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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Julie Rendelman's Reviews

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Posted by David | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Top Notch Legal Representation

Julie did an excellent job taking care of my misdemeanor case. My first time dealing with criminal legal system/process, and she guided me through and explained in detail what the charge meant and what my options would be. Anyway, I was quite worried about my situation because being a foreign worker ...on a sponsorship visa could mean facing immigration if it came down to trial, and possibly getting deported (worst case scenario). Well, it did not come to that, thanks to Julie - case dismissed! I’m super happy with the outcome. Julie is very knowledgeable. Approachable and easy to speak with, and makes you feel comfortable about the situation and if you’re seeking a lawyer to represent your case - better call Julie! Oh, I thought the legal fees were very fair, much better compared to two other lawyers I saw prior to Julie. :) Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Best choice you'll ever make!

Whether your innocent or not, finding a lawyer can be one of the most difficult and stressful decisions you'll ever make.  I was scared and had never been arrested in my life.  I'm not a U.S. citizen and I work in Financial Services, one of the most heavily regulated industries there is.  I had a lot... on the line and couldn't afford any mistakes, I needed to hire an attorney who was really invested and truly committed to helping me get the best possible outcome!  A lot of lawyers will want to charge you a consultation fee before talking to you or listening to your case.  How can you trust or put your life in the hands of someone without talking to them first?!?!  Most lawyers are very short over the phone, many intimidate you or say things to make you feel even more vulnerable and desperate for their help.  After approximately 15 call to top rated Avvo attorneys, I narrowed my search down to two lawyers.  Julie was one of them.  Why did I choose Julie?  Because she was the ONLY lawyer who warned me about traveling outside of the U.S. with an open case, if you're not a U.S. citizen. Nobody else picked up on that detail when I told them what happened to me and that I needed to travel for work outside of the U.S. days after my arrest.  If I had not called her and gotten her top notch legal advice (even before retaining her) I would have lost my job, my licenses, and maybe would have faced serious immigration consequences.  Julie has other attorneys who work with her, specializing in other areas.  This is critical to ensure you receive sound advice and to protect you in all areas that might be affected by the outcome of your case (i.e. immigration, employment law). Julie was spot on with her advice and knowledge, she has a lot of experience working in all 5 boroughs.  She knows the courts, the system and a lot of the people who work there.  I watched her in court, and I watched how people interact and respond to her. She can be tough, yet charming and engaging.  These are all positive and important qualities you want when dealing with people.  She ALWAYS was available to speak to me, worst case scenario she would text me letting me know she would call me later that day.  Many attorneys don't even return your calls after you've retained them!  She had patience and understood how much anxiety and fear I was going thru.  Not only is she one of the best criminal attorneys you will meet, she also has a compassionate/human side to her which is very rare amongst attorneys.  I was charged with two misdemeanors, I got a desk appearance ticket.  The day of my court date, the DA offered me an ACD within 6 months if I stayed out of trouble during the six month period.  I couldn't afford to wait six months, I would have lost my job and there would have been other dyer consequences.  Thanks to Julie's experience and knowledge (she knows the law inside out), and her tenacity, my case was dismissed within days.  I was able to keep my job, I can travel and I can begin to recover from what has been a very traumatic and painful experience in my life.  Julie and I still keep in touch, I left her a message last week, she called me back, we spoke twice on the same day, while she was on vacation with her family! YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH JULIE RENDELMAN! LOOK NO FURTHER! IT DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN JULIE! Good luck! I wish you all the best, please know that whatever you are going thru, this to shall pass. Thank you Julie!!! You are THE BEST!!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

First Time

I'm an applicant to graduate school who was charged with overstaying NYC park hours (a misdemeanor). Needless to say, as a conviction would not only cast an extremely negative light on my application but also threaten my future career prospects, this situation placed an unbelievably large amount on s...tress on my family and me. For weeks, I spent all my time investigating the NYC judicial system and statute in question, researching every relevant scholarly work and news article, and calling up NYC-based lawyers with the hope of my case resolving in the best way possible. The lawyers I spoke to, however, were, on the whole, generally unimpressive and relatively apathetic about the importance of the case to me. For a while, I thought I might as well as just save my money and appear at the hearing alone. Then I got in touch with Julie. From the minute my family and I talked to Julie, our stress levels finally decreased (somewhat); we knew was she really passionate about my case. Let me say that I could not be happier about my decision to work with Julie; it was by the far the best decision I have made in my life. At the hearing, while I knew the outcome could go either way, I was at least confident that I had the best possible representation and had done as much as possible to secure the most favorable decision. Fortunately, with her unwavering support, legal knowledge, and persuasive ability, Julie was able to get my case dismissed. If you are someone who is debating whether or not to retain legal counsel or are struggling to choose among lawyers, I strongly recommend Julie to you.

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2015 | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence case

Julie was referred to us by her colleague. She was willing to make an appointment with me immediately. The prime factor in retaining her was the reasonable fees and willing to pay in installments. I also chose her based on her experience of working on the other end with the DA's office. She has the e...xperience and knew what prosecutors look for in a case, and played her role of how to give them the findings. She helped my boyfriend and I with a tedious domestic violence case. We were lucky in that the issue was minor. Neither my boyfriend or I had to go in to our court date. She had discussions with the Assistant D.A. beforehand and ultimately got our case dropped. A major key factor was her attitude of willing to work hard and her responsiveness. She is continuously available when I had questions and reassured me in any matters. She made it clear that nothing is 100% certain but to accept every outcome, albeit our case was dropped in the end. She is open and, like I said before, knows the encounters from both ends - prosecution and defense. I recommend Julie to those who are looking for a very straight-forward but helpful person with their case. She is reasonable and expects honesty so she can manage the situation well. I still contact her months after our case for any follow up questions or concerns, and she is readily happy to help, always leaving a smile on my face.

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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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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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