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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

Plea Bargain Consequences

by Kendra Monte | Aug 3, 2021

If you’ve been charged with a crime, the prosecution may offer you a plea deal. Depending on the circumstances, a plea bargain can provide you with specific benefits such as a lesser sentence — and the certainty of knowing what your penalty will be. But no matter how favorable the plea deal you’ve been...

What is the Exclusionary Rule?

by Paul D'Emilia | Jul 6, 2021

In the criminal justice system, specific rules are in place to protect the Constitutional rights of the accused. Courts apply a doctrine known as the "exclusionary rule" to prevent the prosecution from using evidence obtained through illegal search and seizure. Under the exclusionary rule, evidence secured...

What is a Miranda Warning?

by Kendra Monte | Jun 1, 2021

Every individual is afforded certain rights under the U.S. Constitution when arrested and taken into police custody. One of the most important requirements that law enforcement must follow is providing a “Miranda Warning.” The name of this notification comes from the critical U.S. Supreme Court case,...

Case Studies

Federal Internet and Identity Fraud Crimes Reduced

Federal charges are extremely serious, and often mandate long prison sentences if convicted. But the complexities of the case and the charges did not deter the D’Emilia Law team. Case negotiations lasted for more than a year. Each of the defendants faced multiple years in prison.