Zachary Scott Segal

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Zachary Scott Segal

also known as Zach Segal

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 5 years

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

40 Fulton St Fl 17, New York, NY

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About Zachary

Biography

Reduced 100 years or 7 life sentences of incarceration through motions of compassion.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

I have represented clients charged in state and federal courts at all stages including pre-trial investigation, grand jury, trial, sentencing, appeal, and post-conviction litigation such as habeas corpus, YO petitions, and compassionate release.

7 years | 200 cases

70%
Litigation 20%

General civil litigation; antitrust; personal injury; civil rights actions

7 years

20%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 5 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2020

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Levitt & Kaizer

40 Fulton St Fl 17, New York, NY, 10038-1850

levittandkaizer.com

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Zachary Scott Segal's Reviews

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Posted by Amairenis Merced | December 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A million thank you's!

I cannot begin to explain the immense appreciation and gratitude I feel towards the both of you. I thank the heavens for the day your firm was recommended to this family. Dealing with this case has been incredibly depressing and stressful. I’m so glad that the family hired your firm to represent Anth...ony after we blew trial. You gave me back my joy and significantly affected all of our futures in the most amazing way; you aided in bringing him home and for that I will forever be thankful. You have restored both of his parents happiness and purpose in life. I know it wasn’t an easy journey but you guys rocked and you did everything in your power to get the best results in this case. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for returning joy back to my life and for reducing his sentence by more than half. You guys are incredibly amazing. Thank you for all your efforts & all the patience you had dealing with my super stubborn boy.

Posted by Berta Danilovich | September 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Amazing Attorney

I am taking this opportunity to thank my amazing and knowledgeable attorney Zack Segal for handling my husbands appeal which resulted in a very positive outcome He was professional, responsive, understood the complexities of our case, and ultimately understood our position and put it forth effectivel...y. His patience, knowledge and guidance gave us the outcome we hoped for. We couldn’t be happier with the service and care he provided. Thank you is an understatement, we are forever grateful!

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2024

2024-2025 New York Metro Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2014 - 2016

Prisoner Rights Advocate, Aleph Institute

Associations

2025 - Present

Historical Society of the New York Courts

Chair of Young Lawyers Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Miller

Six life sentences reduced to time-served

United States v. Lauria, (2d Circuit 2023)

Suppression decision vacated and counts related to jury instruction vacated for new trial

People v. Tahriq Thompson (NY Appellate Division, 2d Department)

Remanded for YO determination. Sentence reduced from 25 to 18 years.

United States v. Lugo (EDNY 2021)

Life sentence reduced to 25 years

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Education

2019

Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2024

Mental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System Post-Conviction Remedy in Criminal Cases

2024

Federal Sentence Reduction Motions: Compassionate Release Update

Motions for Reductions in Sentence Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)

Publications

Languages

French

Spanish

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