Nicholas G. Kaizer

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Nicholas G. Kaizer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

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

40 Fulton Street, Levitt & Kaizer 17 Fl, New York, NY

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About Nicholas

Biography

Top-Rated New York Attorney. Successfully representing clients for over 30 years!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

38 years | 2,000 cases

75%
Litigation 25%

38 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2016
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Nicholas Kaizer

40 Fulton Street, Levitt & Kaizer 17 Fl, New York, NY, 10038

levittandkaizer.com/

Nicholas G. Kaizer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you a Million! Life is Good Again Because of You!

I wish of to thank Nick from the bottom of my heart for all he has done for me! Nick is the Babe Ruth of a Criminal Lawyers!!! When I was arrested, my sister had called a closed friend who was a lawyer for a recommendation for a criminal lawyer as a last resort. She did not know how to tell him I wa...s in trouble. Prior to this, she called three lawyers. These lawyers wanted a significant amount of money for a retainer which my family did not have. When her friend recommended Nick and told her of his incredible reputation she knew he would help me. He came to see me in lockup. He was compassionate, caring, and uplifting in the words he spoke to me. It was if I knew him all my life. He gives lawyers a good name! He assured me everything would be ok. He told me things would be dark for a while but that I would see the light at the end of tunnel! When I posted bail on that Friday, once again he began to assure me everything would be okay. He gave me his cell number and told me he would be available for me anytime during the weekends, if I needed a shoulder to cry on. He called me during the weekends to see how I was doing. During this whole time he never once discussed money! I saw him that week. I met him and his partner at the office. By the way his partner was the same way. They explained to me the uphill battle I was facing. Again, Nick reassured me he would do everything in his power to get me probations. As he put it "let me work my magic". During the four years he told me what I had to do and I did it. He reminded me of the music conductor of the London production of Les Misérables that tremendous orchestra. He conducted me through the next four tremendous years of my life, skillfully, masterful, compassionate, caring, and always making himself available for me. He worked extremely hard and diligently to put together one of the most detailed and compressive final sentencing report for the judge that he has ever done. He got probation for me!!! I was facing 20 years in prison and he gave me my life back. Once again Nick is a fantastic, compassionate, caring and great lawyer! I will always be indebted to him for the rest of my life. It is an honor and privilege to call him my friend!!!

Posted by Colin | April 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr

My Lawyer Nicholas G. Kaizer is a God sent from heaven. He is or was my defense attorney . He is a kind man that defends my case like his own child or family. Though I took a plea deal. He advised me with his a professional motivation to see deep to ur case. I called him at any time directly on his s...ell phone. He answers your question not minding when or time you called. I have promised myself to reffer people to him for legal advice.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knew exactly what to do!

One of my family members got into some difficult trouble with the law, and I was referred to Nick by another attorney. We are so thankful that we met him! Nick put the legal team together, bringing in an expert in exactly the area of criminal law we needed, consulted with the team every step of the w...ay, and helped to achieve exactly the result we were looking for (which was not an easy or likely outcome).

Nicholas Kaizer

Replied last March 06, 2019

Client was referred to us by her immigration attorney. She was arrested on federal charges related to unauthorized access to a military base. Since the client had a removal order pending, we could not take a chance on her coming into contact with the justice system since she would have been snatched up by ICE and deported (as a detainer was likely). We headed up the team comprised of a former military attorney, a former military physician and me. We convinced the U.S. Attorney to dismiss the charges without the client ever having to appear in court. She was spared prosecution, jail and removal from the United States. Another very gratifying result from a personal perspective.

Posted by Barry | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Superb Attorney

Mr. Kaizer has been my attorney for over twenty years. In three criminal cases that Mr. Kaizer represented me in he obtained outstanding and favorable results. I attribute these results to Mr. Kaizer's intelligence, courtroom acumen, and a little bit of "street smarts'. He always treated my family... with kindness and consideration during our trying times. He is a true gentleman and professional.

Nicholas Kaizer

Replied last September 11, 2018

Thank you for your kind words. We've represented Barry in federal and state courts over the span opf 20 years. I'm happy to say he's retired and no longer a potential client. He still refers people to us because of the tremendous work we've done for him in the past. Great results are the best source of new referrals.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney, Great Person, Highly Recommended,

Mr. Kaizer and his staff took a complex issue relating to a restitution judgment arising from a criminal conviction and worked hard to ensure the best possible results. I could not have asked for better services. From the moment I first called until my case was over, I was at ease that I made the ri...ght choice. I will continue to call upon Mr. Kaizer’s expert advice in the future.

Nicholas Kaizer

Replied last September 11, 2018

Client had a multi-million dollar restitution judgment from several years earlier and the government was looking for repayment. Client still makes a good income in financial services industry but didn't want to pay what the government was looking for. It was a long ordeal, but we got the government out of attack mode and carved out a monthly number that all parties could accept.

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Nicholas G. Kaizer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Milazzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My Kaizer is an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and aggressive criminal defense attorney. I have found Mr. Kaizer to be a tireless advocate for his clients, and someone who has the ability to clearly, concisely and effectively explain complex legal principles in a way that judges, juries, opposing counsel, and his clients, can understand."

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Gary Becker

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nick Kaizer is an extremely hard-working and conscientious attorney who fights for and gets great results for his clients. He is responsive and accessible, always willing to answer a client's questions and explain in detail what is happening in the case every step of the way. I know Nick for many years and can say unhesitatingly that he is some one you can trust to help you in the most important affairs in your life."

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Sharyn Grobman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Nicholas G. Kaizer as a colleague and good friend for many years. Nick is smart, sharp, direct, extremely knowledgeable about the law, and a totally devoted defense lawyer who will fight the government and find the right way to win."

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Ivan Dreyer

Litigation lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kaizer handled hinmself professionally in the settlement of a difficult matter. It was a pleasure to deal with an attorney who was both courteous and responsive."

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Edward Sapone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Nicholas Kaizer and have worked with him on many cases. Nicholas is a lawyer's lawyer-- the kind of professional other lawyers go to when they want to develop sound strategies in complex cases. He is an intelligent, articulate, hard-working attorney who consistently gets stellar results. He is also a team player, and has a unique bed-side manner with clients. In short, Nicholas is at the highest level of the practice of law, and it's a pleasure to work with him."

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Renato Stabile

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

New York Super Lawyers, American Law Media

2021

NY Metro Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

, Levitt & Kaizer

Associations

1993 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life-Member

1990 - Present

New York Criminal Bar Association

Board of Directors

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Weaver, et al.,

Change of Venue Granted

U.S. v. Kharfan

counsel sucessfully removed all restraint against Claimant's property by demonstrating claimant was an innocent owner of the home, despite the fact that it was bought with money advance by convicted husband.

SEC v. Monarch Funding,

Vacated and Remanded

United States v. Seltzer

Amended Judgment imposing forfeiture vacated

People v. Kaatsiz

Severance Granted on Defense Motion

Gonzalez v. State,

Murder conviction reversed/remanded for new trial

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Education

1986

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Representing Taxpayers in IRS and NYS Tax Matters

Preparing for the Worst and Hoping for the Best: Representing Clients in IRS Audits

2021

Introduction to Federal Criminal Defense for the State Court Practitioner Federal Pretrial Dispositions: Guilty Pleas Pursuant to Cooperation Agreements

2009

National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Sentencing Departures and Non Guideline Sentences

Publications

2022

North Law Publishers Just the Rules

2014

North Law Publishers Just the Rules

2012

2010

Just the Rules Just the Rules

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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