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18 Jun, 2015 by Maria
Randi Massey is an excellent landlord/tenant attorney. Very knowledgeable, straight forward, and highly efficient. Ms Massey defended my case & protected me and my family from a terrible abusive landlord. She was not just my attorney that offered professional services, she provided the support I needed. Highly recommend her.
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03 Jan, 2015 by Dwayne
Randi is an excellent lawyer! She is courageous, competent, well informed and personable. She kept me informed on the status of my case and went above and beyond the call of duty! I highly recommend her services.
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19 Jun, 2019 by Neil harrison
Mr. Levine met my expectations again. I was arrested this past winter( a violation of my current probation status) I was processed and booked at Bronx Central booking. My first call was to my partner at home. The next Call was to my faithful attorney. He calmed my nerves. He was clear and presise and did not sugar coat anything and informed me of what I was looking at. He met me the next morning, spoke with me in detail and then represented me when I went in front of the judge later that day. After months of scheduled appearances at the Bronx County courthouse( Mr. Levine by my side on each instance, objecting and revealing many holes in the police investigation and in the D.A.’s case. It was dropped! Persistancy and Smarts+ Experience and Guts= The finest Legal Council Thank you Howard, God bless you sir. Neil Harrison
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04 Feb, 2018 by Bobby
I was recently arrest for robbery and I hired Howard N. Levine and he aggressively defended me and got my case dismissed!!! I owe him my life! Thank you very much Mr. Levine!!!!
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01 Mar, 2024 by 96 world series!
Did a great job knocking two misdermenors into a violation!!
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27 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
I ran on the field during the World Series in 1996. Guliani charged me with Criminal Tresspass and resisting arrest (I never resisted). Andre got it knocked down to a violation! THANKS ANDRE#!!
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08 Dec, 2016 by Amir hamees
She prepared my complete asylum case application,help me get my work permit and social security. She is really helpful and nice.
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01 Mar, 2016 by Amanti dolce
Ms. Soto represented me on an estate matter. She was very professional, polite and knowledgeable. Ms. Soto is a consummate professional whom I recommend without hesitation. I was very pleased with her services.
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19 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
I had tons of questions , Mr Barsky was very understanding and spent a lot of time explaining the law to me in a way that made me feel at ease and that I made the right decision hiring him.
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19 Aug, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Barsky is on top of the law and immediately put me at ease with his kindness, knowledge and professionalism. He is ahead of the game and was on top of the law for my needs. I would recommend him in a second. More lawyers should be as nice and smart and understanding as he was to me and my family
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13 Jan, 2024 by Kiara
She took the time to genuinely listen to and understand my particular situation. Thank you
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24 Mar, 2016 by Marlene
Kelli was amazing, she got my case dismissed believed in me and fought for ne. Aside from her professionalism she treats you like a person and a friend. Responsible and punctual. She comes highly recommended.
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26 Aug, 2015 by Carmen jimenez
excellent lawyer would recommend him. I had case against my son, Mr. Gardner had one case dismissed and the other two we wrong the trial.
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13 Dec, 2010 by Sam p
Robert Gardner had an assault case against me dismissed. I was arrested for a fight in a parking garage. He established that it was self defense when he got the video tape from the security camera.It showed that the person whose girlfriend called the police hit me FIRST!
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26 Jun, 2019 by Sophia
I was in a very bad situation. I did not see any way out. Mister Bloom was very kind and patient. He helped me through the whole process. I got the help I needed and my case was eventually dismissed. Now I have a job and I have no criminal record.
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13 Jul, 2008 by Anonymous
Three other lawyers failed. Mr. Bloom was very smart and he is very nice.
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28 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Excellent service rendered!!
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28 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
I first contacted Mishael Pine, after I began having serious problems with noises in my condo. During my consultation, she provided the level of confidence I was expecting. Excellent service from start to finish and very knowledgable and very kind. Always keep you updated with progress of the case. Highly recommend
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30 Apr, 2022 by Nitty
Mr.campos worked for me back in 2006 and it was a drug case that had to do with a crack sale and crack possession and where the average attorney would have gotten me 2-6 years prison time Mr.Campos got me 3 years misdemeanor probation and didn’t allow them to suspend my drivers license as it was usually routine with all drug offenses for them to do so… needless to say he’s an awesome attorney and is not scared to challenge the judge or Ada/Da and will use the most colorful language if need be or if they piss him off… Five Star attorney ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ hands down… he represented me in Bronx county by the way
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19 Feb, 2018 by Gabrielle
Mr Campos represented me in a very complex criminal case in the Bronx Supreme Court. He was very professional, courteous and knowledgable as to the issues in my case. I would recommend him to anyone who may need a competent lawyer in a criminal case.
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31 Oct, 2010 by Steve g
Johnny appears to be very young. However, his talent prove otherwise. I found Johnny to ve smart, quick on his feet, and fearless. I would highly recommend!
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27 Oct, 2008 by Anonymous
In today society filled with Lawyers you don’t find the type who has ethics reliability and trustworthy like Mr. Woluewich. He single handedly helped me overcome a traumatic time in my family’s lives. I can’t say how lucky you would be to have Mr. Woluewich on your side. I have been to three different lawyers all with vast expericance but Mr. Woluewich is truly genuine and extremely knowledgeable and good hearted person. Thank you Alexander
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28 Dec, 2012 by Anonymous
Giulia is a thorough, meticulous, detail oriented, hard working and extremely knowledgeable attorney. I am very satisfied with her work and highly recommend her. She was a pleasure to work with.
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01 Jan, 2011 by Camilo
Yes I will and have recommened. I have known David Goldstein for over 22 years. Once he takes your case rest assured his will get the best possible outcome for you.
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21 Jun, 2013 by Noelle a. ramos-vasconcelos
Attorney Santana was reffered via a third party and good friend of mine. He was very responsive and professional in assisting my client with a real estate matter.
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28 Oct, 2014 by Lewis
Mr. Kuntu-Blankson handled my children's adoption and was very helpful and reassuring. I highly recommend Mr. Kuntu-Blankson for his expertise.
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16 Feb, 2015 by Gary
Gary works extremely hard for his clients. When my mother got in her accident, the city offered us 10 grand and he got us 128k! He's a good man and we've become great friends
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21 May, 2017 by Daniel
Represented me when I purchased my co-op and did an absolutely outstanding job and writing up an excellent contract and took a tremendous deal of time explaining all of the clauses in a way that was easy to understand. Did a great job at the closing explaining all of the documents I was signing. Very friendly, personable, and professional.
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03 Feb, 2012 by Rodney
Mr. Poulus represented me on a murder charge back in the 80s, in which homicide detectives out of the 90th precinct were absolutely trying to railroad me. Mr. Poulus successfully defended my case with passion, concern and honesty. I consider him a life-long friend.
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16 Jul, 2015 by Chuck
Michael has represented our family in multiple real estate matters including one that was pretty complicated. He took the time to make sure everything was proper and complete. He is prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and honest. He went above and beyond his duties as an attorney to make sure that all of our issues were addressed. He exceeded our expectations and we were extremely pleased with his representation. Beyond that he's just a really nice man. We whole heartedly recommend him without exception.
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13 Jun, 2015 by Crystal
Mr. Murray was an amazing attorney. He listened to all of my issues and provided great representation for me. He's the best.
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16 Jan, 2015 by Jose
Mr. Marquez is assisting our family with a civil matter. We find his services to be invaluable. He is knowledgeable, a good listener, and a very good legal practitioner. He has a very smoothing manner in highly tense situations. We have found him to be courteous, responsive, and very upfront about his fees. We highly recommend him to anyone who may be in need of his services.
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17 Jun, 2023 by Paul
Attorney Okasi handled my family petition. She is extremely experienced in all aspects of green card petition, very courteous and responsive each time I reached out to her with varying questions and concerns.
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18 Mar, 2015 by Jackie
I am very pleased with all the work and help he gave us. Excellent job! I referred him to my family & friends. Thank you for also taking the time to check up on us even on this days off. God bless you and continue doing what you do best, helping people in need. Sincerely, Mrs Jackie J
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11 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Brad did a great job with very short notice and in a tough situation. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a family law attorney
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10 Nov, 2015 by Karen
Sandra Stines who's been helping me in the Family Court matter that I brought, And with only a brief time before the conference she met with me for all the time that was needed to prepare with very short notice. She is very professional, brilliant, extremely knowledgeable about family law, "thinks outside the box,", and is very compassionate, and reachable.
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07 Jan, 2018 by Natalie d
I was introduced to Ms. Rutty by a mutual friend while going through an unpleasant divorce and immigration battle. She handled my case with professionalism, stamina and most importantly compassion. I felt like I was a part of her immediate family. I could call her at anytime to discuss my fears and concerns and interestingly enough she gave me suggestions on how I could save money on legal fees too. I was really "wowed" by the service I received. SHE CARES... this is not just a job for her. Needless to say, I won the case. As a result, I call her for all my legal needs and I am never disappointed. I am forever grateful and you will be too!.
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03 Jan, 2009 by Anonymous
I would definately recommend Dave again. He returned my phone calls ! He was definately professional and thorough.
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06 Jul, 2014 by Armando velez
always was responsible to communicate with me on time on all appointment and so on very reliable good help in law very trustworthy till this day didn't let me down and thank you for your help Armando velez
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29 Aug, 2014 by Dr. bza
I got my self into a bad situation in life by my arrest. My case was very important to my future. For a court appointed lawyer, Mr. Fernandez treated me the same way he would treat a Park Avenue client. He was trust worthy and transparent and even when the case looked unsurmountable Mr. Fernandez worked due diligently to get me the best verdict I could under the circumstances. I definitely would recommend Mr. Fernandez to any of my peers and if I ever got into trouble again, he's the first person I would call.
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12 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
Grateful to have Allaina work on my case with my daughter. Most important, she treated me like a human -- like how I would be treated if my own sister was defending me. She keeps it real and didnt sugarcoat anything but always made me know I was supported and had someone who was going to fight the system for me. She is smart and classy and went above and beyond in being available to my MANY questionsn and concerns and putting in more work than any paid lawyer I have ever had. Alaina is fearless and compassionate. God bless.
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When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:

  1. What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
    Ensure the lawyer has relevant experience in the specific area of law pertaining to your case.
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  2. Experience and Specialization:
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      Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location.
    • Flat Fee:
      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
    • Retainer Fee:
      An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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