Nathan Michael Semmel

Nathan Michael Semmel

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor, New York, NY

About Nathan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Nathan M. Semmel

1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10036

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Nathan Michael Semmel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dara | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would hire again!

Thia attorney was recommended by a family member. After consulting with him, he was hired immediately. Given his experience and knowledge about the situation, I felt confident having him represent my case. The attorney responded to my questions and concerns in a straightforward and honest manner. The...re was quick turnaround with regard to him getting back to me. He was reliable and flexible with scheduling appointments as well.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Highly Recommend

I am incredibly grateful to Nathan. I was involved in an unfortunate situation that did not at all reflect the reality of what happened. I was very worried and constantly stressed about what might happen to me, but after speaking with Nathan I felt encouraged that a good outcome was ultimately pos...sible. Nathan made me feel heard and understood, and that I was working with someone who actually cared about my life. I never at all felt judged, looked down upon, or even a hint of anything condescending — Nathan always treated me with the utmost kindness, tough love, and respect. In terms of my specific situation, Nathan spent countless hours, and often went way above and beyond anything that could be expected from an attorney. There were several times when things could have easily gone off track, but Nathan ensured that we always were both very thoughtful and comprehensive in all the actions we took. This often meant working very late into the evening when most lawyers would be “off the clock”. Nathan was also transparent about everything he did and he took the time to explain his thought process in detail to me. Nathan is not only an expert in the law and all the processes and procedures related to the law, but he also has unique qualities that are critical to successful outcomes for clients. He is one of the best communicators and negotiators of any attorney I’ve ever met — he’s tough when he needs to be, but he also moves things forward by building a good relationship with the other side. I didn’t realize the importance of this until I saw it play out. Many other lawyers are constantly adversarial, and thus miss lots of valuable opportunities to get results. Related to this, I also saw throughout my situation, that it is really helpful to have an attorney with a solid track record of credibility with both judges and DAs. Nathan’s well-respected record helps him to get results when other attorneys might run the risk of be doubted. Lastly, Nathan, having been a prosecutor himself, understands how decisions are made in a DA’s office and can tailor his approach using his unique understanding to get results in complicated situations. To summarize, Nathan is a uniquely talented attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. I’ve since gotten to know Nathan personally as well, and can say that his values are consistent — he’s genuinely a good person. I can’t imagine having gone through this with anyone else. All the hard work and skill Nathan dedicated to my situation paid off as my case was completely dismissed! Also, everything was totally expunged from my records. Thank you Nathan — I am truly grateful.

Posted by Glenn | January 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved the day

We had a legal emergency and Nathan Semmel responded immediately to our call for assistance. His handling of the case could not have been better. We really felt that he ‘saved the day.’

Posted by Kelly Soriano | January 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Nathan is absolutely one of the best attorney's that I have ever had. He is amazing in catering to his clients needs and paid close attention to my situation until the point of resolution, I strongly recommend anyone who wants a caring and super consistent lawyer who is,highly skilled in his field ...to hire this amazing attorney for your immediate needs.

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Benjamin Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

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"Nathan Semmel brings his experience and talent to each of his cases. A former Assistant District Attorney, Nathan is well-known as a tough litigator and zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Nathan Semmel as a criminal defense attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Distinguished Service, New York County District Attorney

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Nathan M. Semmel

2006 - 2018

Partner, Semmel & Lesser, LLP

2004 - 2006

Associate, Cohen, Frankel & Ruggiero, LLP

1998 - 2004

Prosecuting Attorney, New York County District Attorney

Associations

2016 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

2004 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Walker

Innocence proven. All charges dismissed.

People v. Patel

Innocence proven. All charges dismissed.

People v. Abdul

Acquitted of Attempted Murder

People v. Mercado

Acquitted of Murder

People v. Jain

Acquitted of Felony Drug Possession and Criminal Attempt to Distribute

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Education

1998

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Albany State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

NYPD 1st Precinct

Protestor arrests

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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