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New YorkCriminal Defense Lawyers in Oneonta, New York

The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in New York, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in New York should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Andrew M Puritz

Andrew M Puritz
Andrew M Puritz
189 Main St Ste 103
Oneonta, NY 13820
Licensed for 45 years, Andrew M Puritz is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended SUNY Buffalo Law School... read more >

Robert Anderson Gouldin

Robert Anderson Gouldin
Robert A. Gouldin, Esq.
93 Main St
Oneonta, NY 13820
Licensed for 28 years, Robert Anderson Gouldin is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended California Western School of Law... read more >

Richard Allan Rothermel

Richard Allan Rothermel
Rothermel & Wilson Pllc
48 Dietz St STE E
Oneonta, NY 13820
Licensed for 47 years, Richard Allan Rothermel is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Columbus School of Law - The Catholic University o... read more >

Scott J Clippinger

Scott J Clippinger
Clippinger Law Offices
Licensed for 42 years, Scott J Clippinger is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Union University... read more >

James Michael Hartmann

James Michael Hartmann
James M Hartmann
Licensed for 49 years, James Michael Hartmann is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Brooklyn Law School... read more >

William John Gibbons

William John Gibbons
W.j. Gibbons, Esq.
36 North St
Edmeston, NY 13335
Licensed for 52 years, William John Gibbons is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Syracuse University College of Law... read more >

Paul Harry Hadley

Paul Harry Hadley
Paul H. Hadley Attorney At Law
3156 Gorton Lake Rd
West Edmeston, NY 13485
Licensed for 34 years, Paul Harry Hadley is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Boston College Law School... read more >

Andrew David Rikard

Andrew David Rikard
Law Offices Of David A. Rikard
Main St
Prattsville, NY 12468
Licensed for 12 years, Andrew David Rikard is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Albany Law School... read more >

David Arthur Rikard

David Arthur Rikard
Law Offices Of David A Rikard
14602 Main St
Prattsville, NY 12468
Licensed for 35 years, David Arthur Rikard is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Syracuse University College of Law... read more >

Paul Gerard John Madison

Paul Gerard John Madison
Paul G. J. Madison, Attorney At Law
31 Harper St
Stamford, NY 12167
Licensed for 35 years, Paul Gerard John Madison is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Maurice A. Deane School of Law - Hofstra Universi... read more >

Larisa Obolensky

Larisa Obolensky
Larisa Obolensky, Attorney At Law
Licensed for 31 years, Larisa Obolensky is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Albany Law School... read more >

David Kendall Taylor

David Kendall Taylor
David K. Taylor, Esq.
Licensed for 34 years, David Kendall Taylor is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Suny At Buffalo... read more >

David Steven Smith

David Steven Smith
Law Office Of David S. Smith
43400 NY-28
Arkville, NY 12406
Licensed for 41 years, David Steven Smith is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended The Catholic University of America... read more >

David A Rikard

David A Rikard
318 Johnson Hollow Road
Prattsville, NY 12468
David A Rikard is a DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >
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NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NYSACDL is dedicated to creating a strong, well-trained defense bar to protect the rights of the accused while providing support and education to criminal defense lawyers.


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