A. Adam Mehrfar

A. Adam Mehrfar

also known as A. Adam Mehrfar

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Entertainment, DUI & DWI ... +6 more

1325 Avenue of the Americas, FL 28, New York, NY

About A. Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free consultation.

31 years | 1,000 cases

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DUI and DWI 5%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free cons

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Domestic Violence 5%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free cons

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Drug Crime 5%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free cons

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Entertainment 5%

Contract drafting and negotiation for entertainment companies and entertainers. The negotiation skills and litigation experience developed from years of being a successful criminal defense lawyer is a huge advantage against other "entertainment" lawyers who have never seen the inside of a courtroom.

26 years

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Federal Crime 5%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free cons

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Sex Crime 5%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free cons

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Violent Crime 5%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free cons

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White Collar Crime 5%

Experienced, results-driven Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City since 1995. We have achieved results in countless cases that many thought impossible. Criminal Defense is an art form, choose your lawyer wisely. Call 212-268-777 for a free cons

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of A. Adam Mehrfar

1325 Avenue of the Americas, FL 28, New York, NY, 10019

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A. Adam Mehrfar's Reviews

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17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Adam Mehrfar great lawyer and knowledgeable and always went the extra mile to support me in the case excellent service . I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a Criminal Defense in New York .

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

One of the best decisions of my life!!!!!!

I recently hired Adam to represent me for my DWI arrest on the Westside hwy. I had refused the breathalyzer in the precinct on the advice of a friend of mine that was an attorney but not the type of attorney you want giving you legal advice on DWI's. I was arrested on a Sunday evening and needed to s...pend the night in the tombs. My wife called my sister who is an attorney and asked her to find a lawyer and my sister must have made over 20 phone calls to lawyers asking for recommendations for DWI attorneys she advised that multiple people had brought up Adam's name and when she told me "I have never heard an attorney refer to another attorney as an amazing lawyer but even better person" I knew I needed to go with Adam. My wife had the initial communication with him but even she raved about how easy he was to talk to him. He wasn't able to make it to my initial court hearing the night I got out because he was in California on business but he had one of his associates come. Honestly you could probably save yourself 1.5-2k by not having an attorney because nothing actually happens at the hearing where you're released but I would have paid 5k just to get out of that place so I didn't care. When Adam and I first met I introduced myself said to him "after all of this is said and done, I hope I can say that hiring you was one of the best decisions of my life", and even that is not enough at this point. Adam was so honest with me but yet the way he carried out the conversation I still felt reassured that the best possible outcome was going to happen. I'm a realistic person, I know that if a lawyer tells me that there's a 100% chance of me getting completely off that he's just blowing smoke but Adam wasn't like that. He actually wanted to know about who I was, where I came from, the circumstances of the evening and things leading up to that evening. He really spent his time trying to find out who I was so that he could humanize this terribly unfortunate mistake I made. The NYS stance on refusals is no pleas and he told me that it rarely happens the first time, but that if we were persistent there was a possibly we would prevail. Adam scheduled a meeting with me to review all of the court documents and get my take on everything and also did his due diligence in trying to find discrepancies in the court that he could use, not only if we needed to go to court but also in trying to persuade the ADA to submit a reduced plea. The first hearing came and went and no plea. Obviously I was very disappointed but Adam once again, reassured me that this wasn't the end of the road. Adam was so persistent with the ADA, constantly communicating with him and seeing where things stood, I really knew that he had my best interest at heart. Sure enough, in the days leading up to the second and final hearing before we would have needed to go to court the ADA sent Adam a message with the reduced plea. No misdemeanor, not ignition lock, a license suspension reduced form 1 year to 90 days and I think $450 in fines. When Adam heard the news he immediately called me, emailed me and texted me. You could just tell he was so excited that we got exactly what we wanted. Overall, if you read this, regardless of what your DWI/DUI situation is, you will 100% be making the right decision to go with Adam to represent you. Adam, if you ever read this, I am forever indebted to you!!

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2010 | Criminal Defense

An example of what lawyers should be...

Unfortunately, I have needed legal representation twice in my life, and fortunately I have used Adam both times. Both of the cases never made it to trial and he was able to negotiate an ACD and save me the stress of having to go to trail, and the money involved in doing so. If you don’t know what a...n ACD is, I suggest you take the time to give Adam a call and find out directly from him. He has been extremely candid about his feelings, opinions and strategies involving my cases. I believe he has had my best interest at heart in all my dealings with him. My family knows some very big attorneys in our state, but how can the everyday person afford them and still get the representation they deserve in the court room? That's where Adam comes in. He was both competent, honest and fairly priced. You are in a very vulnerable position when you have legal issue ahead of you, and you need to find someone who is going to try to deal with you in a supportive way. I feel Adam definitely provided that type of support to both me and my family when we needed him. Sometimes it's not enough to be innocent, because the legal system isn't always accurate in their assessment of guilt, but you need someone who knows how to navigate the process so it will yield the best outcome for you. This is what Adam did for me, and I can't say enough about him. Appreciate everything you have done Adam. - R

Posted by Ricky | October 07, 2010 | Criminal Defense

A.A. Mehrfar Outstanding Lawyer

A. Adam Mehrfar provided me with outstanding criminal defense of my situation with a successful outcome. My interaction and experience was one of mutual respect, trust and honesty. Adam has a great persona, and he exemplifies professionalism, intergirty, expertise in his profession, and outstanding... work ethics that would surpass anyone’s expectation. I highly recommend A. Adam Mehrfar legal expertise and services.

Posted by Michael | October 06, 2010 | Criminal Defense

A Lawyer who Will Fight For You

I can only say that a Higher Power must have been looking down on my family the day I found Adam Mehrfar on line. I was searching for a defense attorney who woud defend my daughter against a bogus assault charge. There were witnesses and everything that my daughter had been the victim yet the police... ignored this and filed charges based soley on the word of the person who had actually committed the assault. It took nearly 11 harrowing months to finally get the truth out. And had it not been for Adam, my daughter would have been found guilty in Criminal Court for something she had not done. Adam's persistence, patience, concern, and willingness to go beyond what was asked of him helped get justice for my daughter. And his calm and meticulous manner helped calm our nerves when all seemed lost and confused. I can not say enough about Adam and what he did for us.

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A. Adam Mehrfar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Norman Steiner

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Adam is an exceptional attorney who brings passion and skill to the criminal courtroom. I have seen him try many cases and litigate zealously for his clients. Adam is also often a counsel to the criminal defense bar and is sought out by many attorneys to offer guidance on their own cases. He does this voluntarily and knowing he will not be compensated for it. He is truly a credit to the criminal defense bar!"

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Zion Levi

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A great and skillful attorney. Very trust worthy, reliable, and experienced. A true gem. You can't go wrong."

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Dorea Silverman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam was an inspiration to me as a young lawyer. I was so impressed with his dedication to his clients and his consistently thorough preparation. Adam's straightforward, down-to-earth demeanor enables him to communicate effectively with clients and ensures that his arguments carry real weight with prosecutors and judges."

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George Vomvolakis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in New York. He and I have worked on many cases together and he is a superb advocate. If I ever got jammed up I would call Adam!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of A. Adam Mehrfar

1996 - 1996

Clerk, Law Offices of Matthew Kletter

1996 - 1999

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society Criminal Defense Division

1995 - 1995

Clerk, Rudolph & Beer

1995 - 1995

Legal Intern, Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts

1994 - 1995

Legal Intern, Office of the Public Defender, Dade County, Florida

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1997 - 1999

Legal Aid Society

Vice President of Association of Legal Aid Attorneys

Education

1995

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Persian

Spanish

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