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Criminal Defense

Aggressive Criminal Defense in New York's Hudson Valley

Have you been charged with a crime? Not only is your freedom on the line, but a criminal conviction can also affect your social reputation, professional license, driving privileges and parental rights. At the law firm of Gerard J. Pisanelli, I will fight aggressively to preserve your freedom.

My firm is a local law firm, serving clients from offices in Poughkeepsie and Beacon, New York. To learn how to put my skills to work for you in your criminal case, contact me today for a free consultation.

Areas of Criminal Defense

  • Traffic violations
  • DWI / drunk driving
  • Murder and other violent crimes
  • Drug charges
  • Theft, burglary, robbery and other property crimes
  • Sexual assault and other sex crimes

As a lawyer who was born and raised in Poughkeepsie and who has worked extensively in the criminal justice system, I understand the local players and the legal environment that you face. I will exhaust every available avenue to defend you from the charges you face.

DWI / Drunk Driving Defense

If convicted of DWI in New York, you may face fines, jail time and the loss of your license. I have the reputation and skills to help you resolve your DWI / DUI or traffic violation in a way that protects your ability to drive and earn a livelihood.

Put My Experience to Work for You

I have more than 30 years of criminal law experience in the state of New York — working as an assistant district attorney for Duchess County, assistant city judge and now as a criminal defense lawyer. As an assistant district attorney, I won every felony trial I prosecuted. This experience means that I am capable of thoroughly investigating and researching the charges against you and the evidence in your case.

Contact Me

For more information about how I can put my experience to work in your criminal case, contact a criminal defense attorney for a free consultation.

At the law firm of Gerard J. Pisanelli, I represent clients in the cities, towns and villages of Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh, New Paltz, Rhinebeck, Beacon, Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park, Highland, Cold Spring, Carmel; and the counties of Dutchess County, Ulster County, Orange County, Putnam County, and other counties throughout the Hudson Valley.