Penn Yan, New York Criminal Lawyers

Bernetta Bourcy
Penn Yan, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 29 years experience
(315) 531-3233 415 Liberty St
 Penn Yan, NY 14527
Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
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Peter Harrison Baker
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Dundee, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(607) 243-5416 9 Main Street
P.O. Box 7
 Dundee, NY 14837
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
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Adam Huntsman Van Buskirk
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Aurora, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(315) 563-5019 3100 State Route 90
 Aurora, NY 13026
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Business and Construction
Albany Law School and Albany Law School
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Welcome. As a lawyer, it is my mission to provide affordable, respectful, and skillful legal representation to those who seek my services. All too often in our complex society, honest, hard working people find themselves caught up in legal difficulties. Also, nearly everyone eventually requires the services of an attorney at some point with regards to wills, powers-of-attorney, and various transactions. Unfortunately, obtaining this much-needed representation can be an intimidating and expensive process. However, you may call me with confidence. I am happy to discuss your legal issues in a free initial consultation, and I can handle most matters on an...
Peter Olav Einset
Geneva, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(315) 789-9869 42 Castle St
 Geneva, NY 14456
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Divorce
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P. Adam Militello Esq.
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Rochester, 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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Rochester, 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 *...
Lawrence A. Newman
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Ithaca, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 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...
Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.
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Avon, 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
John Edward Bernacki Jr.
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Pittsford, 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 *...
Michael C Cyr
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Ithaca, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(607) 229-5184 The Gateway Center
401 E. State. St., Ste. 400
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Suffolk University Law School
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Hello! I'm Mike Cyr, an Ithaca DWI Lawyer at NEWMAN & CYR. We are a law firm based in Ithaca, NY and our practice focuses on DWI defense, criminal defense, and traffic-related matters. I hope you enjoy my blog and videos --you can always ask me a question. I represent people throughout the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY. I also represent college students at Ithaca College, Cornell University, and SUNY Binghamton with regularity. My personal defense philosophy is "past, present, and future" --i.e. minimize the charges, fight the case, and protect the future. ...
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Charles Oliver Wolff
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Trumansburg, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(607) 592-4585 6214 Podunk Rd.
 Trumansburg, NY 14886
Free ConsultationCriminal
Syracuse University College
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Robert King
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Rochester, 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.
Donald George Rehkopf
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Rochester, 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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Rochester, 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.
Michael Ranzenhofer
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(585) 377-5504 70 Linden Oaks
3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
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) 343-0746 113 Main Street
 Batavia, NY 14021
Kevin Van Allen
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Geneseo, 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...
Timothy John Rosell
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Hornell, 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.
Robert Friedman
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(800) 729-4571 70 Linden Oaks
3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
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 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
(800) 729-4571 113 Main Street
Suite 3
 Batavia, NY 14020
(716) 542-5444 74 Main Street
 Akron, NY 14001
William Jeffrey Shramek
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Rochester, 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...
Liam G.B. Murphy
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Ithaca, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(877) 212-4722 109 East Seneca Street
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Criminal, Appeals, Business and DWI
New York University School of Law
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My firm has offices both in Groton and in Ithaca, New York. We serve clients in Tompkins, Cortland and Cayuga counties. I am a lawyer with twenty years of practice experience in both state and federal courts. With an undergraduate honors degree from Brown University that included study at the London School of Economics, and a law degree from New York University and admissions to the bars of New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, I have successfully advised both individuals and businesses in complex situations. Those successes include helping separating parents resolve their finances and create a stable environment...
(877) 212-4722 170 Main Street
 Groton, NY 13073
Jeffrey Vincent Scherer
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Avon, 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
Nicole Lynn Black
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Rochester, 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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David A. Hoffmann
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Geneseo, 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...
James L. Riotto
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ROCHESTER, 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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Brian Shiffrin
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Rochester, 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...
Raymond Paul Sciarrino
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Mt. Morris, 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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Gilberto Ricardo Perez
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Rochester, 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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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
Richard W. Gunger
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Auburn, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(315) 253-2288 5 Court St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
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Paul Vincent Ciminelli
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Penfield, 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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Daniel R. Magill
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Livonia, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
5 Commercial Street
 Livonia, NY 14487
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...
(585) 243-0313 31 Main Street
 Geneseo, NY 14454
10 Main Street
 Scottsville, NY 14546
Randolph Meyer
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Geneseo, 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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Steven Sessler
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Geneseo, 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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Mark D. Hannan Esq.
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Victor, 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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Leticia Denise Astacio
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Rochester, 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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Adam P. Rissew Esq.
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Rochester, 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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Thomas Kidera
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Pittsford, NY Criminal Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(585) 703-4856 24 Hunters Run
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Criminal
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Susan Marie BetzJitomir J.D.
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Bath, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(607) 776-4200 50 Liberty Street
 Bath, NY 14812
Criminal
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Avik Kumar Ganguly
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Attorney.
2024 West Henrietta Road
Suite 3D
 Rochester, NY 14623
Criminal
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Andrew Kiernan Cuddy
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Auburn, NY Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(315) 370-4020 5693 South Street Road
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal and DWI
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