Bronx Attorney

We are specifically able to help residents who live in the Bronx who are dealing with criminal defense or divorce legal issues. Known as Bronx County, this is the most northern of the five boroughs which make up New York City. The term "borough" refers to the type of government, namely a municipal corporation. The Bronx is the second smallest borough by population (approx. 1.39 million) as well as the second smallest by size at 42 square miles. As the third most densely populated county in the entire country, it still has a number of open areas, including the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden. The Bronx contains some middle and upper class neighborhoods; however, it also contains one of the five poorest Congressional Districts in the U.S.

In regards to ethnicity, the most recent census states that the Bronx is the only borough in New York City with a Hispanic majority (53.5%). It is approximately 30.1% non-Hispanic Black or African American and 10.9% non-Hispanic White. In 2009, the median income in the Bronx was approximately $32,000, as compared to the median income of New York which is $54,000.

Divorce Lawyer in Bronx

A Bronx divorce lawyer can provide you with important legal advice if you are planning to divorce, and should be consulted regarding divorce laws and procedures as soon as possible. The more informed you are about the divorce process, the easier it will be to achieve your immediate and long-term objectives. H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C. is an experienced and resourceful divorce firm that can answer any questions you have regarding marriage dissolution and make sure that your rights and interests are safeguarded at all times. H. Benjamin Perez is a seasoned family law attorney that has been representing clients in divorce cases for many years. The attorney you chose to represent you in a divorce can have a decisive impact on how your case is resolved. Our firm provides vigorous divorce representation, and will make sure that you receive everything that you are legally entitled to.

Bronx Criminal Defense Lawyer

At H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C., we are dedicated to protecting the rights of those who have been falsely accused of a crime or treated unfairly by the justice system. We understand that not everyone who has been arrested on suspicion of an offense is guilty and so we will fight tirelessly to get your charges reduced or your case completely dismissed. We are members of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Council. Whether you were accused of a sex crime, federal crime, DWI/DUI, violent crime, or drug crime, you can rely on us to do whatever is necessary to protect your best interests.

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