Coverage Earned
in the Courtroom
Recognition follows results, not promises
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Richard Portale Featured in Netflix Documentary “The Confession Tapes”On June 21, 2019, Netflix released the second season of their true crime series entitled, “The Confession Tapes”. Season 2, Episode 3: “Deep Down” features the case of Angelika Graswald. This brilliant documentary created by Kelly Loudenberg, features Mr. Portale detailing the police malfeasance and misconduct in their investigation of our client for allegedly murdering her fiance in 2015 in a kayak in the Hudson River, including their eleven (11) hour attempt to coerce Ms. Graswald into a false confession.
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Justice with Jeanine Pirro
New York Criminal Defense Attorney Richard Portale battles Judge Jeanine Pirro and fellow New York Criminal Defense Attorney Joey Jackson over the Utah District Attorney’s decision to decline to prosecute Josh Powell in what Judge Pirro calls “The Perfect Crime” and the perfect way to dispose of a body.
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Dateline
Dateline features the trial of former US President Clinton’s neighbor, Carlos Perez Olivo who was prosecuted for shooting his wife in the back of the head on a “Long, Dark Stretch of Road” in order to collect the life insurance proceeds. Westchester Criminal Defense Attorney Richard Portale explains to NBC Dateline correspondent Dennis Murphy how the defense challenged the forensic evidence against Perez Olivo, himself a prominent homicide defense attorney.
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Good Morning America
One of Mr. Portale’s courthouse pressers is featured on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan.
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News 12
Westchester Defense Attorney Richard Portale is interviewed on the courthouse steps regarding jury deliberations in the trial of James Pileggi, an off-duty Police Officer who was prosecuted when his service revolver shot and killed his friend at close range in an accidental discharge. The trial resulted in a Hung jury and a mistrial was declared.
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Fox News
Fox News Panelists Bob Bianchi and Bryan Claypool unanimously agree that the Orange County New York District Attorney had a “Prosecution slam dunk” case against Angelika Graswald and should have forced our client to trial rather than offering a plea to Negligent Homicide, which they consider to be the equivalent of an accident. The panelists focus on the DA caving in and seem to miss the boat on the industrious effort and creative legal strategy of the defense team in achieving the incredible result.
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ABC News
ABC news Nightline – Angelika Graswald and her defense attorney Richard Portale entering a guilty plea involving Criminal Negligence to bring an end to the Orange County murder prosecution.
The Most Experienced & Reputable Criminal Attorneys
Equipped With the Courtroom Acumen To Dissect And Dismantle Even The Most Challenging Allegations
At Portale Randazzo LLP, we have well over a century of combined criminal and civil defense experience. All three partners are former prosecutors who cut their teeth between the Bronx and Westchester District Attorney’s office. Founding partner Richard Portale has achieved victory in some of the most challenging prosecutions in Westchester County history. Here are just a few examples:
As lead counsel, Mr. Portale achieved an acquittal following the jury trial of Anthonica St. Victor, a young Haitian mother accused of shaking and killing her 1-year-old daughter, Clarissa. Medical experts testified that the baby had suffered bilateral bucket-handle rib fractures, bilateral subdural hematomas and bilateral retinal hemorrhaging, the so-called “triad of injuries” allegedly associated with a shaken baby homicide.
we get results.
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Acquittal
Murder / Manslaughter / Assault / EWC – Mom Acquitted of Killing Her Baby Criminal
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All Charges Dismissed
Sex Crimes / Sex Abuse – Molestation Charges Dismissed Criminal
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All Charges Dismissed
Resisting Arrest / Obstructing Governmental Administration – College Student Falsely Arrested Criminal
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All Charges Dismissed
Assault / Reckless Driving / Leaving the Scene – Auto Accident Criminal
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All Charges Dismissed
CPW / Menacing – Teenage Actor Cornered by Thugs – Acts in Self-Defense Criminal
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All Charges Dismissed
Drugs / Cocaine – B Felony Cocaine Case Criminal
Who Will Tirelessly Fight for Your Rights
Our creative litigation attorneys will tailor a personalized defense strategy to ensure the best possible result for your case. We offer a full suite of representation in the following specialized fields
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If you are looking for a lawyer who truly cares about their clients and fights for the best possible result, look no further.
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I truly felt that I had found a team that was willing to fight for my case and genuinely cared about the results.
I can honestly say that I am relieved and happy to have chosen your firm as my attorney for my third DWI. I have worked hard ...
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Richard's level of care and attention meant a lot to me.
Rich was an outstanding and well-spoken individual who carried himself with a strong sense of confidence. From the very ...
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When you hire Portale Randazzo you are getting attorneys who actually care and fight for you.
Portale Randazzo LLP is an exceptional law firm. Mr. Portale has represented me very well helping me avoid the worst. ...
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I felt confident in trusting them with my case.
Portale Randazzo was very reliable and helpful during my tough time. Very grateful for Rich and the team for everything. ...
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Rich is a men of his word!
Having your love ones in jail is very stressful! We or so grateful we chose Portale Randazzo team to work my love ones case!! ...
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Rich Portale told me that his job was to free me from worrying about my case. That's what he did.
Had a potentially scary legal problem and on my own it could have been disastrous. He solved the problem pretty quickly. ...
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My experience with Rich has been nothing short of exceptional.
Outstanding "10 out of 10". I am very grateful. Richard Portale is an amazing lawyer. Excellent in both professionalism and ...
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When Only a Warrior Will Do
Proven Track Record with an Incredibly High Success Rate. Backed by Over 150 Years of Combined Experience
A true warrior fights to make peace, not war. A true warrior is skilled at swordsmanship, but does not need to show it. Are you or a loved one facing charges that could strip you of your freedom? Our criminal attorneys in Westchester County know how difficult a criminal accusation can be. While it might seem like your back is against the wall with the weight of the justice system bearing down on you, our skilled and seasoned Westchester New York attorneys are ready to restore hope and peace of mind to you and your family. Our clients leave our offices feeling safe and confident knowing that they have retained true warriors to defend them against the weight of the system.
We prepare for trial
With over a century and a half of combined courtroom experience and hundreds of successful verdicts, we don’t build cases to settle early. We build them for results.
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