Jeffrey L. Emdin
About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeffrey L. Emdin is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law class of 1986. After graduation he was hired to work as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, New York. In 1990 he left the District Attorney's Office to start his own law firm, specializing in both civil and criminal litigation. His work, and number of his high profile cases has been published in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Daily News, The New York Law Journal and numerous other domestic and foreign publications. Mr Emdin has appeared numerous times on Court TV as a legal commentator, and has been frequently interviewed on TV on matters of criminal law, police brutality, matrimonial law and civil trial strategy.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 38 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Jeffrey L. Emdin
330 West 38th St, Suite 302, New York, NY, 10018
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Jeffrey L. Emdin's Reviews
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Posted by Wendy | July 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Generous modest person with a ❤️ heart.
My daughter was very badly hurt. Mr. Jeffrey Emdin, was the only one. Who truly cared and helped us. When no one else did. Afterwards, my daughter became sick again! He helped us again! He helped us twice!!!!!!! He's not your average lawyer. He's beyond that. He has 1000 percent genuine ❤️ HEART! Be...
Posted by Jamal | July 17, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Thank you
Thank you to the Law Office of Jeffrey L. Emdin for taking the time to review my case and provide me with their expert and honest opinion.
Posted by Munir | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Best attorney of all time
I was false arrested by NYPD. After I had disappointed from legal Aid Society, I had Hired Mr. Emdin Jeffery which I was really impressed by his legal experience. He is a transparent and straightforward individual. He helped me with my case all the way to trial. He chose jury trial instead of be...
Posted by Efrain | May 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
One of the best lawyers l know.
Jeffrey L. Emdins is one of the best lawyers out there that you can get he helps his clients and he listens to his clients. I thank him so much for helping me with my case thank you Jeffrey I appreciate you .
Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Attorney
The best lawyer in NY. He is super knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend Jeff Emdin as he is caring and personable. He does not take light of any situation and addresses all issues timely. I am very pleased with the expertise of Jeff Emdin and would highly recommend him to potential clients....
Jeffrey L. Emdin's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a highly experienced, highly competent and highly effective criminal and civil litigator. On the civil side, he has particular experience and success in the areas of civil rights, police misconduct, excessive force and false arrest. I highly recommend him to handle any matter within his chosen practice areas."
"I have known Jeffrey Emdin for 29 years. We worked together as prosecutors in the Bronx County, New York District Attorney's office. Throughout the years I have worked with Jeff on complex legal cases many times. Jeff is a lawyers' lawyer who cares about his client's and works diligently to get the BEST result! I highly endorse Jeffrey Emdin."
DUI and DWI lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Top Attorneys of North America, 2017, Who's Who Directories, Top Attorney's Edition
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Partner, Emdin & Russell, LLP
1987 - 1990
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County
Associations
2011 - Present
National Police Accountability Projectmember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Sectionmember
1997 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Family Law Sectionmember
1990 - Present
Bronx County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
The case settled for $95,000.00
The case settled for $4,000,000.00
The criminal charges were dismissed. The civil case settled for $2,500,000.00 and two officers were arrested and convicted of crimes and two additional officers were disciplined
Case settled for $800,000.00
criminal charges dismissed. Civil award $625,000.00
Education
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Police Brutality
N/A
Police Brutality
N/A
National Action Network
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Clinic I use allows the security guard to film me going to my private doctor visits. I offered to videos, they said
08 Jul 2020
I sent nudes to my now ex boyfriend. What should I do?
04 Jun 2020
I committed perjury and would like to know if I’ll go to jail for false report to the cops? I live in the Bronx county of NYC.
17 Apr 2020