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Homicides, Aggravated Assaults, Gang Assaults, Robbery Cases, and Weapon Possession

Serious Charges Need Serious Defense

Protecting Your Rights in Violent Crimes Cases

Serious criminal charges demand a serious defense like that offered at our law office, Culleton & Marinaccio, Attorneys at Law. When you are facing allegations of having committed a violent crime like homicide, manslaughter, aggravated assault, gang-related assault, robbery or weapon possession, we are here to help. We thoroughly investigate the charges and evidence against you, building an aggressive defense for you.

Our lawyers bring nearly 70 years of combined experience to each homicide, assault and robbery case we handle. We are committed to keeping your best interests at heart, offering you honest, realistic counsel and keeping the lines of communication open.

Preserve Your Rights and Protect Your Interests

Our ultimate goal in any case is to preserve our client's rights and protect their interests. We have handled a number of high-profile violent crimes cases and were responsible for the acquittal of former police officer Richard Murphy in the highly publicized Diallo shooting trial. We have secured acquittals and dismissals in many violent crime cases as a result of our skilled, diligent and resourceful investigation in the pursuit of justice.

Broad Range of Criminal Defense Work

We represent clients charged with a wide range of crimes, including:

  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Aggravated assault
  • Gang-related assault
  • Robbery
  • Drug crimes in both state and federal court
  • Larceny
  • DUI / DWI
  • Weapon Possession 

National Law Journal Excerpt (June 16, 2008): ... [The witnesses'] statements also did not match the scientific, forensic and ballistic evidence, the defense argued. "Their stories were designed to convict the police officers," Culleton said. "Their credibility was, quite frankly, shattered, destroyed, whatever word you want to use." Read the rest.

Contact Us For a Free Initial Consultation

Are you facing charges of aggravated assault, gang assault, homicide, robbery or any other violent crime in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island or anywhere else in the New York City metropolitan area? Contact us for a discussion of your unique circumstances in a free initial consultation. Call us toll free at

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