Rising legal talent joins CDH Law to champion clients in family, real estate, and criminal matters.

Syracuse, New York. August 18, 2025. CDH Law PLLC is proud to announce the appointment of Alexandra C. Danella, Esq., as its newest Associate Attorney. Alexandra joins the firm with a strong academic record, demonstrated legal grit, and a heartfelt commitment to her Central New York community. 

A native of Central New York, Alexandra earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from SUNY Cortland. Subsequently, she received her Juris Doctor degree with honors from Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island. During law school, she was selected for the prestigious New York Pro Bono Scholars Program, which enabled her to take and pass the New York State Bar Exam before graduating in May 2025. 

At CDH Law, Alexandra will focus on three pivotal practice areas:

• Family & Matrimonial Law – Assisting clients with divorce, child custody, child support, and related domestic matters with compassion and diligence at the forefront.
• Criminal Defense – Representing individuals charged with a range of offenses from misdemeanors to more serious criminal matters. 
• Residential Real Estate law – Guiding buyers, sellers, and lenders through purchases, sales, refinances, and closings, ensuring smooth transactions and clarity. 

Alexandra is known for compassionate guidance and practical legal strategies, particularly in emotionally sensitive situations – qualities that align closely with CDH Law’s client-centered ethos. 

She is admitted to practice in all courts of the State of New York. She holds membership in the New York State Bar Association and remains actively committed to continuing legal education, staying at the forefront of developments in her practice areas.

Deeply rooted in her Central New York upbringing, Alexandra is not only skilled but also has a meaningful connection to the community she serves. Her community involvement underscores her dedication to becoming a trusted and impactful presence at CDH Law. 

About CDH Law

Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, CDH Law PLLC is a distinguished law firm with a multidisciplinary practice. Our firm focuses on criminal defense, family law, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate, with a commitment to delivering personalized, aggressive, and effective legal representation.

Syracuse, New York – CDH Law is proud to announce the arrival of Nicolas Hurtado as our newest Associate Attorney.  Nicolas brings a wealth of litigation experience to CDH Law. Hailing from Bogota, Colombia, where he has been practicing criminal defense, compliance, and helping victims of domestic violence for eight years, Nicolas has been involved in numerous high-profile cases. He defended a former congressman charged as a co-conspirator of one of Colombia’s ex-presidents, he argued before the Supreme Court, and he was a defense attorney in a case the press called the biggest corruption case in Colombia, to name only a few.

Nicolas was also a Professor of Law at one of Bogota’s best universities, where he taught Criminal Procedure and Evidence.  Just this month, Nicolas was honored by inclusion on Legal 500’s shortlist for the Rising Star of the Year in Compliance award, an award reserved for the highest achievers in this practice area. While Nicolas’ immense experience allows him to represent any client, as a native Spanish speaker, Nicolas is particularly suited to serve the growing upstate New York Hispanic and Latino population.

We are confident that Nicolas’ extensive background and dedication will greatly enhance our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

About CDH Law

CDH Law is an experienced law firm based in Central New York that is dedicated to a variety of practice areas, including criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and personal injury.

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