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New York Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years experience

Richard W. Gunger has been practicing Law for almost 30 years with offices located at 5 Court Street, Auburn, New York proudly serving clients throughout Central New York and the surrounding areas. He works... Read More »
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Richard W. Gunger
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Auburn, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(315) 253-2288 5 Court St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Divorce
Syracuse University College of Law
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Richard W. Gunger has been practicing Law for almost 30 years with offices located at 5 Court Street, Auburn, New York proudly serving clients throughout Central New York and the surrounding areas. He works tirelessly for his clients and prides himself on obtaining the absolute best result for each and every client.

General Practice of Law including Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13), Divorce, Separation, Wills and Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Probate, Adoptions, Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Brain Injures, Guardianship, Adoption, Personal Injury, Small Claims, Appeals, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, House...
Andrew Kiernan Cuddy
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Auburn, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(315) 370-4020 5693 South Street Road
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal and DWI
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Dale Yates
Weedsport, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(315) 834-6621 8941 N Seneca St
 Weedsport, NY 13166
Criminal, DWI, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Simon Kenneth Moody
Auburn, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(315) 253-4050 11 Court St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
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Roberta Williams
Auburn, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(315) 253-4050 11 Court St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal and DWI
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David Peter Elkovitch
Auburn, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 years experience
(315) 252-1389 199 Genesee St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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James Anthony Leone
Auburn, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(315) 255-3854 7 Court St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal, DWI and Personal Injury
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Michele Rita Driscoll
Auburn, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(315) 258-9977 21 Lincoln St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
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Steven Howard Buschman
Auburn, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(315) 252-6955 11 Court St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
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David Ettman
Seneca Falls, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(315) 568-8199 115 Fall St
 Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DWI and Divorce
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Sally Huff Bozeat
Camillus, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(315) 672-5272 2382 W Genesee Turnpike
 Camillus, NY 13031
Criminal and DWI
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Robert Coville
Skaneateles, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(315) 685-5211 3750 Fisher Rd
 Skaneateles, NY 13152
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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David Shaw
Lyons, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 42 years experience
(315) 946-5905 54 Broad St
 Lyons, NY 14489
Criminal
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Arlene Anne Hughes
Baldwinsville, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 45 years experience
814 Fairway Cir
 Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Criminal, DWI, Elder and Health Care
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Lawrence A. Newman
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Ithaca, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(607) 229-5184 401 East State Street, Suite 400
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Nova Southeastern University
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Hi my name is Larry Newman. Originally, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My father was a NYS corrections officer, and my mother a waitress. I have degrees in Human Biology, and Doctorates in Law and Chiropractic. I practiced as a Chiropractic Physician for ten years. Newman and Cyr is a small boutique law firm 100% dedicated to the defense of DWI charges in New York. I am licensed in NY, PA, FL, and NJ. We offer complete representation of DWI charges within Tompkins County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Chemung County, Tioga...
P. Adam Militello Esq.
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(585) 485-0025 2480 Browncroft Blvd.
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
State University of New York - Buffalo
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P. Adam Militello, Esq., graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, where he received the Law Faculty Award for outstanding clinical work.

Before entering private practice he began his career with internships at the Empire Justice Center, the Monroe County District Attorney's Office, and the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Mr. Militello previously worked at a litigation-focused law firm, where he represented three companies on the 2009 Fortune top-10 list, a local school district and university, a large regional bank, and numerous individuals including physicians, artists,...
Alexander Korotkin
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(585) 419-5714 70 Linden Oaks, 3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DWI
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I have been practicing law in Rochester, New York, and nearby towns for the past 13 years. I concentrate my practice in matrimonial and family law. I counsel my clients on divorce, separation, custody, relocation, child support, adoption, premarital and postmarital agreements. More specifically, I assist my clients with such matters as: * Adoption * Alimony/Maintenance * Annulments * Child Abuse * Child Custody * Child Support * Child Support Enforcement * Dependency Proceedings * Divorce * Domestic Partnerships * Domestic Violence Orders * Family Court Proceedings * Family Law * Fertility and Surrogacy * Foreign Adoption * Foster Care * Grandparent Custody & Visitation Rights * Grandparent Rights * Guardianship * Name Change * Parental Rights * Paternity * Postnuptial Agreements *...
Gabriella MacDonald
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Attorney
(585) 485-0025 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...
Peter J. Pullano
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Rochester, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(585) 492-4700 400 Linden Oaks
Suite 110
 Rochester, NY 14625
Criminal and Appeals
Albany Law School and SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Peter is the Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Rochester Office, where he practices criminal defense.

With over 30 years of criminal defense experience, Peter has handled thousands of criminal cases, including violations, misdemeanors, felonies and appeals. He has primarily represented defendants in felony cases in both state and federal courts. Peter is certified as “learned counsel” in federal court capital cases. Prior to New York State’s abolishment of capital punishment, he was likewise certified to handle death penalty cases in state courts.

On multiple occasions, Peter has won acquittals or verdicts to lesser charges for clients charged with murder. Additionally, he...
George Hildebrandt
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience
(800) 672-3523 304 S. Franklin Street
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Criminal, DWI and White Collar Crime
Syracuse University College of Law
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For over 30 years, George Hildebrandt has represented clients in federal and state courts in drug conspiracy and smuggling, murder, white collar, firearm and other serious cases, achieving many acquittals, dismissals and reductions to lesser charges. George has built his reputation on his hard work, preparation, substantial trial experience and knowledge of the law.
Michael C Cyr
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Ithaca, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 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. ...
Nicholas Joseph De Martino
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 32 years experience
(315) 424-8326 100 Madison Street
Tower 1, Floor 17
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Western New England University School of Law
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Nick is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and of the City’s “Northside.” A graduate of Henninger High School, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (summa cum laude) in Political Science from Brockport State University, in Brockport, New York, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Western New England College, School of Law, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Nick began his legal career in 1986 by serving as a Deputy County Attorney with the Onondaga County Department of Law, where he prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases. He then went on to serve for 16 years as an Assistant District Attorney with the...
James David Hartt
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Liverpool, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(585) 490-7100 290 Elwood Davis Road
Suite 290
 Liverpool, NY 13088
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!
(716) 400-3260 1967 Wehrle Drive
Suite 1
 Williamsville, NY 14221
(585) 490-7100 70 Linden Oaks
Third Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
James Ryan Daley
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(315) 424-8326 100 Madison Street
Tower 1, Floor 17
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Syracuse University College of Law
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I have prosecuted hundreds of DWI cases at both the misdemeanor and felony level, including matters involving serious injuries, repeat offenders and vehicular homicides. I've successfully conducted numerous DWI trials and my knowledge of DWI law combined with my courtroom experience provides a level of expertise that serves to ensure that our clients receive the best representation possible when charged with DWI and related offenses. I was also responsible for the prosecution of violent felony offenses including burglary, robbery, assault, illegal weapons possession and homicides. These duties included conducting countless hearings and trials. My experience in handling the most...
Liam G.B. Murphy
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Groton, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(877) 212-4722 170 Main Street
 Groton, NY 13073
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 109 East Seneca Street
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Gemma Rossi Corbin
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Cazenovia, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(315) 510-5620 132 1/2 Albany Street
 Cazenovia, NY 13035
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Syracuse University
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Advocacy and legal counseling for individuals in criminal, family, and general civil matters in courts throughout Central New York.
Donald George Rehkopf
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Rochester, 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.
Lourdes Pilar Rosario
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience
(315) 362-2639 311 Montgomery Street, Suite 1
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School and Albany Law School
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If what you seek is an attorney in Syracuse, New York, who is accessible, experienced, knowledgeable and dependable, you’ve reached the right one. Lourdes’s practice is primarily in family and divorce. Through her practice, Lourdes has represented countless individuals and helped families navigate the often complex family law issues. Her clients receive the attention to detail, legal knowledge, and aggressive legal representation they deserve and have come to expect. In fact, as a result of her diligent and zealous efforts and dedication, Lourdes and her clients share long term and professional relationships.
Brent Corbin Xavier
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(877) 435-7394 269 W. Jefferson Street
2nd Floor
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
New York Law School
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Brent Xavier has been President at Anelli Xavier, since partnering with Tom Anelli in 2006. Over the year, he has helped bring in many former prosecutors and experienced criminal litigators together to form what he believes is the most powerful team of DWI defense lawyers in New York State. His goal is to make sure his team protects clients from the serious consequences of DWI charges. His firm philosophy is that as a whole, individual efforts add up to something bigger collectively for our clients in form of great representation. Brent Xavier received his B.A. degree from Cornell University...
Charles Oliver Wolff
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Trumansburg, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(607) 592-4585 6214 Podunk Rd.
 Trumansburg, NY 14886
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Real Estate
Syracuse University College
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John Edward Bernacki Jr.
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Pittsford, 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 *...
James L. Riotto
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ROCHESTER, 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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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 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...
Adam Huntsman Van Buskirk
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Aurora, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 11 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...
Kenneth Matthew Christopher
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(315) 422-0501 430 E. Genesee Street, Suite 111
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Syracuse University College of Law
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William Jeffrey Shramek
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Rochester, 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...
Stefano Cambareri
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(315) 426-1648 217 Montgomery Street
Suite 100
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Syracuse University College of Law
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Stefano Cambareri is the managing partner of the Syracuse, New York law firm of Cambareri & Cambareri, LLP and has managed the firm since its formation in 1999. His legal practice focuses on criminal matters, with an emphasis on DWI/DUI defense. Mr. Cambareri also represents clients charged in a wide variety of cases, including murder, narcotics possession/distribution and white-collar criminal offenses including tax fraud, falsification of business record and other theft type offenses. Prior to the formation of Cambareri & Cambareri, Mr. Cambareri spent nearly nine years as an Onondaga County Assistant District Attorney where he handled cases...
Todd Sanford Engel
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Jamesville, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(855) 677-5155 6706 E. Seneca Turnpike
 Jamesville, NY 13078
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business and DWI
Syracuse University College of Law
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Representation of individuals and closely held businesses in the following practice areas: Family Law/ Divorce Child Support Business Formation Civil Litigation Wills and Trusts Vehicle and Traffic
Scott Brenneck
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Syracuse, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(315) 424-8326 100 Madison Street
Tower 1, Floor 17
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Syracuse University College of Law
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At Team Green Lawyers, we understand that defending a person who has been accused of a crime takes more than just an understanding of the law and the process. It takes knowing your client, mastering the facts and understanding the vast potential consequences. We have devoted our practice to helping people accused of a crime or violation get the best result possible. We take the time to get to know our clients, the facts and their concerns. We research the relevant legal issues and test all the theories that may help or hurt a client's particular situation. We are in...
Andrew S. Tabashneck
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Geneva, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(585) 484-0140 46 Delancey Drive
 Geneva, NY 14456
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Free Consultations 24/7. Affordable Payment Plans. Divorce and Criminal Lawyer in Buffalo NY. Call Andrew Tabashneck direct at (716) 526-7405.
(716) 526-7405 348 Sanders Road
 Buffalo, NY 14216

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

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

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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