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

Virtual Consultation Available

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

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5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

I had a great experience working with Nicholas Kaizer. He was responsive, supportive, and clearly cared about helping me through a very stressful situation. He explained everything clearly, stayed on top of every detail, and made a complicated process feel manageable. I’m extremely grateful for his w...ork and would recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by Anna | September 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer you can get!

I found myself in the worst situation possible, my husband was arrested and taken to jail. No one was telling me anything, the free attorney was not hearing me, and I couldn’t even speak to my husband. I was lost. I spoke to many attorneys, and it seemed like they just wanted to speak as shortly as t...hey can and get a retainer from me. Luckily I was recommended to contact Nicholas Kaizer. Nicholas gave lots of attention to the case, and really listened. Truly Godsent. The way he handled the case - I couldn’t ask for a better outcome. Though my husband was innocent, everyone, including the free attorney was saying that my husband will end up doing time, I was hearing at least 25 years. Nicholas handled the case so efficiently, and he got all charges dismissed. I truly believe that hiring Nicholas is the best fighting chance you can have.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best of the best !

Thank you Nicholas. You are a brilliant lawyer! I’m so grateful for passion dedication and professionalism you are so amazing to work with thank you so much I’m extremely grateful for all your help and bearing with me through everything I’m writing this today to express my gratitude for your help I ...can only hope your reflections of me can be seen by others I truly appreciate that you take the time to take all my calls and care as a person you are part of in my family now you’re not just an attorney your a friend. I received a 75% reduction in my sentence because of you and your amazing hard diligent work I couldn’t have done done it without you thanks for having my back. You are a beacon of hope to me and my family at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible and not only were you able to defend me but your calm empathetic demeanor offered emotional Secour to myself and those that I care about most me and my family are eternally grateful for your service. I urge everyone who is going through a criminal legal issue to work with Nicholas he is absolutely five stars with his knowledge professionalism he’s always there for you his support is second to none he works relentlessly for you and your case He is the best man for the job in my opinion no other attorney can hold a candle to Nicholas Kaizer The moment I hired him he handled it very efficiently started working right away and got the job done I recommend to anyone he is a man of his word and a great man overall he ease my mind about the whole process his service and professionalism is second to none I’m extremely happy with my outcome he provided me and my family with the soft landing he is just an absolute an amazing attorney he works with you he responds 24 hours seven days a week he keeps you updated Nicholas would even call me and see how I’m doing. He always kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of he helped me out big time I always felt at ease during the whole process Nicholas is the highest recommended attorney put there. My guidelines were 41 to 51 months and I was sentenced to a year and a day!! without cooperation!! I could have my case turned out better than this I’m very glad for what he did for me and my family he was always honest no sugarcoating upfront helpful I recommend him to anyone who is in need of a great friendly lawyer he was always available to speak with me at any time he’s fast efficient and gets top results He went above and beyond to get this situation resolved for me he took the extra time needed for my case thank you Nicholas. He is the best attorney from my first meeting he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings if anyone is looking for a knowledgeable attorney then go to Nicholas Nicholas is intelligent hard-working and well-versed in criminal law his legal writing is superb. He always pays attention to detail. Nicholas was devoted to fighting for me. He certainly cared about me and my family he is responsive I’m fortunate to have the opportunity and privilege to work with Nicholas with my case he is an outstanding professional he is a top-notch litigator and a premier lawyer he from top to bottom personifies the approach all lawyers should adopt in handling the business of their clients. He made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. honesty trust respect just to name a few of his qualities that’s a rare gem to find nowadays. Thank you Nicholas from the bottom of my heart you’re a very special person thank you kindly.

Nicholas Kaizer

Replied last January 03, 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. Client came to us looking at serious time for securities and wire fraud. Very difficult circumstances, as vicitm/investors were in their 80s and 90s and two of them spoke at sentencing. Nevertheless, without cooperation, our team secured a year-and-a-day custodial sentence, a dramatic downward variance from the Guidelines range of 41-51 months. We worked with Justin Paperny at White Collar Advice on this. Together, we assembled a multi-faceted team of psychologists, physicians and social workers to demonstrate that a year-and-a-day sentence was the appropriate custodial term for our client. The Court agreed.

Posted by Mr.C | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A truly Great attorney

Mr. Nicholas Kaizer handled my case before and during the Corona Virus with compassion and professionalism. He is much more than a very skilled litigator He kept in constant contact with me, even thru the shutdown, which put me at ease. Nicholas made a difficult situation bearable. Now that my case w...as concluded successfully I can go on with my life. Thank you Mr. Nicholas Kaizer. I would highly recommend Mr. Kaizer to anyone needing a defense attorney.

Nicholas Kaizer

Replied last January 11, 2021

NYS tax authorities were investigating client and his businsses for unpaid NY income taxes. We got involved early on. Working with expert tax counsel, we negotiated the lowest possible retitution for taxes figure. Although client was charged with multiple felony tax crimes, in the end, all criminal charges were dismissed. Client didn't even have to appear in court after inital the arraignment. All proceedings were accomplished remotely during the pandemic. Important to our client, he will retain his pistol license, his businesses and his spotless record being a lawful citizen; all of which were important to him. A pleasure to make this happen.

Posted by Kevin | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Eternally grateful

I was facing up to 15 years in prison, and was petrified that i would be without my family and in bars. At my age, and the condition I was in, I would likely have died in prison if i was sentenced to the charges levied against me. I was stressed, frightened and knew nothing about New York, the syste...m or the process. I was recommended by my lawyers in Miami to NIcholas Kaizer and his partner Richard Leavitt. On the very first call, I felt that NIck understood the legal quagmire i had gotten myself into, was generous in his time with me on the phone, and most importantly his demeanor, compassion, and patience was exactly what I needed at this horrific time in my life. He settled me down, laid out a strategy and immediately began to assess my criminal case. I hired the firm that day. Its been a long awful process because of the situation I put myself in. My family suffered, and so did I. I cannot possibly describe adequately the utter fear and guilt I felt throughout the arrest and the awaiting of the result. Under Nick and Richard's guidance and behind the scenes negotiations, I ultimately plead guilty to a much much lesser charge and Nick secured a no jail time, no probation release and I just walked out of the courtroom this week a free man, never setting foot inside a New York jail. I enthusiastically recommend Nicholas Kaizer, a great man , attorney and person who quite literally saved my life, liberty and family

Nicholas Kaizer

Replied last September 10, 2018

Client was lead-defendant charged in NY County with securities fraud related to several multi-million dollar stock promotions. We worked the case for several years, constantly chipping away at the client's exposure. Client was discouraged at first and wanted to begin serving his ultimately-expected sentence while out on bail. We talked him out of surrendering and in the end his faith in us was rewarded with a non-custodial sentence; i.e., no jail, no probation. As he noted above, he is grateful he stuck it out and served "no jail time, no probation and I just walked out of the courtroom this week a free man, never setting foot inside a New York jail." We're proud of the client's patience, our persistence and this great result.

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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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