Cortland Criminal Lawyers

Over 20 years experience in Divorce & Matrimonial Law, Family Law, Criminal Defense and General Practice. You will receive the attention, dedication and respect you deserve! Compassionate, Caring Representation

As Senior Counsel at Tully Rinckey, Richard Jennings concentrates his practice in Family Matrimonial Law and Criminal, Vehicle and Traffic law. He represents clients in cases involving divorce, child support, child custody, child visitation, spousal support and paternity. Rick also represents clients facing criminal charges, from misdemeanors and felonies under New York State’s Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law, as well as federal criminal charges.

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Rick had been a solo practioner at Jennings Law Office in Sayre, Pennsylvania since 2012. Through the ownership of his own practice, Rick became become well-versed in an array...

In 23 years of practice, I have handled cases ranging from family law and criminal defense to real estate, appellate work, tax and bankruptcy. I have practiced in courts all over Upstate New York, from Rochester to Albany, and from Binghamton to Watertown. I strive to offer quality and responsive service to my clients, at rates they can afford. "We can work things out."

G Bruce is a Syracuse NY Attorney practicing in the following Legal areas: Criminal Law, Family\Divorce, DUI, Civil practice, Soc. Sec. Disability, Benefits Entitlement.

During law school, I was a student attorney at Hiscock Legal Aid in Syracuse doing unemployment insurance, family law and divorce cases, worked at legal aid on Social Security overpayment matters and at the Oneida County Public Defender's office. I was able to take the bar exam early and began working as an Assistant Public Defender in Chenango County and was quickly promoted to First Assistant Public Defender. After three years there defending individuals against everything from low level violations to class A drug and sex crimes, I left and began working as the Norwich City Attorney and an Assistant County...

My practice focuses on the following: Onondaga County Speeding Tickets $99.00 Outside of Onondaga County Speeding Tickets $175.00 Multiple tickets in multiple courts, suspended license tickets, accident tickets. DWI: DWI refusal hearings, DWI trials, 1st,2nd,3rd offense Criminal Law: Bench Warrants/Harrassment/SexCrimes/Rape Assault/Burglary/Embezzlement/Forgery/Shoplifting Bad Checks/Drug Possession & Sale/Weapons Charge Probation Violations/Disorderly Conduct

I have been practicing law in Rochester, New York, and nearby towns for the past 13 years. I concentrate my practice in matrimonial and family law. I counsel my clients on divorce, separation, custody, relocation, child support, adoption, premarital and postmarital agreements. More specifically, I assist my clients with such matters as: * Adoption * Alimony/Maintenance * Annulments * Child Abuse * Child Custody * Child Support * Child Support Enforcement * Dependency Proceedings * Divorce * Domestic Partnerships * Domestic Violence Orders * Family Court Proceedings * Family Law * Fertility and Surrogacy * Foreign Adoption * Foster Care * Grandparent Custody & Visitation Rights * Grandparent Rights * Guardianship * Name Change * Parental Rights * Paternity * Postnuptial Agreements *...

Matthew Winchell, an Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Rochester office, specializes in criminal law, military law, and the protection of 2nd Amendment rights. He has successfully defended numerous clients in a wide range of criminal cases, including drug, weapon, and sex crime charges. Matthew represented multiple clients in New York State Supreme Court concerning Extreme Risk Protection Orders and has authored several articles advocating for 2nd Amendment rights. Matthew's professional journey began in the United States Navy immediately after high school. Over ten years of service, he held various roles and achieved the rank of Operations Specialist 1st Class. He served in...

Attorney James L. Riotto has an impressive law enforcement background combined with substantial criminal defense experience. His extensive experience as a state trooper, within law enforcement, and in criminal prosecution provides a unique perspective that sets him apart from other Rochester criminal defense attorneys. Clients get the benefit of an attorney with a clear understanding of both sides of their legal issues.

Joshua is a native of Herkimer County. After college, he served our country as a Marine Officer, achieved the rank of Captain, and served on three deployments to the Middle East. Following service in the Marines, Joshua attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2015. Joshua gives 100% to everything he does. Following a recent jury trial in the Village of Herkimer [Docket No. 17050159], Joshua's client was found not guilty on all counts which was the first misdemeanor acquittal in Herkimer County in...

Peter is the Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Rochester Office, where he practices criminal defense.

With over 30 years of criminal defense experience, Peter has handled thousands of criminal cases, including violations, misdemeanors, felonies and appeals. He has primarily represented defendants in felony cases in both state and federal courts. Peter is certified as “learned counsel” in federal court capital cases. Prior to New York State’s abolishment of capital punishment, he was likewise certified to handle death penalty cases in state courts.

On multiple occasions, Peter has won acquittals or verdicts to lesser charges for clients charged with murder. Additionally, he...

P. Adam Militello, Esq., graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, where he received the Law Faculty Award for outstanding clinical work. Mr. Militello has focused his practice on DWI and Criminal Defense for the last 15 years. His website has details on trial results, upfront pricing, and outstanding client reviews.

Danielle manages a client-centered law practice focused on criminal appeals and post-conviction advocacy. She joined Kaman, Berlove, Marafioti, Jacobstein & Goldman, LLP, as of counsel in February 2021, after running a successful solo practice for three-and-a-half years. Previously, she worked as an associate attorney (criminal defense) at Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP, where she also gained experience working on wrongful conviction and civil rights matters. Danielle is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She is...

Matthew Piston is a dedicated advocate for his clients, whether through court room proceedings or negotiating a resolution to his clients’ matters. His practice is focused on assisting individuals and businesses in a variety of litigation needs, including divorce, commercial, employment and personal injury litigation. Additionally, Matt’s past experience with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office affords him the ability to thoroughly represent individuals in all types of criminal proceedings and governmental investigations.

I've lived in New York all my life, earning my B.A. from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo in 1975. In 1977, I also earned my Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law. I believe being an active participant in the community is essential for a successful law practice. My law firm partner and I have been working with Buffalo and WNY residents for almost four decades, so we're not surprised when clients tell us we've helped a member of their family or neighbor in the past. We have 13 locations across New York and practice law in many areas. Our website has numerous free...

- Eagle Scout - BS and MS in Computer Science - former Attorney for the Village of Cherry Valley New York - former Attorney for the Town of Edmeston New York - Attorney for the Cherry Valley Children's Christmas Fund, Inc.

Attorney Emanuel Mouganis has the accolades you and your family can trust, including being ranked by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of New York. He is also ranked by the American Institute of Family Attorneys as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in the State of New York and has a perfect rating by AVVO. He is also ranked by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys as one of the Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys in the State of New York. Prior to becoming a...