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César de Castro is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on criminal defense, corporate investigations, commercial litigation, and appellate litigation. He regularly appears in New York federal courts as well as the criminal and civil courts of the State of New York. César’s prior experiences as a judicial law clerk and prosecutor as well as his experience in private practice allow him to zealously and effectively represent his clients.
From 2000-2002, César served as a law clerk in the Staff Attorneys’ Office for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit where he received the 2002 Sustained Excellence Award. César then served as an Assistant District Attorney under Robert M. Morgenthau in the New York County District Attorney’s Office for more than six years, working first in the Trial Division and later in the Racket’s Bureau where he conducted long-term investigations into organized criminal activity, including, enterprise corruption, political corruption, bid-rigging, schemes to defraud, and money- laundering.
After leaving the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, César joined the litigation department of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP where he litigated civil and criminal matters in the Federal and State Courts. He then joined Lankler Carragher & Horwitz, a preeminent New York City boutique firm where he litigated complex and high profile civil and criminal matters.
César is also an adjunct professor at New York Law School where he teaches a course entitled “The Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Today’s Organized and White Collar Crime Cases.” From 2004-2010, he taught first- year law students the fundamentals of legal writing, including appellate brief writing and oral advocacy.
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Acquired: 2001
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7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY, 10007-2140
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Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2023 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Pettifogger, trickster, tactics of malice aforethought.
I would recommend a pettifogger to represent no one's case, especially when it uses tricks, dubious practices to win a case. There is nothing ethical and moral about a "layer' who tries to frame an innocent person in front of a jury and a judge using all kinds of tactics of malice aforethought knowin...
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney
Cesar is a great attorney. In my experience, Cesar was very helpful and knowledgeable and did everything he could to defend me.
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Trustworthy and Knowlegeable
Early in the process, I felt comfortable and confident that he can handle my legal problem better than any other lawyer. He is always attentive, thorough and helpful. Inspite of his hectic schedule, he answers emails and return phone calls. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great work!
Great work - strategy sessions were on point
Posted by Connie | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great
Cesar is great, he is dedicated to clients and is very responsive. He keeps his clients informed throughout process.
"Cesar de Castro is very intelligent and hard-working. I strongly recommend him in the area of criminal defense and federal criminal defense. On a personal note, he is very caring."
"Excellent lawyer. Smart, experienced, prepared, and has a great courtroom presence. His clients are fortunate to have him as their counsel."
"As a fellow federal practitioner, I have been consistently impressed by Mr. De Castro's oral advocacy, deep understanding of the facts and law, and dedication to his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
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2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2002
Sustained Excellence Award, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
2012 - Present
Founding Principal, The Law Firm of Cesar de Castro, P.C.
2005 - Present
Adjunct Professor, New York Law School
2010 - 2012
Senior Associate, Lankler Carragher & Horwitz
2008 - 2010
Litigation Associate, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, LLP
2002 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office
2000 - 2002
Law Clerk - Staff Attorney's Office, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Acquitted of Manslaughter and convicted of lesser offenses
Convicted
14 acquittals, mistrial as to remaining 39 counts
After 8 weeks of trial in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Mr. Field was acquitted of all charges.
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA,
2009
Spanish
English
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