Atty. Matthew Robert Lembke

Atty. Matthew Robert Lembke

• February 1994 – Present (24 years) Rochester, New York AreaI operate a solo law practice concentrating on civil and criminal litigation in New York State courts and United States federal district courts. A sample results I have obtained for clients and professional distinctions include:2017: Monroe County jury acquitted a Rochester man of all counts of attempted murder, felony assault, and weapons possession charges. 2014: Selected by U.S.

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About Matthew Robert Lembke at a glance

Matthew Robert Lembke is a Member based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Cerulli Massare & Lembke. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1993) and Eastern Kentucky University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • • February 1994 – Present (24 years) Rochester, New York AreaI operate a solo law practice concentrating on civil and criminal litigation in New York State courts and United States federal district courts
  • A sample results I have obtained for clients and professional distinctions include:2017: Monroe County jury acquitted a Rochester man of all counts of attempted murder, felony assault, and weapons possession charges. 2014: Selected by U.S
  • District Court District Judges and Magistrate Judges to received the districts “CJA Award” for outstanding representation of the accused without regard to the accused’s financial circumstances. 2014: After a nine week trial, a Buffalo federal court jury acquitted a Rochester man of all crimes related to accusations of that he murdered a government informant. 2010: Jury awarded a pedestrian $795,000 for injuries sustained from being hit by a car. 2006: $1.5 million settlement for a passenger injured in a crash. 2005: $800,000 settlement for two passengers injured in a crash. 2003: Jury awarded a truck driver $695,000 for injuries sustained in a collision. 2001: Rochester federal court jury verdict for a prisoner against corrections officers for civil rights violations. 2001: After an 8 week trial, Rochester federal court jury trial acquitted a Rochester man of drug trafficking charges that would have resulted in a sentence of more than 25 years in prison. 2002-03 and 2008: Represented defendants in the two longest, most highly publicized “white collar crime” trials in the history of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. 1999: Youngest lawyer selected by Rochester’s legal newspaper in the first class of Rochester’s “Up & Coming Attorneys.”

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Robert Lembke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Robert Lembke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Rochester 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Robert Lembke

Where is Matthew Robert Lembke's law office located?
Matthew Robert Lembke's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Cerulli Massare & Lembke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Robert Lembke handle?
Matthew Robert Lembke focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Robert Lembke practiced law?
Matthew Robert Lembke has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Matthew Robert Lembke go to law school?
Matthew Robert Lembke earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Robert Lembke received?
Matthew Robert Lembke's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1993
B.A.
Eastern Kentucky University
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994

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