Lee Carey Kindlon
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Biography
Lee Kindlon, the founding partner of the Kindlon Law Firm, has represented clients in some of the area's most high-profile criminal cases. From those hard-fought courtroom battles, he uses his experience to benefit clients across the legal spectrum. Lee's experience in civil litigation includes matters based on contract, fraud, civil rights violations and negligence. He has successfully resolved a number of high-value personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Lee's practice also includes the representation of corporations and professionals in white collar criminal cases. From preventative advice for companies to successful resolution for those charged with financial crimes, fraud or larceny, Lee has the knowledge and experience to provide excellent legal counsel.
After receiving his commission in the Marine Corps and during his three and a half years on active duty with the Marines, Lee worked as a Judge Advocate, first in Legal Assistance, and then as the prosecutor for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. In September 2005, he deployed to Iraq as a Battalion Judge Advocate and was stationed in Fallujah until April 2006. Now a Lieutenant Colonel, he remains part of the Marine Corps Reserve as the Reserve Officer in Charge of Appellate Defense for the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Appeals.
Lee was admitted to practice in New York State in December 2002 and the District of Columbia in January 2008. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and he is certified to practice in all military courts.
Lee Kindlon is a nationally-recognized speaker on evidence, civil rights and gun laws. He has spoken to groups across the state on matters of veterans in the criminal justice system. Lee has also had the honor of teaching service members around the world about the Laws of Armed Conflict, the Geneva Conventions and lessons learned as a Judge Advocate.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant Alterate Public Defender Albany County Alternate Public Defender
Year: 2007 - 2012
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Founding Partner The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC
Year: 2014 - Current
Description: Lee Kindlon is the founding partner of The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC.
Assistant Public Defender Albany County Public Defender
Year: 2006 - 2007
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Judge Advocate United States Marine Corps
Year: 2003 - Current
Description: Lee Kindlon has been a Judge Advocate with the United States Marine Corps since 2003. Currently in the Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel, he is the Reserve Officer in Charge of Code 45, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
Senior Associate Attorney Kindlon Shanks & Associates
Year: 2006 - 2015
Description: Lee Kindlon was a senior associate attorney with the firm Kindlon Shanks & Associates.
Professional Associations
American Bar Association Member (2002 - Current)
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Life Member (2014 - Current)
National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys Life Member (2014 - Current)
New York State Bar # 4096806 Member (2002 - Current)
Publications
Expanded DNA database must focus on clearing the innocent Schenectady Gazette (April, 2012)
Criminal Law Update Albany County Bar Association Newsletter (January, 2012)
Awards
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Rising Star
Superlawyers 2016.0
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Rising Star
Superlawyers 2015.0
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Rising Star
Superlawyers 2017.0
Education
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University of Connecticut School of Law J.D. (2002)
Year: 1999 - 2002
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Williams College B.A. (1998)
Year: 1994 - 1998
Speaking Engagements
Police Liability Claims from Start to Finish, Latham, New York, May 16, 2018, National Business Institute, Increased media focus on police misconduct has brought the issue to the forefront of the public conscience. How prepared are you to handle the complexities of a police misconduct lawsuit? In this comprehensive overview of these contentious claims, experienced attorney faculty will share their years of experience so you can more effectively weigh the strengths and weaknesses of a claim, overcome document discovery hurdles, recognize inconsistencies in incident reports and more.
Police Liability Claims from Start to Finish, Latham, New York, May 16, 2018, National Business Institute, Increased media focus on police misconduct has brought the issue to the forefront of the public conscience. How prepared are you to handle the complexities of a police misconduct lawsuit? In this comprehensive overview of these contentious claims, experienced attorney faculty will share their years of experience so you can more effectively weigh the strengths and weaknesses of a claim, overcome document discovery hurdles, recognize inconsistencies in incident reports and more.
Websites
http://kindlon.com/
The Kindlon Law Firm, PLLC
52 James Street, Albany, NY 12207