Hornell, New York Criminal Lawyers

Timothy John Rosell
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Hornell, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(607) 324-7333 70 Main Street
 Hornell, NY 14843
Criminal, Family, Insurance Claims and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Attended the Hornell School District my entire life, nearby Alfred State and Alfred University and returned to Hornell after attending Thomas Cooley in Lansing, Michigan to practice law in my hometown. Reside here in Hornell with my wife and two children.
Raymond Paul Sciarrino
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Wayland, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(585) 728-2110 31 N. Main Street
 Wayland, NY 14572
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Cornell Law School
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Susan Marie BetzJitomir J.D.
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Bath, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(607) 776-4200 50 Liberty Street
 Bath, NY 14812
Criminal
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Jerry Alan Fowler
Alfred, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(607) 587-8188 35 Glen St
 Alfred, NY 14802
Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
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John I LaMancuso
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Olean, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(716) 708-4409 174 N Union St
 Olean, NY 14760
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Mr. LaMancuso was born and raised in Western New York and practices in Lewis & Lewis' Jamestown, Olean, and Buffalo offices. He is committed to living and working in Western New York, and his aim is to ensure that the people of our community have a tenacious and effective advocate they can turn to when faced with a difficult legal issue.

Mr. LaMancuso focuses his practice on personal injury litigation, Workers' Compensation, and criminal defense.

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Personal Injury - Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Ladder Accidents, Scaffold Accidents, Construction Site Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Boating Accidents, Defective Products,...
(716) 708-4409 208 Pine St.
 Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 708-4409 37 Franklin St #800
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 708-4409 2065 River Rd
 Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Jeffrey Vincent Scherer
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Avon, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience
P.O. Box 251
 Avon, NY 14414
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Ask any of my former clients and they will tell you that I will fight for the best outcome in your case. If you need an attorney in Western New York, the Law Offices of Jeffrey V. Scherer will provide you with fair and skillful representation. As a former assistant district attorney in both Livingston and Chemung Counties, I personally handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony matters, I have the experience to handle Criminal, DWI and other legal matters with service tailored to meet your needs. The firm also provides representation in other areas of law including Real Estate, Family...
(716) 316-3160 Buffalo, NY 14120
Kevin Van Allen
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Geneseo, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(888) 635-1923 10 University Drive
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Are you searching for a criminal defense or personal injury lawyer in Livingston County and are wondering where you can turn to receive the help you need at this time? You can breathe more easily now, because you have come to the right place! Attorney Kevin Van Allen attended St. John Fisher College and the University of Buffalo School Law School. His longtime interest in law was directed towards practicing trial litigation where he gained invaluable experience working at a general practice law office. He is a member of several well-known organizations, not the least of which include the New...
Andrew S. Tabashneck
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Geneva, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(585) 484-0140 46 Delancey Drive
 Geneva, NY 14456
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Free Consultations 24/7. Affordable Payment Plans. Divorce and Criminal Lawyer in Buffalo NY. Call Andrew Tabashneck direct at (716) 526-7405.
(716) 526-7405 348 Sanders Road
 Buffalo, NY 14216
Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.
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Avon, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(585) 351-2500 5579 E Avon Lima Rd
P.O. Box 172
 Avon, NY 14414
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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Jeannie D. Michalski, Esq., is a private attorney with offices in Monroe and Livingston County, as well as the Conflict Defender of Livingston County, NY. Ms. Michalski graduated magna cum laude from Nazareth College and attended the University of Dayton School of Law. She was awarded a community service scholarship. She began her legal career by serving as a judicial clerk and interning at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester. Ms. Michalski has since practiced law in New York State for over ten years. Ms. Michalski served as an Assistant District Attorney in Monroe County for seven years,...
David A. Hoffmann
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Geneseo, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(888) 635-1923 10 University Drive
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
State University of New York - Buffalo
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David A. Hoffmann graduated from Canisius College before attending the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. While at UB Law, Dave was a member of the Trial Team which won the National Ethics Trial Competition at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. In addition to his private practice as an attorney, Dave served as an Assistant District Attorney in Niagara County for five years. His ability to understand the prosecutor's perspective is a huge asset in plea negotiations and trials. In 2012, Mr. Hoffmann was qualified in...
Scott D. Woodruff
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Geneseo, NY Criminal Law Attorney
(585) 737-6725 P.O. Box 621
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
State University of New York - Buffalo
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The Law Office of Scott D. Woodruff is committed to providing attentive, individualized, professional representation to the Western and Central New York Area, and in some cases, all across the state. As a former Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Woodruff handled thousands of cases, giving him the experience to provide you with the legal counsel needed to help you avoid or minimize the consequences of a criminal or vehicle and traffic charge. With his experience as a prosecutor, he is in a unique position to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the government's case against you, and make sure you make the right...
(585) 737-6725 P.O. Box 621
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Steven Sessler
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Geneseo, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(585) 243-1340 131 Main Street
P.O. Box 313
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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Peter Harrison Baker
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Hammondsport, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(607) 569-2181 51 Main Street
P.O. Box 398
 Hammondsport, NY 14840
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
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Daniel R. Magill
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Geneseo, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(585) 243-0313 31 Main Street
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law
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Daniel R. Magill, Esq. joined the firm in April 2012 and primarily focuses his legal practice on criminal matters. Dan has represented clients on various charges and has handled everything from misdemeanors to violent felonies. Dan has handled many DWI cases as well as both pre-trial and trial hearings and has represented clients from Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Steuben, Wyoming, Genesee and Wayne counties. Dan also assists Mr. Skivington with support in all civil matters including trial preparation, depositions, legal research and litigation support. Dan is a native of Scottsville and graduated from the...
10 Main Street
 Scottsville, NY 14546
5 Commercial Street
 Livonia, NY 14487
Randolph Meyer
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Geneseo, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(585) 243-1010 29 Main St.
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Northwestern U Sch Of Law
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Mark D. Hannan Esq.
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Victor, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(585) 869-1856 206 East Main Street
 Victor, NY 14564
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Municipal
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Michael W Stivers
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Geneseo, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(585) 447-9124 131 Main Street
Po Box 546
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal
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Stephen James Riley
Cuba, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(585) 209-4094 5659 West Shore Road
 Cuba, NY 14727-9627
Criminal and Family
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Bernetta Bourcy
Penn Yan, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(315) 531-3233 415 Liberty St
 Penn Yan, NY 14527
Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
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Stephen Charles Roe
Elmira, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years experience
(607) 733-0699 215 W Water St
 Elmira, NY 14901
Criminal and Estate Planning
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David Hogan Fitch
Canandaigua, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(585) 919-0009 2525 Rochester Rd
 Canandaigua, NY 14424
Criminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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Daniel Joseph Cain
Elmira, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(607) 734-8161 100 Baldwin St
 Elmira, NY 14901
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Jessica Kathleen Reynolds-amuso
Avon, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(585) 226-3311 5579 E Avon Lima Rd
 Avon, NY 14414
Criminal and DWI
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Thomas Reynolds
Avon, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 51 years experience
(716) 226-3311 5579 E Avon Lima Rd
 Avon, NY 14414
Criminal and Real Estate
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Timothy Robert Krogh Esq
Painted Post, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
16 Dogwood Ln
 Painted Post, NY 14870
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Environmental
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James Bryan Ritts Esq
Canandaigua, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(716) 393-0210 66 N Main St
 Canandaigua, NY 14424
Criminal
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Michael Charles Cimasi
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Amherst, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(716) 560-1171 66 Park Circle
 Amherst, NY 14226
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Landlord Tenant and Traffic Tickets
State University of New York - Buffalo
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My practice pattern at the Cimasi Law Office is focused on DWI, criminal defense, and traffic matters (e.g. speeding, mechanical violations, unlicensed operation, etc.) in courts across Western New York. I also represent clients on parole violations and landlord-tenant matters. I am a highly meticulous and diligent practitioner who seeks to provide dedicated service to each client, regardless how big or small the matter. I am always available by phone, and there is no fee for initial consultations.

I also teach courses in sociology and legal studies to undergraduates at the University at Buffalo ("UB") and Buffalo State College....
Carl Scott Spector
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Buffalo, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(716) 631-9999 70 Niagara Street
 Buffalo, NY 14202
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
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I'm Carl Spector and I have been providing my client's with effective defense in criminal law cases since 1986. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney for six years in Bronx County, New York. While working there I learned all about how the prosecutors office and the police work within the criminal justice system. I attended State University of New York at Buffalo where I received my B.A. degree. I then went to Nova Southeastern University in Florida where I received my law degree (J.D.). I am currently admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and am...
(800) 879-6410 30 Wall Street
8th Floor
 New York, NY 10005
Paul Cambria Jr
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Buffalo, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(716) 849-1333 42 Delaware Avenue
 Buffalo, NY 14202
Criminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Paul J. Cambria, Jr. is recognized as one of the nation's preeminent attorneys. He focuses his practice in the areas of criminal trials, criminal appeals, constitutional law, First Amendment law, zoning and land use, antitrust, and professional licensing defense. Mr. Cambria has built a strong reputation for successfully representing individuals and businesses in complex, high-profile cases at all levels of the courts, including state, federal, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Cambria's practice is nationwide, and he divides his time between the firm's offices in Buffalo and Los Angeles. He has represented many prominent individuals, including the...
Matthew Borowski Esq
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Buffalo, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(716) 330-1503 295 Main St,
Suite 1060
 Buffalo, NY 14203
Criminal, Appeals and Immigration
Drexel University
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The first-generation son of immigrants, Matthew Borowski is a knowledgeable and compassionate lawyer. He has been featured on news media outlets including CNN, NBC, ABC, and The Buffalo News for his asylum and refugee work. Matthew is licensed in both the U.S. and Canada. He is well-versed in immigration matters including deportation defense, family and business immigration including NAFTA/TN visas and rehabilitation/waivers, federal criminal defense, and post-conviction relief. He appears before Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS, New York state courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Borowski Law is located in downtown Buffalo,...
Dennis Charles Gaughan
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Hamburg, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(716) 648-8000 6161 South Park Ave
 Hamburg, NY 14075
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Bankruptcy and DWI
New York Law School
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We chose to remain a small law office to provide personal, dedicated and aggressive service to our clients. My office costs a few dollars more but excellent service takes time and strategy. Offsetting our higher fees we have payment plans. We have seven lawyers working together to get the best solutions. As a small firm we call upon all areas of the law to form a comprehensive strategy and plan. As in a game making the right move determines the outcome of the case. A divorce case is often helped by a bankruptcy or our tax law knowledge. We create...
Barry Nelson Covert
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Buffalo, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(716) 849-1333 42 Delaware Avenue
 Buffalo, NY 14202
Criminal, Appeals, DWI and White Collar Crime
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Barry Covert focuses his practice New York State and federal criminal trials and appeals; constitutional law, including First Amendment, Second Amendment, and civil rights actions; Qui Tam Act, also known as the False Claims Act; defending against allegations of scientific misconduct, scientific fraud, research misconduct, research fraud, plagiarism, and fabrication of evidence; defense of professional licensing, including for attorneys, doctors, and nurses. Mr. Covert has represented numerous professional clients relating to licensing issues and defended a prominent research scientist against allegations of scientific fraud and misconduct involving several federally funded research projects involving the Office of Research Integrity (ORI)....
Lawrence A. Newman
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Ithaca, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(607) 229-5184 401 East State Street, Suite 400
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Nova Southeastern University
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Hi my name is Larry Newman. Originally, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My father was a NYS corrections officer, and my mother a waitress. I have degrees in Human Biology, and Doctorates in Law and Chiropractic. I practiced as a Chiropractic Physician for ten years. Newman and Cyr is a small boutique law firm 100% dedicated to the defense of DWI charges in New York. I am licensed in NY, PA, FL, and NJ. We offer complete representation of DWI charges within Tompkins County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Chemung County, Tioga...
Peter J. Pullano
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(585) 492-4700 400 Linden Oaks
Suite 110
 Rochester, NY 14625
Criminal and Appeals
Albany Law School and SUNY Buffalo Law School
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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...
Steven Michael Cohen
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Amherst, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(716) 636-7600 2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
 Amherst, NY 14068
Criminal
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
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From New York City originally and now residing and practicing law in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Cohen has been successfully trying civil and criminal cases, including numerous civil rights and constitutional law cases, for over 25 years. In addition to corporate clients and individual litigation clients, he regularly represents local, state and federal law enforcement officers from numerous agencies, defending them in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings. Admitted to practice in the States of New York and Pennsylvania, he has been admitted pro hac vice to conduct trials in many other states. Mr. Cohen is frequently brought in as...
Nicholas Joseph De Martino
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(315) 424-8326 100 Madison Street
Tower 1, Floor 17
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Western New England University School of Law
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Nick is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and of the City’s “Northside.” A graduate of Henninger High School, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (summa cum laude) in Political Science from Brockport State University, in Brockport, New York, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Western New England College, School of Law, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Nick began his legal career in 1986 by serving as a Deputy County Attorney with the Onondaga County Department of Law, where he prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases. He then went on to serve for 16 years as an Assistant District Attorney with the...
Peter Paul Charnetsky
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Vestal, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(607) 722-1520 4100 Vestal Road
Suite 104
 Vestal, NY 13850
Criminal, Appeals, Divorce and Elder
Stetson University College of Law
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A native of Binghamton, Peter came to Tully Rinckey PLLC with 30 years of legal experience, including 10 years of judicial experience and 20 years of experience in private practice. Before joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Peter operated a solo law practice in Binghamton for 15 years, where he practiced family and matrimonial law; including contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support and adoption. He also practiced criminal defense, including DWIs and other felony and misdemeanor offenses. He currently serves as a settlement officer with the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department Civil Appeals Settlement Program.

During his judicial...
Alexander Korotkin
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(585) 419-5714 70 Linden Oaks, 3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DWI
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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 *...
Lourdes Pilar Rosario
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(315) 362-2639 311 Montgomery Street, Suite 1
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School and Albany Law School
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If what you seek is an attorney in Syracuse, New York, who is accessible, experienced, knowledgeable and dependable, you’ve reached the right one. Lourdes’s practice is primarily in family and divorce. Through her practice, Lourdes has represented countless individuals and helped families navigate the often complex family law issues. Her clients receive the attention to detail, legal knowledge, and aggressive legal representation they deserve and have come to expect. In fact, as a result of her diligent and zealous efforts and dedication, Lourdes and her clients share long term and professional relationships.
P. Adam Militello Esq.
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(585) 485-0025 2480 Browncroft Blvd.
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
State University of New York - Buffalo
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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.

Before entering private practice he began his career with internships at the Empire Justice Center, the Monroe County District Attorney's Office, and the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Mr. Militello previously worked at a litigation-focused law firm, where he represented three companies on the 2009 Fortune top-10 list, a local school district and university, a large regional bank, and numerous individuals including physicians, artists,...

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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.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

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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