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Harvey B. Fishbein
also known as Harvey Fishbein
About Harvey
Biography
Situated at the intersection of Broadway and Wall Street, criminal defense and civil trial attorney Harvey Fishbein and his legal team offer the knowledge, resources, and commitment necessary for addressing your legal issues, no matter how challenging. For over 40 years, he has successfully represented thousands of clients – from large companies to everyday individuals – confronted with serious charges related to a variety of white-collar and violent crimes in both federal and state courts.
Harvey’s professional abilities have consistently earned him the highest peer ratings from two of the legal profession’s most respected publications, Martindale-Hubbell and New York Super Lawyers.
Background & Experience
Since 1973, criminal defense attorney Harvey Fishbein has been practicing law in New York federal and state courts. A seasoned and resourceful litigator, Harvey’s clients rely on him to handle their most sensitive, complex, and potentially explosive criminal allegations.
Soon after graduating with honors from the National Law Center at The George Washington University in 1972, Harvey joined the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division. He has been in private practice since 1984.
Recognized as a leader in criminal defense in New York City, Harvey served two terms as President of the New York Criminal Bar Association from 2003-2005, and is presently a member of the Executive Committee, Criminal Justice Section, New York State Bar Association. He has lectured, taught and mentored lawyers and law students on various aspects of criminal defense practice, including ethics and the psychiatric defense.
As part of his continuing commitment to pro bono activities that advocate quality representation for indigents, Harvey serves as Chair of the Central Screening Committee for the Assigned Counsel Plan. There he oversees all attorneys appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants in New York County and Bronx County. He is also a member of the Federal Court Capital Panel, representing indigent clients facing the death penalty.
A native New Yorker and an avid sports fan, Harvey is also a dedicated runner who has run numerous marathons, including the New York City Marathon ten times.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Business
12%
Computer Fraud
12%
Criminal Defense
12%
53 years
Federal Crime
12%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 52 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Robert Louis Cohen Award for Professional Excellence, New York Criminal Bar Association
2015
Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New York Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New York Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New York Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New York Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New York Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New York Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New York Super Lawyers
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AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Harvey Fishbein, Esq.
1900 - Present
Member, Harvey Fishbein, Attorney at Law
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Gould Fishbein Reimer LLP
1991 - 2002
Attorney, Haft & Fishbein
Associations
2010 - Present
Executive Committee, Criminal Justice, NYSBAMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionExecutive Committee
1999 - Present
Central Screening Committee, Appellate Division, First DepartmentChair
2003 - 2005
New York Criminal Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs. Pedro Hernandez
Mistrial, hung jury
People vs. Andrew Goldstein
Mistrial, hung jury
USA v. Brian McCleod
Education
1972
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
Syracuse University
BA
1967
Syracuse University
AB
Languages
English