Clifton Park, New York Criminal Lawyers

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James F. Hughes
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(888) 371-1299 233 Tallow Wood Dr
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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I have over 50 years in the legal field, including 20 years as a New York State Trooper, and a term as City Court Judge in the City of Mechanicville. I've been trained in the use of radar, breathalyzer, and am intimately familiar with police arrest and court proceedings.
(888) 371-1299 313 Ushers Rd
 Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Marc Pallozzi
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(877) 982-0770 1539 Crescent Road
PO Box 5437
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Marc Pallozzi is a graduate of the University at Albany and Albany Law School of Union University where he graduated with honors. While a student at Albany Law, Marc served as the Executive President on the Student Bar Association Senate and was the Executive Editor for Notes & Comments for the Albany Law Review. Marc was also very active in Moot Court and was inducted into the National Order of the Barristers. During law school, Marc worked as an intern at LaMarche Safranko Law, PLLC working with George and Andy on all matters associated with the firms criminal...
(877) 982-0770 50 State Street
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 Albany , NY 12207
(877) 982-0770 46 Court Street
 Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Andrew Robert Safranko
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(877) 982-0770 1539 Crescent Road
PO Box 5437
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law
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Andrew Safranko is a graduate of Albany Academy; Emory University; and Albany Law School, where he was listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students, served as Competitions and Finance Chair, and actively participated in the Albany Law School Moot Court Program. After graduating law school in 1998, Andrew practiced with his father, Stephen A. Safranko, Esq. before becoming an associate in 2001 at O’Connell and Aronowitz, P.C, a 30-person law firm in Albany, New York. After five years, under the guidance of Stephen R. Coffey, Esq., Andrew became one of the youngest lawyers to attain partnership in the...
(518) 982-0770 50 State Street
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 Albany, NY 12207
(518) 982-0770 46 Court Street
 Plattsburgh, NY 12901
George Edward Lamarche
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(877) 980-0770 1539 Crescent Road
PO Box 5437
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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George E. LaMarche III is an attorney and the founding member of LaMarche Safranko Law, PLLC where he focuses his legal practice in the areas of personal injury litigation and criminal defense in both state and federal courts. Prior to starting LaMarche Law, PLLC in 2011, George was an attorney at E. Stewart Jones Law Firm for ten years and served as a partner in the firm in 2010. George has worked tirelessly throughout the State in local and County Courts, Supreme Courts, as well as in Federal District Courts and State and Federal...
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 Albany, NY 12207
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 Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Brian Breedlove
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(518) 383-9400 139 Meyer Road
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Criminal, Business, DWI and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
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Brian Breedlove is a member of the National Association of Drunk Driving Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is on the Warren County Bar Association Criminal Law Committee. He has the highest possible rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell, a nationally recognized survey of lawyers and judges. It is the rating given to those lawyers recognized by the legal community as having outstanding legal skills and those that subscribe to the highest level of ethical standards. He has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2010. In 2006, after securing the highest crash verdict in...
(518) 383-9400 82 Glenwood Avenue
 Queensbury, NY 12804
Tammy Arquette
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(518) 373-9300 990 Route 146
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Divorce
Albany Law School
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Tammy J. Arquette, Esq. has been practicing law in the Capital District and..beyond, including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Fulton and Montgomery Counties for over 20 years. Tammy J. Arquette is an experienced trial attorney, practicing primarily in the areas of divorce law, matrimonial law, family law, child custody, child support, paternity, separation agreements, and adoptions. Tammy J Arquette is also experienced in the areas of consumer bankruptcy law, vehicle and traffic law, DWI law, Real Estate including the purchase and sale of residential real estate, and criminal law.
John Paul Pastore
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Ballston Lake, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 48 years experience
(518) 383-5300 5 Longkill Rd
 Ballston Lake, NY 12019
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Dickinson School of Law
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Greg T. Rinckey
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer.
441 New Karner Road
 Albany, NY 12205
Criminal, Employment, Family and Military
Touro College
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Greg T. Rinckey, Esq. serves as the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC. Mr. Rinckey concentrates his practice on military law, federal employment and discrimination litigation, and national security clearance mitigation. During his previous tenure as an attorney with the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Mr. Rinckey prosecuted and defended military personnel in over one hundred felony cases with charges ranging from drug possession to murder. He has represented federal and private sector employees in investigations and cases in front of the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Office of Special Counsel. Since...
John Frederick Harwick
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Latham, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(518) 783-3843 7 Airport Park Blvd
 Latham, NY 12110
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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(518) 274-5820 28 Second Street
 Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-5820 99 Pine Street, Suite 108
 Albany, NY 12203
(518) 584-8886 511 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs , NY 12866
Marc C. Kokosa
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Latham, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(518) 907-4694 40 British American Blvd.
 Latham, NY 12110
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Albany Law School
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As a graduate of the University at Buffalo and Albany Law School, I began my career as an Assistant District Attorney in upstate New York where I prosecuted thousands of criminal cases. As a prosecutor, I learned the values of fairness and truth. I quickly learned that good people can make mistakes, but that doesn’t make them bad people. The system sometimes forgets that it’s supposed to judge your actions and character, not your address or clothes. I fight for my clients because justice should remain blind. After leaving law enforcement, I joined the New York State Workers’ Compensation...
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Mark John Sacco
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Latham, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(518) 730-4976 12 Cornell Rd
 Latham, NY 12110
Criminal
Albany Law School
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Mark Sacco has been a zealous advocate for the accused for nearly 20 years. He believes that every person has the right to an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. He takes his role as an advocate very seriously. As Judge Advocate (JAG) in the United States Marine Corps, he developed not only as a trial lawyer, but as a person committed to the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Mr. Sacco is an experienced and tested trial lawyer – having won many trials and cases in jurisdictions throughout New York State. His practice areas include Federal criminal litigation, white collar crime, federal...
Thomas James Carr
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(518) 218-7100 441 New Karner Road
 Albany, NY 12205
Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
National University of Ireland, Galway
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Thomas J. Carr, Esq. is a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC and concentrates his practice in the area of Criminal Defense. Tom offers a full range of criminal litigation and courtroom services including misdemeanor and felony cases from pre-arraignment through trial. His proven litigation techniques and prosecutorial outlook are valuable in forming a viable defense strategy. Born in Galway, Ireland, Tom attended the National University of Ireland where he received his BA in Economics and Law. He was employed with the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin and then with the Department of Defense, Operations and Civilian Employee Bureaus in...
E. Stewart Jones Jr.
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Latham, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 51 years experience
(518) 783-3843 Latham, NY 12110
Criminal and Personal Injury
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James Brearton
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Latham, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(518) 785-4537 950 New Loudon Rd., Box 889
 Latham, NY 12110
Criminal, DWI, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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Brian E. Donohue
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Troy, NY Criminal Law Attorney.
(518) 272-2300 68 2nd Street
 Troy, NY 12180-3932
Criminal
Albany Law School
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Christina Buoniconto
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Latham, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(518) 782-0361 873 New Loudon Road
 Latham, NY 12110
Criminal
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Adam H. Rosenblum
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(866) 369-8065 110 Great Oaks Blvd.
 Albany, NY 12203
Free ConsultationCriminal and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School and Ner Israel Rabbinical College
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Adam H. Rosenblum is the principal of The Rosenblum Law Firm. An experienced and skilled criminal defense and traffic violations attorney, Mr. Rosenblum has a reputation for aggressive representation for anyone facing criminal charges and traffic violations that may result in jail time, heavy fines, points and license suspension or revocation. Regardless of how simple or complicated the case, Mr. Rosenblum has helped thousands of clients get excellent results. Mr. Rosenblum prides himself on giving an honest evaluation of the case, being accessible to his clients throughout the representation and working relentlessly to reach the best possible...
(866) 369-8065 777 Passaic Avenue,
Suite 290
 Clifton, NJ 07012
Jonathan D Cohn
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(518) 779-5857 210 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Albany Law School and Lafayette College
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My practice is focused on criminal defense -- with an emphasis on alcohol-related offenses. This includes litigating difficult DWI cases where the outcome is of the utmost importance for my clients. In addition, I routinely lecture throughout the State on DWI topics.
Matthew J Simone
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(518) 859-9235 210 Great Oaks Blvd.
 Albany, NY 12309
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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I am an associate attorney at the law firm of Gerstenzang, Sills, Davis, Cohn & Gerstenzang. Prior to joining this firm, I was an associate attorney for a local firm in Schenectady practicing in the areas of criminal defense, vehicle and traffic and DWI matters. My experience is focused on litigating and defending DWIs, vehicle and traffic matters and criminal matters throughout New York State in County, City, Town and Village Courts.
Samuel C. Breslin
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(518) 650-3733 5 Clinton Square
Fourth Floor
 Albany, NY 12207
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Albany Law School
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Sam Breslin represents both individual and corporate clients in a variety of matters, from state and federal criminal defense to personal injury and complex commercial litigation. Criminal: Sam represents clients in all criminal matters including DWI/DUI charges, as well as all other violations, misdemeanors and felonies in federal, state and local courts. Many criminal charges, no matter how minor, carry the risk of long-term consequences. In defending his clients, Sam strives to make them aware of these collateral consequences and craft a defense strategy to minimize them. Personal Injury: Sam aggressively represents clients injured as the...
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Alan Lecours
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Timothy Stephen Hart
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(518) 213-3445 90 State St
Suite 700
 Albany, NY 12207
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative and Tax
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Our firm represents tax clients includes assisting non-filers in filing their tax returns, submitting offers in compromise to the IRS and New York State Tax Department, creating tax installment payment plans for unpaid taxes, negotiating penalty relief, and he also represents clients with criminal tax matters. Reduce the amount of taxes you pay, it is very important to consult with a tax attorney you can trust and who has the experience to help you. We focus on innovative solutions that minimize tax obligations and protect against undue penalties and consequences.
(917) 382-5142 1180 Ave of the Americas 8th Floor
 New York, NY 10036
Mary Theresa Colwell
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(518) 462-4242 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard
 Albany, NY 12211
Criminal, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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Mary T. Colwell (nee Pasqualino) graduated from Albany Law School of University in Albany, New York in 2001 with a concentration in Criminal Law. While at Albany Law School, Mary was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Women’s Law Caucus and Vice-President of the Italian-American Law Students Association. Ms. Colwell was admitted to the New Jersey State bar in December of 2001 and the New York State bar in January of 2002. She is also admitted in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the Northern District...
Gregory P. Garofalo
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Ballston Spa, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(518) 584-1557 30 Remsen St
 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Pace Law School
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Max Smelyansky
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer.
(518) 688-2800 602 Central Ave
Ste 102
 Albany, NY 12206
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Max Smelyansky, who grew up in Bethlehem, graduated from Manhattan College earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in economics. He then graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, in Maryland. After graduating from law school, Max Smelyansky developed his law practice in Albany, specializing in Traffic Defense Law, Personal Injury Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, Family Law and Estate Planning Law.
Allen L. Yates
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(518) 583-4600 59 Church St
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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Alan Lecours
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(518) 583-4600 59 Church St
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Western New England University School of Law
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Daniel G. Chertok
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(518) 583-4600 59 Church St
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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Jacob Vredenburgh
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(518) 453-0173 668 Madison Avenue
 Albany, NY 12208
Criminal, Appeals, DWI and Family
Cornell University
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Martin John Kehoe III
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(518) 452-8000 2009 Western Avenue
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal, DWI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
Southwestern Law School
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Kevin Kelly O'Brien
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Albany , NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(800) 459-6151 522 Broadway
 Albany , NY 12207
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Albany Law School
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Kevin has dedicated his entire career to criminal law. He has worked for three years as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting primarily felony matters involving gangs, guns, and drugs. He has spent more than seven years defending citizens of New York. Kevin has had great success in the numerous jury trials that he has handled at Anelli Xavier. He has successfully defended Vehicular Manslaughters, Vehicular Assaults, Criminally Negligent Homicides, Felony DWIs and various Misdemeanor charges.
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April M. Dalbec
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(518) 447-3373 677 Broadway
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 Albany, NY 12207
Criminal, Civil Rights, Family and Personal Injury
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William Patrick Fanciullo
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(518) 427-8261 61 Columbia St
 Albany, NY 12210
Criminal, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
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Mrs. Heather J. Redlich
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(888) 733-5299 255 Washington Ave. Ext.
Suite 108
 Albany, NY 12205
Criminal and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Elena Jaffe Tastensen
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(518) 587-4419 358 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Martin P. Bonventre
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(518) 227-1776 74 Chapel Street
 Albany, NY 12207
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Albany Law School
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Matthew Charles Hug
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Troy, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(518) 283-3288 105 Jordan Road
 Troy, NY 12180
Criminal, Appeals and DWI
Albany Law School
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James P. Melita
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(518) 339-3743 Po Box 38091
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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James Melita, who grew up in Gloversville, graduated from Plattsburgh State University of New York with a major in political science and a minor in economics. He then graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. After graduating from law school, James Melita formed his own law practice with offices in Albany and Johnstown, specializing in Traffic Defense Law, Criminal Defense Law, Collections Law, and Real Estate Law.
George P. Conway
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Lawyer.
(518) 587-0947 120 West Avenue
Suite 208
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Criminal and DWI
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Mr. Ken McCauley
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
17 Ver Planck Street
 Albany, NY 12206
Free ConsultationCriminal, Administrative and Business
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Julie Marie Frances
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(518) 587-6670 480 Broadway
Suite 214
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Albany Law School
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