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Peter Katz Esq.
Peter Katz Esq.
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New York Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience

University of Pennsylvania Law School2nd Circuit, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York and New York
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Joseph P. Villanueva
Joseph P. Villanueva
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Aggressive and Effective Legal Representation! Skilled Criminal Defense!

I aggressively protect the legal rights and interests of the criminally accused. I will use my experience and expertise to fight for you! Visit my website to see client reviews and testimonials. Call for a consultation.
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Jason L. Solotaroff
Jason L. Solotaroff
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Success and Experience Defending the Underdog! Call Today for Skilled Advocacy!

I am an aggressive criminal defense attorney. I use a combination of analytic skills, experience, instincts, and toughness to defend the accused! Visit my website to see case results or call today for a consultation.
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William Theodore Martin
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Somers, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 41 years experience
(866) 557-2275 108 Village Sq., Suite 143
 Somers, NY 10589
Criminal, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
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Jeffery L. Greco
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(914) 898-8800 75 S. Broadway
4th Floor
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Immigration and White Collar Crime
South Texas College of Law
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I am a trial lawyer by trade. People do not hire me to plead them guilty. They hire me to fight for them and that is what I do. I cut my teeth as an assistant district attorney in the third largest city in the U.S., handling narcotics cases and major felony cases. I rose to the level of Chief Prosecutor and then I left and took that trial experience with me. I switched sides to become a defense lawyer to protect my clients' constitutional rights that get trampled everyday. Based out of New York, I run the New York...
(212) 951-1300 535 5th Ave
25th Floor
 New York, NY 10017
(323) 583-1200 7136 Pacific Blvd.
Suite 230
 Huntington Park, CA 90255
Michael D. Litman
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(917) 554-8231 75 S. Broadway
Suite 403
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Albany Law School
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Robert Schuster
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Mt. Kisco, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(914) 241-0004 344 East Main Street
Suite 406
 Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Georgetown University Law Center
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I passionately and creatively utilize my extensive experience, honed analytical and interpersonal skills and knowledge of the law to boldly get my clients the best possible results in their criminal defense matters. I leave behind clients appreciative of their freedoms and the respect with which they have been afforded as I fiercely and loyally defended their rights and protected their interests like no one else would. That is who I am and that is why you should consider me to courageously bring all my skills and experience to bear to defend you.
Michael H. Joseph
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(914) 574-8330 203 E Post Rd
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Construction and DWI
Tulane University School of Law
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Mark A. Siesel
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(914) 224-3086 50 Main St
#1000
 White Plains, NY 10606
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Medical Malpractice and Traffic Tickets
Brooklyn Law School
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My law firm, The Law Office of Mark A. Siesel, is an established firm with offices in White Plains and the Bronx. I have over 27 years of experience specializing in personal injury and criminal law matters. Further, I will remain personally involved with your case from beginning to end. I zealously represent all of my clients, and, as a result of my advocacy, I have obtained many successful verdicts and settlements.

I am dedicated to providing skillful and effective legal representation to my local community. I have been licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey since 1987,...
(914) 428-7386 44 Church St
 White Plains, NY 10601
200 Mamaroneck Ave
#500
 White Plains, NY 10601
Peter Howard Tilem
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(877) 377-8666 188 E Post Rd
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Family, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
Pace Law School
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Martha L. Osorio
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(800) 318-9750 203 E Post Rd
1st Floor
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Family and Foreclosure Defense
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Andrew Jason Proto
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(914) 946-4808 One North Broadway
Suite 401
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Western New England University School of Law
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As a former Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County, Andrew gained valuable experience while handling countless felony and misdemeanor cases. While an Assistant District Attorney he prosecuted a variety of criminal cases including murder, drug sale & possession, assault, DWI, theft and many others. Also, while a prosecutor he coordinated various investigations with state and local law enforcement, developing relationships he still maintains today. Now as a criminal defense attorney Andrew has defended all types of criminal investigations and offenses including complex white collar crimes, million dollar thefts, grand and petit larcenies, assault, drug offenses, sex offenses, DWI/DUI,...
Shauky Michael Musa-Obregon
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(914) 721-0865 199 Main St
Ste 301
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
University of Pennsylvania Law School
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S. Michael Musa-Obregon is the founder of New York City firm, Musa-Obregon & Associates, which focuses on helping those facing criminal charges, dealing with personal injury litigation, immigration issues, employment law, divorce, and intellectual property. He fully understands what is on the line for many of his clients and he strives to do everything on his end to help each individual secure the best possible outcome. Working tirelessly to investigate every aspect of your case and create a strong case strategy, you can feel secure placing your future in the hands of the team at Musa-Obregon & Associates. For more...
(718) 803-1000 55-21 69th St
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 Maspeth, NY 11378
(646) 363-6891 757 Third Ave
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 New York, NY 10017
(718) 803-1000 81-08 37th Ave
 Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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Hillary M. Nappi
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I aggressively represent the accused against criminal charges. I will work tirelessly to protect your interests and rights! Visit my website to see client testimonials and case results. Call for a free consultation.
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Jesus A. Cachaya Jr.
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(800) 318-9750 203 E Post Rd
1st Floor
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Immigration and Personal Injury
Capital University Law School
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Matthew J. DeFazio Esq.
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(800) 318-9750 203 E Post Rd
1st Floor
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Immigration
Pace Law School
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Mayo Bartlett
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(914) 224-3086 50 Main St
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 White Plains, NY 10606
Criminal, Civil Rights and DWI
Pace Law School
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Mayo Bartlett is an attorney who focuses on litigation. From 2003 to 2013, he was a partner at the law firm of Young & Bartlett, LLP, a litigation law firm which focused on Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and Personal Injury matters. He worked for the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office for more than ten years, and served as a litigator in the Superior Court Trial Division prior to his appointment as the Chief of the Bias Crimes Unit. Mr. Bartlett has provided hate crime training for the law enforcement community, and he works with community organizations and...
Frank Catalina
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Peekskill, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(914) 736-0087 1013 Brown St
 Peekskill, NY 10566
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Bridgeport
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Cindy N. Brown
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(877) 377-8666 188 E Post Rd
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Family and Landlord Tenant
Charleston School of Law
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Richard David Willstatter
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years experience
(914) 948-5656 200 Mamaroneck Avenue
Suite 605
 White Plains, NY 10601
Criminal and Appeals
Duke University School of Law
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Mr. Willstatter is a criminal defense lawyer. He represents people in the New York state and federal courts. He has been a criminal defense attorney for nearly thirty years and has been in private practice since 1989. He serves as Vice President of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. As a partner at the Law Office of Green & Willstatter in White Plains, New York, he handles criminal cases in the Westchester County courts and those of the surrounding counties, including New York City. He also represents people who are accused of offenses in the United States...
Stewart McMillan Esq.
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(914) 358-4326 244 Westchester Avenue
Suite 410
 White Plains, NY 10604
Free ConsultationCriminal, Construction, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Fordham University School of Law
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Harold Dee
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Mount Kisco, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(914) 241-7963 401 Crow Hill Road
 Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Brooklyn Law School
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Harold Dee, a former New York City Traffic Court Judge, officiated at over twenty five thousand (25,000) hearings involving violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Mr. Dee is based in the Hudson Valley in Westchester County, New York. He appears regularly in all Westchester, Rockland, NYC, Putnam, and Dutchess County Courts. The practice is limited to alcohol and operation related issues as well as violations of speeding and other traffic related issues throughout New York's Hudson Valley.
Daniel F. Gallivan
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(855) 228-7369 111 Church St
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
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Thomas L. Gallivan
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(855) 228-7369 111 Church St
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
St. John's University School of Law
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Samuel Coe Esq.
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Brooklyn Law SchoolNew York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
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Jeffery L. Greco
Jeffery L. Greco
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New York Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience

I am a trial lawyer by trade. People do not hire me to plead them guilty. They hire me to fight for them and that is what I do. I cut my teeth as an assistant district attorney in the third largest city in... Read More »
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Marcia Lynn Payton
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Mount Kisco, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 21 years experience
(914) 712-6878 100 South Bedford Road, Suite 340
 Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Criminal and DWI
Pace Law School
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As a former prosecutor for the New York County District Attorney’s Office, Marcia Payton understands how the other side of the courtroom thinks. She is the Mount Kisco criminal defense attorney you want on your side, whether you are up against theft charges or facing sex crime accusations. Working with some of the best prosecutors and police officers in the country, Marcia has all the necessary skills, insight, and resources to defend your case. She has successfully resolved hundreds of felony level cases and is focused on offer aggressive advocacy her clients can depend on. When you need caring representation...
Hillary M. Nappi
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(877) 377-8666 188 E Post Rd
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Family and Real Estate
Pace Law School
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Ms. Andrea Catalina
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Peekskill, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(914) 736-0645 1013 Brown St
 Peekskill, NY 10566
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Pace Law School
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Robert M. Schechter
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(877) 377-8666 188 E Post Rd
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Business and Civil Rights
Albany Law School
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Brian Valerio Esq
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(914) 574-8330 203 E Post Rd
 White Plains, NY 10601
Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
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Christopher York
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Brewster, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience
328 Clock Tower Commons Drive
 Brewster, NY 10509
Criminal, DWI, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law
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Lewis McCarthy
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(914) 358-4326 244 Westchester Ave
Suite 410
 White Plains, NY 10604
Free ConsultationCriminal, Construction, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Fordham University School of Law
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Kirsten Bennett
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(914) 246-2906 50 Main Street, Ste. 1000
 White Plains, NY 10601
Criminal, DWI, Probate and Real Estate
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I currently serve clients throughout Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield counties in the areas of criminal defense, real estate sales and purchases, and probate matters. I have a broad range of experience having worked in both the public and private sectors as a prosecutor in Nassau County, New York, and with a national insurance defense law firm for over 8 years. I pride myself on outstanding personal service, and quality representation at competitive prices.
(203) 648-9883 27 Mill Plain Road
 Danbury, CT 06811
Agnes Fidelibus
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Rye Brook, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(914) 934-1725 7 Rye Ridge Plaza
 Rye Brook, NY 10573
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Pace University
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Richard Anthony Portale
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(914) 292-3557 245 Main Street
Suite 340
 White Plains, NY 10601
Criminal
John Marshall School of Law
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Mr. Portale is known as a pit bull in the courtroom and at the negotiting table and he has the results to prove it.

While attending the University of Buffalo Mr. Portale majored in Interdisciplinary Studies, Classics and Philosophy of Law, and graduated with Honors. Throughout undergraduate studies, Mr. Portale played football, basketball and rugby. After receiving his Juris Doctor,, Mr. Portale moved to Westchester County, New York where he studied for the New York Bar Exam while he co-managed the re-election campaign of then Westchester County Attorney Jeanine Pirro. That year, Ms. Pirro received a greater percentage of votes than...
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Jeffrey Lichtman
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New York Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience

Jeffrey Lichtman has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years, practicing primarily in the federal and state courts of New York. Beyond New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Mr. Lichtman handles... Read More »
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Arkady Bukh
Arkady Bukh
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New York Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience

Bukh Law Firm, P.C. is #1 ranked Criminal Defense law firm, as ranked by Avvo, Citysearch and Insiderpages. The attorneys at the Bukh Law Firm, P.C. are committed to providing each and every client with an... Read More »
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Jeffrey Mitchell Binder
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(914) 946-3191 68 East Post Road, suite 200
 White Plains, NY 10601
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
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James C. Freeman
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney
(855) 228-7369 111 Church St
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Pace Law School
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Matthew J. Atalla Esq.
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(800) 318-9750 203 E Post Rd
1st Floor
 White Plains, NY 10601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI and Immigration
Pennsylvania State University - University Park
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Gary F. Miret
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Hawthorne, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years experience
(914) 347-2300 22 Saw Mill River Rd
 Hawthorne, NY 10532
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business and Family
St. John's University School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
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Joseph James Fonseca
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Carmel, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(845) 225-9254 37 Fair Street
 Carmel, NY 10512
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DWI and Divorce
Pace Law School
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As a former police officer and NYS Investigator, I bring a wealth of practical experience in the areas of my practice. I have tremendous legal experience as a trial attorney, having tried numerous civil, family law and criminal cases.
Manuel J. Machado
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(914) 949-4918 200 Mamaroneck Ave.
Ste 403
 White Plains, NY 10601
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Bruce Robert Bryan
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(914) 281-1850 81 Main Street, Suite 450
 White Plains, NY 10601
Criminal and Appeals
Fordham University
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Appellate lawyer with more than 20 years experience handling complex state and federal appeals in New York and elsewhere. Adjunct professor teaching appellate practice in Ivy League Law School. Experience in United States Supreme Court.
(315) 476-1800 333 East Onondaga Street
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Joseph Luis Ramirez
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White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(914) 574-8330 203 East Post Road
 White Plains, NY 10601
Criminal, DWI, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
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James Kruta
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Patterson, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(845) 279-0449 47 Empire Drive
 Patterson, NY 12563
Criminal, Business, Nursing Home and White Collar Crime
Ohio Northern University
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Glen Malia
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Cortlandt Manor, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(914) 788-4126 2117 Crompond Road
Suite 25
 Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Criminal, DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Brooklyn Law School
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Jeremy Saland Esq.
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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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