Julie Rendelman

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Julie Rendelman

also known as Law Offices of Julie Rendelman, LLC

5.0
111 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime

535 5th Avenue, Suite 2525, New York, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Julie

Biography

Rated Nation's Top 100 Trial Lawyer in criminal defense. Former prosecutor. 25+ years experience.

Former New York prosecutor. Over 25 years' experience. Aggressive advocate.

Top New York criminal defense attorney. Former prosecutor. Accomplished litigator. Experienced in all aspects of Sex Crime Defense

Former Prosecutor/ Deputy of the elite Homicide Bureau. 25 years experience.

Former prosecutor and Top rated criminal defense attorney. 25+ years experience.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Former Deputy Chief of the Kings County District Attorney's Office. Rated Nation's Top 100 trial attorney in criminal defense. Handles both state and federal crimes, from violations to violent felonies. Lead attorney in over 60 jury trials.

31 years | 2,000 cases

40%
Sex Crime 20%

31 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Violent Crime 20%

31 years | 1,000 cases

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

31 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2021 2019
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+ 4
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2017 2016 2015
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+ 1
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Julie Rendelman, LLC

535 5th Avenue, Suite 2525, New York, NY, 10017

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Law Offices of Julie Rendelman, LLC

32 Court Street, Suite #408 A, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

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Law Offices of Julie Rendelman

5036 Jericho Turnpike Suite 306A, Commack, NY, 11725

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Law Offices of Julie Rendelman, LLC

1371 Virginia Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10462

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Online Presence

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Julie Rendelman's Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 28 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Would Highly Recommend

I was arrested for shoplifting. This is ordinarily a simple defense, but in my case, it was complicated because I work in a Federally regulated industry and I am in the US under a work visa. Julie was able to get the charges dismissed. Usually this would occur under an ACD, whereby the court d...isposition would show that I did community service and the records would be sealed after 6 months. Julie recommended that I did community service prior to meeting with the prosecutor. As a result, my court disposition only states "dismissed in the interest of justice." In addition, Julie was able to get the charges sealed within two weeks, must faster than the traditional 6 month waiting period. Both of these accomplishments (no community service on the court disposition and early sealing of the charges) is highly highly unusual and speaks to Julie's capabilities as a criminal defense attorney and her contacts within the criminal justice system. Apart from being an extraordinary defense attorney, Julie is patient and responsive. As someone who has been charged with a crime knows, it is a stressful time and one has many questions. Julie took the time to answer every one of my numerous questions and never made me feel like I was an unimportant client. If you find yourself in the unfortunately position of needing a criminal defense, I would highly recommend Julie Rendelman as your representative.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Helpful and Courteous

This was a very informative consultation and I learned a lot about what I need to know about my case. Thank you to Kristen for letting me know about the charges and what the maximum penalties are.

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Best Criminal Defense Attorney in NYC

I am forever grateful of Julie and how she fought to win my case. I was extremely lucky to find Julie Rendelman through Avvo and other reliable websites (google and yelp) which all had 100% positive reviews (it's true!). This gave me a positive feeling and immediately called her right away the day be...fore Thanksgiving. On that call, she was very patient to answer all my questions and welcomed me to meet at her office to extend our conversation without a paying a consultation fee. Her communication skills are excellent and will explain how the judicial system all works. Already my anxiety level was high and every time I spoke with Julie she would calm me down by giving me rationale advice and facts about my rights. Julie is a competent lawyer who's had more complex cases than mine, however, she didn't take the case less seriously. My case needed to be expedited for a hearing as well as sealing the case sooner than 6months . When I met Julie, she honored my request and fought hard for a positive outcome as well as sealing the case in under two months. Also, this was all around christmas time which is the most hectic time of the year. If I didn't have Julie and Kristen her associate that helped on the case who knows what the outcome would have been... but I do know I would have still been waiting until late spring to have my case heard. I am so relieved that I don't have the stress or the record. Therefore, I am forever thankful for their strong work ethics and professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic lawyer!!!

Julie was an amazing lawyer who not only did a fantastic job by getting the results I wanted, but also kept a calm and kind demeanor throughout the whole process. When I was speaking with other lawyers, many tried to frighten me and make my case seem more serious than it was, but Julie stood out beca...use she reassured me that my case was not going to ruin my career/life as I feared and was very optimistic about how she could help. We were hoping to get an ACD with an early sealing, but she ended up getting the case dismissed altogether! She even went above and beyond when a news paper article mentioned my arrest and called them to have them take out my name, which they subsequently did. I cant thank Julie enough and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and kind lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Julie Rendelman - A Passionate Lawyer We Are Lucky to Have

Julie is a godsend. I created a mess of a situation where not only did we have to deal with my serious criminal charges, but I am also a registered Wall Street representative (Series 7 with FINRA) and if things didn’t go well with the criminal courts then I would have had major problems with my care...er. As soon as I got released from jail, which was ~22 hours after getting arrested, I frantically began calling lawyers and several were very convincing, but none seemed to understand the importance of having this case dealt with quickly so I could avoid losing my job! After speaking to several lawyers, I finally picked an attorney who claimed to understand the unique nature of my situation. This happened on a Thursday. This attorney said he successfully represented myriad clients and helped them overcome serious criminal charges while navigating them through the complex FINRA aspects so they could keep their jobs. However, something just didn’t feel right with this guy. He didn’t sound genuine and I felt as if he were just telling me anything I wanted to hear, not what I needed to hear, so I slept on it and then called him again the following morning to ask some follow-up questions. I’m not sure what happened because it seemed as if this guy was half-awake (or maybe he was hungover), but in less than 15 hours this attorney changed a lot of things he told me the previous night and I immediately noticed the inconsistencies. I was now officially stressed and was losing hope. I went back to searching and decided I needed to find someone who was a perfect fit for my situation. So after several more hours of searching, I came across Julie and wound up viewing a YouTube clip of her making impassioned closing remarks during the prosecution of that sicko Levi Aron, who murdered an 8 year old boy named Leiby Kletzky, in such a horrible way that would even put ISIS executioners to shame -- may Leiby rest in peace! Watching Julie speak with such passion got me curious so I contacted her and explained my situation in detail. I was facing felony prison time, the destruction of my career and could also be banned from Wall Street for having a serious felony conviction on my record. However, I didn’t have to explain the gravity of the consequences. After explaining the story in detail and telling her about myself, she knew exactly what was keeping me up at night. I was finally impressed and convinced she could help me. Julie saw me for who I really am, treated me well and even played the role of occasional therapist when things got stressful. Even though that’s not why I hired her, her treatment helped me calm down and think level headed and clearly about how best to go about things. When my first court appearance came up and it was time to perform, Julie whipped out the big guns (think The Guns of Navarone) and the results she got for me were just short of a miracle. She used her skills, knowledge of the NYC court systems, former expertise as a prosecutor and all of her wherewithal to ultimately get my charges dropped. I didn’t even get indicted! I was having nightmares about prison time, the permanent loss of my career, a tarnished reputation and of course I was worried about how I would put food on the table after doing prison time and losing my career. I doubt I am the type who can just live like a reformed felon. The shame alone would have killed me. If you need serious representation then call Julie ASAP!

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Julie Rendelman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vikas Dhar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie Rendelman is an outstanding criminal defense attorney whose ability is unparalleled. I have worked with Julie on a number of matters and have been impressed with her knowledge and strategic decision making. I highly recommend Julie as a defense attorney who is dedicated, without reservations, to the interests of her clients."

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Kenneth Belkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As fierce an advocate as one could ever hope for. Simply put, one of the best around."

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Benjamin Goldman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Rendelman's answers on this forum indicate extensive knowledge of criminal law."

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Lee Koch

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Julie is a well respected former prosecutor from Kings County, and her knowledge and application of the law to help defend her clients is second to none."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Ms. Rendelman. She is a top-notch criminal defense lawyer and a zealous advocate for her clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Nicole Levy

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves."

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Howard Tanner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Julie for many years. She is a zealous fighter for her clients and I strongly endorse her."

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Kyce Siddiqi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Rendelman is a highly talented and skilled criminal defense lawyer who has deep knowledge of her practice area and is an outstanding advocate for her clients. I endorse her."

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Michael Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darren Bleier

Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent and well respected attorney."

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Scott Cerbin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is an extremely competent and experienced trial attorney. I recently consulted her on a homicide case I was trying and she quickly parsed the facts and spotted the issues. Her insight was very helpful."

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James Newell

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."

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Richard Llerena

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Other

"I have been privileged to have observed Ms. Rendelman and observe the quality of her contributions to those of us who have a passion for contributing on Avvo. She has a strong work ethic and puts the client's needs above anything else, and above all very knowledgable. A great attorney all around who has secured great results for her clients."

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Paul Padda

Federal crime lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Olsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Elbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse her without hesitation or reservation."

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Joshua Kahn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Rendelman. You can tell from her thorough responses to questions on Avvo and sage wisdom that she has the passion and compassion necessary to be a fine advocate. She spends his own time giving advice to the Avvo community and that is something worth noting."

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Howard Tanner

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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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

2019 Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Top Rated Criminal Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Lead Counsel Rated in Criminal Law- State Felony and Misdemeanor, Lead Counsel

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Accredited Business with A+ rating, Better Business Bureau

2018

2018 Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Client Choice Award, AVVO

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Nation's Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2012

Distinguished Service Award, Kings County District Attorney Alumnae Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Law Offices of Julie Rendelman LLC

2012 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, Brooklyn Law School

2000 - 2013

Deputy Bureau Chief/Of Counsel Homicide Bureau, Kings County District Attorney's Office

1993 - 2000

Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2015 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2014 - Present

New York Cares

volunteer

2014 - 2017

New York City Bar Association

Criminal Court Committee

2011 - 2012

New York City Bar Association

Government on Ethics Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. John Doe (name excluded to protect client's anonymity)

Dismissal of all counts

People v. John Doe

Dismissal of all counts

People v. John Doe

Dismissal of all charges after aggressive defense of client

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Education

1992

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Pennsylvania State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Business

Speaking Engagements

2018

Law and Crime Network

Host/Trial Analyst

2014

New York City Bar Association Moot Court Competition

Moot Court Competition Judge

2013

Kings County District Attorney CLE

Effective Use of Cross Examination

2013

Kings County District Attorney CLE

Voir Dire

2010

Columbia Law School College Competition

Moot Court Competition Judge

Publications

1995

Second Circuit Appellate Brief Appellate Brief: People v. Barry McCrae

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Julie earned significant contribution points in 2017.

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