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Dennis Vetrano
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Beacon, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(845) 605-4330 492 Main Street
 Beacon, NY 12508
Criminal, Divorce and Family
Albany Law School and Albany Law School
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Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., a divorce and criminal defense lawyer in Duchess County, is the founder of the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC. At the firm, Attorney Vetrano offers those with family law concerns thorough and understanding legal representation. With 17 years of legal experience, he carries an ability to make a competent judgment of whether a client’s case should be negotiated or tried in the court of law. As a skilled negotiator and courtroom litigator, he can advocate for client interests’ in both contexts. Attorney Vetrano knows every divorce is unique, and his firm works...
Michael Salvatore Pascazi
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Fishkill, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(845) 897-4219 1065 Main Street
Suite D
 Fishkill, NY 12524
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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Stephen S. Cobb
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Newburgh, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(845) 247-5464 724 Broadway, #201
 Newburgh, NY 12550
Free ConsultationCriminal and Civil Rights
Pace Law School
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Effective and economical representation for criminal defense matters in local justice courts and Orange County Court. I represent civil rights clients (police abuse) in Federal Court. Sí, hablo español. In God We Trust.
Eric Stephen Shiller
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Newburgh, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(845) 569-1529 289 Broadway, Suite 2
 Newburgh, NY 12550
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Eric S. Shiller, Esq. has successfully represented over 18,000 clients to date. He has significant experience litigating matters in the New York State Courts. Mr. Shiller is licensed to practice law in the State of New York and the State of Connecticut. Mr. Shiller graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1995, and from Hofstra University School of Law with a Juris Doctor Degree in 2000. At Hofstra, Mr. Shiller was a Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County Leon Stern Award Finalist. He was also selected to participate in the National Institute for...
Angela Zagreda Nikci
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Hopewell Jct., NY Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(914) 946-4900 2537 Route 52
Suite 1
 Hopewell Jct., NY 12533
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Pace Law School and Pace University
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Angela Zagreda Nikci is an attorney focusing her practice on handling traffic ticket and criminal defense. Angela obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Pace University and her Juris Doctor and International Law Certificate, cum laude, from Pace University School of Law in New York. She is licensed to practice law in New York and is a member of the NYS Defender’s Association, NYS Bar Association and Westchester County Bar Association.
Mr. Glenn Warren Magnell
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Cornwall, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(845) 725-7935 151 Continental Road
P.O. Box 550
 Cornwall, NY 12518
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Most people never imagine that they will be arrested and charged with a crime and assume that anyone who is arrested must be a criminal. The truth is that anyone can be arrested. A mistaken identification, a misunderstanding or dispute with the police or another party, even simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time can lead to being taken into custody by the police and charged with an offense. Being arrested can be one of the scariest moments in anyone's life. Suddenly your liberty is taken away and you may face the prospect...
(845) 294-0585 162 Main Street
 Goshen, NY 10924
Kevin Charles Harp
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience
11 Market Street Suite 203
203
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Kevin is an associate in the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor, P.C. Kevin joined the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor, P.C. , where he currently specializes in Personal Injury litigation, Civil Defense, Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense. Kevin is a graduate of the University at Albany, where he received a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Economics. Subsequently, Kevin attended Albany Law School where he was the Third Year Class President and a member of a Trial Team that successfully won the Northeast Regional Competition in Rhode Island. Upon graduating from Law School...
(866) 440-4452 130 North Front Street, Suite 100
 Kingston, NY 12401
356 Meadow Avenue
 Newburgh, NY 12550
Benjamin Ari Greenwald
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New Windsor, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(845) 567-4820 121 executive drive
Ste 200
 New Windsor, NY 12550
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Brooklyn Law School
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Michelle Daly
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Hopewell Jct., NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(845) 592-4555 2537 Rt. 52
Suite 1
 Hopewell Jct., NY 12533
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
University of Miami School of Law
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Michelle N. Daly, Esq. has developed an independent law practice by taking on cases from several legal areas; cases include estate planning, drafting contracts, negotiating contract disputes, criminal defense, personal injury, landlord/tenant cases, traffic cases, business creation and development, establishing legal entities, LLC filings and publication, and mediations, among others. Michelle Daly graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and is a member of the NY State Bar. Prior to law school, she studied history at LeMoyne College, in Syracuse, NY, during which time she studied at La Sorbonne in France.
Joseph F Buono
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Hopewell Junction, NY Criminal Law Attorney
(845) 592-4614 Heritage Executive Suites, Suite 1
2537 Route 52
 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Real Estate
The George Washington University Law School
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New York Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience

Principal attorney with Ostrer & Associates, P.C. the successor firm to Ostrer & Hoovler, P.C. located in Chester, New York. The practice handles criminal defense, complex litigation and personal... Read More »
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Howard Alan Kave
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New Windsor, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(845) 562-1234 815 Blooming Grove Turnpike
 New Windsor, NY 12553
Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
Brooklyn Law School
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Andre Sedlak
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(845) 867-2812 11 Market Street, Suite 205
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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Criminal, Appeals, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Pace Law School
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Attorney Andre Sedlak received his Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law. Before he studied law, he spent 21 years working with the New York State Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer and Corrections Sergeant. His legal experience includes internships with the Westchester County D.A.’s office and Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, an Associate Attorney with Klein Varble & Associates, P.C., and The Law Office of Andre Sedlak in Poughkeepsie New York.
Benjamin Ostrer
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Chester, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(845) 469-7577 111 Main Street
P.O. Box 509
 Chester, NY 10918
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
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Principal attorney with Ostrer & Associates, P.C. the successor firm to Ostrer & Hoovler, P.C. located in Chester, New York. The practice handles criminal defense, complex litigation and personal injury matters. Ben is the 2016 recipient of the New York State Bar Assn. Charles Crimi Memorial Award as the outstanding private criminal defense attorney in New York. He has obtained not guilty verdicts in serious felony cases and has an AV rating from Martindale Hubbel as well as a top 25 in the Hudson Valley rating by Superlawyers. He has obtained not guilty verdicts in a...
Jonna Spilbor
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(845) 436-3193 214 Main Street
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Jonna Spilbor is the founding attorney at Jonna Spilbor Law. An experienced trial lawyer, she has served as a contributing attorney and legal analyst for the Fox News Channel and has lent her voice to various publications, such as Variety Magazine, The New York Times, CNN, and others. Jonna also hosts and co-hosts several radio shows in the Poughkeepsie area. She is one of only a few members of the elite National College for DUI Defense and has handled hundreds of DUI and criminal cases. Her firm assists clients with criminal defense, family law, estate planning, personal injury, and more.
(845) 485-2529 610 West 42nd Street
 New York, NY 10036
Taran Provost
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(866) 733-2720 25 Market Street
Suite 700
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Collections and DWI
Brooklyn Law School
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Mr. Provost is an attorney practicing in consumer bankruptcy (chapters 7 and 13) with the Law Firm of Ingber & Provost, LLP. His offices serve the Hudson Valley and Catskill regions in New York State, as well as the New York City metropolitan area and Long Island. Together with his partner, Norman Ingber, the Law Firm of Ingber & Provost, LLP has more than 40 years of combined professional experience helping clients find solutions to their debts, as well as other legal matters, such as personal injury, real estate, and criminal law, including DWI defense. Mr. Provost...
Frank Catalina
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Peekskill, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(914) 736-0087 1013 Brown St
 Peekskill, NY 10566
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Bridgeport
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Kevin Mackay
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(845) 462-0001 12 Walker Rd
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Mr. MacKay graduated from Albany Law School and was admitted to the New York State and Connecticut Bars in 1993. He began his career as Prosecutor for the Dutchess County District Attorney. Kevin is an experienced litigation attorney having handled hundreds of Jury and Bench Trials and concentrates in the areas of Matrimonial, Family Law, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation.
Jared Altman
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Montrose, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(914) 737-0200 2125 Albany Post Rd
 Montrose, NY 10548
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Jared Altman has nearly three decades of experience in the legal field. While still in law school he worked in the District Attorney's Office assisting with the prosecution of matters such as driving while intoxicated or impaired, assault and larceny. He also represented disabled persons seeking Social Security Disability benefits. Upon graduating Hofstra University Law School with distinction in 1981, he entered the litigation field with positions at law firms emphasizing personal injury and commercial litigation. There he was exposed to cases involving automobiles, buses, subways, false arrest, infantâs claims, burns and animal bites, to...
Jason C. Scott
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Walden, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(845) 778-2121 158 Orange Avenue
 Walden, NY 12586
Criminal, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and DWI
Pace Law School
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Jason C. Scott is an associate with the firm's litigation team practicing general civil and criminal litigation. In addition, he focuses on regulatory and compliance issues in health care. His experience in the health care field and as a litigator enable him to provide clients with the best possible representation in a broad range of legal matters.
Amir Hassan Sadaghiani
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Chester, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(877) 469-7577 111 Main Street
P.O. Box 509
 Chester, NY 10918
Criminal and Personal Injury
University of Notre Dame
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Amir Hassan Sadaghiani has been an Associate with Ostrer & Associates, P.C. since October 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he served the people of Orange County as an Assistant District Attorney since December 2006. While serving in the Orange County District Attorney's Office, he investigated, prosecuted, and tried numerous cases to verdict involving the crimes of murder, vehicular assault, arson, assault, intimidating a witness, robbery, burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, possession and sale of narcotics and marihuana, driving while intoxicated and larceny. Mr. Sadaghiani was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit where he oversaw the District Attorney's Office's...
Conrad Evan Pollack
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Peekskill, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(800) 223-2814 906 South Street
 Peekskill, NY 10566
Criminal, Appeals, Immigration and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
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CONRAD E. POLLACK is the Managing Partner of Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. He heads the firm’s immigration department. He graduated from New York University in 1981 and from Brooklyn Law School in 1984 with great honors. He was admitted in New York in 1985. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pollack has acquired experience in all aspects of immigration law, including deportation & removal matters, work, trainee and seasonal visas, family-based visas, political asylum and citizenship matters. He is a member of the New York Court Lawyers Association, ILW.com, American Bar Association...
(800) 223-2814 225 Broadway, 3rd Floor
 New York, NY 10007
George C. Selby
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New Paltz, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(845) 419-3383 243 Main Street, Suite 250
 New Paltz, NY 12561
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Vermont Law School
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Located in New Paltz, NY, George C. Selby is your local attorney offering a variety of client-based legal services. This firm was founded on the idea that every client deserves a patient ear and an open mind. Your legal matter is important. Where other offices may shrug you off or lose your file in a sea of "bigger problems," this office can offer you confidence that your call will be returned and your questions will be answered.
Christopher Sean Coleman
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(845) 379-2222 42 Catherine Street
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Criminal, DWI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Marco Caviglia Esq.
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years experience
(845) 471-0044 11 Market Street
Suite 219
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Criminal, Divorce, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Marco Caviglia divides his practice principally among three areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Law, and Matrimonial/Family Law. Mr. Caviglia has been a trial attorney for 38 years. He graduated from Colgate University and from Albany Law School at Union University. He is admitted to the New York Bar and the Bar for the Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. In Dutchess County, he has served as Chief Assistant Public Defender, Assistant District Attorney, and County Legislator, as well as Deputy Town Attorney for Poughkeepsie and Special Counsel to the Town of Wappinger Falls, and is...
(845) 471-0044 11 Market Street
Suite 219
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Ms. Andrea Catalina
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Peekskill, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(914) 736-0645 1013 Brown St
 Peekskill, NY 10566
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Pace Law School
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Glenn Richard Bruno
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(845) 454-2385 11 Market Street Suite 205
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Landlord Tenant and Traffic Tickets
New York Law School
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The first 4 plus years of my experience were gained in New York City criminal courts. The next 20 plus years continue to be achieved in Dutchess County and its environs. My practice areas include Criminal Defense, DWI/DUI, Traffic Tickets, Evictions and Real Estate.
William Theodore Martin
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Somers, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(866) 557-2275 108 Village Sq., Suite 143
 Somers, NY 10589
Criminal, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
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Glen Malia
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Cortlandt Manor, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(914) 788-4126 2117 Crompond Road
Suite 25
 Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Brooklyn Law School
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Matthew Metz
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Yorktown, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(914) 243-5563 3535 Hill Blvd
 Yorktown, NY 10598
Criminal, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Traffic Tickets
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Joseph James Fonseca
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Carmel, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(845) 225-9254 37 Fair Street
 Carmel, NY 10512
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
Pace Law School
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As a former police officer and NYS Investigator, I bring a wealth of practical experience in the areas of my practice. I have tremendous legal experience as a trial attorney, having tried numerous civil, family law and criminal cases.
Samuel Philip Brooke
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(845) 454-2540 31 Collegeview Avenue, Stop 1
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Criminal
Albany Law School
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Todd Wylie Carpenter
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(845) 493-1002 4 LIBERTY ST 2ND FL
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Criminal, Business, DWI and Estate Planning
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Thomas J. O'Neill
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Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 years experience
(845) 462-6500 15 Davis Avenue
 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Western New England University School of Law
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Alfred F.M. de Prado
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Yorktown, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(914) 962-4100 2014 Crompond Rd
Suite 4
 Yorktown, NY 06370
Criminal, Divorce and Family
New York University School of Law
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Call us at (914)962-4100 See our website at http://adeprado.com Alfred de Prado has earned a long-standing reputation of resolving complicated legal issues and serving his clients with outstanding legal representation. With over 30 years of successful experience in practice areas, he has served the people of Westchester County faithfully for many years. He is experienced in representing a broad spectrum of clients ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to the needs of individuals. Wills Trusts & Estates Criminal Defense Family Law Matrimony & Divorce Litigation & Mediation Corporations Contracts Real Estate Settlements Personal Injury
Andrea Durgin Pawliczek
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Montgomery, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(845) 457-7702 1120 State Route 17K
 Montgomery, NY 12549
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Pace Law School
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Billie Gray
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Wallkill, NY Criminal Law Attorney
(845) 895-5758 56 Bona Ventura Avenue
P.O. Box 814
 Wallkill, NY 12589
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
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David Robert Sachs
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New Windsor, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(914) 840-5104 215 Quassaick Ave, Suite 202
 New Windsor, NY 12553
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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David Livingston Russell
Newburgh, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(845) 562-5550 52 N Plank Rd
 Newburgh, NY 12550
Criminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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David Bernz
Newburgh, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(914) 569-8010 10 Little Britain Rd
 Newburgh, NY 12550
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Cuny Law School
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James Winslow
Newburgh, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(914) 562-0500 5031 Rte 9W
 Newburgh, NY 12550
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

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Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

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