Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives.
Carla’s litigation experience includes jury trials in the Southern and Eastern District of New York, New York Supreme Court, and representing clients at every stage of a criminal proceeding from arraignment to sentencing. Cases Carla has worked on include complex charges such as multi-year racketeering, securities violations, organized crime, fraud, money laundering, sale of prescription narcotics by physicians, and conspiracy, as well as narcotics trafficking, firearms possession, robbery, and murder. Carla also represents individuals whose rights are violated due to discrimination by their employers or who are wrongfully arrested and prosecuted.
Carla is currently a member of the Federal Bar Council Inn of Court, the New York Criminal Bar Association, and the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York.
Carla is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, the Second Circuit, and the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
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Posted by Richard | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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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 ...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"Carla is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. She is highly regarded in her field."
"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!"
"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."
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2011 - Present
Associate, Rubinstein & Corozzo LLP
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, New Jersey Judiciary
2014 - Present
Federal Bar Council American Inn of CourtAssociate Member
2014 - Present
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Law Association of Greater New YorkMember
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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