Nassau County Criminal Defense LawyerS
Serving Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens
Criminal prosecution is an unfamiliar and intimidating experience for most people. There is so much at stake: the possibility of being convicted and incarcerated, the stigma of a criminal conviction, loss of employment or loss of one’s professional license, revocation of a driver’s license, and potentially years of probation or parole supervision.
If the person is not a United States citizen, a conviction can lead to the person’s detention and deportation from the United States – even if they are lawful “permanent” residents of the United States. Our firm is always mindful of the immigration consequences of any conviction, and always seeks a resolution which avoids rendering our client deportable. When facing criminal charges, it is of critical importance to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney at the earliest possible stage in the proceedings, if possible, before an arrest is even made. With over 35 years of criminal defense experience, attorney George A. Terezakis and his team are well qualified to safeguard you or your loved one through this difficult experience.
Client-Centered & Team-Based Legal Representation
Our firm approach is comprehensive and proactive. Early intervention is emphasized in order to try to avoid formal charges, to prevent the taking of a statement by police and to arrange voluntary surrender and release under bail when an arrest cannot be avoided. We work with experienced private investigators to locate favorable evidence and witness statements, and assist in evaluating the strength of the evidence against the accused.
We frequently refer clients to skilled professionals for alcohol, substance abuse, domestic violence or other psychological counseling. This treatment approach can help a client avoid a future of continued involvement in the criminal justice system, and can also result in the dismissal or substantial reduction of the charges. While all steps are taken to have the charges dismissed or substantially reduced, if a favorable disposition cannot be negotiated, our office is well prepared to defend the charges at trial, if necessary. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to accept a negotiated plea bargain, or to go to trial, is a decision that must be made by the client based upon the facts of the particular case, and after carefully reviewing the matter with experienced defense counsel.
A Firm That Supports Your Best Interests
A FIRM THAT SUPPORTS YOUR BEST INTERESTS
Our firm has successfully defended clients charged with crimes running the gamut from misdemeanors such as driving while intoxicated, shoplifting or petit larceny, assault, and drug possession, to much more serious felony charges such as murder, gang assault, robbery, rape, drug sales, possession and sale of firearms, kidnapping, and allegations involving child sexual abuse.
Comprehensive Criminal Defense Across a Range of Offenses
- D.W.I.
- Assault
- Theft/Larceny Offenses
- Fraud
- Burglary
- Drug Trafficking and Narcotics Offenses
- Vehicular Crimes
- Murder/Manslaughter
- Kidnapping
- Sexual Offenses
- Firearms Related Offenses
Strategic Legal Decisions to Protect Your Future
When a favorable disposition cannot be negotiated, the client needs to be able to make an informed decision on whether or not to go to trial. Only the client can decide what is more important to him or her: limiting the risk of going to jail or taking all steps necessary, including trial, in order to avoid deportation and separation from one’s family and friends.
There is no need to hire an immigration attorney to advise you regarding the immigration consequences of a given conviction when our firm represents you, since our attorneys do this for every one of his clients as part of their representation.
Contact Terezakis Law Firm for Proven Defense Strategies
Our offices are centrally located a block from the Nassau County Court, in Mineola, New York, and ¾ of a mile from the First District Court in Hempstead, New York. Our office also defends individuals facing criminal prosecution in Suffolk and Queens Counties.
Mr. Terezakis is an experienced litigator who frequently lectures at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by bar associations across the country, especially in the area of criminal convictions and immigration consequences. Criminal defense attorneys regularly come to us to provide detailed analyses of immigration consequences of plea agreements for non-citizen clients.
To benefit from our extensive experience, call our Nassau County criminal defense lawyer at (516) 550-5323 today.
They really care for their clients and their families and they take on some of the most difficult cases I have seen and have been successful.
- Monica P.
Providing legal services to immigrants and their families throughout Nassau County.