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McCarthy A. Hawkins

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  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
  • New York
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Lawrence George Mottola
Lawrence George Mottola March 2, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
McCarthy is an experienced, ethical and professional attorney that always defends his clients to the best of his ability and advises them as to the best course of action. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend

I worked with McCarthy at the Kings County District Attorney's Office for several years, and work with him regularly as defense counsel on the Felony 18B panel.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

I have been assigned to clients that McCarthy Hawkins had previously represented as a Felony 18B panel attorney, and have worked with Mr. Hawkins as Co-Counsel in multi-Defendant cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2011 - Present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

McCarthy Hawkins is an effective advocate for all of his clients, routinely securing the best possible plea deals. If a trial is necessary, he is always thoroughly prepared and provides a vigorous defense.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

McCarthy Hawkins stays current in all areas of Criminal Law and practices daily.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

McCarthy Hawkins stays current in all areas of Criminal Law and practices daily.

Communication Skills: Excellent

McCarthy is a great communicator, always answering his clients' calls and appearing in Court promptly.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

McCarthy is both ethical and professional, always doing what is in the client's best interests while maintaining a code of conduct at the highest standard of our profession.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Adam Solomon Uris
Adam Solomon Uris March 2, 2024
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I hold McCarthy in the highest regard. The best compliment I can pay is to say that I would hire him to represent my family or friends if they were in need. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

McCarthy and I worked together at the Brooklyn DA's office, and have remained colleagues as criminal defense attorneys.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

McCarthy and I have worked on cases with co-defendants.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2008-present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

McCarthy is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He has complete command of both the law and the facts of his particular case, and is prepared to litigate all aspects.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

McCarthy keep up with all developments in case law, and is a source of information for all of his colleagues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

McCarthy is an excellent source of legal information, and an excellent legal writer.

Communication Skills: Excellent

I have seen McCarthy communicate effectively with even the most difficult of clients, and he deals with the court and fellow attorneys professionally.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

McCarthy is one of the most trustworthy and ethical attorneys I have ever worked with. I have always known him to hold his ethics as a guiding principle of his practice.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal defense, civil litigation.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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