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Charles Hochbaum
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Criminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
New York University School of Law
For over 40 years, I have provided experienced and skilled representation for clients with legal needs. My practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Estate Planning. I am committed to zealously advocating for my clients' rights and interests.
I received my B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1973. My J.D. was obtained from the New York University School of Law in 1976. I am admitted to practice in the State of New York, and am a member of the New York State Bar and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Jose Xavier Orochena
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
(646) 580-9692
1180 Avenue of the Americas
8th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Prior to becoming an attorney, Xavier enlisted in the U.S. Army (HOOAH) where he was stationed in Oklahoma and completed a tour of duty in Iraq. Xavier's time in the military instilled a toughness that he has incorporated into his law practice. The military also gave Xavier a deeper sense of what it means to defend the Constitutional rights of individuals. After completing his military service Xavier worked for the Federal Department of Labor's (DOL). However, Xavier's true passion was and is LAW. With the help of the GI Bill Xavier...
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Gregory J. Watford
Mount Vernon, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(646) 580-6675
11 West Prospect Avenue
3rd Floor
Mount Vernon, NY 10560
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Hofstra University School Of Law
Gregory J. Watford is a seasoned attorney with twenty-five years of litigation experience and over ten years of law enforcement experience. He zealously advocates for clients at all stages of litigation from the commencement of the action through trial. He has a demonstrable record of effectively and successfully meeting legal needs of institutional and individual clients and he consistently obtains favorable resolutions on all matters with and without litigation. Throughout the years he has developed and maintained a reputation for professionalism and is highly respected by peers, advocates, and judges.
Mr. Watford's experience as a law enforcement officer/investigator, a prosecutor, an...
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Richard Scott Zirt
Monticello, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(845) 794-5928
7 St. John Street - Suite 101
P.O. Box 1315
Monticello, NY 12701
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Family and Traffic Tickets
Michigan State University
I have been a life long resident of the mid-hudson valley and have been a practicing attorney engaged in the private practice of law in New York since 1994. I attended Law School at Detroit College of Law in Detroit, MI, now known as Michigan State University School of Law and at Albany Law School in Albany, NY. I received a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. I was immediately admitted to practice law in the State of New York in January of 1994 and began a concentrated practice in the areas of Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Law, White Collar...
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Jessica McHale
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Criminal and Bankruptcy
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jessica McHale received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law in May of 2013. While in law school, she was a part of the Moot Court Honor Board. Before going to law school, she attended St. John Fisher College in Rochester and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Journalism. She also received a minor in Management. Jessica worked as a legal intern with the Office of the State Attorney of the 7th Judicial Circuit in St. Augustine. During that time, she assisted in the pretrial process, specifically in the felony criminal division...
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Ryan Gordon Blanch
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Securities and White Collar Crime
Southern Methodist University
Ryan Blanch is a well-known Reputation Management attorney. With years of experience as a New York criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Blanch has successfully handled a wide variety of crises, including government investigations, complex white-collar crimes, health care fraud, and felonies/misdemeanors.
Mr. Blanch has represented numerous individuals, including executives, attorneys, accountants, health care providers, financial industry professionals, as well as various corporations, in high-stake reputational crises. His unparalleled expertise has made him one of the most sought-after attorneys in the field of Reputation Management.
With a track record of success, Mr. Blanch has had a number of cases chronicled in various media outlets....
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William Thomas Toohey
Bronx, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Probate
New York Law School
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Zachary Alexander Margulis-Ohnuma
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
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New York University School of Law
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
New York Law School
Dmitriy Shakhnevich represents clients in Criminal and Personal Injury cases. He is a graduate of New York Law School and the managing member of The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich. He began his legal career in college, as a personal injury paralegal. Since then, he has worked extensively in criminal law in college and law school while at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and the offices of notable criminal defense attorneys. Upon graduation from law school, Dmitriy was hired by and ultimately became lead law clerk for a prominent white collar crime attorney before opening his own law practice. Dmitriy...
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Robert M. Schechter
White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
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Albany Law School
Robert M. Schechter focuses much of his practice in the areas of gun rights, civil and criminal litigation, contract law, appeals, as well as helping startups. He enjoys the courtroom and has always wanted to be a litigator. A significant portion of his practice is spent helping clients navigate the various licensing authorities that New York has involved in deciding to grant or deny CCW (gun) Licenses. He takes an individualized approach to each and every appeal and Article 78 proceeding. Additionally this has further opened his eyes to clear disparate treatment many members of our country face. This unique...
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Jonathan Bradford Ripps
New City, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
A versatile lawyer, Jonathan Ripps handles a wide array of cases. Whether you have been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or victimized by somebody else’s negligence, you can depend on this trusted lawyer for excellent legal advice and representation. A passionate and proactive attorney, he will work tirelessly to secure a favorable resolution for your current case. For the ultimate in criminal and traffic defense, personal injury and entertainment law, do not hesitate to turn to the Law Offices of Jonathan B. Ripps.
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Andrew Jason Proto
Peekskill, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
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Western New England University School of Law
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,...
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John Francis Campbell
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal, DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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. ...
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Adam David Perlmutter
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Wisconsin Law School
Adam Perlmutter brings an incredible track record of success, and attention to detail to every criminal defense case he handles. Through his unmatched DWI research, and extensive criminal defense experience, he has been able to achieve success at an admirably high rate. Some of his notable criminal cases include serving as lead trial counsel obtaining acquittals on six murders for reputed acting Colombo Family crime boss Thomas Gioeli, including the first charged Mafia killing of a New York City police officer in over a century. For a more complete bio, and how Mr. Perlmutter can assist you, please visit...
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Joseph F. Kilada
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNew York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and Employment
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Joseph Kilada began his career at one of the most prestigious public interest law firms in Manhattan handling complex legal issues and trials. Thereafter, he entered private practice starting a litigation law firm devoted to zealously serving the needs of his clients.
Joseph Kilada is admitted to practice in New York State and is also admitted to practice before various federal courts including the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2006, Mr. Kilada was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court where he had the pleasure of personally meeting several Supreme Court Justices including newly appointed, Chief Judge John...
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Daniel Gibson Castricone
Tuxedo Park, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Pace Univ. School Of Law
Dan is the founding partner of Castricone Law offices. He graduated with honors from Pace University School of Law and is admitted to practice in NY and the Federal Courts. Dan understands that the legal system can intimidate and overwhelm anyone – and is here to help find the answers and create the solutions you need. Don't let yourself get buried in details. Contact the law offices of Daniel G. Castricone instead.
After nearly 30 years of helping clients endure life-changing events, we appreciate the anxiety people face when having to pursue or defend a legal dispute. It...
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Allen Charles Frankel
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Allen Frankel graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School in 1993. Soon after he passed the bar exams of New York and New Jersey. He has practiced in the fields of environmental law and real estate, business transactional work, civil litigation, criminal defense, asset forfeiture, nuisance abatement, and family law, among others. Mr. Frankel established the Law Offices of Allen Frankel. In 30 years of practice, he has successfully represented clients throughout Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Rockland County and New Jersey in matters related to environmental and real...
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Simone Bertollini
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals and Immigration
University of Kansas School of Law
Simone Bertollini is a top rated criminal and immigration attorney. As an experienced counsel, Mr. Bertollini has extensive trial, appellate, and motion practice experience. Mr. Bertollini strong track-record includes obtaining a "not guilty" verdict on all the felony charges of the first ever “click fraud” Federal criminal trial.
Mr. Bertollini is licensed in New York and New Jersey, included Federal District Courts, Federal Court of Appeals for the First, Second and Third Circuit. Mr. Bertollini is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Matthew J. DeFazio
White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Katherine E. Smith
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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Jeffrey Linehan
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
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New York Law School
I'm a former prosecutor, current defense attorney, and a proud New Yorker of 18 years. My areas of focus are criminal defense and professional medical discipline. I'm familiar with securities regulations and investigated public corruption for state government. As your defense lawyer, I would bring a decade of trial and investigation experience and an eye for the weaknesses in even the most complex of cases. I live in Brooklyn with my partner and two bulldogs.
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John Robert Theadore
Callicoon, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(845) 887-1855
32 Lower Main Street, Suite 4
P.O. Box 182
Callicoon, NY 12723
Criminal, Business, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Syracuse University College of Law
Mr. Theadore has practiced in Sullivan County, New York since 2012. He is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law (JD, 2011) and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Elmira College (BA, 2008). He also has experience clerking for a Sullivan County Court Judge, interning with the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office, and advocating for clients in Syracuse City Court as a member of Syracuse University’s Criminal Defense Clinic.
His law firm, John R. Theadore - Attorney at Law, PLLC, is a country law firm focused on providing the highest quality legal services to its clients...
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Jeffrey Mitchell Binder
White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Immigration
Jeff is highly respected for his strategic and thoughtful pursuit of his clients' interests, in relation to both long-term goals and immediate crisis resolution. He has written feature articles and opinion pieces on current legal and political issues in the New York City metropolitan area and is a frequent guest on public affairs broadcasts on radio and television in Westchester and New York City.
His clients have included prominent community leaders, including judges, mayors, city supervisors, and members of the county council. Jeff was Senior Advisor to former Manhattan State Senator Roy M. Goodman and has also served as Chief of...
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Sumeet Sondhi
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Health Care, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Sumeet Sondhi is counsel to The Blanch Law Firm. Mr. Sondhi has worked in conjunction with Ryan Blanch on a myriad of matters, ranging from government investigations to white collar and antitrust crimes, his specialties being real estate fraud and complex mortgage fraud matters.
Mr. Sondhi’s extensive knowledge and experience have resulted in a number of favorable outcomes for the firm’s clients. He has represented clients and companies charged with an array of white collar crimes, including:
*Price Fixing: Represented a billion dollar air cargo company in a DOJ industry-wide criminal antitrust investigation regarding alleged price fixing
*Tax Evasion: Represented a Partner in...
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Kevin Charles Harp
Newburgh, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
356 Meadow Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
Kevin is an associate in the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor, P.C. Kevin joined the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor, P.C. , where he currently specializes in Personal Injury litigation, Civil Defense, Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense. Kevin is a graduate of the University at Albany, where he received a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Economics. Subsequently, Kevin attended Albany Law School where he was the Third Year Class President and a member of a Trial Team that successfully won the Northeast Regional Competition in Rhode Island. Upon graduating from Law School...
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Michael D. Litman
White Plains, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
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Albany Law School
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Keith Ian Braunfotel
New City, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and DWI
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Keith I. Braunfotel began his legal career at the Kings County District Attorneys office in Brooklyn, New York. After leaving the District Attorney's Office, he began representing police unions, including the New York City Policemen's Benevolent Association and the Rockland County Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. During his tenure representing police unions, he was able to provide legal assistance to members on various legal issues, including personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense and real estate.
Mr. Braunfotel continues to make time for his community. Mr. Braunfotel is the President of the Rockland County Bar Association. He is the past President of the New...
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Margo Pillischer
Bronx, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Kevin MacKay
Poughkeepsie, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DWI, Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
Mr. MacKay graduated from Albany Law School and was admitted to the New York State and Connecticut Bars in 1993. He began his career as Prosecutor for the Dutchess County District Attorney. Kevin is an experienced litigation attorney having handled hundreds of Jury and Bench Trials and concentrates in the areas of Matrimonial, Family Law, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation.
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Warren S. Sutnick
Bronx, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and Domestic Violence
Brooklyn Law School
Mr. Sutnick has been practicing law since 1991. He is admitted to the federal and state bar in New Jersey and New York. Mr. Sutnick specializes in defending DUI/DWI matters and has handled thousands of cases throughout New Jersey and New York.
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Kyce Siddiqi
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and International
New York Law School
Mr. Kyce Siddiqi is the principal attorney and owner of The Law Firm of Kyce Siddiqi. With over a decade of legal and criminal justice experience, Mr. Siddiqi is a decorated former (retired) NYPD Police Officer and international rule of law advisor. Mr. Siddiqi practices immigration and asylum law. He has intimate knowledge of New York’s criminal justice system and has made and issued hundreds of arrests and summonses having worked in plain-clothes and counter-narcotic assignments. Additionally, having served in the NYPD Trial Room where cases involving police misconduct and corruption were adjudicated, Mr. Siddiqi offers advisory services on police...
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Stuart David Meissner
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Securities
New York University School of Law and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Attorney Stuart Meissner was born in 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University. He went on to earn his masters of law degree from New York University Law School. He opened his own practice, Meissner Associates, twenty years ago in 2001 in Manhattan, New York. His practice focuses primarily on SEC whistleblower cases, investment disputes, securities violations, and FINRA arbitration.
After 9/11, Attorney Meissner volunteered at Ground Zero on “the pile” on the “bucket brigade” along with fire and police officers, sifting through debris trying to find survivors. He was later subsequently...
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Jeffrey Einhorn
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Brooklyn Law School
Jeffrey Einhorn joined Mr. Lichtman's firm as an associate in 2007. Together with Mr. Lichtman, he has represented numerous clients in complex criminal cases in both state and federal courts, on the trial and appellate levels, including matters involving RICO violations, money laundering, structuring, fraud, narcotics trafficking, assault, sexual assault, murder, and extortion. Mr. Einhorn's close inspection of the law has helped his clients secure favorable dispositions and vital hearings, including a recent victory that led to a vacated 27-year sentence. While studying for his Juris Doctor, which he received from Brooklyn Law School in 2006, Mr. Einhorn clerked...
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Dan O'Phelan
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights and Family
William Mitchell College of Law and Macalester College
Trial lawyer for both civil and criminal trials. Vast experience in felony criminal defense cases and complicated civil litigation as well as Appeals.
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Yelena Sharova
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
745 5th Avenue, Suite 500
New York, NY 10151
Criminal and Family
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
New York license New Jersey license
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Luis F Gomez
New York, NY Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Criminal, Immigration and International
University of Illinois College of Law and ITESO University
Luis Gomez Alfaro leads the immigration litigation practice at Myburgh Leleu & Gomez Alfaro and provides counsel to clients in cross-border matters involving Latin America. His diverse professional background uniquely positions him to offer foreign clients effective and efficient representation in the United States.
Luis began his legal career in Mexico where he specialized in cross-border transactions, and business immigration. His passion for learning and culture has taken him to practice in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and the United States. He was also International CaseCounsel with the International Centre for Dispute Resolution where he administered over one hundred international commercial disputes.
Luis has...
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Marcia Lynn Payton
Mount Kisco, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(914) 712-6878
100 South Bedford Road, Suite 340
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Criminal and DWI
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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...
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Carla Sanderson
NEW YORK, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DWI and White Collar Crime
Brooklyn Law School
Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Ms. Sanderson became an attorney because she was keenly aware of the injustices faced by so many in our society. With power comes responsibility and Ms. Sanderson utilizes her access to courts and prisons to protect the rights of her clients and further the development of a more equal and just society.
Federal and State Criminal Defense:
• Acquittal after trial of felony sexual abuse charge New York County Supreme March 2018
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Angela D. Lipsman
New York, NY Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
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City University of New York - School of Law
In law school, I was a research assistant, a teacher's assistant and an intern in the mediation clinic. I graduated from law school with a 3.91 G.P.A. Took and passed the New York and New Jersey bar exams in 2011. Became licensed in NJ in 2011 and in New York in 2012.
Later began my legal career as associate for the Law Offices of Frederick H. Cohn, where we focused on criminal defense. I appeared in Federal courts in Manhattan and Brooklyn and assisted defense counsel on a felony-murder trial in Federal Court before becoming associate for the law firm...