OUR TEAM
JOHN PAUL DEVERNA, ESQ.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
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Criminal Defense
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Felonies
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Misdemeanors
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Civil Rights
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False Arrest
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Police Brutality
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Personal Injury
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Slip & Falls
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Car Accidents
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Construction Sites
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BACKGROUND:
John Paul DeVerna is the founder of DeVerna Law, a litigation firm focusing on criminal defense, civil rights, and personal injury litigation. Mr. DeVerna has exemplary criminal defense advocacy skills resulting in 95% of his private clients receiving non-criminal disposition offers or trial wins. In the civil rights division of the firm, Mr. DeVerna has recovered monetary compensation for a variety of individuals alleging false arrest, police brutality, and malicious prosecution. In the personal injury division of the firm, he has recovered monetary compensation for client’s hurt due to the negligence of others.
Mr. DeVerna is a former felony prosecutor. His experience working in the District Attorney's Office complemented Mr. DeVerna's prior experience working at the New York State Attorney General's Office, and for a New York Federal Judge. Mr. DeVerna is graduate of both Brooklyn Law School and the University of Maryland. He is an adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School.
ASSOCATIONS | MEMBERSHIPS:
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New York County Bar Association
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Bronx County Bar Association (Judiciary Committee)
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Kings County Bar Association
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Queens County Bar Association
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Jewish Lawyers' Guild
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Community Board 2, Manhattan
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National Trial Lawyers Association
BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS:
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New York State Court
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New Jersey State Court
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Connecticut State Court
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U.S. Federal Court (SDNY)
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U.S. Federal Court (EDNY)
EXPERIENCED
TRIAL ATTORNEY
CASES WE HANDLE:
Accidents, Leaving the Scene
Accidents, Pedestrian Knockdown
Assault
Burglary
Criminal Defense FAQ
Criminal Justice System
Criminal Penalties
Criminal Mischief
Desk Appearance Tickets
Desk Appearance Ticket Tips
Disorderly Conduct
Domestic Violence
Driving with Suspended License
Driving: Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
Drug Possession
Drunk Driving / DWI DUI
False Arrest
Federal Crimes
Firearm Possession
Forfeitures / Civil Demand
Forgery
Fraud
Grand Larceny
Grand Larceny Penalties
Gun Possession Defense Lawyer
Harassment
Homicide
Identity Theft
Immigration Issues
Immigration Consequences NY
Knifes & Gravity Knifes
Marijuana Offenses
Larceny
Lewdness & Exposure
Law
Police Brutality
Reckless Driving
Robbery
Sex Crimes
To reach John Paul DeVerna, please call (212) 321-0025 or e-mail him directly at jpd@mynylawyer.com.
CARY LONDON, ESQ.
BRIAN WAGNER, ESQ.
Mr. Wagner is a former prosecutor for the District Attorney’s Office turned criminal defense lawyer. At the Brooklyn DA’s office, he tried many cases in court and took several cases to successful verdicts. He was a prosecutor so he knows how to think like one and will work to point out all of the flaws in the prosecution’s arguments against you. Mr. Wagner is a seasoned trial veteran with the skill set and experience necessary to protect your rights. Mr. Wagner is an expert commentator able provide his insights as a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor.
Cary London is a premier trial attorney who has and taken over 100 cases to jury verdict. Mr. London is a graduate of University of Virginia and New York Law School. He was recognized by the New York Law Journal as one of their prominent Rising Stars of 2013. He has previously worked for the NYPD defending Police Officers accused of misconduct, Brooklyn Defender Services as a trial attorney, clerked for Supreme Court Justice Richard Lee Price in Bronx State Supreme Court, and worked for the Trial Bureau 30/50 in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. He prides himself on making sure clients get the aggressive legal representation they deserve.