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Martin P. Bonventre
- Court
- Understand
- Interest
“Martin is a great lawyer and great person have worked with him a couple times over the years one of the best criminal defense lawyers and dwi lawyers around .”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Albany, NY
24 firms listed · 20 in Albany · 11 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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The Smelyansky Law Firm
- Speeding Ticket
- Call
- Matter
“His immediate involvement, even before sending us a retainer papers to sign, was a clear indication of his dedication to our rights and the urgency of the matter.”
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Tully Rinckey
- Outcome
- Case
- Military
“I am very happy with the service I received today, everyone is so knowledgeable and extremely helpful with assisting me with getting my case on the way.”
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John J. Lindsey Attorney-at-Law
- Reduced
- License
- Fee
“Always punctual with emails and communicating updates, put my mind at ease from the start and was able to deliver a more favorable outcome for my situation.”
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O'brien & Eggleston
- Legal Assistance
- Expertise
- Guilty
“The firm is not only professional in the way the office works like a team, but also very personal in terms of making you feel like you're in good hands I highly recommend this firm.”
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Rakesh Joshi Law
- Zero
- Fees
- Parking Violation
“I was charged with a DWI in Schenectady, PLUS a bunch of other tickets with many points, and in addition to all that, there was an allegation of a accident, leaving scene of accident etc.”
The 24 firms listed for Albany, NY defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Albany, NY
20 of the 24 firms we list are based in Albany; the other 4 serve Albany from Schenectady (11 mi) and Cohoes (8 mi). 21 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,503 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (89%) and quality (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 11 are open around the clock and 14 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), criminal law (3), personal injury (3), medical malpractice (2) and real estate (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 11 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Albany open on Saturdays or Sundays?
14 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
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The Kokosa Law Firm
“He definitely knows his work and fights for you to the fullest extent, not only is Marc just an amazing attorney but he also makes you feel like your a friend and actually cares about what happens to you.”
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Dreyer Boyajian
- Team
- Questions
“Couldn't be more pleased with the outcome and professional and compassionate way our case was handled by Dreyer Boyajian and specifically our attorney Jim Peluso.”
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Hug Law
- Documents
- Fees
- Case
“The Judge overruled the Magistrate's Order, held the offending party accountable for her willful violations, and even ordered her to pay counsel fees.”
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Juda LAW Office
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Premo Law Firm
“No one knows the Law better if you have serious trouble or not so serious or personal injury this is the place to go!!!”
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Peter Gerstenzang
- Law Firm
- Questions
- Feel
“Generally I do not recommend or refer very readily, especially for matters that are so vital, as I feel a certain sense of responsibility which is beyond my control.”
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Law Office of Matthew J Swedick Esq
“I had gotten a ticket two years ago that still had not been resolved, I called him and it took a couple of days for him to dismiss everything and honestly speaking my situation was not good, but still he pulled through and saved me.”
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Thomas O'Hern, Attorney
“Class act gets the job done very thorough”
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The Law Office of Deborah H Sheehan
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Trevor Hannigan Attorney At Law Pllc
“Highley recommended.”
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The Kindlon Law Firm
- Money
“If getting the best possible outcome and having someone that genuinely cares about representing you properly is what matters the most to you, then these are the people you want next to you in court.”
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Steven J. Simon Law Office
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Derohannesian & Derohannesian
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Dalmata, Maloy & Burke
- Result
- Real Estate
- Responsive
“One of the many things that I respect about Cory is he will always talk of the importance of co-parenting and when possible court should be a last resort.”
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Lamarche Safranko Law
- Knowledge
- Result
- Expertise
“Very professional and took on my case with no issue and was more then willing and did go the extra mile to get the results of my case that he felt was right.”
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Attorney Joseph P Cifarelli, II
- Emails
- Questions
- Price
“My name is Alla Straks and I strongly recommend to to utilize Joseph's professional help and legal advise if you are in trouble dealing with local courts .”
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Della Ratta Law Office
- Law Firm
“Although words could not express how truly grateful I am, I truly appreciate your honesty, persistence, hours and dedication you put into all of my cases.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Albany, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1739
Maximum cost
$20861
National Average
$6374
Avg Per Hour Rates
$406
$4057
$6954
Average price range is based on 291 cost profiles
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