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Gary Matthew Kaufman

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Gary Matthew Kaufman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

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

377 Broadway Fl 8, New York, NY

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About Gary

Biography

Aggressive, Prepared, Dedicated, Compassionate.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

55%
Violent Crime 15%

15%
White Collar Crime 15%

15%
Education 10%

10%
Appeals 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Gary Kaufman, PLLC

377 Broadway Fl 8, New York, NY, 10013-3907

www.garykaufmanlaw.com

Gary Matthew Kaufman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Colin | April 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Very pleased!

Thank you, Mr. Kaufman, for handling my case and explaining each step along the way. I recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed!

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...y responded to and I felt secure in knowing that he was working diligently to produce the best outcome for what was one of the most distressing situations I’ve ever been involved in.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

On top of everything

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.

Posted by Lilia | August 06, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent lawyer.

I am very thankful I got an excellent lawyer Mr. Gary Kaufman. He has helped me out a lot. To start of he is ALWAYS ahead of time with his work as he will reach out to you however he can by sending emails, leaving voicemails if you can't answer him and will let you know what is going on and to be p...repare for what is coming up. Yesterday was my last day at court because my case got dismissed all thanks to my Mr.Gary who is very ambitious and powerful.

Posted by Mary Ellen | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal defense

I contacted Mr. Kaufman based on a recommendation from two attorney's in the NY area. I live in the Kansas City area, though received a criminal summons from the TSA in Queens. Mr. Kaufman returned my call the day I first contacted him. Even though his assistant told me that he was out of the offi...ce and that I might not hear back until the next day he called me after regular business hours. After describing my offense, he explained what the summons meant, how it may be viewed by the court and what needed to be reviewed and discussed by him in order to proceed. The next visit, he had the materials in front of him, proposed a plan and told me up front the costs I could expect to incur. I retained him to take my case and at an appropriate time, he asked from additional information and again reviewed the plan. My intent was to not appear in court and rather ask him to do so on my behalf. The day before my court date he called me to again review the details of the case, outline what response we could expect and to be certain that our goals in his approach were the same. Despite the fact that some of the possible outcomes were a bit frightening to me, he never wavered in his professional approach and honesty with what the outcome could be. I felt like he always had my best interest at heart. He even allowed me to go on a bit about what an upstanding member of the community my family believe me to be and this was just a simple mistake on my part, never meant to be a crime. He was extremely patient with me in preparation for the appearance in court, and allowed my perhaps silly questions. I always felt like I had made a good decision in hiring him. While the outcome was a dismissal of my case, I believe that had it been a lesser violation or even worse, those outcomes would not have been because of any incompetence on his part. I am very grateful for the attorney's who recommended him, and so grateful for his professional behavior, his competence and importantly his kindness toward me. I would highly recommend Mr. Kaufman to anyone needing an attorney.

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Gary Matthew Kaufman's Lawyer Endorsements

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"Gary is a dedicated, hardworking, and very competent attorney."

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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

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2017 - Present

New York City Bar Association, Small Law Firms Special Committee

Chair

2014 - Present

New York City Bar Association, Criminal Courts Committee

Member

2014 - 2017

New York City Bar Association, Small Law Firms Special Committee

Secretary

Education

2006

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2003

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Small Law Firm Symposium

Practice Managment

2016

City Bar’s 2016 Boot Camp program

Career Conversations

2015

Small Law Firm Symposium

Practice Managment

2015

City Bar’s 2016 Boot Camp program

Career Conversations

Languages

English

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