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Attorney Dunnigan graduated from Regent University in 2004. He specializes in Traffic and Criminal law and has been practicing law in Virginia for over fifteen (15) Dunnigan's goal is to make sure all my clients receive the BEST possible outcome for the charge they have.

Ms. Bernstein Hough graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Law. Upon her graduation, Ms. Bernstein Hough worked for the National Legal Aid and Defender Association prior to her entering the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. While in law school, Ms. Bernstein Hough was awarded the “Eleanor & James Clanton Haynes Memorial Law and Public Policy” fellowship, was a Senior Editor for a Law Journal, and volunteered for the Innocence Project investigating a case of wrongful conviction. During law school, Ms. Bernstein Hough also worked full-time as the Information Specialist for The Death Penalty Information Center where she delivered presentations about capital punishment to state, national and international organizations and even provided expert testimony before the Judiciary Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates. She graduated from the Columbus School of Law cum laude in 2002. Ms. Bernstein Hough joined the Fairfax County Public Defender’s Office in 2003 where she zealously represented clients charged with everything from Reckless Driving and Driving While Intoxicated to abduction, rape and murder. Ms. Bernstein Hough was promoted to the position of Senior Assistant Public Defender, where she continued handling serious felonies in addition to training and supervising less experienced attorneys. Ms. Bernstein Hough joined the Gordon Law Firm in 2007 where she took the responsibility of opening the firm’s Central Virginia office. In 2009 she opened her own law practice, Brisendine, Overand, Buster and Bernstein, P.C.   In 2012 Mrs. Bernstein Hough was admitted into the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia. After the birth of their first child in 2010, Ms. Bernstein Hough left her firm to join her husband at the Law Office of Gregory R. Hough, which they later re-named BernsteinHough, P.C.

Mr. Haibib has practiced criminal law for his entire career spanning over 18  years.  As an Assistant District Attorney in Onondaga County for eight years, Mr. Habib prosecuted DWI and narcotics cases.  For the last five years, Mr. Habib has provided top quality criminal and traffic defense to thousands of criminal defendants in central New York. Mr. Habib heads the criminal defense practice at Azria Law Office.

Andrew Meyer is a native of the Hampton Roads area who graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Philosophy. Andrew received his J.D. from the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia. While at the Appalachian School of Law, Andrew was selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. While in law school, Andrew served as a clerk for the Portsmouth Circuit Court as well as a research assistant for the Legal Process Department at the Appalachian School of Law.. Prior to law school, Andrew was a financial advisor, a compliance officer, and a corporate recruiter.. Andrew is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Andrew also serves as a PBA Referral Attorney for the Southern States Police Benevolent Association.

Practice Areas:. Admitted:. Education:. Biography:. W. Edward Riley, IV is a trial lawyer. He is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in Virginia, and has argued before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Riley has dedicated his entire career to successfully practicing criminal and traffic defense.. Mr. Riley has tried over 150 jury trials in federal and state courts across the Commonwealth, holds the highest national legal rating with Martindale Hubbell, and has been recognized by his peers as one of the Legal Elite as published by Virginia Business Magazine, and has been selected for inclusion in 2009 Virginia Super Lawyers.  He has appeared on WTVR CBS News Channel 6 and in the Richmond Times- Dispatch, as well as other media outlets, as a criminal law commentator for high profile criminal cases, and has lectured on criminal law, DUI law, and traffic law to other lawyers and judges over the last decade.. Mr. Riley's involvement within the legal community is extensive. Currently, he serves on the Virginia Trial Lawyer Association's (VTLA) Board of Governors, is Co-Chairman of its publication committee, and is a Member of both their CLE and Amicus committees. Mr. Riley is Chairman of the Virginia Fair Trial Project, a Member of the Virginia State Bar's specially created Indigent Defense Task Force, and a Member of the Supreme Court of Virginia Chief Justice Leroy Hassell's Indigent Defense Training Initiative. He also serves on the Steering Committee for the Virginia Criminal Justice Commission and is the legislative liaison between the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (VACDL) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Formerly, Mr. Riley served on the VACDL's Board of Directors, was the past Chairman of VTLA's Criminal Law Section, and served on its Legislative Committee, Litigation Support Committee, Death Penalty Committee, and Young Lawyers Leadership Committee.. Member:. Honors:. Continuing Legal Education:. Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, November 2008. VTLA: Annual Criminal Law Seminar, September 2006. VACDL Spring Meeting and Seminar May 2004

Michael is the only board certified criminal trial lawyer in New York State. Each lawyer certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
must undergo an extensive and rigorous screening of his or her credentials.  The screening process consists of an assessment
of their experience, judicial and peer references as well as an exam.. In addition to being New York State's only board certified criminal lawyer, Michael was selected as a "Super Lawyer" in 2011.  Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a rigorous multiphase process.  Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research.  Usually only 5% of lawyers in a geographical area are selected as Super Lawyers.. Michael was an Assistant District Attorney with the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office from 1998 to 2008.  He was eventually promoted to Chief Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Homicide Bureau.

Nick is a lifelong resident of Syracuse, and of the City’s “Northside.” A graduate of Henninger High School, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (summa cum laude) in Political Science from Brockport State University, in Brockport, New York, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Western New England College, School of Law, in Springfield, Massachusetts.. Nick began his legal career in 1986 by serving as a Deputy County Attorney with the Onondaga County Department of Law, where he prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases. He then went on to serve for 15 years as an Assistant District Attorney with the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, Nick prosecuted general felony cases, violent felony and career criminal cases, as well as narcotics cases. He served in the the Homicide Bureau for 11 years and also served as Chief of the White Collar Bureau. While in the Homicide Bureau, Nick investiagted and prosecuted over 100 murder and death penalty - eligible cases.. As an A.D.A., Nick’s administrative duties included serving as Supervisor of Project P.R.O.U.D., the District Attorney’s felony drug diversion program, Supervisor of Project Safe   Schools, and was the District Attorney’s liaison to both the Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse and Neighborhood Watch of Central New York.. Nick left the District Attorney’s Office in 2004 as a Chief Assistant assigned to the Homicide Bureau.. In 2001, Nick served as a Syracuse City Court Judge, during which time, among his other duties, he initiated and presided over Syracuse Community Court.. In 2004 he joined the Syracuse law firm of Costello, Cooney & Fearon as Special Counsel, where he specialized in Family Law, Criminal Defense and Insurance Defense.. Nick served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cazenovia College, in Cazenovia, New York for 20 years, where he taught Business Law, Sports Law and Legal and Business Ethics. He also frequently serves as a guest lecturer at Syracuse University and at the Syracuse University School of Law.. In 2007, Nick resumed his work as a prosecutor when he joined the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Prosecutions Bureau. As an A.A.G., Nick coverd an approximate seven county Central New York Region and concentrated primarily on the investigation and prosecution of white collar, financial and environmental crimes.. In 2015, Nick left the Attorney General's Office and joined the firm of Green & Brenneck, in Syracuse, where he specializes in all aspects of criminal defense, including homicides, major felonies, white collar, DWI and Vehicle and Traffic matters. Nick practices in all counties in New York and is admitted to practice in United States Federal Court, Northern District of New York.. In July, 2018, Nick opened his own Criminal Defense law firm in Syracuse. His practice includes all aspects of criminal defense, ranging from simple traffic tickets to homicides.. Nick currently serves on the New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee and served as the Committee's representative to the New York State Bar House of Delegates. He also serves as the Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Section's Continuing Legal Education Committee.. In addition, he serves as Chairperson of the Criminal Law Section, Membership Committee and Animals and the Law Committee of the Onondaga County Bar Association. He is also the Director of the O.C.B.A.'s Volunteer Advocate Lawyer in Animal Abuse Court (V.A.L.A.C.) Program. In 2014, Nick served as the President of the Onondaga County Bar Association.. In December, 2016, Nick received the American Red Cross of Central New York's "Real Heroes Award" for his work with the V.A.L.A.C. Program.. Nick’s community activities include serving as President of The Friends of Schiller Park and serves on the Board of Directors of the Central New York Animal Abuse Task Force and P.E.A.C.E., Inc., He has served as Chairperson of The Columbus Day Parade Through Little Italy, and has coached soccer at the Eastwood Soccer League, and basketball at Our Lady of Pompei School, in Syracuse. Nick has also served as the host of the radio show “Music D’Italia.”. Nick is the proud father of his daughter Elizabeth, a Senior at Oswego State University, son Joe, an engineer for SONY in Troy, Michigan and three rescue Pit Bulls, Domino, Tyra and Aphrodite.

Joe's charisma, motivation, passion and confidence is unmatched! He cares and treats you like family. He will protect your rights and win your case with the most relaxed and positive attitude. Call now for a free consultation!

Mr. Andrew Kassab is a former prosecutor. He began his career as a partner in Kassab Arabo, PLLC, then went off to prosecute for the government. He gained priceless experience working at the prosecutor’s office. Additionally, he sharpens his skills to offer clients facing criminal charges truly the best legal counsel possible. Mr. Kassab treats every client as though they are family, thus fighting hard is his number priority.

Scott received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo.  He also has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Toledo.   Since opening his firm, Scott has  been named by The National Trial Lawyers as Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 overall in the state of Michigan.  He has since been profiled by Cranes Business Magazine and ranked, "Superb" by AVVO, the highest designation available.. He has also been consistently named A "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, a designation given only to the top 2.5% of practicing attorneys.. Consultations are always 100% free.

As a practicing trial attorney, Mr. Lewis has successfully defended thousands of people who were charged with criminal offenses. This successful track record includes dismissals to outright 'not guilty' verdicts by juries in courtrooms across the State.. Randall M. Lewis is a senior partner with the law firm  LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. and has been practicing 24 years. Randy Lewis' practice focuses on superior representation of an accused whether the crime is a misdemeanor, felony, or someone being investigated for an alleged crime.. Mr. Lewis has successfully defended people charged with criminal driving offenses, felonies, complex white collar crimes, to capital offenses such as murder and everything in between. His extensive courtroom experience and outstanding track record makes him the ideal attorney for anyone charged or being investigated for any type of crime.. Specialties include:. Randy is well known throughout the Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne County areas for most District and Circuit Courts. His familiarity with the court system and law in addition to his many years of experience make him an excellent candidate to represent you.. Contact him for a free 30 minute consultation.. Not Afraid to Win for you.

Robert M. Goldman is the founding attorney and counselor at law of the Law Offices of Robert Goldman, PLLC. In this role, Robert provides an exceptional level of representation to clients in need of criminal defense, drivers license restoration, and expungements, wherever they may find themselves across Michigan.. Robert’s past legal experience includes complex civil litigation, probate and estate planning, and municipal law. Prior to founding the Law Offices of Robert Goldman, Robert’s practice concentrated on criminal defense, including investigation and post-judgment relief, as an attorney at Lewis & Dickstein, PLLC in Southfield, Michigan. Additionally, Robert's prior experience included all aspects of municipal law, with concentration on ordinance enforcement, real property law, and local government operations. Most importantly, Robert gained significant litigation and trial experience as a township prosecutor, responsible for misdemeanor prosecution enforcement.. Robert's time in practicing both criminal prosecution and defense provides a unique expertise, understanding and appreciation for the services he provides his clients. With a keen eye and attention to detail, Robert possesses a creative and thorough approach to achieve the best resolution.. Robert is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Pre-Law Studies. Robert went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan. While in law school, Robert was an active member of many student organizations, serving as President of the Jewish Law Student Association and Moot Court. Robert’s leadership and enthusiasm continues to this day as a zealous advocate for clients in the courtroom, where he is admitted to practice law in all Michigan State Courts and the Eastern District Federal Court of Michigan.

I am an assistant public defender in Berrian County representing indigent defendants in felonies from arraignment through trial or guilty plea.

Attorney Ryan Wojtowicz studied law at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, and graduated in the top 5% of his class.  While in law school, he was a Senior Associate Editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review; a Criminal-Procedure Teaching Assistant; an extern at the Legal Office of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm; and an extern at the Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender.  Before studying law, he received his undergraduate degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.. Attorney Ryan Wojtowicz lives in St. Joseph, Michigan, with his wife and son.  He is a member of the Benton Harbor Rotary Club, and his hobbies include: volunteer work in the community, playing basketball, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Banyon concentrates in the areas of criminal law, with a specialty in DUI and drug offenses. Kevin focuses his practice in the area of criminal law, but is willing to accept referrals in all areas of law. Burch & Banyon is a full service general practice partnership. Kevin is a trial lawyer and is determined to fight for your rights until justice is served in both the criminal and civil courts.. Kevin Banyon was born and raised in Berrien County, Michigan. After graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1996, Kevin pursued a degree in Political Science Pre-law at Michigan State University, where he graduated in 2000. Kevin proceeded to DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois where he graduated in 2003. While at DePaul, Kevin was an editor on the DePaul Business Law Journal, and clerked for several prestigious personal injury law firms. Upon graduation from law school, Kevin obtained a law license in the State of Illinois, and practiced law in the City of Chicago—specializing in insurance defense and civil litigation. In 2004, Mr. Banyon obtained a law license in the State of Indiana. In 2007, Kevin obtained his law license in the State of Michigan. Additionally, Kevin is licensed to practice before the Illinois Federal Court and Michigan Federal Court. After obtaining his Michigan bar license, Kevin returned to Southwest Michigan to work with his father, Jack Banyon, at the law offices of BURCH & BANYON.  In 2012, Kevin Banyon become the owner and managing partner of Burch & Banyon.

Every day I am in court fighting for someone just like you.. I am a real criminal defense attorney. I have tried cases to juries from East Lansing to Downriver and from Pontiac to Jackson.Based in Ann Arbor, I have represented people on felonies and misdemeanors in 13 circuit courts and 39 district courts.Many criminal defense attorneys advertise their past as prosecutors. The message from former prosecutors is they know the system well because they were a part of the system.. I advertise in the opposite way – I have never been a prosecutor. From the start I have been on your side and never a part of the system that is now against you.. I am from Ann Arbor, graduating from Pioneer High School and Eastern Michigan University. I attended law school at Michigan State University. After graduation I returned home and established ArborYpsi Law to serve the people in my community.

Elder’s numerous honors and awards include his recognition by SuperLawyers and receipt of the Rising Star Award, as well as designation as a dBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer — a distinction he has been recognized for in multiple years. He was also named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, as chosen by The National Trial Lawyers, his third straight year earning this honor.. In addition, he was named a Rising Star in Criminal Defense by Super Lawyers Magazinein 2011 and recognized as one of the Top Attorneys by Michigan Outstanding Young Lawyers. Elder has received additional recognition by legal organizations and his peers, including being named one of the Top Young Attorneys in Michigan, by The New York Times. He has also served on the American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee (ADC).. Elder graduated in 1996 with an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, later earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law.. Fluent in English and Arabic, Elder holds memberships with the State Bar of Michigan, the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.