Anne D'Elia | Kew Gardens Criminal Lawyer

• -Selected participant to the Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court.
• -Eastern District of New York
• -American Bar Association
• -National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• -New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• -Queens County Bar Association.
• -On the Executive Committee of the Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association.

• -Cathy Bennett Overall Best Advocate Award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• -Best Advocate Award from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy
• -Award for Excellence, Moot Court Competition & Trial Advocacy Programs from the Trial Lawyers Section of the Nassau and Suffolk Counties Bar Associations

The dismissal of individuals who were wrongly identified and prosecuted later to have their cases dismissed and sealed by the District Attorney's Office.

My clients are always able to reach me either by phone, email or text 24 hours a day. I respond to emails and texts almost immediately upon receipt and return phone calls within a 24 hour period. I have a proven track record for zealously representing my clients and giving each 110% in both my motion practice and courtroom appearances. The majority of my practice is based upon the referrals I receive from past and current clients, and colleagues, who appreciate my straightforwardness and ability to achieve results.

Forthrightness. You want an attorney that is going to make sure that you, the client, know and are aware of everything the lawyer is privy to. A client cannot be expected to make an intelligent decision if they don't have all the information available to reach that decision. The other thing to look for in a lawyer is a level of comfortability and trust. If you don't get along with your lawyer, if you don't like their "style" , then it just won't work - a lawyer can't be effective if he's fighting the courts, the DAs (or ACS) and his client.

There is no question it is always an advantage when an attorney practices on a daily basis before the same judges, court staff, prosecutors and support staff. The client is spared time, anxiety, and expense when an attorney knows his/her way around the local customs and procedures of the local court.

A general assessment of the pending matter and the options I see available to the client. I also explain to the client what they can, and cannot, expect from a retention of my services.

What charges are pending? Where are the charges pending? What were the circumstances leading up to the arrest/charges? Is there a relationship between the parties? Where did the incident occur? Was 911 called? Who reported it? Was the incident reported immediately? Was medical attention necessary or administered (and to whom)? If there are injuries - were pictures taken? Were any statements made to the police? Was there any identification made or was there any identification procedure done by the police (point out, show up, line up)? Was bail set (and the amount)? Was bail posted? Do they have a copy of their paperwork? Are there any immigration issues?

I am a member of the Executive Committee of the Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Assn. The Committee is comprised of the best in New York criminal defense which includes not only defense attorneys but District Attorneys from the various boroughs of New York and judges. We discuss issues of concern, such as the various ways line-up procedures are implemented by the NYPD or the need to record police interrogations, and how these issues can be resolved including suggestions to the New York State Legislature. I have 35 years combined experience in business and law allowing me to think beyond the constraints of ""black letter"" law. I am able to balance the theories of law with the practice of life.

Client satisfaction.

Golf, walking, live theater and concerts, reading predominately non-fiction books, watching classic films on TCM.