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Emanuel N. Mouganis

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(585) 637-2123
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Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.

Exceptional Representation in Criminal Defense & Family Law Matters! Call Now!

(585) 351-2500

For over 15 years, I have been dedicated to aggressive advocacy for those with family or criminal law matters. I will fight for your rights and interests! Visit my website for more information, call for a consultation.

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P. Adam Militello Esq.

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P. Adam Militello Esq.

New York Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience

(585) 485-0025
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Peter J. Pullano

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Peter J. Pullano

New York Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience

(585) 492-4700

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Jeffrey Vincent Scherer

Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 8 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...

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Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.

Livingston County, 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,...

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Kevin Van Allen

Livingston County, 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...

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David A. Hoffmann

Livingston County, 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...

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Steven Sessler

Livingston County, 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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Raymond Paul Sciarrino

Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 22 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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Scott D. Woodruff

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...

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Daniel R. Magill

Livingston County, 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...

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Randolph Meyer

Livingston County, 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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Michael W Stivers

Livingston County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer

(585) 447-9124 131 Main Street
Po Box 546
Geneseo, NY 14454

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Thomas Reynolds

Livingston County, 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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Jessica Kathleen Reynolds-amuso

Livingston County, 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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Timothy John Rosell

Steuben County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 22 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.

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P. Adam Militello Esq.

Monroe County, 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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Peter J. Pullano

Monroe County, 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...

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Alexander Korotkin

Monroe County, 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 *...

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Emanuel N. Mouganis

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...

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Gabriella MacDonald

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney

(585) 204-7330 2480 Browncroft Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14625

Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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Gabriella MacDonald, Esq. was born and raised in Monroe County. She is a graduate of the New York State University at Buffalo Law School, where she was presented with awards including a spot on the Public Service Honor Roll, and also the CALI award, which recognizes her outstanding achievements in trial advocacy.

While attending law school, Ms. MacDonald also spent time as a teaching assistant, she was a member of the UB Law Mock Trial Team, and she was a member of the Erie County Woman’s Bar Association. She also volunteered to coach mock trial students at a local...

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Michael Ranzenhofer

Genesee County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 38 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...

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Donald George Rehkopf

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years experience

(585) 434-0232 31 East Main Street
2nd Floor
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.

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James David Hartt

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

(585) 490-7100 70 Linden Oaks
Third Floor
Rochester, NY 14625

Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, Education and Employment
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Attorney James D. Hartt represents victims of employment discrimination statewide. He has significant experience representing clients in the NYS Division of Human Rights, EEOC and in State and Federal Courts. Call Attorney James D. Hartt today to set up your free initial telephone consultation.
With Offices in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and a Satellite Office in Manhattan, Attorney James D. Hartt is proud to offer his legal expertise to New Yorkers statewide.

James practices in several other areas of law, including but not limited to: criminal defense, professional licensure defense, civil litigation, education law, and others!

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Robert King

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 King Law 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.

Robert King was featured in the 2016 and 2017 Super Lawyers...

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Brian Shiffrin

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 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...

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William Jeffrey Shramek

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 26 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...

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Robert Friedman

Genesee County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 39 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:...

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James L. Riotto

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(585) 546-4001 30 West Broad Street
Suite 306
ROCHESTER, NY 14614

Criminal and DWI
Albany Law School

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Andrew S. Tabashneck

Ontario County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 1 year experience

(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.

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John Edward Bernacki Jr.

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 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 *...

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Nicole Lynn Black

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 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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David Pajak

Erie County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 35 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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Michael Meredith Mohun

Wyoming County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 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

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Paul Vincent Ciminelli

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 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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Adam P. Rissew Esq.

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years experience

(585) 753-4289 10 N. Fitzhugh Street
Rochester, NY 14614

Criminal and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Mr. Michael W. Cole

Erie County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 17 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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Christopher Kyle Rodeman

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 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.

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Kristine Demo-vazquez

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience

(585) 427-0675 2024 W. Henrietta Road
Suite 3D
Rochester, NY 14623

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets

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Thomas Kidera

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 38 years experience

(585) 703-4856 24 Hunters Run
Pittsford, NY 14534

Criminal

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Gilberto Ricardo Perez

Monroe County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 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.

Ontario County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience

(585) 869-1856 206 East Main Street
Victor, NY 14564

Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Municipal

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Susan Marie BetzJitomir J.D.

Schuyler County, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience

(607) 776-4200 50 Liberty Street
Bath, NY 14812

Criminal

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(585) 232-3051
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Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

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