Lawyer profile
Ethan Nakamura
Senior Associate at Kensington & Thorne LLP
New York, United StatesEnglish, Portuguese
About Ethan
Ethan Nakamura has practised law for 34 years, focusing on criminal defense matters in New York. They represent clients in negotiation, mediation and court as a member of Kensington & Thorne LLP. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Practice Areas
- Experience
- 34 years in practice
- Location
- New York, United States
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Last verified
- 29 Aug 2026
Rankings
Score ledger
Criminal Defense in New York · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials90 × 20%
2 verified active licence(s) across 2 jurisdictions.
- New York licence — verified
- Florida licence — verified
- 1 verified qualification(s)
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience95 × 15%
21 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 21
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 1 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 1
Verified reputation54 × 15%
17 review(s) from 2 source(s), 3.706 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.17/5.
- Source #3: 2.873 effective reviews
- Source #4: 0.832 effective reviews
Professional recognition15 × 10%
1 recognition(s); weighted value 0.238.
- Defense Bar Honour Roll (2019)
Relevant track record23 × 10%
2 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.801.
- Appellate reversal (demo record) (2012) — unverified
- Suppression motion granted (demo record) (2024)
Client experience54 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 9
Profile & data quality90 × 5%
9 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 17 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-08-29
Ranking history
Position in criminal defense rankings in New York, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | #1 of 54 | 71.3 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | New York State Unified Court System | DEMO-US-100091 | 1992 | activeVerified 29 Aug 2026 |
| Florida | The Florida Bar | DEMO-US-X13 | 1999 | activeVerified 29 Aug 2026 |
- J.D., Hudson Valley School of Law (1991) verified
Recognition
Defense Bar Honour Roll (2019)
Criminal Defense Collegium (fictional)
Sourced matters
Suppression motion granted (demo record)
New York appellate court · 2024 · Criminal Defense
Appellate reversal (demo record)
New York tribunal · 2012 · Criminal Defense
Unverified
Reviews
3.3
17 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
3.6 from 9 reviews, 9 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
2.9 from 8 reviews, 0 verified
- Maria S.23 Jan 2026Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Helena A.23 May 2025Verified client
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- Michael F.12 Apr 2025Unverified
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Vivian B.2 Apr 2025Verified client
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Mateo L.24 Feb 2025Unverified
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Diego R.27 Jul 2024Unverified
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 25 Jul 2026.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source9 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source8 records