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Paul J. Cambria

Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP • Buffalo, NY
Criminal Defense Trials and AppealsCriminal AppealsDriving While IntoxicatedFederal ChargesProfessional Licensing Defense

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Contact

Email
pcambria@lglaw.com
Phone
(716) 849-1333 (
Address
Buffalo, NY, 14202-3924, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
New YorkCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaPennsylvania

About

Paul J. Cambria is a seasoned attorney at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, specializing in criminal defense trials and appeals. Based in Buffalo, NY, he brings extensive experience in navigating complex legal issues, focusing on areas such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), federal charges, professional licensing defense, state charges, traffic violations, and white-collar crime. With a Juris Doctor degree earned cum laude from the University of Toledo College of Law, Paul has honed his skills in both trial and appellate courts. His comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of criminal law equips him to effectively advocate for his clients' rights and freedoms. Paul’s dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach to each case. Recognized for his unwavering commitment to client advocacy, Paul prioritizes building strong relationships with those he represents. He understands that facing criminal charges can be daunting, and he strives to provide a supportive and transparent legal experience. Serving clients throughout Western New York, Paul J. Cambria is a trusted ally for individuals facing legal challenges. His expertise and passion for justice make him a formidable presence in the courtroom, ensuring that every client receives the representation they deserve.

Credentials

Education
University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio | J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence | Honors: cum laude | State University of New York College, Fredonia, New York | A.B., Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
The Best Lawyers in America, 1983 - Present | Corporate Award from the Variety Club Telethon | Named to Best Lawyers for Criminal Defense:Non-White-Collar, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, First Amendment Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation-First Amendment, and Litigation-Land Use and Zoning | AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rating to signify highest recognition in legal ability and professional ethics | Named to the Top 50 among all attorneys named to New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Ed. | Named to Business First/Buffalo Law Journal's Who's Who in Law for Criminal Defense | Named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 | Named "Buffalo Best Lawyers Litigation - Land Use and Zoning Lawyer of the Year" for 2032 by Best Lawyers in America | Named “Litigation—Land Use and Zoning Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America, 2013 - Present | America’s Top 100 Attorneys: Lifetime Achievement Membership | Named to Super Lawyers every year since its Upstate New York inception, 2007 - Present | Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015 - Present | Legal Elite of Western New York | The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | Named to list of Western New York’s 250 most influential people in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 by Business First
Associations
New York State Bar Association (Member) | New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member) | New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Past President) | New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section (Member) | New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section (Past Chairman) | New York State Bar Association (Member, Executive Committee) | First Amendment Trial Lawyers Association (Member) | First Amendment Trial Lawyers Association (Past President) | Office of Court Administration Criminal Law and Procedure Advisory Committee (Member) | Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, Management Committee (Member) | Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP, Criminal Department (Chairman) | Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association (Member) | Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association (Past chairman) | Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association, Executive Committee (Current member)
Speaking
Speaker, New York State Bar Association | Speaker, First Amendment Trial Lawyers Association
Updated: May 25, 2026