Lonnie Hart Jr
About Lonnie
Biography
FORMER BROOKLYN PROSECUTOR WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS!!!
Lonnie Hart, Jr. is a native of Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors of Arts Degree and attended Howard University School of Law, one of the Nation’s prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Lonnie Hart Jr was employed as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office from 1998-2002. During his time as an assistant district attorney Mr. Hart prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases ranging from Assault to Drug cases to Homicides from arrest to trial and conviction.
As part of his responsibilities, Mr. Hart indicted hundred of cases in the Kings County Grand Jury and investigated dozens of high-profile violent crimes.
In 2002, Mr. Hart entered private practice focusing on Criminal Defense and Police Misconduct cases. Mr. Hart has defended several hundred clients in a wide variety of criminal matters consistently winning favorable dispositions for his clients from outright dismissals or not guilty verdicts after trial.
Mr. Hart has successfully represented clients in the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties. Mr. Hart also represents clients in Federal Court, specifically the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in both criminal and civil matters.
Mr. Hart has successfully sued the City of New York and the New York City Police Department for police brutality, false arrest and false imprisonment, winning money for his clients.
Mr. Hart has substantial trial experience as both a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. In 2010, Mr. Hart represented State Senator Kevin Parker in a felony assault trial in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Senator Parker was acquitted of all felony charges against him and was able to keep his seat in the state senate.
Mr. Hart is an active member of the Metropolitan Bar Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, the Kings County Criminal Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Lonnie Hart Jr. P.C.
32 Court St., Suite 707, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
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Lonnie Hart Jr's Reviews
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12 Client Reviews
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Posted by Sean | June 30, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Hart Is A Lifesaver
I consulted Mr. Hart on behalf of a relative who was facing criminal charges. Our family had no idea where to start the process and Mr. Hart walked me through everything step by step. A huge burden was lifted when he provided some solutions for our family member. We plan on hiring Mr. Hart for the ca...
Lonnie Hart Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer.I KNOW LONNIE FOR ABOUT TWENTY YEARS LONNIE IS A TERRIFIC ATTORNEY WITH AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION.LONNIIE WORKS VERY HARD FOR CLIENTS AND GETS GREAT RESULTS.HE IS ALSO A VERY NICE PERSON."
"Mr. Hart Jr is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Hart is a serious advocate for his clients and works hard to get the best results for his client. It is without hestitation that I endorse Mr. Hart as an effective attorney in representing the interests of the accused."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hart is one of the most intelligent, focused criminal lawyers in New York State. He has worked side by side with my firm on many complicated legal issues."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Lonnie Hart JR PC
1998 - 2002
Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office
Associations
Member
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Gun charges dismissed
DWI charges dismissed
Case dismissed
Case dismissed
Robbery charges dismissed
Dismissal
Not Guilty all counts
Education
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
The Role of a Black Prosecutor: Do I Matter?
2021
Qualified Immunity: A Legal Shield for Police Immunity
Languages
English