Daniel John Henry Jr.
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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Hamburg, NY in Hamburg, NY
About Daniel John Henry Jr.
Daniel J. Henry, Jr. is a former Erie County Assistant District Attorney who concentrates his practice in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury/Negligence claims. He has extensive experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of criminal offenses both in State and Federal Court. He is one of a select group of attorneys in New York State certified to handle Death Penalty cases. In addition, Mr. Henry represents clients facing Grand Jury investigations; witnesses called before State or Federal Grand Juries; clients charged under the Federal RICO Statute; clients charged with white-collar offenses; professionals facing misconduct charges before licensing boards; Violent Felony offenses including homicides; DWI cases and drug offenses including conspiracy charges. Mr. Henry is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has lectured for various professional organizations on Criminal Law topics and has published a number of articles involving the practice of Criminal Defense litigation. Mr. Henry also served as chairperson of the Criminal Law Committee of the Bar Association of Erie County, Buffalo from 1997-2000. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Daniel John Henry Jr. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected for the Upstate New York Super Lawyer list - Criminal Defense, 2008 - 2025 Listed in "Who's Who in American Law" Listed in "Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America" Other Sources of Feedback About Daniel John Henry Jr. Included on the 2025Upstate New York Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2012 New York Super Lawyers Super Lawyers list 2011 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2010 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2008 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York, 1986
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1982
- B.S.
- Major: Criminal Justice
Past Positions
- Erie County District Attorneys Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1986 - 1990
Classes and Seminars
- The Attorney Grievance Process and How to Avoid It, Lecturer, Erie Institute of Law CLE, Bar Association of Erie County, Buffalo, New York, May 25, 2022 - Present
- Ethical Considerations in a Criminal Case, Lecturer, Erie Institute of Law CLE, Bar Association of Erie County, Buffalo, New York, September 26, 2009 - Present
- Criminal Law Update: Grand Jury Practice in New York, Lecturer, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Ithaca, New York, September 9, 2006 - Present
- Grand Jury Practice in New York, Lecturer, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Syracuse, New York, April 29, 2006 - Present
- The Criminal Trial From Start To Finish in New York: Defense, Lecturer, National Business Institute, November 29, 2005 - Present
- Wade Hearings: A Practical Approach for Defense Attorneys, Lecturer, Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society, Inc., Bar Association of Erie County, May 14, 2005 - Present
- Criminal Law Bootcamp: Ethical Pitfalls, Lecturer, New York State Bar Association, October 17, 2003 - Present
- Ethical Considerations in a Criminal Case, Lecturer, Erie Institute of Law CLE, June 28, 2003 - Present
- Using an Investigator in Criminal Cases, Lecturer, Aid to Indigent Prisoner Society, Inc., Bar Association of Erie County, Buffalo, New York, 2001 - Present
- Surviving Justice Court, Lecturer, Aid to Indigent Prisoner Society, Inc., Bar Association of Erie County, Buffalo, New York, 2000 - Present
- Traffic and Impaired Driving in New York State, Lecturer, Lorman Education Services, 2000 - Present
- Techniques in Criminal Practice, Lecturer, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1998 - Present
- Art and Science of Plea Negotiations and Preserving the Record, Lecturer, Bar Association of Erie County, Buffalo, New York, 1997 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Bar Association of Erie County Arbitration Program
- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law Alumni Mentor Program
- State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law Moot Court Competition - Judge
- Aid to Indigent Prisoners Society, Inc. Mentor Program
Published Works
Articles
- Gunshot Residue Motion, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. ATTICUS Vol. 23 No. 2 at 10, Summer, 2011
- Examining 'Testimonial' under the Crawford Ruling, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 78 No. 75 at 1, September 18, 2006
- Circuit Court Clarifies Some Post-Booker Sentencing Issues, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 78 No. 44 at 1, June 6, 2006
- Court of Appeals Addresses Scope of Suspect's Consent, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 78 No. 16 at 1, February 23, 2006
- Attack the Prosecutor's Key Witness with Character Signs, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 77 No. 60 at 1, July 28, 2005
- Rockefeller Law Reform Puts Relief on the Docket, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 76 No. 105 at 1, December 30, 2004
- Notes on use of Statements from Proffer Session at Trial, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 76 No. 79 at 1, September 30, 2004
- Crawford Ruling Limits Use of Testimonial Statements, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 76 No. 55 at 1, July 8, 2004
- Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences Under the Penal Law, Buffalo L.J., Vol. 76 No. 37, at 1, May 6, 2004
- Under What Circumstance is Miranda Waiver Valid?, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 76 No. 1 at 1, January 1, 2004
- The Ethical Considerations Of Your Client's Perjury, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 75 No. 75 at 1, September 18, 2003
- Do Judges Have To Keep Their Sentencing Commitments?, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 75 No. 53 at 1, July 3, 2003
- Does The Attorney-Client Privilege Survive Death?, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 75 No. 35 at 1, May 1, 2003
- Accepting Cash From Clients, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 74 No. 103 at 1, December 26, 2002
- Jail House Informant: An Agent of the Prosecution, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 73 at 1, August, 2001
- The Fine Line of Advising Your Client On A Plea Deal, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 73 No. 16 at 1, February 22, 2001
- Willard Treatment Program: An Option For Some Clients, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 72 No. 104 at 1, December 28, 2000
- Incarceration Alternatives Keep Focus on Treatment, Buffalo L.J. Vol. 72 No. 88 at 1, November 2, 2000
- Opposition To Media's Article 78 to Unseal Record, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, July/August, 1999
- The Power of the Grand Jury and the Role of Counsel, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, January/February, 1999
- Crime Scene Search: Suppression of Physical Evidence, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, July/August, 1998
- Motion to Dismiss Indictment on Grounds that the Prosecution Failed to Present Exculpatory Evidence, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, January/February, 1998
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Presumption of Possession and the Grand Jury Instruction, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, May/June, 1997
- Precluding the Prosecution From Having the Victim Testify in its Case-in-Chief, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, November/December, 1996
- Cross Examination of the Confidential Informant/Snitch, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, July/August, 1995
- Closing Arguments: Addressing Accomplice Testimony, N.A.C.D.L. Champion, July, 1995
- Directing Specific Performance of a Plea Agreement, N.Y.S.A.C.D.L. Mouthpiece, February, 1995
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1987
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
- Specialties and Certifications
- Death Penalty Cases in New York
- Designated as Learned Counsel for Federal Death Penalty Cases in the Western District of New York
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1991 - Present (Member)
- New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1991 - Present (Member; Vice-President 2002-2007; Secretary 2000-2001)
- New York State Defenders Association, 1990 - Present (Member)
- New York State Bar Association, 1987 - Present (Member)
- Bar Association of Erie County, 1987 - Present (Member; Board of Directors 2008-2011)
- Aid To Indigent Prisoner's Society, Inc. (1997-2011, 2013-2016 (Board of Directors); 2026-Present (President))
- St. Francis High School, Athol Springs, New York (Board of Directors 2000-2006)
- Immaculata Academy High School, Hamburg, New York (Board of Trustees 2007-2013)
- Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, February 1, 2015 - 2020 (Board of Director)
- Bar Association of Erie County, Criminal Law Committee, 1997 - 2000 (Chairperson)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Daniel John Henry Jr. |
| Firm | Daniel J. Henry, Jr., Esq. PLLC |
| Address | 16 Main Street, Hamburg, NY 14075 |
| Phone | 716-350-1118 |
| Phone | 716-648-1806 |
| Website | www.danhenrylaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |