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26 distinguished criminal defense law attorneys in New York, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Adrienne Edward

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

155-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432, USA

Ms. Edward is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in New York and New Jersey. She is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of New Jersey, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York State. No matter your specific circumstances or needs, Ms. Edward is committed to developing the best legal strategy en route to securing the best possible outcome for your case. The Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward P.C. offers comprehensive legal services in the areas of Criminal Defense (State and Federal), Family, Matrimonial, Immigration and Personal Injury. Our firm has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. For reliable and effective representation, reach out to the Law Office of Adrienne D. Edward P.C. today to make an appointment.

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Amir Hassan Sadaghiani

Amir Hassan Sadaghiani

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

154 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924

Amir Hassan Sadaghiani has been the Managing Partner of Ostrer & Sadaghiani, P.C. since April 2022. Prior to forming the firm with his law partner, Benjamin Ostrer, Amir had been an attorney with Ostrer & Associates, P.C. since October 2014. He was promoted to Senior Associate in January 2021. Prior to entering private practice, he served the people of Orange County as an Assistant District Attorney since December 2006.While serving in the Orange County District Attorney's Office, he investigated, prosecuted, and tried numerous cases to verdict involving the crimes of murder, vehicular assault, arson, assault, intimidating a witness, robbery, burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, possession and sale of narcotics and marihuana, driving while intoxicated and larceny. Mr. Sadaghiani was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit where he oversaw the District Attorney's Office's wiretaps. He also was assigned to the Major Crimes On-Call Panel where he responded to the scene of homicides and assisted in the beginning stages of investigation. Mr. Sadaghiani is a member of the New York State Bar and is also admitted to practice law in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He has served as a mock trial coach and was the attorney coach for the 2008 Port Jervis High School Orange County championship team. Amir was raised in the Town of Deerpark and graduated from Port Jervis High School in 1999. He graduated in 2003 from Bucknell University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a minor in American Politics. At Bucknell, Mr. Sadaghiani served as both Student Body President and Student Body Vice-President of Finance. He served as chair of the Bucknell Community Judicial Board and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. In 2006, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame Law School. At Notre Dame, Mr. Sadaghiani served as Student Body President and was co-captain of the Moot Court Trial Team. At Commencement, he was awarded the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for distinguished achievement in the art of advocacy, the Judge Joseph E. Mahoney Award for outstanding leadership and the Captain William O. McLean Law School Community Citizenship Award.

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Cheryl L. Kates

Criminal Defense Law

Po box 734, Fairport, NY 14534

Since 2003, Cheryl L. Kates, Esq., has been practicing law in New York State parole and correctional matters. It is believed her firm is the only NYS firm that restricts their practice to correctional matters. Ms. Kates is an avid advocate for New York State Criminal Justice reform. She handles parole preparation, parole appeals, Tier 3 disciplinary matters, clemency applications and visit suspension hearings and appeals at the administrative level.

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Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.

Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.

Featured Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

452 5th Ave 18th floor, New York, NY 10018, USA

Cyrus Vance Jr. has earned a well-deserved international reputation as a trial attorney with a proven track record in high-stake litigation and global investigations. As the Co-Chair of Baker McKenzie's North America Government Enforcement Practice, Cyrus is well-known for his expertise in white collar criminal investigations, complex civil and criminal litigation, sanctions enforcement, compliance and cybersecurity. With over three decades of experience in both public and private sector, Cyrus provides invaluable guidance to clients navigating cross-border investigations, enforcement matters, and cybersecurity incidents. Prior to joining the Firm, Cyrus served three consecutive four-year terms as Manhattan District Attorney, overseeing a team of over 600 prosecutors. He handled landmark criminal prosecutions, including successful litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court, the investigation and prosecution of Harvey Weinstein for sex crimes, and the investigations and prosecutions of major, foreign banks for sanctions violations. He also managed more than 100,000 cases annually, including complex white collar, terrorism, cybercrime and business crimes both domestically and internationally. Cyrus regularly collaborated with regulatory and crime-fighting partners such as the City of London Police, Paris Prosecutors' Office, Singapore Attorney General, Europol and Interpol, and is known for his ability to build and manage teams collaboratively across borders and agencies.

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