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Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Additional Information: See: United States of America v. Mario Cain-Henry; United States of America v. Preston Herbst <P> Peter is a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, where he practices criminal defense out of the firm's Rochester office. Peter came to Tully Rinckey PLLC with over two decades of experience in practicing criminal law. He has handled thousands of criminal cases, including violations, misdemeanors, felonies and appeals. He has primarily represented defendants in felony cases in both state and federal courts. Peter is certified as �learned counsel� in federal court capital cases. Prior to New York State�s abolishment of capital punishment, he was likewise certified to handle death penalty cases in state courts. On multiple occasions, Peter has won acquittals or verdicts to lesser charges for clients charged with murder. Additionally, he has represented criminal defendants at the appellate level, including the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the third and fourth departments of the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division. Peter received his juris doctorate from Albany Law School of Union University and his bachelor�s degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. His devotion to helping people in need has afforded Peter the Monroe County Bar Association�s Charles Crimi Award and the St. Nicholas Society�s �Man of the Year� Award. He is also the recipient of the Rochester Business Journal�s �40 Under 40� Award. Peter currently sits on the board of directors of the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar. He has previously served on the board of directors of AIDS Rochester, Inc. He also served as the president of the Saint Nicholas Society (Italian-American Welfare Society in East Rochester) and sits on the Saint Mary's Church Parish Council. When not at work he enjoys participating in fund-raising events, such as the 440-mile AIDS Red Ribbon Ride, the 550-mile Empire State AIDS Ride, and the Tour de Cure to fight Diabetes.