Diane Ferrone

Diane Ferrone specializes in criminal defense. She has handled a wide variety of criminal matters throughout New York City, in both state and federal court. She has represented clients charged with various crimes, including racketeering, narcotics, robbery, murder, fraud, financial crimes, and many others

In November 2015, Diane and co-counsel made front page news when they obtained a full acquittal for their client charged with racketeering, murder and extortion in the "Lufthansa Heist" case following a four week jury trial in New York federal court.

Diane’s clients describe her as dedicated, determined and hard working. Her passion for criminal defense is evident in her devotion to her clients and her zealous representation of them. Whether it’s a midnight arraignment or weekend prison visit, Diane is known to go above and beyond for her clients. She provides personalized attention to all her clients and treats each case with care and compassion. Her combination of book and street smarts make her a worthy and feared adversary. Diane delivers top quality representation at affordable prices.

Diane has worked on several high profile matters, including cases associated with the Bernard L Madoff Ponzi scheme and the Boston Marathon Bombing.

She is also regularly hired by other lawyers to write court briefs, sentencing memoranda and appellate briefs. Her excellent writing distinguishes her from other criminal defense attorneys.

Diane, a native New Yorker, has practiced law in New York for over 12 years. She attended SUNY Binghamton, where she graduated with honors. She went to the University of Pennsylvania Law School in Philadelphia, PA. After law school, she clerked for the Honorable Jay C. Waldman, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Diane is a member of the NYS Bar Association, the criminal law committee of the New York City Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.