Joseph Anthony Lobosco

35 years of experience
Criminal Law
New York

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Biography

Criminal defense lawyer currently representing defendants in Monroe County, NY and surrounding areas. I've practiced criminal law for over 30 years – first as a prosecutor, then as a defense attorney – and have defended clients against many different kinds of criminal charges. Some of these areas of expertise, including assault, homicide, drug crimes and more, are listed on my website, loboscodefense.com.

Education

St. John's University School of Law: J.D. (1989)

Professional Experience

Attorney: The Law Office of Robert DiDio & Associates; 2018 - 2020; Represents clients in all aspects of felony and misdemeanor criminal litigation in both state and federal courts in New York, including arraignments, plea negotiations, pre-trial evidentiary motion practice and hearings, trials, appeals and post-judgment motion practice. Handles all aspects of running law practice in conjunction with principal attorney, including marketing and advertising, discussing terms of retention and negotiating fee arrangements, discussing outstanding fees and arranging terms of payment.

Assistant District Attorney: Bronx County District Attorney's Office; 2017 - 2018; Handled felony matters involving drug possession and sale, gun possession, violent crimes, police impersonation and human trafficking, including presentation of evidence to Grand Juries, pretrial motion practice and hearings, and trials. Supervised a long-term investigation into illegal gang activities in the Monroe Housing Projects, which involved the drafting of an eavesdropping warrant and pen register, search warrants and subpoenas, as well as review and analysis of police reports and subpoenaed records. Worked with law enforcement personnel to develop and maintain relationships with confidential informants. Mentored junior assistant district attorneys in all phases of prosecution, including second seating trials and hearings and consulting on investigations.

Attorney: The Law Offices of Kenneth J. Weinstein, P.C.; 2016 - 2017; Represented clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family matters, including divorce, custody, child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and post-judgment proceedings. Drafted pre- and post-judgment motions, memoranda, stipulations of settlement, separation agreements, and pleadings. Conducted depositions, hearings and trials, reviewing files and records and interviewing parties and witnesses in preparation thereof. Interviewed potential clients seeking the services of the firm, discussed terms of retention and negotiated fee arrangements, discussed outstanding fees with clients and arrange terms of payment. Represented clients in all aspects of felony and misdemeanor criminal litigation in both state and federal courts in New York, including arraignments, plea negotiations, pre-trial evidentiary motion practice and hearings, trials, appeals and post-judgment motion practice.

Attorney: The Nelson Law Office P.C.; 2014 - 2016; Represented clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family matters, including divorce, custody, child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and post-judgment proceedings. Drafted pre- and post-judgment motions, memoranda, stipulations of settlement, separation agreements, and pleadings. Conducted divorce mediation by interviewing the parties, assessing their relative positions and guiding them towards a mutually agreeable resolution. Conducted depositions, hearings and trials, reviewing files and records and interviewing parties and witnesses in preparation thereof. Drafted wills, health care proxies and powers of attorney. Interviewed potential clients seeking the services of the firm, discussed terms of retention and negotiated fee arrangements, discussed outstanding fees with clients and arranged terms of payment. Managed firm operations from March 2015 through October 2015 while firm owner was on maternity leave.

Principal Attorney: The Law Office of Joseph A. Lobosco, Esq.; 2004 - 2015; Represented clients in all aspects of felony and misdemeanor criminal litigation in both state and federal courts in New York, including arraignments, plea negotiations, pre-trial evidentiary motion practice and hearings, trials, appeals and post-judgment motion practice. Defended clients in approximately 100 pre-trial hearings and 40 felony trials. Participated in extensive negotiation of plea deals. Handled all aspects of running law practice, including marketing and advertising, discussing terms of retention and negotiating fee arrangements, discussing outstanding fees and arranging terms of payment.

Assistant District Attorney: Queens County District Attorney's Office; 1989 - 2004; As a member of the Organized Crime and Rackets Bureau for over 11 years, supervised several long-term investigations into illegal activities under the New York State Organized Crime Control Act. While a member of the Narcotics Trials Bureau, handled caseload of approximately 50 felony cases from arrest to trial or plea, including pre- and post-trial motion practice, pre-trial evidentiary hearings, presenting cases to grand juries, negotiating pleas and trials. Also served as a Supervisor in both the Criminal Court Intake Bureaus, where I supervised Assistant District Attorneys, Criminal Law Associates and Paralegals in processing arrests, interviewing law enforcement personnel, alleged victims and witnesses, analyzing facts and applicable law, and determining charges to be filed.