Medford, New York Criminal Lawyers

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Melvyn Lewis Jacoby
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Medford, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 55 years experience
(631) 289-4600 1737 North Ocean Ave.
 Medford, NY 11763
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Construction and DWI
Brooklyn Law School
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After graduating from Adelphi College with a major in business administration, Melvyn received his L.L.B from Brooklyn Law School in 1962. He immediately entered private practice in Suffolk County. Melvyn is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the NYS Trial Lawyers Association.
(631) 281-2234 691 Montauk Highway
 Shirley, NY 11967
(631) 821-8800 565 Route 25A, Suite 5A
 Miller Place, NY 11764
Robert Walter Dapelo
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Patchogue, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(888) 325-6199 110 North Ocean Avenue
Suite A
 Patchogue, NY 11772
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
Brooklyn Law School
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Professional Legal Representation; Aggressive Trial Lawyers; Compassionate and Caring At The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., P.C., our attorneys and staff pride themselves on providing the finest quality legal representation to individuals with matrimonial, family and criminal court matters. We provide the best of small firm personal service. We are assertive litigation attorneys, and we will be well prepared and ready to litigate, if it is in your best interest. We are involved in a variety of practice areas, including: - Divorce and Family Law - Criminal Defense Litigation, including: - Harassment - ...
James Andrew Mcglynn
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Patchogue, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
178 East Main Street
 Patchogue, NY 11772
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
New York Law School
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Timothy Ronald Davies
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Miller Place, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(631) 209-1111 565 Route 25A
 Miller Place, NY 11764
Free ConsultationCriminal, Real Estate, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Davies At Law * 2017 * Timothy R. Davies is the culmination of many years of legal services proudly practicing within the Long Island, New York legal landscape. Over twenty-four years ago in 1991 Davies, Elston, Davies and Davies was newly formed with partners, Ronald C. Davies, A. Roger Elston, Victoria L. Davies and Timothy R. Davies. With the early foundation of a family law firm who had been servicing our neighboring Long Island community and families for many years, Davies At Law proudly continues this tradition forward. My wife,...
(631) 209-1111 565 Route 25A
 Miller Place, NY 11764
Daniel Howard Guttmann
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Shirley, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 30 years experience
(631) 399-1194 944 Montauk Hwy.
 Shirley, NY 11967
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Estate Planning
State University of New York - Buffalo and Buffalo Law
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Former Assistant District Attorney with 29 years of trial experience in the fields of Criminal Defense, Matrimonial, Family Law, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. Our firm also handles Real Estate Contracts and Closings, Traffic Ticket Defense, Wills and Social Security Disability Law.
(631) 360-2175 25 W. Main St.
 Smithtown, NY 11787
Ronald C Davies
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St. James, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 53 years experience
220 Lake Avenue
Suite 1
 St. James, NY 11764
Criminal, Business, Elder and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Undergraduate degrees from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, in which I competed as a starter in intercollegiate Athletics in Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, and Squash Racquets; Graduate School with doctorate degree, Doctor of Laws, from Brooklyn Law School; Devoted to my Private practice of law from 1963 to the present, predominantly in Suffolk County: including: Real Estate, Commercial and residential; Elder Law Matters Such as Trusts, Qualifying for Medicaid, and Preserving Assets for family spouse and children; , and its issues; Surrogate Court matters such as Wills Trusts and Estates; Matrimonial Law, Divorce, Separation,...
John Francis Campbell
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Bohemia, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(631) 338-5711 80 Orville Drive
Suite 100
 Bohemia, NY 11716
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Mr. Campbell is a Senior Trial Attorney at Raiser & Kenniff with an extensive litigation background in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. Mr. Campbell began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney where he successfully prosecuted a multitude of cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. During his tenure with the District Attorney’s Office, he was appointed to the Economic Crimes Bureau where he continued to hone his litigation skills and gained significant investigation experience with respect to sophisticated financial and White Collar crimes. ...
(516) 742-7600 300 Old Country Road
Suite 351
 Mineola, NY 11501
(212) 274-0090 87 Walker Street
2nd Floor
 New York, NY 10013
Daniel Rodgers
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Southampton, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(631) 727-6966 Southampton, NY 0000011968
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Toledo College Of Law and The University of Toledo College of Law
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Former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney and Special Prosecutor with over 25 years experience litigating and negotiating criminal, DWI and traffic matters in Suffolk County New York.
(631) 734-5102 3330 Veterans Memorial Highway
 Bohemia, NY 11716
Amideo Nicholas Guzzone
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Centereach, NY Criminal Law Lawyer.
(631) 588-5000 2450 Middle Country rd.
 Centereach, NY 11720
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Brooklyn Law School
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AMIDEO NICHOLAS GUZZONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Established and well Respected Law firm serving Suffolk County, Nassau County and all New York Counties for over 50 years Personal Injury / Accident Law / General Practice law 631-588-5000 FIRM SIZE: 4 Litigation Attorneys 2 Trial Attorneys 5 Support/Litigation Assistants
Phillip John Jusino
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Lake Grove, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(631) 588-3155 2780 Middle Country Road
Suite 312
 Lake Grove, NY 11755
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Fordham Law School
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Phillip J. Jusino, a 1989 graduate of Fordham Law School in Manhattan and a 1986 Dean's list graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration with a concentration in finance, began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office prosecuting criminal matters in District Court and also in the Domestic Violent Unit. After leaving the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office in 1991, Mr. Jusino entered private practice working at a law firm where he practiced in the areas of matrimonial and family law as well as criminal and civil litigation and real estate. Mr....
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Bryan Edward Cameron
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Sayville, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(631) 319-3487 52 Main St
 Sayville, NY 11782
Criminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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Roberta Karen Guzzone
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Centereach , NY Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(631) 588-5000 2450 Middle Country Rd.
 Centereach , NY 11720
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St. John's University School of Law
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AMIDEO NICHOLAS GUZZONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Established and well respected Law firm serving Suffolk County, Nassau County and all New York Counties for over 50 years. Personal Injury Law & General Practice Law 631-588-5000 FIRM SIZE: 4 litigation Attorneys 2 Trial Attorneys 5 Support/Litigation Assistants
(631) 588-5000 Valleywood Rd
 Commack, NY 11784
Richard Kaufman
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Port Jefferson, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(631) 331-0950 646 Main St
 Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Insurance Claims and Landlord Tenant
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Richard William Young
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Central Islip, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(631) 224-7500 863 Islip Ave
 Central Islip, NY 11722
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Attorney Richard W. Young was raised on Long Island. He attended Long Island University, C.W. Post College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors. Post graduation, Young was appointed an officer in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, receiving the Jack P. Finnerty Award for Academic Excellence. Young left the sheriff’s department to join the New York City Police Department, a lifelong goal of his. Officer Young quickly became a highly decorated New York City police officer, graduating from the police academy in the top 1% of his class. Officer Young served in prestigious commands that...
David P. Badanes
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Northport, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(631) 239-1702 842 Route 25A
 Northport, NY 11768
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
St. John's School of Law
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David Badanes Esq. - Experienced Long Island divorce lawyer and family law attorney serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. Concentrating in divorce, contested divorce, uncontested divorce, divorce mediation, matrimonial & family law and criminal defense. The Badanes Law Office is committed to providing optimal representation, while exceeding his clients’ expectations. He represents clients in Suffolk County, Nassau County and the New York City area with offices in Northport, Suffolk County and Garden City, Nassau County.
(631) 239-1702 1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
 Garden City, NY 11530
Glenn Ross Kurtzrock
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Hauppauge, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(631) 539-1640 150 Motor Pkwy Suite 401
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Glenn Kurtzrock is a former homicide prosecutor, now providing legal assistance to people in need of a skilled lawyer. If you are looking for an experienced trial attorney to help you with your case, contact the Law Office of Glenn Kurtzrock today, and make sure your rights are protected.
Anthony La Pinta
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Hauppauge, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(631) 231-1199 200 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Suite C-17
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Temple University
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Anthony M. La Pinta is one of Long Island’s most accomplished and respected trial attorneys. Practicing law for over 26 years, he specializes in all phases of federal and state criminal defense, civil rights and plaintiff's personal injury litigation.

Described by members of the judiciary as "an attorney of the highest caliber," and "one of the finest lawyers on Long Island," Mr. La Pinta represents the highest standards in the legal community. He has been selected to the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 editions of "Super Lawyers" magazine and has earned the “Preeminent - AV” rating with the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell...
Stephen Bilkis
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Bay Shore, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(800) 696-9529 8 E Main St
 Bay Shore, NY 11706
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
Touro Law School
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Peter E Brill
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Hauppauge, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(888) 315-9841 150 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Suite 401
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Georgetown University Law Center
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I spend my days making sure that the Government lives up to its promises that police officers don’t lie, that prosecutors act with some semblance of honor, and that my clients get a fair shake, even if they have done something wrong.

Peter E. Brill is one of only two attorneys in all of New York State — and the only attorney in the New York metropolitan area — to be certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Criminal Law, a certification with rigorous requirements for legal knowledge and criminal trial experience. In his nearly 20 years of practice,...
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 East Hampton, NY 11937
Christopher Worth
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Riverhead, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience
127 East Main Street
Suite 112
 Riverhead, NY 11901
Criminal and Immigration
Brooklyn Law School
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Edward Palermo
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Hauppauge, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(631) 265-1052 1300 Veterans Highway
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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I am a practicing New York attorney admitted in New York State and the Federal Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. I have been practicing for twenty years with a concentration in criminal defense and DWI law. I am a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association, the The Top 100 Trial lawyers and was recently named to the Top One Percent of Lawyers nationally by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
(516) 280-2160 320 Old Country Road
Suite 203
 Garden City, NY 11530
Rudolph Migliore
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Commack, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(631) 543-3663 353 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Suite 210
 Commack, NY 11725
Criminal, DWI, Estate Planning and Family
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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John Thomas Powers
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Deer Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(631) 667-7100 375 Commack Road
Suite 202
 Deer Park, NY 11729
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Touro Law School
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We provide personal, aggressive and thorough representation in several areas of law. With a concentration in DWI Defense and Criminal Law and over 30 years experience as defense attorneys, my colleague, Jennifer Lippmann, and I, have the knowledge and background to face any challenges with our client. I have have never been a prosecutor. I'm proud of the fact that I've always been on the side of the accused. This aspect of my training allows me to see clearly that it is the burden of the Police and Prosecutor to prove every element of...
Michael Brown
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Central Islip, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(631) 232-9700 320 Carleton Ave
 Central Islip, NY 11722
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Michael J. Brown, P.C. is a Suffolk County based law firm specializing in criminal defense and personal injury. Michael J. Brown, Esq. is a former prosecutor with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and is well recognized in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury. Michael J. Brown graduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1989 and from Boston University School of Law in 1992 cum laude. He was an Assistant District Attorney with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office from 1992-1995 and has been in private practice since 1995. Michael J. Brown, Esq.’s criminal defense practice extends...
Laurence Silverman
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Huntington, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(631) 925-2117 1772 East Jericho Turnpike Suite 2a
 Huntington, NY 11743
Criminal and Personal Injury
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As a Long Island criminal defense attorney, Laurence A. Silverman has been practicing law for more than 30 years. He has successfully advocated for and represented thousands of individuals in his career, completing more than 100 jury trials. Mr. Silverman has earned a trusted and respected reputation in all local courts and continues to build his skill and experience. He handles felonies and misdemeanors alike, ranging from DWI to murder and robbery. Mr. Silverman strives to balance aggressive representation with compassionate counsel and guidance. If you would like to find out more about his firm and what he can do...
(631) 816-2684 1772 E Jericho Turnpike #2
 Huntington, NY 11743
Shawn Richard Kassman
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Central Islip, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(631) 232-9479 110 Carleton Ave.
 Central Islip, NY 11722
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Barry Carl Weiss
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Bay Shore, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 39 years experience
(800) 696-9529 8 E Main St
 Bay Shore, NY 11706
Criminal, DWI, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
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Howard E. Knispel
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Commack, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(631) 864-7589 354 Veterans Highway
 Commack, NY 11725
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Elder
New York Law School
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Jonathan Brian Manley
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Hauppauge, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(631) 317-0765 1200 Veterans Memorial Highway
Suite 360
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
Hofstra School Of Law
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Kenneth Marc Mollins
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Hauppauge, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(631) 608-4100 1393 Veterans Memorial Highway
101S
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mollins P.C. is a law firm located in Hauppauge, NY. Our highly experienced attorneys primarily practice criminal defense law, personal injury law and real estate law.
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Westhampton Beach, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(631) 878-8757 132 Main Street
Suite 13
 Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Criminal, Collections, DWI and Traffic Tickets
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Matthew Jay Rosenblum
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Commack, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(631) 972-5300 350 Veterans Memorial Highway
 Commack, NY 11725
Criminal, Collections, DWI and Personal Injury
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Robert Joseph Coyle
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Riverhead, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(631) 852-1659 300 Center Dr
 Riverhead, NY 11901
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Richard Mark Vladimir
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Deer Park, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(631) 667-9666 2137 Deer Park Ave
 Deer Park, NY 11729
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Mr. Ernest M. Bongermino Esq.
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Central Islip, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(631) 232-0800 267 Carleton Avenue
 Central Islip, NY 11722
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
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Northport, NY Criminal Law Attorney.
(631) 424-8484 P.O. Box 211
131 Scudder Avenue
 Northport, NY 11768
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John Nicholas Fath
Patchogue, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(631) 654-2303 629 Route 112 Suite 7
 Patchogue, NY 11772
Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
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Rudolph Cartier
Patchogue, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(631) 654-4900 77 Medford Ave
 Patchogue, NY 11772
Criminal and DWI
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Michael Anthony Giambrone
Patchogue, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(631) 475-0001 57 E Main St
 Patchogue, NY 11772
Criminal
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George Edward Dazzo
Patchogue, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
77 Medford Ave
 Patchogue, NY 11772
Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
Dc School Of Law
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