Lee Matthew Van Houten - Ithaca Criminal Defense Lawyer Reviews & Ratings

New York Attorney Registration

Status: Currently registered

Admitted: 1996

Law school: Albany Law School

Registration number: 2727527

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• Disposition - New York Nov 9, 2026
  criminal defense attorney — New York
  Hey All, I have never been in trouble my entire life, but over the summer there was an incident I was involved with coming out of the subway in New York City. I received a Desk appearance ticket for a 3rd degree misdemeanor. The next week I did a bunch…
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• Got charged E felony for having tape over license plate Oct 22, 2026
  criminal defense attorney — New York
  Location: New York City Cops pulled me over around midtown Manhattan. I was on a motorcycle. I had one of the letters covered. They put me in handcuffs, rode my bike to the precinct and put me in a cell. I didn’t think it was a big deal, they told…
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• NYC sick leave investigation — could my be facing fraud and misdemeanor, should i get a private lawyer? Oct 19, 2026
  criminal defense attorney — New York
  Location: New York City I’m dealing with an investigation in NYC involving approximately 18 instances of submitting fake doctor’s notes purchased online and altering dates on genuine and fake notes to extend sick leave. The total amount may exceed $3,000. I’m worried about potential charges such as forgery, offering a…
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• Lawyer Communication Aug 12, 2026
  criminal defense attorney — New York
  Location: New York. Hello everyone, I have an ongoing criminal case currently and recently it has been another court date for me. I’m a college student and will be going back to school very soon, my next court date is during my school time. At my most recent court date,…
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• First-time NYC subway fare incident resulted in a DAT for Transit Theft of Services — Do I need a private lawyer? Jul 27, 2026
  criminal defense attorney — New York
  I am an Asian international student living and studying in New York City, and I have never been to criminal court before. I am trying to understand what I should do next. A few days ago, I was stopped by an NYPD officer after entering the subway without successfully paying…
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