Jay Howard Schwitzman

Jay Howard Schwitzman

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

26 Court Street Suite 1406, Brooklyn, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Schwitzman, Jay H. Attorney

26 Court Street Suite 1406, Brooklyn, NY, 11242

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by jonathan. postal worker | June 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense

impossible to be possible

I'm glad I hired jay schwitzman when I taught to end my life. He did is job excellent with Gods knowledge,wisdom and understand he made impossible to be possible I give glory to the most high so folks seek out for him when u need a defense lawyer 100% approval

Posted by Sasha | April 07, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The first & last lawyer you will need for ANY criminal defense matters

I thought life would end when SWAT & NYPD busted down my door. I was arrested along with one other person. I went to Mr. Schwitzman in tears. He assured me he would look into the facts and help me. I was beyond elated at the outcome. I was exonerated, able to keep my good name & reputation, best off ...all my professional licenses. I give him 150% positive rating. I cannot be grateful enough for all that he & his team have done for me and my partner. I would go into details but it is quite embarrassing. I am glad I choose Jay after interviewing a handful of other attorneys.

Posted by Yolanda | August 20, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best and only lawyer I trust

I was recommended to Jay Schwitzman by a friend back in 2007 for a criminal case I needed help with for my 2 sons. He was very compassionate toward what I was going through and worked in every which way possible with me like no other lawyer in the pass that I have dealt with had. As far as handling ...my many cases that I have had to retain Jay for I have been extremely pleased with every outcome. He is the best lawyer I know and I would recommend him to anyone out there that feels there is no hope. Give Jay a chance and I guarantee you will never use another lawyer again. I know I haven't. Hopefully I will never have to use his services again for the wrong reasons but if I did , it would definitely be him.

Posted by Omar | February 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Honest and trustworthy .....

Hi, my name is Omar and in 2010 I got into trouble and it was a crazy case I mean drugs weapons and so on I was lookn at a nice amont of time but J said that I was not going to jail and he kept his promis so if u hire J then u already beat your case..

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding

Jay Schwitzman is an amazing lawyer! He was the attorney for Lanell Dowling. The charges against Lanell were dismissed after Jay proved that Lanell was innocent even though four women identified him in a lineup. See for yourself, google Jay Schwitzman Lanell Dowling. You won't be disappointed by hiri...ng him.

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Izabel Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Jay Schwitzman for criminal defense. He is a dedicated and talented attorney who works diligently to get the best results possible for his clients."

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Jay Schwitzman for over 20 years. He is an excellent lawyer devoted and dedicated to helping hie clients."

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Taylor Koss

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jay for nearly 15 years. He has always been a zealous advocate for his clients. He is well-respected in the legal community, and always goes to bat for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Gregg Pinto

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Jay Schwitzman. He is a skilled trial advocate, but also gets great deals for his clients on the cases that don't go to trial. I have worked with him on a few different matters, and I have noticed that his clients are always extremely satisfied with him. Jay is an attorney that gets results and I fully endorse him."

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Michael Block

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is a highly professional, and experienced Criminal attorney. I recommend him without question.."

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Scott Cerbin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay is a great lawyer. Well respected by his peers, prosecutors, and judges."

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James Medows

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jay is a great lawyer and a great guy. You are in good hands if you hire Jay for your criminal matter."

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McCarthy Hawkins

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Izabel Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer

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Neil Ruskin

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Scott Cerbin

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Taylor Koss

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Medows

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2015 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

King County Criminal Bar Association

President

2010 - 2010

Kings County Criminal Bar Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

People V Lanell Dowling

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Education

1985

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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