Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kew Gardens near me

Very early in my career as an attorney, while engaged in negotiating the terms of a very serious contract, my opposing counsel was apparently taken back, ostensibly aghast.  He made this apparent by stating, "for someone who has only been admitted to practice law for a few days, you're pretty damn tenacious."  I suppose that he was reaffirming several of the qualities that have long-since honed to a science, satisfying my clients (and at times) irking my family - my gumption, persistance, and neverending relentlessness.. That lawyer's observation set the tone for my career.  I developed a reputation that may be most aptly described as Stephen King (a known critic of attorneys) once wrote, "an attorney with sharp teeth, and preferably a taste for human blood."  I admit that I haven't ever drawn blood, but I like the metaphor for my effectively aggressive, unorthodo, and zealous advocacy, which I have routinely employed on a daily basis, for each of my client, for over ten years. With all candor, I aim to separate myself from the lawyers that are so often the butt of so many old jokes (not to mention the caricature of the many imagianary lawyers conjured by the great King).  I have been told that I'm much easier to speak to than many other attorneys.  I have been told that I "don't look like a lawyer."  I have been told by experienced people that I'm the best lawyer that they have ever known; and I have been threatened with contempt of court only twice.  I believe that principle trumps procedure and that there's a good argument that the entirety of common law is one big legal fiction.  Above all, I aim to solve problems.  In keeping therewith, I believe that candid communication is elementary in every case, as essential to building trust between attorneys and clients as between married couples.. As indicated by my work over the course of my career, I constantly strive to build and maintain trust, while always providing the best possible legal representation for each and every single one of my clients.  I have been very successful in doing so - persistently achieving excellent results across the board, from cases involving punk rock shows at Tompkins Square Park and the Constitutional rights that make such events possibl, to multi-million dollar contracts, to cases of alleged homicide.. One of the most important facets of my practice is to ensure the peace of mind of every person who humbly seeks my counsel.  I want you to be able to sleep at night.  It actually matters to me.  The better you sleep, the better I sleep.  Your problems become my problems merely by virtue of the business that I have nurished and constructed.  Take that weight off of your shoulders and leave it with me.  I'll use that weight to build momentum and fight for the best solution to your case.  That's my job.  And I'll never lie to you.. Thanks for your interest in my practice. Please don't hesitate to give me a call to discuss your legal issues or to set up a free consultation at your convenience.  (I don't actually bite).

Sean was born in Spanish Harlem, son of Irish immigrants, in 1968. He grew up in Queens County in a strict Catholic Irish household. His father was a union carpenter while his mother was an assistant teacher. Along with his younger brother  and younger twin sisters, his family grew up believing education, family, faith, and service to others were the keys to a good life.. Sean graduated St. Francis Prep High School in Queens in 1986, and then went on to graduate Fordham University in the Bronx in 1990.. After college, Sean held many different jobs while debating whether or not to attend law school, He was a union carpenter in Manhattan. He swung a hammer framining houses in Long Island. He worked security at St. Patrick's Cathedral. But Sean knew he wanted more out of life.. in 1992, Sean began serving the residents of Queens County as an Emergency Medical Technician based out of Jamaica Hospital in Richmond Hill, Queens. Sean earned many citations for bravery and life saving calls. Although the job was incredibly rewarding, while working in EMS, Sean decided to attend law school.. Sean completed his first year of law school at Brooklyn Law School in 1996. He then transfered to St. John's Law School, and graduated in 1998. All during law school, Sean continued to work on the ambulance in Queens, nights and weekends.. Upon graduating law school, Sean began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney, for the Queens County District Attorney's Office. This job, again serving the residents of Queens County, was the pinnicle of his legal learning experience. While he was an Assistant DA, Sean worked in Criminal Court handling misdemeanors, the Grand Jury handling felonies, Narcotics Investigations, and Supreme Court handling felony jury trials.. After four years as an Assistant DA for Queens County, Sean decided to begin his own law practice. Starting out with no clients, and no resources, he borrowed a small amount of money from his dad, bought a computer, rented a small office, and printed some business cards. Overnight, Sean literally went from prosecuting people and putting them in jail, to defending people and getting them out of jail.. Over the past fifteen years, Sean has gone on to build a large and growing criminal defense litigation practice. Sean defends hundreds of people every year, accussed of minor misdemeanor offenses up to serious felony cases. He handles many domestic violence cases and even more drunk driving cases. He does everything he can to resolve cases without the need to go to trial, but at the same time, he will not hesitate to pick a jury and follow through to trial.. Sean lives in Long Island with his wife of twenty years, and three teenage children. He literally works seven days a week in court or in his office, and he is available 24/7 for your call. Any spare time he may have, he enjoys his motorcycle.. Oh, and by the way, Sean STILL works the streets of Queens as a per diem Emergency Medical Technician for Jamaica Hospital whenever he gets a chance.

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Joseph F. DeFelice Esq. is a former attorney with the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Law Secretary to Supreme Court Justices and Assistant District Attorney in Queens County. Now with his own practice, attorney Joseph F. DeFelice represents clients in Criminal, District, Immigration, County and Supreme Courts. Mr. DeFelice has successfully handled numerous trials and appeals including murder cases, robbery, domestic violence, drug charges, arson and burglary. He also represents clients for minor offenses and misdemeanors such as DWI.. DeFelice Law can help you with naturalization, the new immigration policy called The Dream Act, and earning citizenship in the United States. DeFelice Law is built on the foundation of establishing trusting relationships with our clients and Joseph F. DeFelice has the expertise to meet your legal needs. We can assist you with the filing of petitions and applications to obtain permanent United States Citizenship and provide representation in the New York Immigration Court.. Attorney Joseph F. DeFelice is admitted to the New York and Florida Bar, United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal for the 2nd, 3rd, and 11th Districts and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is currently active with and the past President of the Queens County Bar Association and has served as President of the Confederation of Columbian Lawyers and President of the Columbian Lawyers, Queens County.

James Palumbo, Esq., has handled thousands of criminal cases during his thirty plus years as a criminal practitioner.   James only takes criminal cases.  He is an experienced trial attorney who has examined and cross examined hundreds of witnesses throughout his carrier including ballistics experts DNA experts, medical examiners, fingerprint experts, handwriting experts and laboratory technicians.   James is experienced in all aspects of criminal trial work including the critical phases of jury selection and opening and closing statements.  If you have a case where a criminal trial will be necessary then you need an experienced criminal trial attorney such as James Palumbo, Esq.. The majority of criminal cases end up with some sort of plea agreement.  It is critical that your attorney be experienced in the art of plea negotiations.  James Palumbo has the experience you need in this area.  James is in the criminal courthouses every day.  He is fully familiar with the sentencing guidelines and restrictions.   As a former prosecutor he is sensitive to the proper way to establish and present all mitigating circumstances that will benefit the client and get the best deal possible.  James is also familiar with all the technical requirements that must be established by the prosecution and will examine your case carefully looking for any technical issues that can be used to the clients advantage.. Thus, if you have been accused of a crime you will require the best legal counsel to achieve the outcome  you desire.   James Palumbo, Esq. is dedicated and experienced trial attorney with  a proven track record of success and will guide you through the difficult and stressful experience of being accused of a crime. New York state has recently passed legislation which allows for the sealing of criminal convictions.  If you have a conviction that is more than 10 years old you may be eligible to have the case sealed and expunged.  Contact me for a free consultation to determine if you are eligible to have your case sealed.

I am attorney Luke Scardigno with Law Offices located in Queens, New York, and I offer exactly this type of Criminal Defense Representation. I will not simply represent you and send you on your way; I will guide you through the legal process, explaining what is happening at each step of the process. I will continue to assist you until your life returns as closely as possible to the way things were before your arrest. Before any court appearances, we will either meet in person or speak on the telephone, so that you can know what to expect. I will always contact you before court to advise you of the upcoming court date, as well as to discuss the status of your case. I will always return your telephone calls. I will be appearing with you in court — not some attorney, who you never met before and who does not know anything about your case.. At my firm, you receive direct, personal attention from a lawyer with over 30 years of experience in Criminal Defense. I will be as accessible as possible, so that you always know where to turn during this stressful time in your life. I understand what you are going through, and one of my goals is to address your concerns and fears in a manner that will benefit you and your case. My other goal is to ensure you walk away with a clean criminal record, if at all possible. It is very important to me that my clients' records stay clean, if at all possible, no matter how long it takes me to accomplish that goal.. Please call for a free consultation.

I am an attorney practicing for over 30 years concentrating on Criminal Defense.  I am familiar with all aspects of New York's Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws.  I am also familiar with Family Law, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Law and Civil Defense.  I am a "people person"; I believe that to be an excellent attorney that you have to connect with your clients and families on a personal level.  You need to trust and be trusted because if you don't trust your lawyer then all is lost.

I am a former Assistant District Attorney and now a Criminal Defense lawyer.  I have hnadled cases from major homicides and serious felonies.. I give each client my full hear and soul in defendaing them and protecting their riights.. I am avaialbe 24 hours a day and all my clients have my cell number.