Eric P. Franz

Look no further. I was referred to Eric by a friend of a friend who is an attorney and knew of Eric's reputation. Upon learning of Eric, I went to his website and saw all the celebrities and high profile people he had represented and thought to myself, there is no way I can afford this guy! I was w...rong. I called Eric, and he immediately put my mind at ease. He walked me, step by step, through the legal process in a very patient and deliberate manner, stopping along the way to make sure I understood everything he was saying. As a first (and last) time offender, I was completely clueless and could've easily been taken advantage of. From the minute I spoke with Eric, I felt confident that I had some serious ammo in my corner, and as corny as it may sound, I felt like I had a friend who genuinely cared about me and the outcome of my case. Mind you, all of this occurred before the word payment was even mentioned. Eric worked with me on building a payment structure that was more than accommodating (and well under what he could have charged), he provided two options, and truly made me feel like the money was secondary. He explained in great detail what I was hiring him for, and how he was going to approach my case. All my nerves and anxiety were put to rest. I felt really good about our game plan, more importantly I felt like I always in control and that what I wanted was important to Eric. Walking around the courthouse with Eric is what I would imagine walking around with the mayor is like. Everyone went out of their way to shake his hand and say hello. Cops, lawyers, judges, clerks, hell even the cafeteria staff knew him by name. I felt like we were walking in with unfair advantage, which for the record was totally fine with me. Make no mistake; "the system" is designed to drain you of your time, energy, and resources (money), in hopes of beating you into submission, regardless of your innocence. Eric wouldn't let the DA's office get away with any of their little tricks; he was always one step ahead and was meticulous about dates and filing periods. It was clear to me that it was Eric's goal to make my time in court as short and infrequent as possible, which for someone who was traveling to NY from several states away, was much appreciated. After my first court appearance with Eric, all of my feelings and assumptions were validated, while I knew it wasn't going to be as simple as paying a parking ticket, it was clear I made the right decision. Eric's bedside manner with the prosecution and judge made it seem as if they were all old friends. The mutual respect shown between all the parties eliminated all the discomfort from the courtroom. Following the subsequent appearances (there's only so much a great attorney can do) I got the plea I wanted and my case never went to trial. That said, I was so tempted to take my case to trial because I felt like there was no way I was going to lose with Eric. The reality of the matter was that it just didn't make sense to continue fighting something that wasn't even a criminal offense but rather a violation. In fact it was Eric who advised me not to let my ego and pride get in the way (not easy for me to do) of my decision, and I know he was as confident as I was that it would be open and shut if we decided to take it trial. For anyone looking for an attorney, no matter what you've been charged for, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not at least having a conversation with Eric. He doesn't sugar coat anything and while you might not like it, he tells it how it is, and is unapologetic in doing so, which is what you want. He frames things (like legal precedent and terminology) in a way that's easy to understand, and leaves nothing to interpretation. There's a reason the state brings him in to teach all the new Assistant District Attorneys how to try cases. Best of luck, I can only hope that your experience in such an unfortunate situation was as positive as mine.

Eric was able to quickly understand a few core concepts regarding a case that he worked on for me, that I had not articulated to him. I had the opportunity to witness Eric, in real-time, without the opportunity of advance preparation, strategically establish a cross examination approach that expose...d those core concepts successfully for me. I can not come up with a better word than "brilliant" but that still doesn't seem to be adequate. Eric has tons of experience in both the law and in handling the courtroom so he pretty much maintained control of all the processes. He kept me informed and he "always" remembered particulars in my case that amazed me. To me it is invaluable to be "quickly understood" and not have to repeat myself or remind my attorney on each visit. Eric either does an excellent job of doing his homework, or (in my opinion) he immersed himself in my case so that it naturally flowed as if it were his own experiences. I'll probably never be capable of expressing how in awe I am in watching Eric in action. Eric is who you want on your side.

I’ve seen many lawyers and none compare to the Eric. I was charged with a felony and needless to say that was the scariest time in my life. The best thing I ever did was walk into Eric’s office. He sat me down and listened to me. Unlike other lawyers who take notes and ask you question after question..., Eric looks you directly in the eyes and truly listens to you. He felt my pain and did everything to defend me. As soon as I left his office he called me that same night with an update. Extremely responsive and compassionate he even gave me his home number if I ever needed to talk. I later had to surrender myself to central booking which is probably the worst place to be but Eric was able to get me out in 12 hours. No other lawyer could do that. Throughout this difficult time in my life, Eric did not only defend me, he supported me. Always telling me everything will be and never let me fall into self-pity. Needless to say everything did turn out OK! Eric is relentless when it comes to defending his clients and his character and passion are second to none. My felony charges were dismissed as a result of this. Eric Franz is the lawyer you want in your corner.

Eric Franz represented me for a case in which I was charged with killing someone during a drunk driving accident. Needless to say, I was traumatized and scared beyond belief, but thankfully I hired Eric to represent me. Extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of the law, Eric was very stern on obta...ining the best result for me. He worked tirelessly on my case and guided me through everything that I needed or wanted to know. This was my first time dealing with the court system and Eric really put me at ease and made me feel confident about everything that he could do. It was a very long journey but Eric was relentless and always handled my case with confidence and control. I definitely felt like Eric always controlled the courtroom because every time that we would enter together everyone knew who he was and knew what he was about. Any time I was confused or concerned Eric was just a phone call away. I cannot overstate my praise for him and can passionately state that if you need a lawyer, and are not with Mr. Franz then you are not with the right lawyer.