A person facing criminal charges, whether major or minor, risks severe penalties and consequences, such as jail time, having a criminal record, and loss of relationships and future job prospects, among other things. While some legal matters can be handled alone, in most if cases, one may need the legal advice of a qualified criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome for your case. The criminal defense lawyer will help the defendant by explaining his rights in all stages of the criminal process and help make the difference between a reduced plea bargain or dismissal and a jail sentence.

About Paul D. Petrus Jr.
Paul D. Petrus Jr. is an attorney and counselor at law originally from Cleveland, Ohio. There he learned the values of hard work, persistence, and the importance of keeping one's word.

Mr. Petrus is now a member of the New York State Bar Association and is a practicing New York criminal defense attorney. He is also a member of the New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has sat on the New York City's Mayoral Advisory Committee for the Appointment & Reappointment of Judges. Mr. Petrus is Of Counsel to Levine & Blit, PLLC, a civil law firm in the Empire State Building. Mr. Petrus first learned Spanish while staying in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, in the state of Oaxaca. He later returned to Mexico and continued travelling through Central America, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. He continues to enjoy Latin American culture with his brother-in-law's Peruvian family and with his friends and clientele. Mr. Petrus looks forward to vacationing again south of the border.

Mr. Petrus attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in the evening while working full-time as a probation officer for adult felons during the day. He received scholarships from his law school and the probation department's union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA). While attending Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Mr. Petrus edited and wrote for the law school newspaper that was ranked the #1 law school newspaper in the country, according to the American Bar Association. He also served in student government.

Why Mr Paul Petrus makes a good choice as your Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Mr Petrus as Criminal defense attorneys handle a variety of criminal cases, including Bail, Computer, DWI, Drugs, Juveniles, Parole & Probation, Sex Crimes, Warrants, White Collar, Federal Probation, Federal Drug Crimes, Federal Conspiracy, Federal Property Crimes, Federal Tax Fraud, Federal Firearms Charges, Federal Bail Bonds, and much more. He brings the expertise, skills, and knowledge of the highest order to a criminal defense case.
At the Law Office of Paul D. Petrus Jr., conveniently located in the Empire State Building, the winning criminal defense attorney is often the one who commands the most facts and works the hardest. To this end, Mr. Petrus has been building a reputation based on the personal attention that he provides.

If you are looking for a New York criminal defense attorney, Paul D. Petrus Jr. can help you with his extensive experience in a variety of criminal areas. Mr. Petrus works in federal and state courts. So whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor offense or the most complicated Federal crime, rest assured that Mr. Petrus will be as prepared and zealous in representing you as he would for himself. He defines himself by his experience, hard work and personal attention. He prepares a defense as strong as an empire for your Criminal Defense Case.