Robert A. Mcdonald

Bob McDonald is an exceptionally talented trial advocate who has successfully handled complex criminal cases throughout the New York metropolitan area. In addition to his role as one of the region’s most successful criminal defense attorneys, Bob is an established and highly respected figure in local politics, serving as the First Vice Chairman of the Nassau Democratic Party. As one of the region’s most established criminal defense attorneys, Bob provides clients with experienced legal defense in a wide variety of criminal cases – ranging from drunk driving and drug sale/possession, to white collar fraud and embezzlement. He has successfully represented hundreds of clients at all stages of courtroom proceedings, and has tried more than sixty jury cases to verdict. A sought-after expert in the area of criminal law, he has been interviewed for his commentary on legal issues by news television programs and is widely regarded as one of the most experienced criminal trial lawyers practicing in Nassau County. Prior to entering the criminal defense arena, Bob served as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney from 1984 to 1989 – where he handled a variety of drug cases and conducted a major narcotics investigation in the Long Island area. He has defended many high publicity cases, ranging from the “Gentleman Bandit” of the Upper East Side to the alleged leader of an international narcotics conspiracy. Bob has been formally rated by the legal community as a lawyer of very high to preeminent skill and integrity (AV-rating). Known and respected throughout the Nassau County legal community, he has twice received the “Jurisperitus Award” from the Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County, in addition to numerous other awards from organizations across the region. He was previously nominated for the position of District Court Judge, receiving a rating of “Well Qualified” from the Nassau County Bar Association and the endorsement of the Nassau and Suffolk County Police Benevolent Associations. Bob is active in numerous professional organizations, including the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association, where he is a member of the Grievance Committee. He is a past president of the Former Assistant District Attorneys Association of Nassau County, and currently serves as First Vice-Chair of the Nassau County Democratic Party. In addition, he serves as adjunct faculty at the Hofstra University School of Law as a Special Professor of Law, and is a faculty member of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Bob has authored numerous articles and has been named to the list of New York Metro Super Lawyers for three consecutive years, receiving the honor in 2012, 2013 and 2014.