Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York
336 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.
Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.
Timothy P. Harkness
Daniel Toal
Lauren Lepore
Peter Vigeland
Robert L. Herskovits
Paul Engelmayer
Rachel Brothman Kane
Jeremy Freeman
Matthew Watkins
Paul George Gardephe
Daniel Beller
Steven A. Lee Esq.
Michael Gordon
Roger Hawke
Peter William Green
George Vomvolakis
Celia Goldwag Barenholtz
Kara Wilson
Michael Asaro
About these 336 listings
The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (302), Assault and Battery (7), Theft and Property Crimes (7), Drug Crimes (6), Sex Crimes (5) and DUI and DWI (4). A lawyer can appear under more than one.
Most of these listings are in New York City (312), Jamaica (5) and Bronx (3).
173 of the 336 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 76% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 0% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1960 to 2013.
The firms and organizations that appear most often are Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (24), Sidley Austin LLP (22), Latham & Watkins LLP (18), Howrey LLP (16) and Covington & Burling LLP (16).
The law schools named most often are New York University School of Law (35), Harvard Law School (34), Columbia Law School (26), Yale University (19) and Columbia University (19).
These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for New York, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.
How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in New York is licensed?
Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.
What does a criminal defense lawyer in New York typically charge?
Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.