Westchester County Lawyers for Violent Crimes Defense
Situations that lead to allegations of a violent crime can happen unexpectedly, and people often quickly find themselves involved in a complex legal situation. When you have been accused of violent crime, the first thing you should do is contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
At The Penichet Firm, P.C. in White Plains, New York, we help our clients understand that contacting an attorney early helps us protect their rights at every stage of the legal proceeding. Your lawyer can protect you from interrogations that violate your constitutional rights. He can prevent evidence from being collected illegally, negotiate with prosecutors to have charges dropped and prepare to take your case to trial to make sure that you get the best possible results.
At The Penichet Firm, P.C., we do all this and more. Our experienced legal team tailors our approach to meet your needs, regardless of the seriousness of the violent crime:
- Assault
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Murder/homicide
Our founding attorney, Luis Andrew Penichet, began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Narcotics Division of the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, where he investigated and prosecuted complex criminal matters. This experience benefits his criminal defense clients and has helped him achieve recognition for his successes over 30 years of law practice.
Mr. Penichet was rated the number one criminal lawyer in Westchester County by Westchester Magazine, is listed in the Best Lawyers in America and has an AV®-rating* through Martindale-Hubbell's peer rating system. He was also listed in New York Magazine as one of the New York area's best lawyers in 2005 through 2007 and by The New York Times as one of the top attorneys in the metro area.
At The Penichet Firm, P.C., we focus on in-depth legal and factual analysis. We are truly some of the most experienced in our field. To work with us on your defense, please contact The Penichet Firm, P.C. at 914-368-7039.
* CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
