The Portela Law Firm, P.C.

415 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10017 (212) 965-9458

177 Wadsworth Ave.
New York, NY 10013 (212) 927-7363 Mailing Address

37-06 82nd Street, Suite 3
Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (718) 424-5000  

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Here's what some of our clients are saying:

“From the very beginning Mr. Portela was extremely helpful and courteous, and we have the greatest faith in his services, and we will not hesitate to utilize his firm in the future. By his excellent professional representation on our behalf, we continue to have belief in the good services of the legal profession.”

“Para mi primero Dios y despues el abogado Manuel Portela. Es un abogado muy competente y de los cuales necesitamos aqui en la ciudad de New York para que proteja a toda la comunidad Latina.”

“Mr. Portela is an attorney of high moral character and highly qualified to handle commercial litigation disputes and defend business at the various NYC administrative agencies.”

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Criminal Defense Services

Mr. Portela has successfully tried numerous Felony and Misdemeanor trials, and resolved thousands of cases without trial through effective plea negotiations. The Portela Law Firm, P.C. defends individuals in all types of State and Federal criminal cases, including, but not limited to:

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  • Tax Evasion
  • Theft of Services
  • Sale to Minors
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Driving with a Suspended License
  • Domestic Violence
  • Assault
  • Drug related arrests
  • Shoplifting
  • Weapon Possession
  • Summons related offenses
  • General non compliance with The New York State Criminal Code and the rules and regulations of other New York State administrative agencies

The foundation of Mr. Portela's success is his experience as a former Assistant District Attorney working in the Criminal Court Bureau, Early Case Assessment Bureau, Grand Jury Bureau, Felony Investigations Bureau, Appeals Bureau, and Supreme Court Felony Trial Bureau. If you have been arrested or know someone who has been arrested that needs representation please contact us.