Howard E. Tanner

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Howard E. Tanner

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime ... +2 more

299 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY

About Howard

Biography

Zealously fighting for my clients in criminal cases for over 35 years. Call 844-557-8386 now!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

All categories of State and Federal Criminal Defense, White Collar Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes, DWI.

37 years

35%
Federal Crime 25%

All categories of federal crimes, including RICO and drug conspiracy, violent offenses and white collar crimes.

37 years

25%
DUI and DWI 15%

37 years

15%
White Collar Crime 15%

Tax offenses, securities fraud, embezzlement, corporate fraud, and money laundering and other offenses.

37 years

15%
Administrative Law 10%

Federal and state administrative hearings and trials, including New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and NYPD Trial Room as well as defense against employment disciplinary charges from local agencies.

37 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2018 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

New York City Office

299 Broadway, Suite 1700, New York, NY, 10007

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Westchester Office

170 Hamilton Ave., Suite 300, White Plains, NY, 10601

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Online Presence

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Howard E. Tanner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Expert Guidance, Genuine Care, and Results That Exceeded Expectations

I can’t thank Howard enough for everything he’s done for me. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to ensure my case was handled with the utmost care, precision, and dedication. He consistently checked in, responded promptly whenever I reached out, and made sure I always felt informed, suppo...rted, and confident throughout the process. His professionalism and expertise were evident from day one, but what truly set him apart was his genuine compassion and warm, approachable demeanor. His lightheartedness and encouragement made it so much easier for me to stay confident and navigate this difficult experience. Thanks to his tireless work, careful strategy, and unwavering commitment, I achieved the best possible outcome with my case, one that far exceeded my expectations. I am deeply grateful not only for the results he delivered but also for the reassurance, guidance, and confidence he gave me along the way. It is rare to find someone who is not only exceptional at their craft but also sincerely cares about their clients as people. I am profoundly thankful for Howard’s guidance, responsiveness, and dedication. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional attorney who is dedicated to achieving outstanding results while truly caring for your well-being.

Posted by Lourdes | April 27, 2023 | Criminal Defense

THE BEST!

Words can’t describe how much I appreciate Mr. Tanner. I caught a case where I was looking at an easy 8-10 year’s minimum. I had an attorney prior to him that didn’t make me feel secured at all and wanted me to accept that time. Mr. Tanner on the other hand, DID NOT MAKE ME FEEL LIKE HE WAS AGAINST M...E AT ALL!!!! I feel so SECURED that Mr. Tanner was on my side. The way he communicated, the extra steps he took (as in getting me a psychiatrist that can look into my childhood and where I was mentally today), and the way he would positively remind me that it’s not a guarantee that things will go our way, BUT proved he was doing his best for the best outcome, was phenomenal!! I without a doubt knew that he would get me the best outcome because of his dedication and hard work towards my case, I knew he wasn’t giving up!! If anyone I know in the future gets into trouble he’s the one I am recommending. He’s very caring, compassionate, and detailed oriented!! When I’m trouble he’s the one to contact. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!!! Without him, I would’ve been incarcerated and my 3 children would’ve been separated!! THANK YOU MR. TANNER!!

Posted by Angela | November 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Incredible Lawyer

I had the pleasure of knowing Howard through a family friend. I needed a criminal defense lawyer for my brother who was in a very bad situation. My family could not had chosen more wisely than choosing Howard. His is experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated. Howard fought for my bro...ther and got an outcome that was much better than we ever imagined.

Posted by Karina | August 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr.Tanner is an exceptional attorney!

Mr.Tanner was my attorney at a very scary time. I was facing up to 10 years in prison for being involved with wrong people. I was very lucky that he took my case. Howard Tanner is very well respected in his sphere, he knows ins and outs of the system with over 35 years of experience not just as an... attorney, but he was a prosecutor as well. He treated me with consideration and courtesy. He made me feel mattered! I am very grateful that he was on my side during this horrendous experience giving me his guidance. I feel it’s also important to have someone who has patience to return your calls and emails, explain the process, timeline and manage expectations. My case ended up being dismissed. I am thankful for every minute I have now as a free person. I would refer Howard Tanner to anyone who find themselves in a dire situation. Good luck!

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

5 Stars Plus!

I would like to start off by saying that I never post reviews, but felt that experience needed to be shared. My family was faced with a situation with one of our children while at away college. One bad decision while out one weekend with friends now became an serious issue that could have had life ...changing results. I was referred to Howard Tanner by a friend, called his office and within minutes my call was returned and instantly knew that Mr. Tanner was the one to help us. Mr. Tanner listened and he asked the questions, and embraced my family and the situation as if we were his only client. We worked with Mr. Tanner for three months from start to finish and we felt that he was a member of our family. He treated my child as if his own and assured me that he was going to do whatever it took to fix this. Every email was instantly answered, and for all the times that we called him, he was never unavailable, no matter what day of the week. There is no way to explain how grateful we are for him and delivered on every promise and reassurance spoken. Even at the end, he told us to keep in touch and to call him if we ever need anything. One of the positive results of horrible situation is that we now have an attorney, a friend, should we ever need one. If you are reading this and are in need of an attorney, please call Mr. Tanner’s office. You will be in the most capable, most caring and trustworthy hands regardless of the situation. He is there to help……….

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Howard E. Tanner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Brill

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Howard Tanner is smart as a whip, aggressive as a pit viper, and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. A great lawyer and highly recommended."

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Julie Rendelman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Howard for over twenty years. He is a tough advocate for his clients and is incredibly skilled both in and outside the courtroom. Can't go wrong if you hire Howard Tanner."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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, SuperLawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Managing Partner, Tanner & Ortega, L.L.P.

1995 - 1998

Associate, Lysaght, Lysaght & Kramer

1989 - 1995

Assistant District Attorney, Kings County D.A.

Associations

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Council, Westchester Committee

Member

2012 - Present

Kings County Criminal Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1998 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

1992 - 1992

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

USA v. Narcy Novack

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Education

1989

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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