Dominic L. Addabbo Esq. - Forest Hills, NY
Attorney at Addabbo & Greenberg Law
Criminal Law Lawyers in Forest Hills, NY
118-21 Queens Boulevard Suite 306 Forest Hills, NY 11375 - 7209
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49
Years
Experience
Forest Hills Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
- Family Law
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Dominic L. Addabbo, known as "Buddy" to family and friends, was born in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Archbishop Molloy High School, St. John's University College of Liberal Arts, and St. John's University School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in June, 1976. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in February 1977, the Florida State Bar in May, 1978, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in December, 1978.
He is the oldest son of the late U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo, and brother of Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., Esq., a former NYC Council member and current N.Y.S. Senator. Dominic L. Addabbo served as Assistant District Attorney of Queens County from 1977 until 1981, achieving the position of Bureau Chief of the Criminal Court Bureau. In 1981 he was elected to the Democratic State Committee and served as president of the United Executive Regular Democratic Club until 1986. Also in 1981, he became Counsel to the Queens Borough President, a post he held until 1983, when together with General Partner Todd D. Greenberg, he established the firm known as Addabbo & Greenberg Law. Mr. Addabbo was appointed by the Appellate Division, Second Department to the Committee on Character and Fitness for the 2nd, 10th and 11th Judicial Districts in April, 2008, and he continues to serve the legal community in that capacity.
He has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences and seminars, and has appeared as a featured panelist on cable television for the State of New York Mortgage Agency, and as a legal commentator for WCBS News Radio. Mr. Addabbo is also the recipient of numerous award and citations of honor including the Community Service Award from the Ozone-Howard Little League, the NYC Board of Education Citation for their Speaker in the Classroom program, a Citation of Honor from the NYS Bar Association for their Mock Trial Tournament and a special Citation of Honor from the Queens Borough President. He is listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World and Who's Who in America, and Strathmore's Who's Who, demonstrating both his leadership and achievements in the legal profession.
Mr. Addabbo resides in Queens County with his wife and three children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Borough President's Citation of Honor
- NYC Board of Education
- Community Services Award Ozone Howard Little League
- Listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World
- Listed in Marquis Who's Who in America
- Listed in Strathmore's Who's Who
Other Sources of Feedback About Dominic L. Addabbo Esq.
Included on the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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St. John's University School of Law, 1976
J.D.
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St. John's University School of Law, 1976
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Non Legal Education
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St. John's University College of Liberal Arts, 1973
B.A.
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St. John's University College of Liberal Arts, 1973
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, since 1983
Past Positions
- Queens County District Attorneys Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1977 - 1981
- Borough USA President of Queens, Counsel, 1981 - 1983
Pro Bono Activities
- New York State Democratic State Committee, 1981 - 1986
- President, United Executive Regular Democratic Club, 1981 - 1986
- Committee on Character and Fitness, 2nd department, 2009 - Present
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1977
- Florida, 1978
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1978
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1978
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Contact
118-21 Queens Boulevard
Suite 306
Forest Hills, NY 11375 - 7209
Phone: 718-268-0400
Email: Send a message
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