Amel Spahija

Amel Spahija is a New York criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor who represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges throughout New York City, including Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Before founding Spahija Law, he served as a prosecutor in Staten Island and Brooklyn, where he handled criminal cases from investigation through trial.

This prosecutorial background gives Amel a distinct advantage in criminal defense. Having worked inside the system, he understands how prosecutors build cases, where they tend to overreach, and how to identify weaknesses that can be used to a client’s benefit. He now uses that insight to defend clients charged with DUI/DWI, assault, drug offenses, theft crimes, and other serious criminal matters.

Being arrested or charged with a crime can feel overwhelming and isolating. Amel provides clear, strategic legal guidance at every stage of the criminal process, from investigation and arraignment through motion practice, negotiations, and trial. His approach is disciplined, detail-oriented, and focused on protecting his clients’ rights, reputations, and futures.

At Spahija Law, clients receive individualized attention and honest counsel. Amel takes the time to understand the full circumstances of each case and develop a defense strategy tailored to the client’s goals. Early involvement is critical, and he works efficiently and discreetly to pursue dismissals, charge reductions, or favorable outcomes, while remaining fully prepared to take cases to trial when necessary.