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Zachary Peter Reibstein
About Zachary
Biography
Zachary Reibstein grew up around the field of criminal justice. The son of a respected NYC homicide prosecutor, he began his career as a paralegal before obtaining his J.D. in San Diego, California. Upon graduating in the top 10% of his law school class he returned to New York and became an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County.
As a prosecutor in America’s largest city, Zachary handled thousands of cases ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. In addition to extensive trial-work he worked closely with NYPD detectives investigating major cases: responding to crime scenes, drafting search warrants, supervising line-ups, and obtaining suspect confessions. His caseload included countless assaults, robberies, and burglaries as well as drug, economic and sex crimes.
Zachary initially entered private practice in 2009 after spending three years as a prosecutor. Specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation, he achieved numerous dismissals and trial victories for clients facing criminal charges, acted as special counsel to NYPD officers accused of misconduct, and recovered over a million dollars for clients injured due to negligence. In one representative case a jury found his client not guilty of feloniously possessing an unregistered handgun despite it being found in a car owned solely by the client while the client was alone inside it.
After six years in private practice Zachary joined the Special Operations, Narcotics & Gangs bureau of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. As part of an elite bureau tasked with curbing an opioid epidemic he successfully prosecuted violent crimes and narcotics conspiracies including “Operation Bundle-Up”: a multi-jurisdictional investigation resulting in over 40 arrests and convictions – the largest drug network takedown in Long Island history.
Seeking a higher quality of life for his family, Zachary relocated to Colorado in early 2018; quickly gaining experience as a prosecutor in Denver and Broomfield counties, as well as with defense firms handling criminal cases through the state. He opened Reibstein Legal, PLLC in early 2024.
Zachary takes his job as a defense attorney seriously and is laser-focused on holding prosecutors to their burdens of proof. If mistakes were made by law enforcement, he will find them and use them to his client’s advantage. With his twenty plus years of criminal law experience, Zachary's investigation and litigation skills are second-to-none.
If you or a loved one have been charged with an offense, be it a minor violation or complicated felony, Zachary will advise you thoroughly, fight for you aggressively, and provide you with the best representation possible.
Licensed in Colorado, New York, and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Colorado and the Eastern District of New York.
J.D., Magna Cum Laude : Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2006
B.A., History: State University of New York at New Paltz, 2002
Top 100 Trial Attorneys: The National Trial Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40: The American Society of Legal Advocates
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Colorado for 9 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Reibstein Legal, PLLC.
1499 W. 120th Ave., # 110, Westminster, CO, 80234
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Posted by Mike | June 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great representation!
Mr Reibstein did a fantastic job representing my case to modify a protection order between me and my children. The order was in place for more than a year. Zack wrote the motion addressing all the necessary points to support my case. His writing was logical, compassionate and most of all effective. ...
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Criminal Defense advice session
The phone sounded as if it was on speaker the whole time and had minor difficulty comprehending what he was saying. He was decent in breaking everything down yet he seemed eager to answer the question quickly as possible and go.
Posted by rayon20rich | March 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Just the right guy
Zack provide me with more than an adequate defense for my case at a reasonable price. He kept me informed throughout ever stage of process and was successful in defending me in my case despite coming on after I changed from an untrustworthy lawyer. Juxtapose to my previous lawyer that I had for my ca...
Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense
You can trust this lawyer
Zachary Reibstein answered my initial phone call on a holiday weekend, heard out my case, and set up an appointment with me the next day. I was being charged with assault among other things. He made a deal with the DA and got my court date pushed up almost two months! He made sure that I have no c...
Posted by Orianna | March 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Zachary Reibstein saved my LIFE.
I was wrongfully accused of knowingly possession of a weapon and traffic violation. When I first started my case I had a lawyer which I did not trust. So my friend recommend me to Zachary Reibstein. We ended up going to hearing and trial. It was very intense and stressful to know my life was on the l...
Zachary Peter Reibstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dedicated, Passionate, Responsible. These are words that come to mind when I describe Mr. Reibstein as an attorney. He is always dedicated to his clients and the legal issues he represents them on. His passion is clearly apparent every time he is on the record with a judge or arguing with his adversary. And Mr. Reibstein is responsible in his practice of law and his dealings with others. In total, Mr. Reibsein is a first class attorney whom I would trust even with my most serious of cases."
"Anyone looking for a lawyer has to try and find the advocate who can bring their case to the best possible conclusion. Zachary is that advocate because he has the experience to know where the State's case is weak, the raw talent to make the most of those weaknesses at a trial, and knows exactly how to present all of this to prosecutors in New York. That is why he is so successful in getting the best results for his clients."
"Zachary Reibstein is a skilled trial attorney. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Reibstein is a most competent, diligent attorney. He is dedicated to his clients and provides excellent representation. I am honored to endorse him."
"Zachary I and I worked side by side on a criminal action and I am happy to vouch for his dedication to his clients, and his ability to deliver results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zack is an excellent criminal defense lawyer."
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"Attorney Reibstein consistently provides outstanding results for his clients. He is an exceptional criminal defense attorney and I give him my highest recommendation."
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"Zachary is an excellent advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement in the field of criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"Zachary Reibstein is a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and dedicated criminal defense attorney, and I endorse him for anyone looking for criminal law advice or legal representation."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I've referred clients to Zach in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2006
Honors Graduate- Magna Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2005
Distinguished Honor Roll, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2004
The Jefferson Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2004
Distinguished Honor Roll, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2003
The Jefferson Medal, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2003
Distinguished Honor Roll, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Managing Attorney, Reibstein Legal, PLLC
2022 - 2024
Lead Criminal Defense Attorney, The Barringer Law Firm
2021 - 2022
Deputy District Attorney, 17th Judicial District District Attorney's Office
2020 - 2021
Criminal Defense Attorney, Springer & Steinberg, PC
2018 - 2020
Assistant City Attorney, Denver City Attorney's Office
2016 - 2018
Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office
2009 - 2016
Managing Attorney, The Reibstein Law Group, PLLC
2006 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2024 - Present
Office of the Alternate Public DefenderContractor/Alternate Public Defender
2024 - Present
Colorado Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2024 - Present
Colorado Bar Association - Criminal Law SectionMember
2021 - Present
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Greater NY Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - Present
Assistant District Attorney's Association of Queens CountyVice President
2013 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2011 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2009 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Assistant District Attorney's Association of Queens CountyMember
2011 - 2016
New York State Defenders AssociationMember
2010 - 2016
New York City Assigned Counsel PlanMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. RR
Not guilty
People v. OL
Not Guilty
People v. KC
Not Guilty
People v. JP
Assault charge dismissed
People v. JC
Case dismissed after cross examination of police officer revealed a total lack of investigation into the true facts of the case.
People v. JH
Case dismissed
People v. MS
All charges dismissed and sealed
Education
2006
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Juris Doctor: Magna Cum Laude
2002
State University of New York, College at New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
New York Law Journal
People v. Jonathan Perez
2012
Aestheddict Magazine
How To Not Get Arrested
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
I think I may be charged with felony shoplifting in Colorado. Will I go to jail?
02 Dec 2023
Q&A
Is it normal to have two of the same charges at the same time one in municipal court and one in County Court?
29 Nov 2023
Q&A
Will my probation be revoked?
21 Apr 2023