I have always enjoyed the practice of law, from the simple appearances in court to the arguments made before a jury. I have found my talent in being able to speak to people, to make them understand my side, to convince and persuade. I have combined this interest and talent into a practice that I am very proud of.
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118-35 Queens Blvd, Suite 1220, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
832A Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
90 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Sam | May 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Amazing experience
Mahmoud was absolutely amazing in helping me out in my situation. He made the entire process tremendously easier and I cannot thank him enough for his help, advice, and expertise. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a well experienced professional skilled in the art of law, capable of h...
Posted by Fahad | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Please read my review. You will not regret.
I was facing Multiple DV charges and in the start I was given a legal aid attorney as usual but after trying to contact him for a whole month without any answer back. I was referred to Mr. Rabah through a friend who used Mr. Rabah services. Mr. Rabah sat down with me and talked about the case step by...
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Review
I had never been charged or arrested before. This was my first time and having lived a respectable life so far, I was terrified with the complaint against me. I first, Googled and got a lot of information about cases like mine and read the reviews of the top lawyers in NYC. Next, I consulted with 5 d...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Terrific Results
Mahmoud is very knowledgeable and has great experience practicing in the New York area. I hired Mahmoud to help me deal with a DAT in Brooklyn. He was professional, concise and was easily able to get the exact result we were looking for, complete dismissal. I would strongly recommend consulting and h...
Posted by Gloria | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Mr. Rabah fights for his clients.
My family meet with Mr.Rabah for an unfortunate incident that involved a family member. From the beginning he was there with us step by step , if we had questions or concerns he made himself available to resolve the issue. although this was a difficult time Mr.Rabah was able to do the possible in a i...
"I endorse this lawyer.I KNOW MAHMOUD FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS I HAVE SEEN HIM IN COURT ON MANY OCCASIONS MAHMOUD IS A VERY HARD WORKING ATTORNEY HE GETS GREAT RESULTS AND IS WELL RESPECTED BY HIS FELLOW ATTORNEYS AND THE JUDGES. HE IS EXCELLENT"
"I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Rabah. He is a top-notch criminal defense lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Rabah on many cases over the years and can say without hesitation that he is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer who not only works tirelessly for his clients, but who also treats his clients with the best of care and compassion."
"Mr. Rabah is an excellent attorney who truly cares for his clients. He is very knowledgeable on the law and respected by the Prosecutor's and Judges."
"I endorse this lawyer.Mr.Rabah is a highly skilled criminal litigator.A strong advocate whose tireless effort for his clients yields excellent courtroom results. having worked both with and alongside him for years now I can honestly say he one of the brightest stars in the criminal courts today!"
"I have known and worked with Mr. Rabah for over 8 years and can definitely state that he is an excellent attorney."
"Mr. Rabah is an excellent trial attorney who routinely secures aquittals in high profile cases. He is always ready and willing to tackle the toughest legal challenges that would easily overwhelm the average lawyer. I strongly recommend Mr. Rabah and his office."
"Mr. Rabah has extensive experience in a wide array of criminal matters. This, along with his confidence and unwavering commitment to his clients' best interests translate to Mr. Rabah being the "first choice" for criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rabah and I worked together on the defense of a young foreigner who was unfairly accused of a most serious crime. He was able to convince the prosecutor of the client's innocence and the DA agreed to a dismissal. A rare outcome and only made possible by Mr Rabah's hard work. Highly recommended."
"Mahmoud is a knowledgeable, hard working, and diligent attorney. My experiences with him have always been positive and I feel comfortable referring criminal defense clients to him."
"Mahmoud is a tenacious fighter in the courtroom. An excellent trial attorney who knows how to win cases and go toe-to-toe with the prosecution and hostile judges. A man not afraid of battle."
"Having worked on cases with Mr. Rabah over the last few years, I have found him to be an outstanding criminal defense attorney who obtains the best possible results for his clients. He is a well prepared and skilled trial lawyer who is not afraid of handling and litigating tough cases."
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2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com
2013
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com
2003
First Place in the Domenick L. Garielli Moot Court Competition, Albany Law School
2003
Excellence in the Criminal Procedure Workshop, CALI
2002
Excellence Award in Legal Writing, CALI
2008 - 2011
Of Counsel, Law Office of Scott Brettschneider, PC
2004 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2003
Summer Associate, Deutsche Bank
2002 - 2003
Intern, Honorable Louis B. York
2002 - 2002
Intern, Honorable Martin Karopkin
2015 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
New York State Defenders AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
New York County Bar AssociationMember
Not Guilty
Evidence Suppressed
Not Guilty
All charges dismissed
Not guilty of the top counts, sparing client of up to 25 years in jail
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Demystifying The Grand Jury: A Look Into The Grand Jury Process and How It Failed in Death of Eric Garner
2003
Importance of Legal Studies in Undergraduate Curriculum
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2004
2004
Spanish
Legal Answers
I was arrested for petty theft about a yr ago, can my current employer fire me if they find out?
08 Jun 2014
Can two people be charged for possession of the same gun? We were all in a car and someone had a gun on them and plead to it.
02 Jun 2014