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Samuel Michael Braverman
also known as Sam Braverman
About Samuel
Biography
Sam Braverman has been defending people and companies under attack from the Government for more than 30 years. The best defense combines intelligence, experience, creativity, knowlege of the law and of the courts, and a willingness to negotiate or to fight (depending on which is needed). Each case is different and requires a lawyer who can work with the client to create the best defensive strategy. When the Government comes knocking on the gate, your need someone to defend you and your castle.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
White Collar Crime
60%
28 years | 300 cases
Federal Crime
20%
28 years | 300 cases
Criminal Defense
10%
33 years | 2,500 cases
Litigation
10%
28 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Anderson Kill, P.C.
1251 Avenue of the Americas, 42nd Floor, New York, NY, 10020
Anderson Kill, P.C.
1 Gateway Plaza, 15th Floor, Newark, NJ, 07102
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Samuel Michael Braverman's Reviews
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Posted by Nick James | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sam Braverman
Top tier lawyer, the best in new York. I have a second chance because of him. Thank you Sam!
Posted by jacob | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
the best!
took me out of the mud, got me the best result, fulfilled what he promised me.
Samuel Braverman
Replied last February 14, 2024Happy to have helped and so glad to see you doing well!
Posted by Christopher | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The best
Sam rode with me from start to finish loved those lunches never judged me we had our battle's we both learned he held me down start to finish P. R. O.
Samuel Braverman
Replied last October 13, 2020Glad I could help, and glad to see you heading in a positive direction. Wishing you the best going forward!
Posted by GILBERT | October 8, 2012
THE BEST ATTORNEY IN THE BRONX
IF YOU HAVE A CRIMNAL CASE IN THE BRONX AND YOU WANT THE BEST DEFENSE AND ATTORNEY, HIRE SAM BRAVERMAN HE WILL GET THE JOB DONE !! SAM BRAVERMAN GOT ME AQUITTED IN TRIAL ON CRIMINAL FELONY CHARGES IN THE BRONX .....HE DID A OUT STANDING JOB DURING TRIAL AN I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM FOR ANY CRIMINAL C...
Samuel Michael Braverman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sam has been an incredible influence on my legal career. I had the pleasure of working for him right out of law school and have tried to emulate his work ethic and passion everyday. Sam is a well respected and tenacious advocate who gets fantastic results. I fully and without reservation endorse this lawyer."
"Having known Sam for a number of years, I can say that his reputation as a top criminal defense lawyer is well deserved."
"Sam Braverman is a highly skilled, experienced and well respected attorney. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer because I have first hand experiences as his adversary (when I was with the DA's Office) and as his co-counsel on serious felony cases. He is a top notched talent, who is experienced, intelligent and possses an impeccable work ethic. He is also a leader, not just of the criminal defense bar, but of all attorneys of all practice areas. If you or a loved one needs quality professional legal services, Mr. Braverman must be on your short list."
"I endorse Samuel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"One of the greatest federal criminal defense attorneys in the country. Wrongfully accused or just need a miracle, he's the closest you can get."
"Sam Braverman is one of the best in the business. A hard-hitting, serious felony attorney who I fully endorse."
"I have known Mr. Braverrman over 20 years. I cannot imagine a more committed, caring and intelligent lawyer to handle a Federal or State Court criminal defense matter. Mr. Braverman is part of a select handful of attorneys that I consider to represent the skills and persona of what an attorney should project. He not only is extraordinarily well prepared on each of his cases but he truly cares about the concerns of each and every client and handles his relationship with them with the utmost professionalism. I fully endorse Mr. Braverman without hesistaton."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sam has a great reputation and is always available to help other fellow lawyers when they need advise."
Alexander Gastman
Employment and labor lawyer
Robert Caliendo
Criminal defense lawyer
Louis Fasulo
White collar crime lawyer
Jason Foy
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Bigelow
Litigation lawyer
William Peterman
Personal injury lawyer
Steven Epstein
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, NY and NJ, SuperLawyers
2022
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2021
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2020
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2019
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2018
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2017
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2016
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2015
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, SuperLawyers
2014
White Collar Criminal Defense and Business Law, Super Lawyers
2013
Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Shareholder, Co-Chairman of White Collar Defense Group, Anderson Kill, P.C.
1998 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy, Pace University Law School
2013 - 2023
Managing Partner, Fasulo Braverman & Di Maggio, LLP
1998 - 2012
Owner and Attorney in Charge, Law Office of Sam Braverman
1992 - 1998
Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division
Associations
2020 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersDirector, Treasurer, Chair Fed Practice/White Collar Comm.
2015 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationDelegate, House of Delegates
2005 - Present
Bronx Bar AssociationDirector, Fmr President, Fmr Chairman of the Board of Directors
2005 - Present
Dartmouth Lawyers AssociationMember-at-Large, Board of Directors
2007 - 2020
Network of Bar LeadersMember, Executive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. TWB
Acquitted by jury of all charges
United States v. M.L.
Acquitted of all charges
US v. Alexis Sanchez
Not Guilty of some charges, hung jury on balance; post trial plea offer 90% below pre-trial offer
People v. Gregory Thompson
Acquitted of murder charges, convicted of manslaughter under extreme emotional disturbance
People v. G.C.
Found Not Guilty after 7 minutes of jury deliberation
People v. E.V.
Case dismissed.
United States v. Dino Saracino
After 8 week trial, defendant acquitted of all murder charges, all RICO predicate act murder charges, and all but one conspiracy to commit murder charges.
People v. Brooks
Not guilty of all charges after jury trial.
US v. Tito Melvin
Cert Petition Granted by SCOTUS
US v. Tyshea Mincey
Time Served
Education
2022
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College
Advanced Management Program
1992
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Dartmouth College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
January Intersession Court
Forensic Evidence in the Courtroom
2024
Dartmouth Lawyers Association-Annual Midwinter Meeting
Appellate Advocacy; Thoughts on the Rule of Law in Current Society
2022
May Intersession Course
Forensic Evidence in the Courtroom
2021
January Intersession Course
Forensic Evidence in the Courtroom
2021
CLE presentation for practicing attorneys
Ethical Considerations of Prosecutorial Misconduct
2020
Alumni Continuing Education
Privacy and Ethics in a Digital Age
2019
Federal Practice for the State Court Practitioner
Federal Practice for the State Court Practitioner
2018
Federal Practice for the State Court Practitioner
Preparing for and Handling the Federal Sentence
2017
Detective Bureau Teaching Unit
Cross Examination and Impeachment
2016
Dartmouth Lawyers Association Annual Meeting
Governmental Investigations and Criminal Prosecutions for the Civil Practitioner
2015
Continuing Legal Education
Motions and Objections to Protect the Record and Preserve Error
2014
White Collar Crime Roundtable
Conducting Proffer Sessions with the Government
2014
First Screening of "The Newburgh Sting" movie
Entrapment and the Government Sting Operation
2014
Dartmouth Lawyers Association-Annual CLE Meeting
White Collar Crime for the Non Criminal Defense Attorney
2014
Bronx County Bar Association
Client's Rights At Trial: Who Makes the Decision?
2014
Bronx Bar Association-CLE
Drafting the Legally Sufficient Omnibus Motion
2013
Defending Terrorism Cases
Finding the Needle in the Haystack: How to Compel the Government to Honestly Honor Brady, Giglio, and Jenks
2013
Bronx County Bar Association
Protecting Your Law Practice From Catastrophe
2013
Advanced Trial Advocacy
The Courtroom as Theater: Giving the Jury What They Want
2009
CLE Series
Forensic DNA-The Basics and Legal Applications
2009
Bronx County Bar Association CLE Series
How To Attack Search Warrants
Publications
2014
HBO Films
The Newburgh Sting
2002
National Judicial Education Program
Presenting Medical Evidence in an Adult Rape Trial
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Indictment vs Superior court information?
21 Dec 2020
Q&A
What if my husbands indictment does not have the foremen's signature on it?
18 Dec 2020
Q&A
When will my son be home from NYS Prison?
09 Oct 2020