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Biography
Recently described in the media as a "legendary New York criminal defense attorney," Jeffrey Lichtman has successfully handled criminal trials and appeals on some of the country's largest stages. His clients include those charged in the federal and state systems with white collar and non-white collar offenses. For over 30 years, Mr. Lichtman's practice style has been marked by exhaustive pretrial preparation and smothering pressure inside the courtroom. His cross-examinations, in fact, have been described in the media during the John Gotti, Jr. trial as a "relentless pounding" in which witnesses were "put through the blender and shredded." The Gotti trial ended with the dismissal of three murder conspiracy charges, an acquittal on a $25 million securities fraud charge, and a deadlocked jury on every remaining count. The media described the verdict as an "unbelievable courtroom upset" and Mr. Lichtman's work as "brilliant." In the recent high-profile Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman trial lasting 3 1/2 months, Mr. Lichtman's work was described by the media as "an astonishing performance" and "so wildly entertaining."
A 1990 graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Lichtman opened his own law firm in 1999. Recent clients include Assistant USC basketball coach Tony Bland, Emma Coronel, rappers Fat Joe and The Game, the alleged Boss of the Colombo Family Andrew Russo, Olympians, judges, doctors, lawyers, politicians, and countless others. Mr. Lichtman practices primarily in the federal and state courts of New York. Beyond New York, Mr. Lichtman handles state and federal cases, appeals and investigations throughout the country, recently in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virgina. His clients include those charged with white collar and non-white collar offenses, such as RICO violations, narcotics offenses, money laundering, securities fraud, health care fraud, tax evasion and murder and murder conspiracy. Many of his cases and clients are internationally known and have been featured prominently in the media.
Mr. Lichtman's appellate practice has also had great success. In September of 2010, he won the freedom for a client who had been convicted and sentenced to 27 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual assault of four alleged victims. After his appeal to the New Jersey Appellate Division forced the trial court to grant a hearing on trial counsel's possible ineffectiveness, Mr. Lichtman's scathing examination of trial counsel was halted by the judge -- who indicated she was prepared to vacate the conviction on the spot. With his conviction vacated, Mr. Lichtman's client was released days later -- never to return to prison. The judge thanked Mr. Lichtman for his "terrific preparation."
Mr. Lichtman has also successfully won the pretrial dismissal of dozens of New York state and federal criminal cases based on motion practice and his own intensive investigations. In cases which have ended in plea bargains or convictions, Mr. Lichtman has won countless downward departures and downward variances from sentencing judges on a variety of different grounds. Beyond criminal litigation, Mr. Lichtman also represents individuals and broker-dealers charged with securities violations by the SEC.
In 2015, Mr. Lichtman's office began representing individuals on Civil Rights/police misconduct issues as well as on sexual harassment and discrimination claims -- and in just a short period of time Mr. Lichtman has garnered multiple millions of dollars of settlemens for women sexually harassed in the workplace, and was selected as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In 2021, Mr. Lichtman's office secured a jury verdict for battery for a woman infected with Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2).
Mr. Lichtman has received the highest rating (AV) from the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory -- and is one of just a handful of Manhattan criminal defense attorneys to be recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Lichtman has also been selected as a New York City Super Lawyer for being a leader in his field of criminal defense. These ratings reflect the confidential opinions of bar members and the judiciary. A member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mr. Lichtman is a frequent lecturer at law schools throughout the country on topics relating to criminal law. He has also recently been featured in People and Newsweek magazines and was profiled in the New York Daily News, New York magazine, and in The New York Times as part of the "Public Lives" series.
Experience. Tenacity. Results.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
36 years | 1,000 cases
Federal Crime
25%
36 years | 1,000 cases
White Collar Crime
25%
36 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey Harris Lichtman
(212) 581-4999
Fax
441 Lexington Avenue, Suite 504, New York, NY, 10017
jeffreylichtman.com/Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman
11 East 44th Street, Suite 501, New York, NY, 10017
jeffreylichtman.com/Gallery
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Jeffrey Harris Lichtman's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment Settlement
If you happened to stumble upon Jeffrey Lichtman’s page or was recommended to him by someone, you should stop looking for another attorney because it was fate and luck that you found Mr. Lichtman. After you check to see if there is any negative reviews, and make sure he has a credible website, which...
Posted by Client | January 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Keeping it 100..
Was charged with a federal drug conspiracy. B1b 5-40 yr mandatory minimum sentence. He saw holes in my case my prior attorney could not see. My prior counsel had told me to cooperate with the government that the evidence was too heavy. Which I was not willing to do.... what kinda lawyer tells you thi...
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Replied last January 28, 2017Love this guy; it was an honor to represent you.
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Client
Simply put, very attentive , cares for his clients. We need lawyers like Mr. Lichtman who can give people a second chance at life. I thank him n know and feel I will get the best possible outcome in my case!!... walked out of his office with a ton of bricks lifted off my back . Fact!
Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best New York City DWI Criminal Lawyer
I had a bad DWI in New York a few years ago and was referred to Jeffrey Lichtman. The case was really bad because the prosecutor wanted to and could have forfeited my 100K SUV which was almost brand new. Jeff Lichtman and his team managed to stop that and I was permitted to keep my vehicle even tho...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A complete warrior in the courtroom
I have never seen a lawyer fight so hard in court for a client as Jeffrey Lichtman did for me. I was in a case with other defendants and Mr. Lichtman just towered over the other attorney's and got me an incredible result. If you want an attorney who is going to fight like heck for you, this is your...
Jeffrey Harris Lichtman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeffrey Lichtman is the most brilliant cross-examiner I have ever seen, and I've seen many. He is a fierce advocate for his clients. I know hundreds, if not thousands, of attorneys, but if I were arrested in NY, I would call Jeffrey. He does his homework and then some. His clients are lucky to have him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jeff's results say it all. His reputation as a premier NYC criminal defense attorney is well deserved."
Marc Fernich
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Caliendo
Criminal defense lawyer
Lisa Bloom
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers Magaizine
2020
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale--Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale--Hubbell
2020
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers In America
2020
Best Lawyers in America, BestLawyers.com
2020
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers In America
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Criminal Lawyer of the Year, Institute of Jewish Humanities
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman
2011 - 2013
Radio Host, AM 970 The Answer
2006 - 2011
Radio Host, 77 WABC
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Deverman, Ind. No. AG-3-7030 (Albany County 2015)
Dismissed
People v. DeMentri, Dkt. No. 2010 NY 44538 (New York County 2011)
Acquittal
State of New Jersey v. Iadipaoli, Ind. No. 05-02-0441 (New Jersey 2010)
27 year sentence vacated
United States v. Gotti, 04 CR 690 (S.D.N.Y. 2005)
Acquittal/Mistrial
Education
1990
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English