A criminal defense lawyer is a lawyer specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal conduct. Criminal defense lawyers can be permanently employed by the various jurisdictions with criminal courts. Such lawyers are often called public defenders. For a much more extensive discussion of criminal defense, see public defender. The terminology is imprecise because each jurisdiction may have different practices with various levels of input from state and federal law or consent decrees. Other jurisdictions use a rotating system of appointments with judges appointing a private practice attorney or firm for each case.

If you are suspected of a crime, you may be feeling a combination of anger, confusion and fear. It can be intimidating to feel that the vast resources of the Government are arrayed against you. But an arrest is not a conviction. Those who know the law understand that your arrest is evidence of nothing. But this is also why it's key to be represented by a criminal defense lawyer you can trust. 


 

• Our Criminal Lawyers were praised by the media, judges, attorneys and of course, our clients. They were called "global legal expert","an asset to the legal profession" and "highly respected by the legal community". (Learn more about our criminal attorneys.)
  
   
• Our Criminal Defense Attorneys understand potential civil penalties that make stem from any conviction or plea, such as deportation and adverse effects on child custody.
  
   
• The Criminal Defense Lawyer assigned to your case will be someone who is focusing on your county and type of case, insuring that he will be someone who is experienced in your type of criminal defense.
  
   
• Our Criminal Attorneys regularly advance their knowledge with additional attorney courses to make sure they understand the latest criminal court developments.
  
   
• Your Criminal Lawyer will understand not just how to fight against substantive issues (guilty or not guilty), but also procedural issues as well (e.g., did the police have the right to search the defendant?)
  
   
• Personal attention and dedication to every client, every time.
  
   
• Pay a flat fee to make sure that you don't run out of money before the case is over. We also offer payment plans.
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• Federal Crimes: child pornography, false passport, drug and gun smuggling, and all other cases.
• DWI: We assist with DWI charges, refusal hearings, seized automobiles, and more.
• Drug Crimes: Our firm is experienced in defending those accused in New York drug possession cases.
• White-Collar Crimes: Including bank and wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and more.
• Gun and Weapon Charges: We handle gun possession and firearm cases.
• Homicide: Crimes involving homicide are very complex, and can expose the defendant to the most severe punishments possible in the New York penal system.
• Burglary, Robbery, Auto Theft: Theft crime charges and legal penalties will depend upon the type of theft crime committed and the value of the property stolen.
• Sex Offenses: If you are facing charges involving a sex offense, it is important to ensure the protection of your legal rights and reputation with the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
• Misdemeanors: Including prostitution, domestic violence, assault, shoplifting, unauthorized use of a vehicle, auto stripping, graffitiing, criminal trespass, and violations of orders or protections.