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Gary Kaufman has been practicing in the area of Criminal Defense since graduating from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2006. Gary spent his first seven years of practice working as a public defense attorney in Orlando, Florida, Staten Island, New York, and at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem in Manhattan. In 2013, Gary began the Law Office of Gary Kaufman, PLLC where he represents clients facing a wide variety of criminal charges in the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey. Gary also represents students facing discipline at the high school and collegiate levels. Gary has tried dozens of cases and is a skilled advocate both in and out of the courtroom. Gary has received training at the National Criminal Defense College and has taught Continuing Legal Education classes on Arraignment Advocacy, Drunk Driving Defense, Grand Jury Practice, and Judicial Diversion for Narcotics Felonies. Gary is active in the New York City Bar Association serving as a member of the Criminal Courts Committee and as Secretary of the Small Law Firm Committee.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
377 Broadway Fl 8, New York, NY, 10013-3907
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Posted by Colin | April 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Thank you, Mr. Kaufman, for handling my case and explaining each step along the way. I recommend him highly.
Posted by Frank | February 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Thank you for taking the time to critically analyze the police report and for ensuring that I am completely exonerated from the criminal charges. Brilliant lawyer!
Posted by Ami | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Gary is the real deal. Brilliant and compassionate. I tear up even writing this. I was blessed to have him on my case. Don’t be a lawyer if you can’t do it this way. You know he loves what he does.
Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Gary’s expertise facilitated the dismissal of a case brought against me by the State. From the first meeting until the last court date Gary thoroughly explained everything that could happen and what the outcomes would be pending the judge’s decision. My phone calls and text messages were all promptl...
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Gary was an excellent thought partner and strategist while handling my pre-trial case. He was prepared and kept me informed every step of the way. In the end, Gary negotiated an outcome in my favor and went above and beyond to make sure I maintained my good name, peace of mind, and clean record.
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Top Attorney, Who's Who Global Directory
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013 - Present
Principal, The Law Office of Gary Kaufman, PLLC
2011 - 2013
Staff Attorney, Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem
2007 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Battiste, Aronowsky, and Suchow, Inc. - Staten Island Legal Defense Services
2017 - Present
New York City Bar Association, Small Law Firms Special CommitteeChair
2014 - Present
New York City Bar Association, Criminal Courts CommitteeMember
2014 - 2017
New York City Bar Association, Small Law Firms Special CommitteeSecretary
2006
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Practice Managment
2016
Career Conversations
2015
Practice Managment
2015
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