Top Rated New York, NY Criminal Defense Lawyers

New York Has 3608 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20416 Reviews

Shulman & Hill, PLLC
1 State Street Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Review: "This lawyer is trustworthy, responsible and has an immaculate attention to detail. I can only say great positive things about this man! He worked with us from that night to the very end. Relieved a lot of stress from our family. Thank You Cary!"

Rating: 10

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One Penn Plaza, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: Harleigh Tensen is a criminal defense and civil rights attorney. She received her J.D. from New York Law School in 2012, and her B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College, where she double-majored in Government and Religious Studies. After...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York, NY

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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John Ray & Associates
5 East 22nd Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: John Ray established John Ray & Associates in 1983. Mr. Ray is the only attorney in the U.S. to have had two full-length trials filmed by Court TV and has frequently appeared on nationwide television, including 48 Hours, 60 Minutes,Fox News,...

Rating: 8.9

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Romano Law PLLC
One Battery Park Plaza, 7th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Entertainment and more

Bio: Kindness, Loyalty, Hard Work, and a Non-Quitting Spirit. David is a civil and criminal trial attorney, with more than twenty-seven years of employment law and commercial litigation experience. He managed combat sports athletes around the world for...

Rating: 10

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Travieso Law, P.C.
521 5th Ave Fl 17, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Entertainment and more

Bio: André G. Travieso is the owner and founder of Travieso Law. With every client, André’s plan of action is simple – deliver a knockout. Travieso Law is an established and premier law firm in New York and New Jersey. Travieso Law has created a distin...

Rating: 7.6

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485 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime and more

Bio: I’m a seasoned criminal defense and civil rights attorney with over eight years of litigation experience in New York City, including 600+ serious felony cases and complex federal matters. I began my legal career as a prosecutor in the Brooklyn Dis...

Rating: 8.0

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The Law Offices of Onaodowan & Delince, PLLC
116 West 23rd Street, 5th FLoor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family

Bio: I believe in true Justice. I believe in fighting for equal treatment. I believe in the power of humanity. My clients are real people connected to real families that are living real lives. We are just human beings trying to live our best lives. At ...

Rating: 7.6

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Oddo & Babat
8 West 38th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

Bio: DAVID M. ODDO, a member of the firm Oddo & Babat, P.C., is a prominent New York trial attorney known for his attention to his clients, as well as his trial skills, which has resulted in many large verdicts and settlements. He has dedicated his...

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Jason Stern
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2700, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Jason Stern completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland and graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1994. Soon after starting his own practice in 1995, he began litigating cases in state and federal court. He is admitted to pra...

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Julie Rendelman
535 5th Avenue, Suite 2525, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Jenn is a Criminal Defense Attorney in New York City, and Former Manhattan Public Defender. In her time as a public defender, Jenn handled countless larcenies, assaults, DWIs, and sex offense cases. In her last trial at the Legal Aid Society, Jenn...

Rating: 8.5

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Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
11 Grand Central East, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Landlord & Tenant, Immigration

Bio: Damaris Santamaria joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2026 and is an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Department. Santamaria has significant experience in housing, criminal defense, immigration, and civil rights law. Her background includes...

Rating: 6.7

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30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Rasheedah R. Terry Ms. Terry earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University in 2001. While at Seton Hall, she interned at the Office of United States Senator Robert Torricelli and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Seton Hall Pre-Law Revie...

Rating: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near New York (Garden City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

EVERY ATTORNEY FORMER ASST DA, OVER 30 YEARS OF CRIMINAL AND DWI DEFENSE EXPERIENCE 24/7 EMERGENCY

Rating: 10

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Criminal Law Wilson A. LaFaurie
118-21 Queens Blvd Suite 606, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Review: "My life, world and freedom was turned upside down! I had no clue as to what was going on or what was happening to me, as a result of a serious crime I was charged with. This Lawyer Mr. Lafaurie, sat me down and explained to clearly, what was going..."

Rating: 9.5

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200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Sex Crime

Bio: From the time she was born, Kara has lived in four different countries- the United States, Spain, Argentina and Israel- and in seven different cities: Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, Tucson, and Jerusalem. By expe...

Rating: 8.4

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Law Office of Nadia Y. Lescott
244 Fifth Avenue, Suite N213, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: Hi, I am Nadia! If you find yourself facing criminal charges whether it is a Misdemeanor or a Felony, in State or Federal Court the attorney you retain can and will impact the overall outcome of your case. As a former Assistant District Attorney, ...

Rating: 7.9

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Michael Block Attorney at Law P.C. DEFENDING TRAFFIC, CRIMINAL, COMMERCIAL, OATH AND TLC TICKETS
277 Broadway, Suite 708, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have dedicated my career to defending motorists with traffic tickets and criminal summonses. With over 31 years of experience in the New York State Court system, I will fight your tickets with dedication and determination. My offices are based i...

Rating: 10

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Greco Neyland, P.C.
535 5th Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am a former New York City prosecutor and New Jersey Criminal Division judicial law clerk who is dedicated to protecting individuals' rights. I exclusively practice criminal defense at both the state and federal level. I provide my clients with z...

Rating: 8.9

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Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf
80 Pine Street 34th Floor, New York, NY

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Jacob Green is a dedicated attorney and advocate for people injured by the wrongdoing of others. Jacob began his career as an Assistant Prosecutor at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, where he served in the Domestic Violence Unit and Adult Tri...

Rating: 8.2

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