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Ronald J. McGaw, Esq.

DWI-DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Family Law

Landlord-Tenant Law, Trademarks & Copyrights

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As a former full-time Judge for 10 years in the City of Poughkeepsie Court, and as a former Park Avenue Attorney in Manhattan for several years before that, Ron McGaw, Esq. has viewed the law from many angles.  He knows how the law works, why it works the way it does, and (most importantly) why it sometimes doesn't work.  If you need an attorney who truly understands the legal system, consider the Law Office of Ronald J. McGaw, Esq.

Initial telephone consultations are always free.

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Our Mission

bulletTo provide quality legal services at reasonable prices
bulletTo bridge the gap between the law and our clients' needs
bulletTo be not just a lawyer, but also a counselor at law for our clients
bulletTo help our clients achieve the best possible resolution to their legal problems

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Company Profile

bulletFormer Judge:  Ronald J. McGaw, Esq. served from 1996 to 2006 as the first full-time Judge of the City of Poughkeepsie Court.  As a Judge in this very busy court, Ron McGaw oversaw hundreds of cases each day - thousands of cases each year - including Criminal cases, Domestic Violence matters, Landlord/Tenant issues, and Civil claims.  As a Judge, Ron McGaw was widely viewed as both fair and knowledgeable, and he gained a reputation for treating litigants, defendant, attorneys and the public with respect.
bulletPark Avenue Attorney:  Prior to ascending to the bench, Ron McGaw, Esq. practiced law in Manhattan, focusing his practice on Intellectual Property [Trademarks & Copyrights].  His first office was located at 500 Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, directly across from the New York Public Library, where he worked with the firm of Nims, Howes.  Later he moved to a national firm - Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto - which had its New York offices at 277 Park Avenue, as well as offices in Washington, D.C. and California.
bulletUSF Law School - Law Review:  Ron McGaw, Esq. is a graduate of the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he served on the Law Review.  Ron is currently licensed to practice law in New York and California.
bulletMemberships:  Ron McGaw, Esq. has been a member of the New York City based Respect for Law Alliance, as well as the Dutchess County Magistrates Association, the Dutchess County Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association.
bulletPersonal:  Ron McGaw, Esq. has been married since 1988, and has two children.  He is a produced playwright, and enjoys writing fiction.

Contact Information

Telephone
845-790-0845
FAX 
845-790-1223
Postal address
299 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Electronic mail
General Information:  mcgawlaw@yahoo.com

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