Labe M. Richman

Labe M. Richman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

305 Broadway Suite 100, New York, NY

About Labe

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

42 years | 50 cases

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Criminal Defense 50%

42 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

Currently Registered

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Labe M. Richman

305 Broadway Suite 100, New York, NY, 10007

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Labe M. Richman's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

I hired Labe Richman at the perfect time, it was like an angel sent from above. It was coherent from the moment I sat down with Labe that he was taking my case seriously and was determine to help me resolve the situation by fighting to the end for what was best for my husband case. He used all his kn...owledge and creativity to win. Mr. Richman is an excellent hard working attorney that goes above and beyond his will to get things done. He is very informative, always communicating, compassionate and a smart criminal defense attorney demonstrating compassion in his career as well as his clients. I am extremely grateful to attorney Labe Richman for his guidance, support, and generosity in helping me get through my husbands case. I would not hesitate to recommend Labe Richman, for anybody looking for a high quality criminal defense lawyer that also has a very personal touch in making you feel comfortable, in a very difficult, emotional situation.

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Toni Messina

Appeals lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Labe Richman is one of the smartest and most insightful lawyers I know. I first met him when he was lecturing a session for lawyers on the intersection between criminal and immigration law. I was impressed. He's not only informed about the law, but played a major part in litigating some of the major cases over the last decade. He's well respected by judges, colleagues and opponents because he knows his stuff. In addition to his legal skills, he has a charismatic personality and great sense of humor. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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Darius Marzec

Appeals lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Other

"I first met Labe Richman in 2005. Mr. Richman is a very experienced, knowledgeable and successful attorney in the the field of criminal defense and appellate practice. I endorse him."

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Jose Rojas

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Richman is an excellent attorney and genuinely cares for his clients. Unlike many attorneys, he WILL return your phone calls and emails promptly. If you are seeking to reopen a criminal conviction because of an immigration issue then he is the only attorney in this area that I would recommend."

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Matthew Guadagno

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly recommend Labe Richman. I have dealt with Labe for approximately 15 years. I am an immigration attorney. Whenever I have a client that needs post conviction relief to avoid deportation, I send my client to Labe. In fact, most immigration lawyers that I know refer their clients that need post conviction relief to Labe. He has had incredible success with getting convictions vacated. While Labe is well known in the legal community for his post conviction work, he is very good at all aspects of criminal law. In fact, he used to teach trial advocacy at a law school. He is someone who is very hard working that cares about his clients."

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Kerry Bretz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Any client who has Labe as his lawyer is lucky. He is passionate, zealous and thinks out of the box. He is the best at post conviction relief. I am always amazed at his strategies. Labe is the best!"

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Harlan York

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Labe is the King of NY Post Conviction Relief. We have successfully completed a number of immigration matters in which his criminal defense expertise helped my clients be saved from deportation and reunited with their families."

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Ruchi Thaker

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Labe is one of the best criminal defense attorneys I know. I have known him for over 10 years and I have referred many immigration clients who need help with criminal matters. Labe is what I call the "last resort" for clients trying to overturn a criminal conviction or attempt to challenge the legality of a conviction. I feel that "if Labe can't do it, no one else can." Labe is thorough, diligent, responsive, and all of my clients who have worked with him have informed me of the value of his legal services. I endorse Labe without any hesitations."

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Robert Wells

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A lawyer can accomplish certain things. A compassionate lawyer can accomplish far better things. Mr. Richman is of the latter variety."

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Toni Messina

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Villanueva

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ruchi Thaker

Immigration lawyer

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Kerry Bretz

Immigration lawyer

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, Super Lawyers

2017

Excellence in Post-Conviction Work for Immigrants, Immigrant Defense Project

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Innovative CLE Award, New York County Lawyers' Association

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Labe M. Richman

2005 - 2008

Adjunct Professor, New York Law School

1986 - 1988

Associate Appellate Counsel, Criminal Appeals Bureau, Legal Aid Society

1983 - 1986

Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense Division, Legal Aid Society of New York

Associations

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

1999 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

1989 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Catherine Janelle

reversal of conviction

People v. Pinto

Remanded for a hearing

People v. Dealmeida

Reversal of conviction

People v. Baret, 2012 NY App. Div. LEXIS 6512, NY Slip Op 6550 (1st Dept. 2012),

Order denying 440 motion to vacate is reversed

People v. Jaikaron, 33 Misc. 3d 137(a) (Appellate Term, 2nd Dept., 2011). ,

Denial of his 440 motion to vacate was reversed and remanded for a hearing (Defendant won hearing, and obtained green card)

People v. Felipe Palma, 224 A.D.2d 363 (1st Dept. 1996)

convictions reversed

United States v. Lynch, 162 F.3d 732, 2d Cir. 1998

Prosecutor's appeal disallowed

People v. Calderone, 151 Misc.2d 530, New York Cty. 1991

Case Dismissed

People v. Achaibar, 49 A.D.3d 389 (1st Dept. 2008)

plea reversed and remanded for trial

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Education

1982

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Crimmigratioin CLE, Feb. 18 Crimmigration

2013

Citibar CLE, New York City

Lecturer, Persuade the Judge and Jury , Citibar Association, April 22, 2013

2012

NJ CLE Institute

Crimes and Immigration, NJ CLE, Fairfileld September 2012

2010

AILA National Conference

Moderator and Lecturer, Crimigration: Padilla v. Kentucky, AILA National Conference, July 2010

2004

“Immigration Law: Basics and Beyond” : Presentation on the relationship of immigration and criminal law.

“Immigration Law: Basics and Beyond”

2001

Training for Capital Defenders

Communications Techniques: The Application of Advertising, Drama and Psychology to the Trial of a Case.

2001

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, New Jersey Regional Program

Voir Dire

2000

Chief Coordinator; Moderator, Panel Discussion,

In-Depth Grand Jury:Turning a Ham Sandwich into a Gourmet Meal.

Publications

2007

Atticus Federal Criminal Practice: Are Full Waivers of FRE 410 Legal? , Atticus, NYSACDL, January/February 2007

2006

New York Law Journal "Deported Defendants: Challenging Convictions From Abroad", The New York Law Journal, June 14, 2006

2003

New York Law Journal "May Jurors Question Witnesses?" The New York Law Journal, September 25, 2003

2002

NYLJ "Opening Within the Rules", The New York Law Journal, July 17, 2002

1988

Criminal Defense Techniques "Interrogations and Confessions", Criminal Defense Techniques, Chapter 3, Matthew Bender, 1988

Languages

Spanish

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