Terence L. Kindlon

Terence L. Kindlon served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was medically retired as Sergeant as a result of serious wounds received in combat in Quang Tri Province during the Tet Offensive of 1968. As a result of his actions, he received the Purple Heart medal and was awarded a bronze star with a combat “V” for valor.

He has practiced as a criminal defense lawyer in New York’s capital city since 1974. He began his career as an assistant public defender and entered private practice in the late 1970’s. Over the years he has defended many people charged with serious crimes and has tried more than 175 felony cases to verdict. Additionally, he has maintained an extensive appellate practice.

Certified in capital defense, he has zealously represented a number of men facing the death penalty in both state and federal court. One of the founding members of at the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mr. Kindlon has served as a lecturer for that group as well as for the Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association.

Among the professional awards Mr. Kindlon has received are the New York State Defenders Association Service of Justice Award, the New York State Bar Association’s David S. Michaels Memorial Award for Courageous Efforts in Promoting Integrity in the Criminal Justice System, the Thurgood Marshall Unity Award by the NAACP Oneonta Area Branch, the Disabled American Veterans Certificate of Appreciation for the DAV Vietnam Veterans Outreach Program and a Commendation from the Veterans Administration Vet Center for Legal Assistance.

He has received the Martindale Hubble AV rating (highest ratings for Legal Ability and General Ethical Standards) and has been selected for inclusion in “New York Super Lawyers” for the past several years.

Mr. Kindlon resides in the Capital District, flies a twin-engine Cessna 340 and is an active volunteer pilot with Angelflight NE.