Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in ALBANY | 40 available

40 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in ALBANY, New York, including Adam Eggleston, Anthony Baer, April Dalbec, and Carmelo Laquidara. These lawyers are rated between 4.2/5 to 4.6/5 and 62% provide free consultation.

Adam Eggleston

Derrick Hogan

Howard Koff

Gennaro Calabr

Eugene Sarfoh

Erin Bates

Criminal Defense Lawyers Nearby ALBANY (by distance)

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Adam Eggleston

Firm: O'Brien & Eggleston, PLLC

12 Sheridan Avenue , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“I contacted him I felt as if I was his only client. He provided me with consistent updates and made”

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“I've known Adam for several years and he is not only an excellent legal resource but a phenomenal attorney. Any potential client would be well-served by hiring Adam. Without hesita…”

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“My husband and I worked with Alex Shmulsky on his case. Let me first start off by saying Alex is a great attorney. My experience with Alex was nothing short of outstanding. He hand…”

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Derrick Hogan

441 New Karner Rd. , Albany , New York 12205

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Derrick is an Associate who focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense. He has represented clients facing an array of criminal charges, including all classifications of misdemeanors and felonies, under New York State’s Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law.. Derrick brings to Tully Rinckey PLLC a wealth of legal knowledge in a number of practice areas due to his previous role as Client Relations Attorney.. In this position he oversaw the operations of the firm’s Client Relations Department and provided legal assistance to potential new clients. Derrick assisted potential new clients with any preliminary legal inquiries they had and provided them with the appropriate guidance.. Previously, Derrick handled cases for the firm’s Butterbaugh division, which works to restore improperly charged leave for service members. He also worked to help veterans receive monetary compensation resulting from unfair employment practices committed against them. In addition to participating in hearings and engaging in settlement negotiations before the Merit Systems Protection Board, Derrick drafted briefs submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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“Derrick was professional, informative and cordial. He called when he said he would and kept me total”

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Howard Koff

Firm: Koff, Howard M. Attorney

21 Everett Road Ext , Albany , New York 12205

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Government Agencies, Tax Audits, Taxation - State & Federal, Tax, Tax

The Koff Law Firm, PLLC was founded by attorney Howard M. Koff, J.D., LL.M. (Tax) after he left the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He then decided to dedicate his time guiding clients and their businesses through IRS law in the Albany, NY area. As a former appellate attorney, Koff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice.. Reach out to attorney Koff today to learn more about The Koff Law Firm. We'll do everything we can to help you find the right solution to your tax problem.. CONCERNING HOWARD KOFF'S QUALIFICATIONS, SOME HIGHLIGHTS:. *Prior Results Do Not Guarantee A Similar Outcome.

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“es-- He knows the law and explains to you in laments terms on how to proceed with a successful case.”

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“Howard does a wonderful job and has a world of experience with the IRS. He is pleasant and easy to work with. I highly recommend the Koff Law Firm.”

— Janet Crawford

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Gennaro Calabrese

Firm: The Calabrese Law Firm

90 State Street , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals, Administrative Law, Landlord & Tenant

Attorney Gennaro graduated magna cum laude from the University at Albany, and graduated cum laude from Albany Law School.. Gennaro has focused his practice on civil litigation, civil rights abuses and criminal defense. He has tried civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts and is committed to fighting for the rights of victims of civil rights violations. While much of this litigation focuses on excessive force by police officers, it can also result from other governmental actions including denial of due process.. Gennaro handles criminal cases in both adult and juvenile courts. His practice areas include but are not limited to drug crimes, DWI, parole and probation, theft and fraud crimes, weapon offenses, assault crimes, domestic violence and traffic violations. He also handles appellate issues and post-verdict relief litigation. He has successfully argued before the Appellate Division Third Department and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.. Gennaro is a member of the Albany County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State Defenders Association, and the American Bar Association.

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“l stop the following week to pick up the doc's and will contact their attorney. Did you hear from hi”

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Eugene Sarfoh

Firm: O'Connor, O'Connor, Bresee & First, P.C. Attorneys at Law

20 Corporate Woods Boulevard , Albany , New York 12211

Practice Areas: Administrative , Asbestos , Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Substances, Traffic Violations, Wrongful Death, Defective and Dangerous Products, Defective and Dangerous Products

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Erin Bates

Firm: Albany County Public Defender's Office

60 S. Pearl St. , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Eric Schillinger

Firm: The Law Office of Eric K. Schillinger

90 State Street, Suite 700 , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Divorce, Real Estate

With hundreds of cases handled, The Law Office of Eric K. Schillinger is one of the best criminal defense firms in Albany. Our lawyer has protected the constitutional rights of people at the local level and has even tried multiple cases at the federal level. His integrity has earned the respect of both judges and prosecutors—a respect that gets life-changing results for our clients in the courtroom. When the people of Albany are looking to have their criminal charges reduced or even dropped, they turn The Law Office of Eric K. Schillinger. We will be proud to have the opportunity to defend your rights in court, and we won’t give up until your voice is fairly heard.

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“Got great advice, direct and to the point. Helped explain things to me in plain terms so I could act”

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“I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a diligent and competent advocate for his clients. He is respectful, friendly, and very easy to work with, even in the often high-stress and high-con…”

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“Eric helped us with purchasing a home and was great. There were some minor issues and he handled them quickly. He also represented us when selling a home. We have also met with him…”

— Lawrence Ruff

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Jennifer Zegarelli

Firm: Civil Service Employees Association, Inc.

143 Washington Ave , Albany , New York 12210

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense

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Cynthia Monaco

Firm: Tax Appeals Tribunal

Agency Building 1 , Albany , New York 12223

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Christopher Aldrich

Firm: Albany City Court

City Hall , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have worked as a Court Attorney for the NYS Court system for 28 years. I was the supervisor of the Nassau County District Court Law Dept. prior to moving to Albany in 2002. I am now the Law Clerk for the five City Court Judges. Annually I lead a CLE for the Albany County Bar Association on Landlord/Tenant Law.

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Cheryl Coleman

Firm: Coleman & Haas, LLP

90 State St Ste 1400 , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Carolyn George

Firm: Cooper Erving & Savage LLP

39 North Pearl Street , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Construction , Criminal Defense , Insurance , Landlord & Tenant, Lemon , Traffic Violations, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

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“Carolyn helped me with the code violation case in Schenectady in the summer of 2017 everything worke”

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“Attorney Carolyn George is extremely talented and a convincing advocate. In having the opportunity to work with and against her, I can confidently endorse her without hesitation.”

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David Goldin

Firm: David N Goldin Esq

39 N Pearl St , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Estate , Felonies, Housing , Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Railroad/FELA, Slip and Fall, Social Security Benefits & Disability, Traffic Violations, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

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“told him ill find someone else I immediately hung up and now will be reporting his services to legal”

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Anthony Baer

Firm: Disability Rights New York

725 Broadway Ste 450 , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Asbestos , Assault & Battery, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Drugs & Medical Devices, Elder , Internet , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Nursing Home Negligence, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Traffic Violations, Wills, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

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“regards to the felony charge, it was the impetus that began the road to a healthy life for me and my”

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Dennis Schlenker

Firm: Dennis B. Schlenker Esq.

174 Washington Ave , Albany , New York 12210

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“This lawyer isn't worth a penny, not even a star. He does not keep promises and is not reliable. Jud”

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Christopher di Donna

Firm: New York State Law Reporting Bureau

17 Lodge Street , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“Very professional and extremely capable. Took care of my issue very quickly and with little hassle o”

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Carmelo Laquidara

Firm: Law Office of Carmelo Laquidara

90 State Street , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“Carmelo is a knowledgeable and hard-working criminal defense lawyer in the Albany area.”

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April Dalbec

Firm: McNamee Lochner Titus & Williams

677 Broadway , Albany , New York 12207

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Ms. Dalbec is an experienced civil and criminal litigator who has been practicing since 2002. Ms. Dalbec has focused her practice on matrimonial law, family court matters, plaintiff's personal injury, complex criminal defense, and defending professionals in disciplinary matters. Ms. Dalbec has extensive trial experience including high profile criminal matters and successful trials, negotiation, mediation and settlement of substantial civil cases.

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“m and when call backs were required, they were very prompt. Being able to electronically communicat”

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“Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success.”

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James Milstein

Firm: Milstein & Milstein

293 Washington Avenue , Albany , New York 12206

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Elder , Estate Planning, Felonies, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Housing , Landlord & Tenant, Parole and Probation, Probate , Real Estate , Sexual Abuse, Traffic Violations, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

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Deborah Slack-Bean

Firm: Nys Commission of Correction

80 S Swan St Fl 12 , Albany , New York 12210

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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“hrenic {hearing voices and seeing people}.She was thorough, kind, and professional.She did not treat”

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Lawyer Communication | Aug 12, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
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, I asked my public defender if I’ll have to be there with them next time. They said if there is any difficulty with time to contact them, I told them that in earlier times when I tried to contact them through phone calls I didn’t receive any response, then they told me to contact them through texting. As soon as I checked on my schedule, I texted them in terms of messaging the phone number they left on their card that I wouldn’t be able to attend my next court date due to school reasons. It has been a day or two, and I haven’t gotten any responses back yet. They left two numbers, one for office and one for cell, in case, I messaged both. The message to the cell is colored blue and tells me that my message is delivered but not read yet. The office message is shown as green and doesn’t show whether or not it’s read or not. Is there anything I should do as of now or anything I could do? My next court date is approximately half a month from now.
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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 the fare. My Apple Pay transit payment was not working properly that day, and I also did not have my wallet or physical ID with me. I ended up entering behind my friend. My friend had successfully paid and has a payment record, but I did not. I was fully cooperative with the officer. I did not run, resist, or argue. I eventually showed her a photo of my ID on my phone, and she verified my information. The officer asked whether I had received a ticket before. I told her honestly that I had one prior public consumption of alcohol ticket from 2023. It was a $25 fine for drinking beer in a public park, which I paid online immediately. That is my only prior legal violation. The officer then issued me a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) for Transit Theft of Services and told me that I need to appear in Criminal Court. I was very surprised because I had never been to court before. I initially thought this was simply a fare-related fine. The officer told me that the judge would decide the amount of the fine and that it could potentially be as little as $25, with…
Ex assaulted me and the police and DA’s office messed up | Jul 24, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: New York Hey everyone, I really need some advice on this if you can help me. Earlier this year, I was viciously assaulted by my ex, where he had cut up my arm, and I called the police and filed an order of protection against him, which was granted. When the police came over, they took photographs of my injured arm, and they called the ambulance to treat me. I declined going to the hospital because I did not think that I needed to because I wasn’t sure what they could even do with these cuts because they were pretty deep but I figured they probably did not require stitches so I did not go to the hospital. Because I did not go to the hospital and get a doctors note, New York State literally charged my ex with attempted assault in the third- degree rather than actual assault – the police officer told me today that because I did not go to the hospital to get my injuries checked out, I can’t do anything about this and I can’t have him charged with assault. Furthermore, the ADA that was working on my case notified me about two days after his arrest, and never informed me that she could not press charges for assault because I had not gone to the damned ER, and instead had charges filed for attempted assault in the third degree; one of the glaring differences with these two charges is that assault is a…

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