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Case Studies

No Jail Time and Greatly Reduced Charges Following Weapons Arrest

D’Emilia Law’s creativity and negotiation skills keep client from years in jail for firing a gun into the air Challenge: Our client was a young man in his 20s who works as a building employee near the offices of D’Emilia Law. He is a college graduate, a loving...

How Brady Material Can Help Your NYC Criminal Defense

D’Emilia Law recently secured a favorable criminal defense result in NYC for a client who was arrested for drug charges after he was initially pulled over for a traffic violation. When police searched his car, they allegedly recovered cocaine and he was charged with...

Deep Legal Insight Keeps NYC Client From Jail For Drug Charges

D’Emilia Law’s skepticism of police procedure at a traffic stop led to a favorable resolution for a client accused of drug possession Challenge: Our client was a young man in his 20s from the Dominican Republic who resides in New York City. He is a loving son who...

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Why Choose D’Emilia Law

D’Emilia Law is comprised of NYC Criminal Defense Lawyers with over 40 years of combined legal experience. Founders Paul D’Emilia and Kendra Monte earned reputations as two of New York State’s trailblazing prosecutors. They now use their fierce courtroom advocacy, negotiating skills, and intricate legal knowledge in the criminal defense of clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors. D’Emilia Law has secured countless favorable results on behalf of clients, from complete dismissals to severely reduced charges. They defend those accused of any type of crime, state or federal, in New York and the United States.

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What Our Clients Say

“Mr. D’Emilia was able to convince the DA to drastically reduce my case that enabled me to keep my broker’s license. I was facing jail time and ended up with merely a violation. No penalties whatsoever. The best attorney I ever came across.”

— Eric

“I hired Paul D’Emilia for my case and I’m glad I did. He took care of everything for me with great results. Paul answered all calls, text, and emails in a timely manner. Paul was able to get the answers to all my questions and made me feel comfortable knowing he was taking care of me.”

— Stephen

“I hired Paul D’Emilia in 2016 for urgent matters and he fixed all the problems with great professionalism, competence and human touch. He is a great lawyer and a real gentleman, absolutely recommended.”

— J.L.

“Excellent all around! Takes care of the case as promised in a timely and efficient manner. Responds to texts and calls immediately and is easy to work with. My experience was great. Highly recommended!”

— Shervin

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Insights

When Can a Traffic Violation Lead to Criminal Charges in New York?

by Paul D'Emilia | Jan 13, 2025

Most traffic violations in New York are charged as infractions which do not come with any jail time — the penalties that are typically imposed for these offenses are a fine and points on your license. However, certain violations committed behind the wheel are charged as misdemeanors or felonies. These...

Understanding Your Rights if You’ve Been Charged with a Drug Crime

by Paul D'Emilia | Dec 14, 2024

Whether the offense involves possession, distribution, or trafficking a controlled substance, being charged with a drug crime can be stressful and overwhelming. If convicted, you could face substantial jail time, significant fines, and a permanent criminal record that could impact you for the rest of your...

What is Exculpatory Evidence in a New York Criminal Defense Case?

by Paul D'Emilia | Dec 7, 2024

There are many different kinds of evidence that can be used in a criminal case. One of the most important types of evidence is referred to as “exculpatory evidence.” This is any type of evidence that favors the defendant and can help prove they are not guilty of the crime with which they’ve been charged....

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