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April M. Dalbec
April M. Dalbec
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New York Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

Albany Law School2nd Circuit, Massachusetts, U.S. Supreme Court, Vermont and New York
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E. Stewart Jones Jr.
E. Stewart Jones Jr.
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New York Criminal Law Attorney with 51 years experience

E. Stewart Jones, Jr. is an exceptional attorney who is recognized for professional excellence as well as community service, volunteerism and philanthropy.E. Stewart Jones, Jr. is a 3rd generation attorney... Read More »
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Samuel C. Breslin
Samuel C. Breslin
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New York Criminal Law Lawyer

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... Read More »
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Paul Callahan
Duanesburg, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(518) 895-2334 4886 Western Turnpike
 Duanesburg, NY 12056
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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Matthew J Simone
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 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.
Adam H. Rosenblum
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 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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The Rosenblum Law Firm is the largest and highest customer rated traffic violations law firm in both NY & NJ. Experienced and skilled criminal defense and traffic violations attorneys, the Firm 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, the Firm has helped thousands of clients get excellent results. The attorneys at the Firm pride themselves on giving an honest evaluation of the case, being accessible to his clients...
(866) 369-8065 1430 Broadway, Suite 1105
 New York, NY 10018
(888) 883-5529 200 Broadacres Dr
Suite #325
 Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Jonathan D Cohn
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 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.
John Frederick Harwick
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(518) 486-8800 99 Pine St
Suite 108
 Albany, NY 12203
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Highly rated upstate New York litigator.
(518) 274-5820 28 2nd St
 Troy, NY 12180
(518) 783-3843 7 Airport Park Blvd
 Latham, NY 12110
(518) 584-8886 511 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs , NY 12866
Martin John Kehoe III
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 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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Husband, father, lawyer living in Guilderland, New York.
Mrs. Heather J. Redlich
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 23 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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James P. Melita
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 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.
Albert Katsuaki Gustafson
Cobleskill, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(518) 231-5040 600 Main St
 Cobleskill, NY 12043
Criminal, Business, Divorce and Family
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Jill Novak Smith
Schenectady, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(518) 388-2680 625 State St
 Schenectady, NY 12305
Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
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James F. Hughes
James F. Hughes
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New York Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years experience

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,... Read More »
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Daniel G. Chertok
Daniel G. Chertok
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New York Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience

Albany Law SchoolFederal court for the Northern District of New York and New York
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James Clark Davis
Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(518) 456-6456 200 GREAT OAKS BLVD STE 210
 Albany, NY 12203
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Gloria Copland
Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(518) 464-6000 219 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Albany Law School
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Cynthia Feathers
Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(518) 464-6000 219 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal
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Elena Vaida
Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(518) 464-6400 210 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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Peter Gerstenzang
Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(518) 456-6456 210 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal and DWI
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Eugene Grenz
Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 46 years experience
(518) 464-1700 113 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal, Business, DWI and Personal Injury
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Eric Howard Sills
Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(518) 456-6456 210 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal and DWI
Boston College Law School
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Karen Gerstenzang
Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(518) 456-6456 210 Great Oaks Blvd
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal and DWI
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Steven Xavier Kouray
Schenectady, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(518) 374-1200 525 State St
 Schenectady, NY 12305
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Suzanne Drebes Smith
Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(518) 514-7121 250 Washington Avenue Ext
 Albany, NY 12203
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Broker Fraud and DWI
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Allen L. Yates
Allen L. Yates
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New York Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

Albany Law SchoolUnited States District Court for the Northern District of New York and New York
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Alan Lecours
Alan Lecours
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New York Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience

Western New England University School of LawNew York and United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
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Brian Mercy
Schenectady, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(518) 374-1200 525 State St
 Schenectady, NY 12305
Criminal and Personal Injury
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Charles Mango
Schenectady, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 36 years experience
(518) 382-0203 207 Mohawk Ave
 Schenectady, NY 12302
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law
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Charles Sarris
Schenectady, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years experience
(518) 374-1200 525 State St
 Schenectady, NY 12305
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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E. Stewart Jones Jr.
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(518) 313-3595 7 Airport Park Boulevard
 Latham, NY 12110
Free ConsultationLatham, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 51 years experience
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Albany Law School
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E. Stewart Jones, Jr. is an exceptional attorney who is recognized for professional excellence as well as community service, volunteerism and philanthropy.

E. Stewart Jones, Jr. is a 3rd generation attorney and his commitment to excellence is matched by his compassion to serve, as demonstrated by his professional success and tireless contributions to the community in which he lives and works.

Recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, E. Stewart Jones, Jr. has represented countless individuals and families, won high-profile cases, major civil and criminal cases, and obtained record number of million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients.

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(518) 313-3595 28 Second Street
The Jones Building
 Troy, NY 12180
(518) 313-3595 511 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12188
(518) 313-3595 99 Pine Street
Suite 108
 Albany, NY 12207
James F. Hughes
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 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
Joshua Bannister
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Herkimer, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 2 years experience
(315) 985-5624 420 E German St
Suite 102-A
 Herkimer, NY 13350
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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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...
Greg T. Rinckey
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(518) 218-7100 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...
Samuel C. Breslin
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 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...
George Edward Lamarche
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
50 State Street
4th Floor
 Albany, NY 12207
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...
(877) 980-0770 1539 Crescent Road
PO Box 5437
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
46 Court Street
 Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Julie A. Nociolo
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Troy, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 3 years experience
28 Second Street
 Troy, NY 12180
Criminal
New York Law School
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Julie Nociolo is an associate at the E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy law firm. Armed with behind-the-scenes experience from her federal district court and state appellate court clerkships, Julie is proficient in civil, criminal, and trial procedure. At the firm, Julie practices criminal defense, medical malpractice, personal injury, and commercial law.

Julie is attentive to her clients’ needs and approaches legal issues with pragmatism and common sense, combined with her technical proficiency on the law. She works on criminal matters at both the trial and appellate level and on medical malpractice, personal injury, and commercial cases. Julie previously served as a...
Kevin Kelly O'Brien
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Albany , NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(518) 694-8875 41 State Street #503
 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.
Allen L. Yates
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 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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Mary Theresa Colwell
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 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...
Martin P. Bonventre
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(518) 227-1776 52 James Street, 5th Floor
 Albany, NY 12207
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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The quality of an attorney's work should never be based on how much the client pays. I keep my expenses low by not wasting money on such expenses as ridiculous advertising campaigns, and I pass these savings onto my clients in the form of affordable rates. I handle each case personally and devote the time and effort needed to ensure my clients get quality and effective legal representation. I am an aggressive local attorney. I am ready to serve you.
Timothy Stephen Hart
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 17 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
Dennis B. Laughlin
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Cherry Valley, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(607) 264-9988 77 Alden Street
Post Office Box 0217
 Cherry Valley, NY 13320-0217
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Western New England University School of Law
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- Eagle Scout - BS and MS in Computer Science - Attorney for the Village of Cherry Valley New York - Attorney for the Town of Edmeston New York - Attorney for the Cherry Valley Children's Christmas Fund, Inc.
(607) 432-6959 15 South Main Street
Suite 103
 Oneonta, NY 13820-2688
Thomas James Carr
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 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...
Andrew Robert Safranko
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Albany, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(518) 982-0770 50 State Street
4th Floor
 Albany, NY 12207
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...
(877) 982-0770 1539 Crescent Road
PO Box 5437
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 982-0770 46 Court Street
 Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Alan Lecours
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Saratoga Springs, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(518) 583-4600 59 Church St
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Western New England University School of Law
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Brian Breedlove
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Clifton Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 39 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

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