Carla Marie Sanderson

Carla Marie Sanderson

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, General Practice

260 Madison Avenue, Floor 22, New York, NY

About Carla

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Carla Sanderson Law

260 Madison Avenue, Floor 22, New York, NY, 10016

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Carla Marie Sanderson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (15) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Richard | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorneys Review

Ms. Sanderson went above and beyond to not only get to know her client, she also got the full picture of her clients family life. This proved to be a crucial part in my sentencing. Her extensive research not only into the statutes but also into programs and updates to the laws made a difference. She ...put all the pieces together to allow for an alternate option to prison to be considered by the sentencing judge.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

general Practice

Carla is the most wonderful, reliable and honest lawyer I had never met, she devoted her sweet time and knowledge to help anyone that came to her for help. Carla had helped my friends and I in every step through law and I cannot be more grateful to know her as a law. THANK YOU

Posted by Anthony | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic attorney

Carla was awesome. Really no other way to put it. I was told that winning a habeas corpas action was next-to-impossible, yet Carla won and I regained my freedom. Not only did she secure an against-the-odds favorable outcome, but her continuous support really helped me through this dark period. Excell...ent attorney, better person.

Posted by Raul | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dedication, passion and professionalism

I was recommended a list of Lawyers for me to contact for legal advice. I made few calls form that list before I contacted Carla Sanderson. But they all felt business as usual. The moment I spoked to Carla Sanderson over the phone, I knew this is the person I wanted to represent me. She showed ded...ication over the phone and passion asking me right away key questions about my case. Her interest over the phone and in person showed determination. This was the reason I decided to have Carla Sanderson represent me in legal matters. Carla was always realistic about my case and she kept digging deep and never giving up during the entire process. As a result of her knowledge and determination. We ended up finding enough information and evidence resulting in a good outcome for me and my case, and a favorable settlement. Carla also showed me that the most important thing was me, my state of mind and my health. Then business as usual. Carla Sanderson goes above and beyond any expectations and she is very passionate and wise about her career and that is the key element to succeed. I will always thank her for my favorable outcome and if I ever need legal advice or anyone asks me for a good lawyer, Carla Sanderson is the lawyer you want to represent you.

Posted by Cheryl | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An Attorney with a Great Mind and a Heart to Match...

There are many words one can use to describe an attorney, but empathetic and compassionate are not among the first that come to mind! However, Carla Sanderson personifies what a lifetime, law abiding citizen like me, who was wrongfully charged with a crime, hopes and prays for in a lawyer. In a sys...tem where justice isn’t always swift, and can often be unjust, Carla passionately does her due diligence in balancing those uneven scales for her clients. By using her intellect, intuition, extensive and exacting research skills, and her clear knowledge of the law, Carla goes to bat for her client(s). She never forgets that human frailty is in us all, and THIS is where her empathy and compassion set her apart from the rest. This rare combination of attributes serve her clients well and will take Carla all the way to the bench, if she so chooses! Carla’s legal skills, keen mind, and humanity made her my counsel of choice, a choice that won my case. Thank you, Carla.

See All Client Reviews

Carla Marie Sanderson's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Carla
Benjamin Adam Silverman headshot
Benjamin Silverman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carla is an excellent attorney. She is thoughtful, careful, and gets great results for her clients. I have seen Carla navigate the most complicated legal and appellate issues, and plea negotiations, to achieve results far exceeding expectations. I highly recommend her."

Genesis R.A.C. Fisher headshot
Genesis Fisher

General practice lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carla is a fantastic lawyer! She's smart, thorough, and really advocates for her clients. If you're looking around for an attorney, stop now and hire Carla."

Somair Syed Alam headshot
Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carla is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. She is highly regarded in her field."

Ronald Rubinstein headshot
Ronald Rubinstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

Agatha Marie Cole headshot
Agatha Cole

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carla is an incredibly skilled attorney who cares about her clients and consistently delivers outstanding results. Unlike most attorneys with her track record of success, Carla is grounded and continues to exhibit tremendous compassion, patience and understanding—recognizing that many of her clients are at the most difficult times in their lives. Don’t be deceived by her gracious nature, though, as she is also a fierce and unrelenting adversary!"

Maryam Jazini Dorcheh headshot
Maryam Dorcheh

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

William Robert Aronin headshot
William Aronin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A simply outstanding attorney."

Judd S Nemiro headshot
Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Other

"Great attorney who works hard to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Rachel Sari Einbund headshot
Rachel Einbund

General practice lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew L. Mancilla headshot
Andrew Mancilla

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Sanderson is articulate, smart, aggressive, and a highly skilled negotiator. She is able to dissect complicated fact patterns, distill them, and formulate legal strategies tailored to each and every client's individual interests. Ms. Sanderson is one of the few attorneys I can consistently rely on to provide excellent advocacy via her thorough research, persuasive writing, and keen ability to think on her feet. She is also tremendously dedicated to her clients and cares deeply about the outcome of each case. I fully endorse Ms. Sanderson and anyone who retains her services can rest assured they are in good hands."

View All Endorsements
Benjamin Adam Silverman headshot
Benjamin Silverman

Federal crime lawyer

Marshall Aron Mintz headshot
Marshall Mintz

Appeals lawyer

Genesis R.A.C. Fisher headshot
Genesis Fisher

Mediation lawyer

Jonathan Andrew Langer headshot
Jonathan Langer

Immigration lawyer

Agatha Marie Cole headshot
Agatha Cole

Litigation lawyer

Andrew L. Mancilla headshot
Andrew Mancilla

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Associate, Rubinstein & Corozzo LLP

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, New Jersey Judiciary

Associations

2014 - Present

Federal Bar Council American Inn of Court

Associate Member

2014 - Present

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Law Association of Greater New York

Member

Education

2010

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution