Dominick J. Brignola

Dominick J. Brignola is an Albany, New York attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience representing clients and working with courts. His practice includes criminal defense and family law matters. He represents individuals and companies facing criminal investigations, misdemeanor charges, felony charges, DWI allegations, drug offenses, theft, weapons possession, and traffic violations. His family law work includes divorce, matrimonial matters, child custody, visitation, child support, and adoption proceedings.

Dominick earned a J.D., cum laude, from Vermont Law School in 1983 and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany in 1980. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, negotiation, and courtroom procedure. That training has supported decades of work involving criminal cases and family disputes, where clients often need clear advice, careful preparation, and practical guidance through unfamiliar court procedures.

Dominick handles criminal matters involving both New York State and federal law. His work includes criminal investigations, misdemeanor and felony defense, DWI, marijuana and other drug charges, grand and petit larceny, weapons possession, aggravated harassment, and traffic offenses. He also assists families with divorce, separation, custody, visitation, child support, and adoption matters. His experience allows him to address cases that require negotiation while remaining prepared to advocate in court when disputes cannot be resolved by agreement.

Dominick J. Brignola continues to practice independently following the closure of Kriss, Kriss & Brignola, LLP. He is admitted in New York and before the US District Court for the Northern District of New York and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His long legal career combines criminal defense, family law advocacy, negotiation, and courtroom experience. He continues to help clients understand their options, protect their legal rights, and move through difficult criminal and family matters with practical legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kriss, Kriss & Brignola, LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member in good standing, National Institute of Family Life Advocates
• Board Member, Capital District Church Softball League
• Board Member, Arise & Build Community Ministries
• Board Member, Victorious Life Christian Church

Licensed State

• New York

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