Luis Andrew Penichet
Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney
A founding member of Penichet DeCaro & Alberga, Luis Andrew Penichet is a former NYC prosecutor and widely recognized criminal defense and matrimonial law attorney who has consistently helped his clients achieve outstanding results for four decades.
Known for taking on high-profile cases, Luis is a tenacious, powerful advocate protecting clients and their family’s interests in their most important family law and criminal defense matters including divorce, child custody, visitation, white-collar DUI, narcotics, and violent crime. A formidable opponent in the courtroom, he uses his experience and sophisticated negotiation skills to get favorable results faster, whether in settlement or verdict for his clients.
Trusted by peers and judges alike, Luis’s outstanding achievements have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, New York Magazine, New York Times, and Westchester Magazine. He has achieved Martindale Hubbell’s highest rating, part of an elite group of approximately 10 percent of all attorneys, for his strong legal abilities and high ethical standards.
You can count on Luis for your family law and criminal defense matters. Contact Luis today for a complimentary review of your case.
Education
1979, Fordham University School of Law
1976, Fordham University
Admission
Admission: 1980 (New York) and other Admissions
Awards and Achievements
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012, 2011, 2010
- Super Lawyers Present-2007
- NY Super Lawyers 2011-2010
Affiliations
- Grievance Committee Ninth Judicial District
- New York State Bar Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- New York State Defenders Association
- Westchester County Bar Association