Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York City, NY
312 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 Imported details may be outdated.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.
Paul Krieger
Ian Shapiro
Santosh Aravind
Mark Sullivan
Jay Cohen
James Brochin
Philip Gellert Barber
Nikolai Krylov
John F. Baughman
Allison Charney
Carmen Lawrence
Kiva Schrager
Laura Allen
Roger Hawke
Alex Kaplan
Mark Bederow
Robert Juceam
Peter Hauenstein
Joseph Baio
About these 312 listings
The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (289), Theft and Property Crimes (3), Sex Crimes (3) and Federal Crimes (3). A lawyer can appear under more than one.
154 of the 312 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 75% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 0% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1960 to 2008.
The firms and organizations that appear most often are Sidley Austin LLP (22), Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (19), 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 (24), Yale University (18) and Columbia University (18).
These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for New York City, NY, 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.