About Paul D. Petrus Jr.

Paul D. Petrus Jr. is an attorney and counselor at law originally from Cleveland, Ohio. There he learned the values of hard work, persistence, and the importance of keeping one’s word.

Mr. Petrus is a Lifetime Member of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the New York Criminal Bar Association. He has sat on the New York City’s Mayoral Advisory Committee for the Appointment & Reappointment of Judges. Recently of Counsel to Levine & Blit, PLLC, a civil law firm in the Empire State Building, Mr. Petrus’ office is now located in the Graybar Building at 420 Lexington Ave.

Early Career and Cultural Roots

Mr. Petrus first learned Spanish while staying in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, in the state of Oaxaca. He later returned to Mexico and continued traveling through Central America, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. He continues to enjoy Latin American culture with his brother-in-law’s Peruvian family and with his friends and clientele. Mr. Petrus looks forward to vacationing again south of the border.

Mr. Petrus attended law school at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in the evening while working full-time as a probation officer for adult felons during the day. He received scholarships from his law school and the probation department’s union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA). While attending Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Mr. Petrus edited and wrote for the law school newspaper that was ranked the #1 law school newspaper in the country, according to the American Bar Association. He also served in student government.

Aglaia Davis

Aglaia Davis is a seasoned litigation attorney and legal writing consultant with over two decades of experience in complex legal research, brief writing, and appellate advocacy. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2002 and the New Jersey Bar in 2019, she has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal support to solo practitioners and small firms across the country.

Notable Cases

Theft Crimes in NYC

Theft crimes contain more specific crimes such as burglary, petty theft, embezzlement, fraud, robbery, identity theft and many others. These crimes all have one thing in common: a person that has knowingly.

Federal Property Crimes in NYC

When charged with a federal property crime, it is possible that you could face state charges in addition to your federal charges.

Federal Tax Fraud Attorney in New York City

If you or your company has been accused of failing to comply with Tax Laws, the consequences could be severe — including large fines and imprisonment. Therefore, it is essential to work with a well-qualified NYC federal criminal defense lawyer who can help you obtain the best possible results.

If you are looking for a New York criminal defense attorney, Paul D. Petrus Jr. can help you with his extensive experience in a variety of criminal areas. Mr. Petrus works in federal and state courts.

• Criminal Defense
• Federal Criminal Defense
• Computer Crimes
• DWI