State University of New York at Oswego, B.S., 1983
Law School Attended:
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, New York
ISLN:
910699219
Areas of Practice (6)
Criminal Defense
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Family Law
Criminal Law
General Liability
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After 10 years and 4 different public defenders, Donna was court appointed to me for a very complex court case with my children's father. She was up against three other lawyers and never once was i...
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After 10 years and 4 different public defenders, Donna was court appointed to me for a very complex court case with my children's father. She was up against three other lawyers and never once was i...
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