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Ken Belkin has represented a wide variety of clients on a wide variety of matters. He has handled cases ranging from theft of high priced pieces of art to white collar market manipulation and embezzlement to the college kid caught smoking a joint on the streets of Soho. Ken Belkin gets extraordinary results for his clients and will fight until the bitter end for the BEST result possible.
Ken Belkin is a native New Yorker and a graduate of New York Law School.
He is a frequent guest on numerous media outlets such as Fox News, CBS News and his cases have been featured in the NY Post and NY Daily News, as well as many other publications and outlets. He is widely regarded as an expert on Constitutional Law and Criminal Defense.
Ken is a Member of the Nassau County Assigned Counsel Panel, where he feels it is his duty to accept court appointed cases from time to time, in order to help those who cannot afford to hire him privately.
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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Incredibly effective
Ken was an amazing choice as my lawyer. He understood my situation from the get go and was in direct communication with me daily. He was always available to answer questions and ease my nerves. He was able to get my charges dismissed even before my scheduled court date. He is very effective but also ...
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent Attorney
Although Kenneth is a criminal defense attorney, I had the privilege of working with him on the purchase of my Brooklyn co-op. Purchasing a NYC co-op is often a very lengthy and complicated process. Despite this, he guided me through every step of the process with clarity and patience, making sure I...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Representation
Ken was a very effective and highly competent. He got us through our case quickly and effectively while minimizing our stress.
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent legal representation
Kenneth went above and beyond handling my case. From the very start, he was incredibly reliable and effective. I first reached out to him just a day or two before a court appearance, and even with such a short notice, he immediately understood my situation, came fully prepared, and made sure I was to...
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer hands down
From the very first conversation, Ken carried himself with a cool, calm, and collected energy that immediately put me at ease. He exudes quiet confidence, the kind that only comes from true experience and deep understanding of the law. From the start, he was incredibly reassuring and clear about what...
"I have had the opportunity to see Mr. Belkin in court both as a fellow defense attorney, and also as my opposing counsel on multiple matters. Mr. Belkin strikes the perfect balance between being a fierce advocate for his clients, and a professional colleague who can ethically and tactfully negotiate cases in his clients' best interest. His clients are in very good hands."
"Hands down the best all-around attorney I've ever worked with. Ken's grasp of the law is second to very few. It's never dull working with Ken and even a seasoned lawyer is going to learn a lot from him."
"Mr. Belkin is the kind of Attorney I would retain if I ever needed it. He stands by his clients and is committed to getting his clients the best possible result."
"Ken is a knowledgeable attorney who truly cares about his clients, and is a great asset to the criminal defense community. He believes in his work and fights above and beyond for those he represents. I trust him to handle any case and highly recommend him as an attorney."
"Ken is a fantastic attorney and an all around great guy. He's tenacious and I trust him to handle any case that comes his way."
"I have seen Ken accomplish the near impossible, obtaining frequent dismissals and saving his clients from severe punishment including keeping them from being arrested in the first place. He is an incredibly passionate and articulate attorney who accomplishes what he sets out to on behalf of his clients. Ken is an esteemed litigator others notice and stop to listen to for his zealous advocacy in Court. He goes above and beyond for each and everyone individual he counsels no matter how big or small their needs are."
"Mr. Belkin is a hard working attorney who is passionate about his work and who always puts his clients' needs first. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
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Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
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Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015 - Present
Assigned Counsel, Nassau County Bar Association
2013 - Present
Attorney at Law, Kenneth E. Belkin, Esq.
2014 - 2015
Associate, Law Offices of Ellyn Bank-Dugow
2011 - 2011
Intern, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
2010 - 2013
Associate, Law Offices of Deborah J. Blum
2017 - Present
Law Newz NetworkOn Air Legal Analyst
2016 - Present
Assigned Counsel Defender Plan of Nassau County 18BAttorney Member
2016 - Present
New York Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Raising the Age in Criminal Liability
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Legal Answers
Can a I get a Burglary: Illegal entry with intent (140.25 sub 01) reduced to a misdemeanor dismissed 21 years after the fact?
01 Mar 2019
If someone stole your money from bank account whats the time limit to press charges?
22 Aug 2018
How long could I be sentenced to in jail if I was dealing with a criminal possession of controlled substsnce in the 7th degree?
20 Aug 2018