Practicing Criminal Law for Over 25 Years

Anthony J. Colleluori, a well respected New York and Long Island trial and appellate lawyer, has practiced for over 25 years, focusing his practice on Criminal Law; First Amendment & Obscenity; Constitutional Law & Civil Rights; Civil RICO and Federal False Claims Act cases. With a reputation as a tough, aggressive trial lawyer, Mr. Colleluori has represented individuals in all types of Criminal Defense (White Collar, DWI and Drug cases, Sex and Internet Sex Crimes, Criminal RICO, and Violent Crimes) Civil Rights Actions, Federal False Claims Act (Qui Tam or Whistle Blower) cases and Civil RICO cases. Mr. Colleluori represents clients in both the New York State and Federal courts. Mr. Colleluori has defended the rights of thousands of people in the various courts he serves. Whether defending a DWI, a homicide, victims of police brutality or whistle blowers who just cannot sit by and watch others rip off America's treasury, Tony has stood by their side, lighting their legal path and helping to carry, if not completely shouldering their legal burdens.

Contact Mr. Colleluori today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced New York Attorney, call Anthony J. Colleluori today at 516-535-9370, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your initial consultation.

We charge a nominal fee of $250 per hour and it is deducted from the fee if you retain us.

Anthony J. Colleluori can also assist you with:

Civil Rights:

• Police Brutality
• Malicious Prosecution
• False Arrest
• Prisoner’s Rights

Discrimination based on:

• Sexual and Gender Discrimination
• Racial Bias
• Discrimination
• Discrimination based on Creed or Religion

Immigration Law

Business Torts:

• Theft of Trade Secrets
• Unfair Competition
• Covenants Not To Compete
• Unfair Trade Practice

Intentional Torts:

• Assault
• Fraud

Qui Tam or Whistleblower Relaters’ only

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced New York Attorney, call Anthony J. Colleluori today at 516-535-9370, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your initial consultation

Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
After hours available.

Attorney Anthony J. Colleluori

Jurisdictions:

• State of New York
• Federal District Courts
• Appellate Courts
• US Supreme Court

Education:

• Tufts University BA’s in Political Science and History 1981
• Hofstra University School of Law, Juris Doctor 1984

Admitted To The Bar:

• 1985

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

Memberships:

• Co-chair Criminal Practice Management Committee American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section - 2009-present
• Life Member National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys - 1987-present
• Life Member New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - 1987-present
• Member Columbian Lawyers Association - 1985-present
• Member The American Trial Lawyers Association - 2007-present
• Chairman American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Criminal Litigation Committee, White Collar Sentencing Subcommittee - 2005-2007
• Committee Chairman Scleroderma Foundation Bd. of Dir. Development Comm. - 2001-2007
• Secretary, Criminal Justice Section NYSBA - 1997-1998
• Member, Criminal Justice Section Executive Comm. NYS Bar Association - 1991-1998
• President Nassau County (NY) Criminal Court's Bar Association - 1996-1997
• Member Board of Directors New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - 1992-1996
• Chairman NYS Bar Association Crim Just. Sec. CLE Comm. - 1991-1996
• Inaugural Chair Constuction Law Committee Nassau County Bar Association - 1991-1993
• Member of the Board of Directors Nassau County Bar Association - 1990-1993
• Chairman Criminal Law and Procedure Committee Nassau County Bar Association - 1988-1990

Achievements:

• Top 10 Criminal Trial Lawyers in the Northeast Arrive Magazine - 2011
• Long Island Legal Eagle Pulse Magazine - 2011
• Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine - 2011
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New York State, The American Trial Lawyers Association - 2008-Present
• Inclusion in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers Martindale-Hubbell - 2004-Present
• AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell - 2004-Present
• Master Advocate National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) - 2008
• Who's Who in American Law - 1993
• NACDL Outstanding Service Award - 1993
• Outstanding Alumnus Phi Alpha Delta, Kennedy Chapter-Hofstra Univ. - 1991
• Outstanding Young Men in America - 1987

Languages Spoken:

Our office has speakers of Spanish, Tagalog, French and Creole, Russian, Belarussian, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) Italian and Japanese.

Verdicts & Settlements

• Mastroianni v. Reilly (Jailhouse Failure to treat)
  602 F. Supp. 2d 425 - Dist. Court, ED New York, 2009

• US v. Proyect (On Amicus Brief)
  989 F. 2d 84 - Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, 1993

• Schaub v. County of Olmsted (Plaintiff/inmate wins verdict of 1 Million Dollars against Sherrif and County for Violations of his Civil Rights while in custody)
  656 F. Supp. 2d 990 - Dist. Court, Minnesota, 2009

• People v. Ronald “Shorts” Rodriguez 2008 Defendant acquitted of Murder 2 and Manslaughter 1 convicted of non violent Manslaughter 2 in fatal point blank shooting of unarmed man.

• People v. Al Latino- 2009 Defendant acquitted of Burglary 1 and 2 after police arrest him a block away from a burgled residence after allegedly seeing him enter and come out of the home through a side window.

• People v. Chestnut -Defendant acquitted of Attempted Murder in knifing of a grandmother in her apartment.

• Cardeno v Potter Dist Court EDNY C.I. Branch Plaintiff’s verdict in a civil rights case. Plaintiff a postal worker sues US Postal service for discrimination and sexual harassment and retaliation at work by supervisor Plaintiff awarded a year’s salary.