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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
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
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377 Broadway Fl 8, New York, NY, 10013-3907
www.garykaufmanlaw.com11 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...
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...
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...
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
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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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