneys available to represent clients all over New York State with Offices in Manhattan and Syracuse, New York. Hablamos Espanol!
Mr. Castro's focus is on Education Law (Special Ed., General Ed. and Higher Ed.) including issues surrounding educational placement, related services, accommodations, discrimination, discipline/suspension/expulsion, personal injuries, and criminal cases related to education institutions.
Angel has also launched a new practice group solely focused on issues related to higher education (University, College, Professional Schools) including grade appeals, overturning dismissals from...
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Marco Caviglia
Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Municipal and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
Marco Caviglia most recently was a Felony Bureau Chief with the Ulster County District Attorney. Mr. Caviglia has been a successful and effective trial attorney for over 40 years both in private and public practice in multiple criminal and civil fields of law. A complete resume is available at the website: caviglialaw.com.
He limits the number of cases he handles, as he always deals "one-on-one" with clients, so doesn't accept all cases, but in which case will refer you to a reliable attorney if possible.
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Yelena Sharova
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
745 5th Avenue, Suite 500
New York, NY 10151
Criminal Defense and Family
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
New York license New Jersey license
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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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Jose Xavier Orochena
New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyer
(646) 580-9692
1180 Avenue of the Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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...
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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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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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Michael J. Alber
White Plains, NY Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
I am Michael Alber, the managing partner at The Alber Firm PC, where I focus on Matrimonial and Family Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Litigation. My career is marked by a portfolio filled with high-profile cases that have often been the focus of media attention. My ability to handle these high-stakes legal battles effectively has been documented in respected publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the New York Post, and Newsday.
I am recognized for my skillful management of intense situations that carry significant consequences. My professional journey has seen me engage in a wide variety of...
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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.