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I represent individuals and businesses in connection with investigations and prosecutions brought by federal and state authorities, including those who have been arrested and those who are targets or subjects of a criminal investigation.. I have been practicing law in New York State and Federal Courts since 2000.  Initially, I worked for two respected New York City law firms, where I practiced labor law and state and federal litigation.. In 2004, I began my own law practice in Syracuse, New York.  Since then, I have handled all kinds of criminal defense and civil litigation cases for clients around the country, including: international drug smuggling cases, RICO cases with murder allegations, conspiracy cases, Hobbs Act cases, environmental cases, kidnapping cases, weapons cases, internet crime cases and larceny cases.  I also handle small but important matters, such as shoplifting, DWI and BWI and traffic offenses.  I also represent children who have been charged with crimes in New York State Family Court.. I have experience handling federal civil litigation including copyright violations, international contract cases and federal bankruptcy litigation.  In New York State Supreme Court, I have handled business disputes, personal injury matters and contract litigation.. Although I have varied experience, I do not take every case that comes in to my office. I  will meet with you to determine whether your issue is a matter that I feel that I am best suited to handle.  If I feel that you would be better served by another attorney, such as a personal injury specialist, medical malpractice specialist or dedicated divorce lawyer, I will make a referral to a highly-qualified attorney that will best suit your needs.

I listen.  I call you back and make every effort to do so the same day.. Reliability and responsiveness are the tenets of my law practice.  If you’ve ever hired a lawyer, how many times did you find yourself waiting by the phone for that lawyer to call you back with an answer to a seemingly simple question?  A failure to communicate is too often associated with today’s legal profession.. Not in my office.. I am reliable and responsive because I understand why you hired me.  You need an advocate who will guide you through what might be one of the most difficult and agonizing experiences of your life.  You’re not just a “client file” here.  I’m passionate about helping my clients through the legal process.  Achieving a positive outcome in your case is my priority.. I achieve results because I’m disciplined.  The military forged self-discipline into my character.  I served nine years and two combat tours as an active duty US Army officer.  Then I joined the Reserves and settled down in Syracuse to be near family.. You should know that about me, too.  Family is important and my law office puts families and people first.. In the Army, I was a prosecutor and spent years in the courtroom honing my advocacy skills.  I advised commanders and leaders in combat on the legal parameters of warfare.  I defended Soldiers accused of serious criminal offenses on appeal.  Here in Syracuse, I put the same level of commitment into my law practice.  I look forward to working for you. I am also a Partner of The New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers, which is specialized in defending clients who have been accused of traffic infractions, from simple traffic tickets to DWI or Reckless Driving.. Reliable. Responsive. Results.  Call me today and I’ll prove it.

I have been the Immigration Law Director for the New York Regional Immigration Assistance Center, Region 2, for the past two years, practicing exclusively in the area of "crimmigration," providing advice to criminal and family law attorneys about the immigration consequences of criminal arrests/convictions for their noncitizen clients.  I have also conducted numerous and extensive trainings not only to attorneys, but also to Judges at all levels within the NY state judicial system.  "Crimmigration" is a specialized area within the field of Immigration Law, and is rapidly evolving, as the consequences of even an arrest become increasingly adverse for those who are not U.S. citizens.  Contact me if you are a noncitizen defendant facing criminal charges, a Respondent in a Family Court matter, or if you are an attorney representing either who needs proper immigration advice.

I have been a litigator for over twenty-five years. I was an attorney in the US Navy JAG Corps for five years, where I acted as a prosecutor, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and counsel to Rear Admiral F.M. Dirren, Jr. I reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander.  Upon leaving the Navy in 1995, I joined Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. I was made a partner at the firm in 1997. I handle a wide range of litigation matters (commercial litigation, contracts, personal injury, employment law, defamation, construction accidents, professional malpractice, motor vehicle claims, etc.). I am AV rated by Martindale and Hubble, which is its highest rating. I have been named as one of the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2007 for my work in personal injury litigation, products liability and employment law. Likewise, and because I practice all over NYS, I have been included among the Best Lawyers in New York City, Central New York and Western New York. I have been repeatedly named as one of the top 50 attorneys in Upstate New York by SuperLawyers.com.I have had the pleasure of appearing before most of the appellate courts in NYS. I had the honor of making what was viewed as "new law" by the NY Law Journal when I represented a client before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. I have earned several multiple multimillion dollar verdicts. Among those was the largest defamation verdict in our nation's history ($188 million), stemming from a case I tried in Brooklyn, NY. More recently, I have had great success representing pension funds relative to their losses stemming from the Madoff Ponzie scheme. In February of 2014, I represented an oil import company (on a contract claim) in a three-week trial in Houston, and I earned a judgment of $1.4 billion.I have appeared on the O'Reilly Factor and several television programs to discuss various legal issues. I take great pride in my work, and I thoroughly enjoy it.

I dedicated my life to practicing, studying, teaching, and protecting the Law. I deeply care about every client of the office and pride myself on being truthful with my clients, so they can be empowered to make intelligent choices about their lives.  With each client, no matter how big the case, I pride myself on understanding and reaching my clients to best accomplish their goals and needs.  I am an aggressive advocate, continuously remaining current and improving my knowledge of the law, so that I can zealously protect the rights of my clients with confidence.

I am a founding partner of Carden Dotzler, PLLC and head the Criminal Defense Practice Group. I concentrate my practice on criminal defense, DWI defense and traffic defense, along with a specialized focus in defending clients who are charged with serious felony offenses. I regularly represent clients who are charged with criminal, DWI and traffic offenses in Onondaga County Court, Syracuse City Court, and other courts throughout Central New York and New York State. I also am the lead attorney for The New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers, which specializes in defending clients who have been accused of traffic infractions, whether that be simple tickets for not wearing seat belts, or more serious offenses like DWI and Reckless Driving.Before entering private practice, I served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office for seven years. There, I successfully prosecuted hundreds of felony-level white collar crimes in the Economic Fraud and Financial Crimes Bureau, including embezzlement, forgery, identity theft, tax evasion, counterfeiting and welfare fraud crimes. I also handled a variety of misdemeanor and traffic-related offenses, including the prosecution of larcenies and drug offenses. At the District Attorney’s Office, I gained valuable trial experience and spent countless hours in the courtroom, working closely with local law enforcement, fellow prosecutors and forensic experts.I earned my Law Degree (J.D.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the State University of New York at Buffalo. My knowledge, training and litigation experience gives me the unique ability to zealously represent and counsel my clients in a wide array of criminal defense matters.Direct Dial:Fax:Email: Website:

Heather is a Senior Attorney at Nave Law where her practice focuses on family and matrimonial law and civil litigation. Heather came to Nave Law Firm after working at another Syracuse law firm, where she was the firm’s lead matrimonial attorney. Heather has extensive experience litigating family court and matrimonial matters, including complex matters of custody and equitable distribution. Heather’s other professional experience includes working as a journalist, editor, and marketing manager.. Heather is a member of the Attorney for the Child panel in Onondaga County, the Onondaga County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, and the Northern District of New York Bar Association.. Heather graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, where she served as editor of the Buffalo Intellectual Property Law Journal and was an associate member of the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review and the Buffalo Journal of Gender, Law, and Social Policy. She is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, where she majored in journalism and mass communication.

For over 35 years, George Hildebrandt has used his substantial trial and criminal defense experience to successfully represent clients in federal and state courts in drug conspiracy and smuggling, murder, white collar, firearm, sex offense and other serious cases, achieving many acquittals, dismissals and convictions for greatly reduced charges. George has built his reputation on his hard work, preparation and knowledge of the law.

Bottar Law, PLLC, is a nationally recognized upstate New York law firm that has, since 1983, secured record results for thousands of injured patients, workers, motorists, consumers, and their families.As a member of central New York's largest plaintiffs-only personal injury law firm, which has earned annual recognition in U.S. News & World Report, and has been featured in Newsweek and TIME, my practice is dedicated to the pursuit medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and complex personal injury actions with a focus on claims involving birth injuries, brain and nerve injuries, surgical errors, biomedical product liability, and governmental negligence.Over 15 years in private practice, I have received a number of legal honors, including annual recognition in The Best Lawyers In America® (plaintiff's medical malpractice, personal injury and product liability), an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and listing in Upstate New York Super Lawyers (Top 50 for 2016).  I was named 2017 Best Lawyers Product Liability Law Lawyer of the Year, and have been repeatedly named to the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys "Top 10," and the National Trial Lawyers "Top 100" and "Top 40 Under 40."  I am a fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America and am a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumIn addition to my legal practice, I am an adjunct professor at Syracuse University College of Law and author of the "Civil Practice" chapter of the Syracuse Law Review Survey of New York Law. I am a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and lecture regularly throughout the State of New York on medical malpractice, injury and trial-related topics.

Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Eric W. Sherwood has been representing clients in the Central New York area for his entire career.  Since 1998, Mr. Sherwood has helped defendants in local criminal courts who have been charged with matters as small as traffic tickets and misdemeanors all the way up to DWIs and violent felony offenses.  During this same time, he has also assisted numerous clients in freeing themselves from problematic financial situations through the federal bankruptcy process at both the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 levels.

Attorney Jeffrey DeRoberts was born in Syracuse, earned his law degree from Syracuse University in 1992 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1993. Ever since, he has represented parents and divorcing clients in all matters of family law and divorce in Onondaga County and surrounding jurisdictions of central New York.. Unlike some lawyers who focus only on helping you get a divorce, Mr. DeRoberts brings extensive experience to resolving issues that arise after the divorce has been finalized — modifications and enforcement of child custody, visitation and child support orders. Of course, he can also handle contested and uncontested divorces, paternity disputes or domestic violence protection orders. He commits 100 percent of his experience, dedication and personal attention to the success of every case.

Attorney James C. Hopkins, founder of the James Hopkins Law Firm, is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience. Serving clients throughout New York State and in federal court, Mr. Hopkins focuses on serious criminal charges such as homicide, drug offenses, and embezzlement. A graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, he began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Onondaga County, where he developed his trial advocacy skills.Renowned for his expertise in forensic DNA evidence, Mr. Hopkins has lectured on the subject at the university level and is adept at handling cases involving advanced prosecutorial tools. His dedication to client success has earned him recognition as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association and inclusion in the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys’ 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.Mr. Hopkins is committed to providing personalized, high-quality defense strategies tailored to each client’s needs. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Bar Association and the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association. Clients rely on James Hopkins for his skill, dedication, and unwavering commitment to justice.

Adam Durham is an Immigration Attorney at Westfall Law PLLC who is licensed to practice in the State of New York. Prior to becoming an Attorney, Adam worked as a Law Clerk at mid-sized law firms in Syracuse, New York and in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam graduated from Boston College Law School in 2019 with his Juris Doctorate. In 2016 Adam received his Bachelor's Degree in History and Psychology with a Pre-Law Certificate and a Minor in Political Science from Siena College, graduating cum laude.. During his time at Boston College Law, Adam participated in Boston College's Immigration Clinic, where he represented indigent foreign nationals who required assistance in their immigration matters. This included appearing in Federal Immigration Court on behalf of these clients and perparing arguments for clients who faced deportation. At Westfall Law PLLC, Adam specializes in the preparation and submission of immigration documentation on behalf of families to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.