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Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.
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Avon, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
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P. Adam Militello Esq.
(585) 485-0025
Rochester, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
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Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 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,...
(585) 351-2500 7 State St
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Kevin Van Allen
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 19 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...
David A. Hoffmann
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience
(585) 519-4117 75 Main Street
Suite C
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal and DWI
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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Livingston County, 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
Daniel R. Magill
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 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
Jeffrey Vincent Scherer
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 6 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
Raymond Paul Sciarrino
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(585) 658-2161 106 Main Street
 Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Cornell Law School
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Steven Sessler
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 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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Randolph Meyer
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 43 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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Michael W Stivers
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Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer.
(585) 447-9124 131 Main Street
Po Box 546
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Criminal
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Jessica Kathleen Reynolds-amuso
Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(585) 226-3311 5579 E Avon Lima Rd
 Avon, NY 14414
Criminal and DWI
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Thomas Reynolds
Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 50 years experience
(716) 226-3311 5579 E Avon Lima Rd
 Avon, NY 14414
Criminal and Real Estate
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Timothy John Rosell
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Steuben County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 20 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.
P. Adam Militello Esq.
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(585) 485-0025 2480 Browncroft Blvd.
 Rochester, NY 14625
Criminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
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,...
Alexander Korotkin
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 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 *...
Robert King
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer.
(585) 286-5124 19 West Main Street
Suite 250
 Rochester, NY 14614
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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Attorney Robert King is an experienced and highly accomplished Rochester criminal defense & personal injury lawyer who has tried hundreds of cases. He founded The Law Office of Robert King with the goal of protecting the rights and freedoms of clients during their time of need. Mr. King has provided effective representation for countless clients facing all types of criminal charges or who have been injured by a negligent party in New York. As a former prosecutor, Attorney King has experience on both sides of the courtroom and is a veteran of many trials.
Emanuel N. Mouganis
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer.
(585) 637-2123 62 Main Street
 Brockport, NY 14420
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
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Emanuel N. Mouganis is the principal attorney of his firm and was born and raised in Brockport, New York and has a strong reputation for providing quality legal services in Western New York. Emanuel N. Mouganis holds a Juris Doctor and has also received an advanced Masters of Law degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School. While in both law and graduate law school, Emanuel N. Mouganis was elected to the Student Bar Association. Prior to forming his own firm, Emanuel N. Mouganis was nominated for a Judicial Clerkship in Circuit Court. Emanuel N. Mouganis has also served as a...
Nicole Lynn Black
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(585) 210-0815 100 Allens Creek Rd
 Rochester, NY 14618
Criminal, Business, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
Albany Law School
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John I LaMancuso
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Cattaraugus County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(716) 708-4409 174 N Union St
 Olean, NY 14760
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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I was born and raised in Western New York and I work in Lewis & Lewis' Jamestown, Olean, and Buffalo offices. I am committed to living and working in Western New York, and my aim is to ensure that the people of our community have a thoughtful and tenacious legal advocate they can turn to when faced with difficult legal issues. A legal dispute can be a tremendously stressful and challenging experience. That is why I strive to carefully listen to my clients, thoroughly explain their rights and obligations, and respond timely to their questions and concerns...
(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
Donald George Rehkopf
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 42 years experience
(585) 454-2000 31 East Main Street
Suite 2000
 Rochester, NY 14614
Criminal, Appeals and Military
Capital University Law School
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I concentrate in complex, serious military criminal defense and appellate matters as well as State criminal defense and appeals. I also handle military post-conviction matters; administrative separations or discharges; Article 15 (Captain's Mast) defense; and Officer misconduct matters. Additionally, I handle security clearance issues for both military and civilians.
Lawrence Krieger
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(585) 773-1991 510 Clinton Square, Suite 5121
 Rochester, NY 14604
Criminal, Consumer, Divorce and Family
Boston University
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I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from Boston University - School of Law (consistently ranked as one of the top law schools in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report). I enjoy meeting new clients and helping people get the personal attention they need to solve legal problems. Please mention the Justia.com website when contacting my office for expedited handling of your inquiry.
William Jeffrey Shramek
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(585) 752-7523 250 Mill Street
 Rochester, NY 14614
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy and DWI
Cleveland State University
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I am a criminal defense, DWI, and traffic law attorney with offices in the historic High Falls area of Rochester, New York. My practice is primarily in Monroe County, but I also handle cases in the surrounding counties of Livingston, Genesee, Wayne, Ontario and others. My traffic law practice takes me to Stafford, NY and Tyre, NY. I defend individuals accused of felony and misdemeanor crimes and less serious violations. These crimes include: Assault DWI Aggravated DWI DWAI (violation) Driving under the influence of drugs Grand Larceny Petit Larceny Armed robbery Possession of controlled substances (drugs) Narcotics sale Criminal trespass Criminal possession of stolen property Criminal possession of a weapon Driving...
John Edward Bernacki Jr.
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(585) 218-9550 11 State St.
Suite 200
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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John has practiced law in Rochester for over 15 years and is admitted to practice in the following courts: New York State Court, U.S District Court for the Western District of New York, and United States Bankruptcy Court. He also currently serves as a justice for the Town of Pittsford, where he presides over civil matters including contract, real property, and municipal law, small claims, and criminal matters including felony preliminary hearings and misdemeanors. He is actively involved in his local community and participates in the following community activities: * Pittsford Town Board, Past Councilperson *...
Robert Friedman
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Genesee County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(800) 729-4571 113 Main Street
Suite 3
 Batavia, NY 14020
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Hamline University
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My Law Firm Partner and I have been working with Buffalo and WNY residents for almost four decades. So we're not surprised when clients tell us that we've helped a member of their family or neighbor in the past. We have offices in: Buffalo NY Rochester NY Akron NY Williamsville NY Batavia NY West Seneca NY Niagara Falls NY And our expertise is wide - just take a look at our practice areas and how we can help you. BUFFALO AREA PERSONAL INJURY & ACCIDENTS * Highway Accident: * Industrial Accident: * Jet Ski Accident:...
(800) 729-4571 70 Linden Oaks
3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
(800) 729-4571 70 Niagara Street
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(800) 729-4571 7510 Porter Road
 Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(800) 729-4571 8207 Main Street
Suite 13
 Williamsville, NY 14221
(800) 729-4571 3686 Seneca Street
 West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 542-5444 74 Main Street
 Akron, NY 14001
Brian Shiffrin
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(585) 423-8290 Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP
16 W. Main Street, Suite 243
 Rochester, NY 14614
Criminal and Appeals
University of Pennsylvania Law School
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Brian Shiffrin is a partner at Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLP, a law firm dedicated to criminal defense. Brian specializes in post-conviction representation. He has argued appeals in numerous courts, including the New York Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Additionally, he has been counsel representing clients at trials, including murder trials. Brian is Past President of the Rochester Chapter of American Inns of Court and a former Trustee of the Monroe County Bar Association. He has twice served as Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. Brian is the co-author of...
Michael Meredith Mohun
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Wyoming County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(585) 937-8987 344 Kern Road
 Cowlesville, NY 14037
Criminal and DWI
State University of New York - Buffalo
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My practice is limited to the defense of those charged with crimes. I practice in State Courts,throughout Western New York
James L. Riotto
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience
(585) 546-4001 30 West Broad Street
Suite 306
 ROCHESTER, NY 14614
Criminal and DWI
Albany Law School
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Paul Vincent Ciminelli
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(585) 235-0980 421 Penbrooke Drive
Suite 2
 Penfield, NY 14526-2045
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Rutgers University - Camden
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Michael Ranzenhofer
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Genesee County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(585) 343-0746 113 Main Street
 Batavia, NY 14021
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo
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My name is Mike Ranzenhofer. I assist residents of the Buffalo and WNY area with their legal needs in three specific practice areas. They are: * Injury Law * Divorce and Family Law * DWI and other Crimes I am one of the managing partners of Friedman & Ranzenhofer. Our firm has been helping Buffalo and WNY area folks since the late 1950's so it's likely we've helped a family member or friend in the past. In fact, we're told numerous times weekly just that. Area residents come to us for help for...
(716) 631-9999 70 Niagara Street
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 332-7106 534 Delaware Ave
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 542-5444 2768 Niagara Falls Blvd
 Niagara Falls, NY 14221
(585) 377-5504 70 Linden Oaks
3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
David Pajak
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Erie County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(716) 630-0400 13179 Broadway
Suite 2
 Alden, NY 14004
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Personal Injury and Products Liability
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Leticia Denise Astacio
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(585) 210-8282 The Wilder Building
One East Main St. Suite 310
 Rochester, NY 14614
Criminal
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Christopher Kyle Rodeman
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(585) 225-3446 1081 Long Pond Rd #200
 Rochester, NY 14626
Criminal
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Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law, a Rochester lawyer, offers legal counsel in a variety of criminal defense matters. Since 1998, he has been practicing as a lawyer in the state of New York. Before the founding of his current firm, Mr. Firm served as a prosecutor and Chief of the DWI Bureau at Monroe County’s District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, he is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Learn more by contacting his firm today.
Thomas Kidera
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(585) 703-4856 24 Hunters Run
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Criminal
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Gilberto Ricardo Perez
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(585) 325-4732 30 W Broad St
Suite 203
 Rochester, NY 14614
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Mark D. Hannan Esq.
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Ontario County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(585) 869-1856 206 East Main Street
 Victor, NY 14564
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Municipal
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Eric David Friedhaber
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Erie County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(716) 542-5413 12364 Main Rd
Rte. 5
 Akron, NY 14001
Criminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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Mr. Michael W. Cole
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Erie County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(716) 937-9150 13349 Broadway Street
 Alden, NY 14004
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Estate Planning
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Susan Marie BetzJitomir J.D.
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Schuyler County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(607) 776-4200 50 Liberty Street
 Bath, NY 14812
Criminal
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Adam P. Rissew Esq.
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Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(585) 753-4289 10 N. Fitzhugh Street
 Rochester, NY 14614
Criminal and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Peter Harrison Baker
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Steuben County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(607) 569-2181 51 Main Street
P.O. Box 398
 Hammondsport, NY 14840
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
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