About Dominic Paul Candino, J.D., LL.M.

"The kind of lawyer you want when everything’s on the line."



The Lawyer You Want on Your Side

When you're up against a system that doesn’t always play fair, you need someone who knows how to fight—and isn’t afraid to do it. For more than 30 years, I’ve been representing people in some of the toughest legal situations life can throw at you—criminal charges, contested guardianships, foreclosure battles, and high-stakes hearings. I bring courtroom experience, legal knowledge, and relentless advocacy to every case.


This isn’t a high-volume practice. I don’t run files down a conveyor belt or hand off cases to junior attorneys. When you hire me, you get me—from the first consultation to the final ruling. I’ll give it to you straight, explain your options, and build a strategy that works for you and your goals.


I’ve spent decades in Buffalo courtrooms and Western New York communities, fighting for real people—not just outcomes, but dignity, stability, and a second chance. I know how to win before trial ever begins, but when it’s time to litigate, I’m the one you want standing next to you.

When you’re in a legal battle, you need a lawyer who’s sharp, strategic, and fearless in the courtroom—and that’s exactly what I bring to every case.

Our Mission

Help real people in tough spots get through the system with dignity, strength, and a shot at something better. 

Dominic Paul Candino, ESQ.

A Legal Career Built on Results—and Respect

Admitted to Practice:

  • New York (1995)
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court
  • U.S. District Court

Past Positions:

  • Court Examiner, State of New York, Appellate Division, 2010
  • Judicial Hearing Officer, Buffalo City Court, Small/Commercial Claims Court, 2003
  • Professor, Business Formations, Bryant & Stratton Business Institute , 1998
  • Legal Intern, Main Street Legal Services, Inc., Law Office Clinic, 1993
  • Law Clerk, Prisoners' Legal Services of New York, Inc., 1991

Awards & Recognition:

  • Hon. Michael F. Dillon Attorney for Children Award – NY State Supreme Court, Fourth Department
  • Certificate of Appreciation – NY State Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection

Admitted to Practice:

  • City University of New York School of Law Juris Doctor, 1993
  • Villanova University School of Law
     LL.M., Master of Laws in Taxation, 1994
  • SUNY Buffalo State University
     B.S., 1990

What Sets Me Apart

  • I know Buffalo’s courts inside and out.
     I’ve practiced in nearly every courtroom across Erie and surrounding counties. I know the judges, the DAs, and how cases actually play out—not just how they look on paper.
  • I don’t rely on scare tactics or quick settlements.
     I prepare each case like it’s going to trial, because that’s how you build real leverage. Whether it's a criminal defense matter or a foreclosure claim, I look for ways to resolve it before it gets expensive—or personal.
  • I’ve seen what happens when good people don’t get good representation.
     That’s why I take every case seriously, and why I stay accessible to my clients. When you call, you’ll reach me. Not a front desk, not an assistant.