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Syracuse Criminal Defense Law Firm - Former Prosecutors Now Defending You

Cambareri & Brenneck, PLLC is a Syracuse, NY criminal defense firm founded by former Onondaga County prosecutors. Our criminal defense lawyers handle misdemeanors, felonies, DWI and federal charges in Syracuse, across Onondaga County, and in Auburn and Oswego. Call 315-424-8326 for a free, confidential consultation.

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Syracuse Criminal Defense Law Firm — Former Prosecutors Now Defending You

Cambareri & Brenneck, PLLC is a Syracuse, NY criminal defense firm founded by former Onondaga County prosecutors. Our criminal defense lawyers handle misdemeanors, felonies, DWI and federal charges in Syracuse, across Onondaga County, and in Auburn and Oswego. Call 315-424-8326 for a free, confidential consultation.

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ABOUT OUR FIRM

A Criminal Defense Law Firm Built by Former Prosecutors

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Cambareri & Brenneck is a criminal defense law firm in downtown Syracuse. Our attorneys spent years in the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office before they switched sides. They charged, presented and tried the same kinds of cases our clients now face: DWIs, drug and weapons cases, assaults, burglaries, fraud and homicides.

Now we use that experience for you. We know what the DA has to prove, where a case is weak, and what makes a prosecutor willing to reduce or dismiss a charge. We put that knowledge to work at every stage, from the first phone call to arraignment, motions and trial.

Now we use that experience for you. We know what the DA has to prove, where a case is weak, and what makes a prosecutor willing to reduce or dismiss a charge. We put that knowledge to work at every stage, from the first phone call to arraignment, motions and trial.

We defend people in New York State and federal courts: city, town and village courts, Onondaga County Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. When a conviction needs to be challenged, our appellate team takes cases to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department.

CASE TYPES

Criminal Cases Our Syracuse Defense Lawyers Handle

Our criminal defense lawyers handle every stage of a case, from investigation and arrest through trial and appeal. Pick your charge to see how New York law treats it and how we defend it.
Felony and misdemeanor charges in Syracuse and Onondaga County, defended from arraignment through trial.
First-offense, aggravated and felony DWI, chemical test refusals and DMV hearings.
Impaired-driving charges for alcohol, drugs or both, including prescription and cannabis cases.
Consulting with an attorney who has extensive experience in New York appeals is crucial to determine the viability of an appeal.
Speeding and moving violations that put your points, license or CDL at risk.
Charges for allegedly violating a criminal or family court order of protection.
Possession and sale charges, car-search cases and diversion options.
Extreme Risk Protection Order hearings and firearm surrender issues.
Defense in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Shoplifting, petit and grand larceny, and embezzlement at every dollar level.
Students facing Title IX or college disciplinary hearings at New York schools.
Confidential defense of sex offense allegations, from investigation to trial and SORA hearings.
Gun and weapon possession charges, starting with whether the stop and search were legal.
Discreet defense of state and federal charges based on phones, computers and online accounts.
IMMEDIATE DEFENSE

Arrested or Charged in Syracuse? Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer

The first 48 hours after an arrest can shape your whole case. Bail, statements, searches and orders of protection are often decided before your first court date. Before you talk to anyone:

The consultation is free and confidential. Phones answered 24/7.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why Choose Our Criminal Defense Law Firm

Former Prosecutors on Your Side

We prosecuted cases in Onondaga County before we defended them. We know how charges are built and where they fall apart.

Trial and Appeals Under One Roof

Our team includes trial lawyers and appellate lawyers, plus a retired Fourth Department justice as Special Counsel. If your case needs a trial or an appeal, you don't have to change firms.

Phones Answered 24/7

Arrests don't wait for office hours. Call any time, and a member of our team will get back to you quickly.

Free, Confidential Consultation

Tell us what happened. We'll explain your options and our fee before you commit to anything.

AREAS WE SERVE

Criminal Defense Lawyers for Syracuse, Onondaga County, Auburn and Oswego

Our office is at 300 South State Street in downtown Syracuse, a short walk from Syracuse City Court and Onondaga County Court . We defend clients in city, town and village courts across Onondaga County, and in neighboring Cayuga and Oswego counties. Federal cases are heard at the federal courthouse in Syracuse.

Syracuse, NY

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Onondaga County Towns

Clay, Salina (Liverpool & Mattydale), Cicero, Manlius & Fayetteville, DeWitt, Camillus, Town of Onondaga and Baldwinsville

Auburn & Cayuga County

Auburn City Court and Cayuga County Court

Oswego & Oswego County

Oswego City Court and Oswego County Court

TESTIMONIALS

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FAQS

Criminal Defense Law Firm FAQs

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What does a criminal defense law firm do?

A criminal defense law firm is a team of lawyers who represent people under investigation or charged with a crime. At Cambareri & Brenneck, trial lawyers, appellate lawyers and a retired Fourth Department justice work under one roof, so your case can move from arraignment to trial or appeal without changing firms. We defend felony and misdemeanor charges, DWI and federal cases across Central New York.
Stay calm, stay silent and ask for a lawyer. Don’t explain your side to police or talk about the case on jail phones. Keep your paperwork, write down what happened, and call a defense lawyer before your first court date. Our guide on what to do after an arrest covers each step. Call 315-424-8326 for a free consultation.
You’ll reach our team, and a lawyer will call you back. You won’t be passed to a call center. Clients have direct access to the lawyer handling their case, and that lawyer explains each step and prepares you before every court date. Call 315-424-8326 or send the form for a free, confidential consultation.
Bring any paperwork from the police or the court: an appearance ticket, bail papers, an order of protection or the charging papers. Note your next court date, the names of officers or witnesses, and what you remember about what happened. If you don’t have any papers yet, call anyway. A short description is enough to start.
In everyday use, there’s no difference. A criminal lawyer, criminal defense lawyer or defense attorney represents people accused of crimes. Prosecutors also practice criminal law, but for the government. Our attorneys have worked on both sides, so they understand how each side approaches a case.
Look for a firm that focuses on criminal cases, knows the local courts and will try a case if needed. Ask who will handle your case, how often you’ll hear from them, and how the fee works. Read real client reviews. Most firms, including ours, offer a free consultation so you can ask these questions first.
Former prosecutors know how charges are built, what evidence the DA needs, and when a case is weak. Our attorneys prosecuted cases in Onondaga County before they began defending people, so they know the local courts and procedures from both sides. We call it leveraging both sides of the law.
Yes. We defend clients in town and village courts across Onondaga County, including Clay, Salina, Cicero, Manlius, DeWitt, Camillus, Onondaga and Baldwinsville, and in Auburn (Cayuga County) and Oswego (Oswego County). Most cases start in a local town or city court. Felony cases usually move to county court.
Yes. We defend New York State charges in city, town, county and Supreme Courts, and federal charges in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. We also handle appeals to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Federal cases follow different rules and sentencing guidelines, so get advice early.
Many cases end without a trial, through a dismissal, a reduced charge, a plea agreement or a program. Charges may be dismissed or reduced if police acted illegally, evidence is weak, or discovery wasn’t turned over on time. No lawyer can promise an outcome, but if your case should be tried, we are ready to try it.

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