Kaliopi Vasiliou - Profile

Kaliopi Vasiliou, Esq.Founder & Managing Attorney, Vasiliou Law – Queens, NYKaliopi Vasiliou is a legal professional specializing in criminal defense, family law, and estate planning based in Queens, NY. With over two decades of experience in the legal field, she is recognized for her empathetic yet strategic approach, leveraging her unique background in forensic psychology and courtroom advocacy to assist clients in Queens and throughout New York State.Ms. Vasiliou obtained her B.A. in Forensic Psychology with distinction from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. During her undergraduate studies, she undertook a clinical externship at Bayview Correctional Facility, where she provided guidance to incarcerated women nearing their release to support their successful reintegration into society. Following her graduation in 2007, she served as a court liaison for various alternative-to-incarceration initiatives across New York City.In 2012, she earned her Juris Doctor from Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, concentrating on New York Criminal Procedure and Estate Law. She was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2013. Throughout her legal education, Ms. Vasiliou completed an extensive legal apprenticeship under the mentorship of seasoned defense lawyer Anastasios Sarikas, who currently serves as in-house counsel at Vasiliou Law.In 2014, she successfully completed the Deryl Dantzler Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College, honing her courtroom advocacy skills and trial strategies. Since then, she has successfully represented numerous clients facing charges such as DWI, assault, drug offenses, custody battles, probate matters, and more, establishing a track record of securing not guilty verdicts and favorable settlements.Ms. Vasiliou is an active member of esteemed legal organizations including the New York State Bar Association, the NY State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. She currently leads Vasiliou Law, a highly regarded law firm catering to clients in Queens, Astoria, and the surrounding boroughs.