Jorge Macias practices in Nassau, Suffolk, and New York City. Jorge's extensive experience in the criminal justice system derives from his time as a narcotics Detective in the NYPD and as a Suffolk County Legal Aid attorney. His talent to succinctly synthesize voluminous paper information and combine it with his training and experience to thoroughly investigate a client's case has led to favorable dispositions in many of his cases. Although he is a skilled litigator in all aspects of criminal law, he is particularly adept at handling drug cases, specifically one's involving "hand to hand" transactions.Jorge also practices in immigration law. He has adapted his practice to meet the challenges faced by his undocumented clients. Jorge believes that to successfully represent an immigration client in today's environment an attorney must understand the intersection between criminal and immigration law. That is why Jorge honed his immigration skills at a premier immigration firm on Long Island.Jorge received his Associate degree while on active duty with the United States Marine Corps. After the service, he received his Bachelor's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from Touro Law Center. While at Touro Law Center he was a clinician in both the Family Law and the Veterans' and Servicemembers' Rights clinics.Jorge is married and has four wonderful children. In his free time he likes nothing better than to spend time with his family. During soccer season he coaches his son's soccer team and volunteers as the assistant commissioner for the league's boys division.