Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Services

The attorneys at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. will take any and all measures to protect your rights, regardless of you immigration status. As the list of crimes evolves to include crimes that can result in immigration consequences, it is crucial that you have representation that is knowledgeable about both Criminal and Immigration law.

The Portela Law Firm is comprised of a team from diverse legal backgrounds. The Firm has a combined 40 years of experience from various areas of law. Pooling together their resources, the associates of The Portela Law Firm, P.C. will aggressively protect your interests and provide professional and compassionate representation to New York's diverse population.

After graduating from law school, Manuel Portela Jr. was appointed to Kings County District Attorney's Office. Manuel Portela Jr. later opened his own firm. Now with help of the associates at The Portela Law Firm P.C., Manuel Portela Jr. vigorously defends and advocates for his clients' rights with the same daring and tenacity that made him Assistant District Attorney.

Armed with extensive knowledge and training, Manuel Portela Jr. and the associates of The Portela Law Firm, P.C. call upon vast experience to successfully defend against legal claims.

Although laws apply equally to everyone, the laws may be enforced differently based on the circumstances of a case. Without accessing all of the intricate details of your case, we would not be able to properly advise you of your rights.