Jeremy M. Saland

I cannot begin to explain how frightened and scared I was when my husband called me to tell me he had been detained by the police at JFK airport. Not realizing the law in New York and accidentally having taken his firearm with him from Florida on a boat he sailed to NYC for training, TSA stopped him ...when he put his bag through screening to fly home. He had no intention of hiding anything or breaking the law but the port authority police handcuffed him and took him into custody for what was an honest mistake. Fast forward, my family found Jeremy. He was calm and reassuring during one of the most difficult times in our lives. He explained what he thought would happen and how he would get past the felony charge without serving jail time. He even was able to maintain my husband's clean record, clean! Jeremy never promised a result but he did promise he would work hard. Though he was busy at times he answered all of our questions (sometimes we would tag team with questions) and calmed our nerves. Most importantly, in the end Jeremy delivered just like he said he would. The lesson that is most important is don't forget to take any weapons out of your bag when travelling through the airport (especially in New York!) The penalties are real!!! The second lesson is if you do, consider Jeremy. My family and I are glad that we did!

I could never have imagined that my special needs son would be arrested and thrust us into into a world we had no idea how to navigate. Thank G-D we were introduced to Jeremy Saland. From the start of this nightmare it was obvious Jeremy had the experience, judgment, and respected presence to skillf...ully move this case along to a just end. Jeremy was able to articulate everything in an extremely logical and patient way while also being extremely genuine and caring. I will never forget how he didn’t speak “to” or “at” my son, but “with” my son in order to calm and reassure him. Jeremy understands the bottom line and he was creative in the way he steered us along to make sure we got to where my son needed to be. I am forever grateful and appreciative and wanted to say that there is no better attorney to have on your side and help you in your darkest hour. Jeremy wasn’t just “there” for us 24/7, his experience and character shined when we needed it most.

I was returning to my home state travelling through LGA airport with my father’s military issued handgun in a locked case, in a locked suitcase. Prior to going to the airport, I had checked with TSA and I had checked with the airline. I declared the handgun at the check-in counter with the airline. H...owever, although on Federal land, I didn’t realize that LGA came under the jurisdiction of the laws of NYC and the Port Authority of NY. I was not licensed to carry a handgun in NYC. I was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, both a felony and a misdemeanor, in the fall of 2020. Jeremy Saland was recommended to me and answered my call. From our very first conversation, he was calm, understanding and reassuring. Throughout all of my discussions, Jeremy provided guidance and support, instilled unwavering trust and confidence. He was also very patient, as the process had changed to accommodate Covid-19 with virtual arraignments and court appearances. When you need a NY criminal attorney, Jeremy is the attorney you want to represent you. I came to understand and appreciate his exceptional ability in navigating the Queens DA’s office, both procedure and personnel. In the end, both charges were dismissed, and the records sealed. Even more remarkably, Jeremy was able to return my father’s handgun to me, an extraordinary accomplishment and one that I will be forever grateful. There is no other NY criminal attorney. Jeremy Saland, and the law firm of Crotty Saland PC, is your best insurance policy.

I’m a woman and a victim of sexual assault at my university institution. As I broke up with my abusive partner who had previously assaulted me, she decided to preemptively make a false (and enormously violent) accusation against me to our university in the form of a Title IX/Gender-Based Misconduct a...nd Dating Violence complaint. The university, in response, suspended me and upended my entire life before I could explain. The police were notified. I had to grapple with being assaulted, and now being accused of the same violation that had really happened to me. I don’t have the language express how grateful I am that Jeremy was there every step of the way - proactively, professionally, and compassionately. He scheduled a meeting with NYPD, who immediately closed their investigation due to our presentation of evidence that contradicted my abuser’s false allegations and placed her at a different location entirely during that time. He helped me file my own complaint against my abuser at my school and worked tirelessly against prejudiced and amorphous university standards for a whopping 5 months while I continued to be banned from my dorm. He navigated complex issues related to DACA and HIPAA that the university was simply incompetent to address, as my abuser wound herself around new and increasingly-impossible allegations. When finally presented with both of our cases, the university adjudicator determined my total innocence, and my abuser’s degree has been suspended for two years upon the determination that she was responsible for assaulting me. I have graduated, and my life can start in earnest thanks to Jeremy. He sincerely cares about the truth, and was incredibly nonjudgmental in my seeking his help as an LGBT woman. The shame and shock of this experience was traumatic, but it would have been insurmountable had I not had Jeremy. He is a brilliant thinker (there were more than 500 pages of moving parts to this case by its conclusion) and he was able to take my honest narrative and turn it into a compelling and sincere case. It’s no small thing that he has a sharp sense of humor as well and managed to even bring out my own, which is now something I believe was priceless. I cannot recommend him enough.

I am extremely grateful for Jeremy Saland’s counsel and guidance. Mr. Saland’s reviews do not do him justice even though he gets justice for his clients. The Crotty Saland law firm represented me on two cases where I was accused of a felony and multiple misdemeanors involving violence and drugs. Yes,... I got myself into trouble due to drug use but the felony arrest and domestic violence allegation were not accurate. From day one Mr. Saland listened to my explanation and encouraged me to get the help I needed for my substance abuse. He was as compassionate as he was hard working. After months of treatment and getting my life back on track, Mr. Saland got the prosecutor to give me a violation on one case and a plea from a misdemeanor down to a violation on the other case. Both cases are not criminal convictions and as the court told me they will be sealed. Having someone believe in me and fight for me has put me in a healthier and better place. I need to continue working on my own but having him there for my court cases and my treatment was invaluable. I am excited for what my life has in store for me and my future.