Atty. Marlene Besterman
Marlene Besterman is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Marlene received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Criminal Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About Marlene Besterman at a Glance
Marlene Besterman is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of Marlene Besterman. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986) and New York (1987). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1983). Active member of Massachusetts and New York State Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marlene Besterman
- Marlene Besterman is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- Marlene received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Marlene practices at Law Office of Marlene Besterman in New York, NY
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Criminal Defense in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marlene Besterman's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marlene Besterman brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and New York, Marlene Besterman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Marlene Besterman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Marlene Besterman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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