Atty. Paul Gianelli
Classes/Seminars Taught: Federal Sentencing Guidelines, New York State Bar Association, 1992 Miscellaneous Criminal Law & Trial Advocacy Courses, Suffolk County Bar Association, 1990 - 2005 Professional Associations and Memberships: National Association, 1978 - Present Criminal Defense Lawyers Suffolk County Bar Association New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Past Employment Positions: Suffolk County Legal Aid Society, Criminal Division, 1972 - 1974 Suffolk County District Attorney, Chief Assistant & Chief White Collar Crime Bureau, 1975 - 1977 Pro Bono Activities: Assigned Counse
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Hauppauge, NY · 55+ Years Experience
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About Paul Gianelli at a Glance
Paul Gianelli is an Attorney At Law - Partner based in Hauppauge, New York, practicing at Anthony M. La Pinta, ESQ.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1971), Colorado (1972), U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1973), and U.S. District Court District of Colorado (1974). Educated at State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York (J.D., 1970) and Fordham University, New York, New York (A.B. History, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Hauppauge, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul Gianelli
Classes/Seminars Taught: Federal Sentencing Guidelines, New York State Bar Association, 1992 Miscellaneous Criminal Law & Trial Advocacy Courses, Suffolk County Bar Association, 1990 - 2005 Professional Associations and Memberships: National Association, 1978 - Present Criminal Defense Lawyers Suffolk County Bar Association New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Past Employment Positions: Suffolk County Legal Aid Society, Criminal Division, 1972 - 1974 Suffolk County District Attorney, Chief Assistant & Chief White Collar Crime Bureau, 1975 - 1977 Pro Bono Activities: Assigned Counsel Plan Suffolk County (Criminal Indigency), 1978 - 1998
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Paul Gianelli's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Gianelli handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hauppauge.
Criminal Defense in Hauppauge
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hauppauge
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 Hauppauge 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.
Hauppauge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hauppauge-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hauppauge Choose Paul Gianelli
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 Paul Gianelli's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul Gianelli brings 55+ 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 New York, Colorado, and U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, Paul Gianelli can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Paul Gianelli can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hauppauge
A Hauppauge-based practice means Paul Gianelli 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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