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Glenn Warren Magnell
The Law Office of Glenn Magnell
162 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: (845) 294-0585 | Fax: (845) 926-4091
http://www.stormkinglaw.com
Knowledge, Commitment, Integrity, Honesty
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
DWI, misdemeanors, felonies, traffic violations, estate planning.
Sub-Categories
Criminal Defense
- Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
- Appeals
- Environmental Violations
- Felonies
- False Identification
- Probation
- Perjury
- Plea Negotiation
- Search & Seizure
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Traffic - Moving Violations
- Open Container
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving without a License
- DWI
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Constitutional Rights Defense
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Trade Secrets
- Wire Transfer
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Robbery
Bar Admissions
NY, May 2005
Bar Number: 4300505
Other Court Admissions
New York State, U.S. District Court-Southern District of New York.
Association Memberships
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
• Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, Criminal Defense & Family Law Section(s)
American Bar Association (ABA)
• Criminal Defense Section
Orange County Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NYSACDL)
New York State Defenders Association (NYSDA)
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars on the topics of criminal law, DWI, elder law, probate law and ethics; I always exceed the required amount of continuing education hours.
Example Cases
Case 1: Client charged with felony driving while intoxicated by drugs, basis of case was an unconstitutional search of defendant's car. Significant motion and hearing practice eventually resulted in a resolution of the case with a plea to two minor non-moving traffic violations.
Case 2: Client charged with two counts of felony grand larceny. Case involved purchase of a vehicle with money from a third party who had stolen the money from a business. Substantial motion and hearing practice resulted in the charge being dismissed.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
New York University
City:
New York
State:
NY
Year:
1972
Focus and Accomplishments:
History and Chemistry
Degree:
Master of Arts
School:
University of Pennsylvania
City:
Philadelphia
State:
PA
Year:
1977
Focus and Accomplishments:
International Relations/International Business
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
City:
Newark
State:
NJ
Year:
2004
Focus and Accomplishments:
Criminal and constitutional law with heavy clinical participation
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New York
Firm Focus and History
Our firm was established in 2005.
We focus our criminal law practice in both local and county courts throughout the lower Hudson Valley. In particular, a substantial portion of the practice involves DWI defense, criminal possession of controlled substance defense, transportation law violation defense and traffic law violation defense. We additionally focus on providing affordable estate planning services to elderly clients.
Previous Employment Summary
I came to the practice of law as a second career having spent the previous 25 years in a variety of executive positions in the office automation and software industries.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I try very hard to make sure my clients understand the law as it is relevant to their legal issues. In particular, I try to educate my criminal defense clients about the charges they face, what the elements of those charges are and what burden of proof the prosecution or defense may bear. The more my clients understand about the charges they face, the better they are able to understand why I recommend certain actions or strategies. The more they know, the better they will understand what is going on and knowledge enables my clients to ask intelligent questions of me. However, there is always a fine line involved. Some clients believe that because they have read about certain areas of law they know as much as an attorney that regularly practices in that area of law.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am always willing, as part of a consultation, to review documents that clients have prepared and give them general guidance on the issues of law involved. However, I will not provide specific edits or changes unless I am able to assure myself that the final product is something I can approve.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Since most of my practice involves criminal defense I will not coach people facing criminal charges on representing themselves pro se. I believe that everyone facing a criminal charge should have a qualified criminal defense attorney defend them.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have had a life-long interest in the law, particularly constitutional law. When I had the opportunity to start a second career I decided to pursue that law as a vocation, not simply an avocation. Attending law school and engaging in some heavy clinical work interested me more and more in criminal law.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
The law is a second career for me and I believe that I have been able to bring maturity and perspective to my practice based on my experiences as a business executive. In particular, my business experience honed my negotiating skills to a great degree. This has been very important in my criminal practice where plea negotiations are so common.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Attending law school and engaging in some heavy clinical work interested me more and more in criminal law. In particular, I witnessed first hand how people with limited means struggle to deal with criminal charges. When I became an attorney I decided to focus much of my time on criminal defense and, hopefully provide defendants with limited means quality criminal defense representation.
What do you like best about your career?
I like best the fact that on a regular basis, I am able to assist other people who really need help dealing with very difficult and scary situations (being arrested). I also like the fact that I didn't "evolve" into a criminal defense attorney; I didn't pick this as a vocation out of need or ignorance. It is something that I thought about and decided to do. I find the practice of law very satisfying.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner and have two employees; one is my legal secretary/office manager who is the primary interface to potential clients, collecting basic information about cases and keeping our clients informed about their case's progress, dates they have to meet, etc. My other employee is my paralegal, who becomes an important interface to people once they do become clients. Of course, as a solo practitioner, all of my clients deal directly with me on their cases.
What are your strengths and style?
I think that the biggest strength I bring to my practice is my abiding commitment to deliver quality legal representation to every client, regardless of how serious the matter or how much I am being paid. Also, I am not cynical about practicing law. Many attorneys, particularly criminal defense attorneys, become worn down by a largely one-sided system that favors the prosecution. To date, I have not been afflicted with that malady. I bring a calm energy to dealing with my clients and try to be as realistic as possible, without creating any unnecessary fear and while providing some level of reassurance.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy reading (law, history, politics), photography, tennis, hiking, and traveling.
Office Manager/Assistant
Catherine Benson.
Fax
(845) 926-4091
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Yes, Spanish.
Additional Offices
Cornwall, NY
151 Continental Road
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 725-7935
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For criminal defense representation, I have a fixed fee schedule depending upon the charge and the extent to which it will be litigated. For clients with limited income, but who do not qualify for Legal Aid/Public Defender, I also offer a sliding scale of fees based upon their ability to pay. For elder law/estate planning clients, I also have a fixed fee schedule for the preparation of estate documents. For probate clients, I charge a percentage of the value of the estate. For corporate clients, I charge by the hour.
Hourly Rates
$175 to $250.
Free Initial Consultation?
For criminal defense clients, I offer free consultations, regardless of the amount of time involved. For all other clients I will offer a free consultation up to one hour.
Typical Retainer
The retainer is dependent upon the nature of the work involved (i.e. criminal charge).
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