• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • New York Criminal Defense Lawyers

    This is page 16 for criminal defense attorneys in New York. Compare 6,304 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

    Narrow Results by City

    Albany Amherst Astoria Bronx Brooklyn Buffalo Cheektowaga Elmhurst Far Rockaway Flushing Greece Jamaica Long Island City New York Rochester Schenectady Staten Island Syracuse West Seneca Yonkers
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Addisleigh Park Babylon Bayshore Binghamton Corona Dix Hills East Elmhurst Fair Harbor Floral Park Forest Hills Hempstead Huntington Station Ithaca Jackson Heights Kismet Mount Vernon Muttontown New Rochelle Newburgh Niagara Falls Poughkeepsie Queens Village Ridgewood Rockville Centre Rockville Ctr Saltaire South Hempstead South Huntington Tonawanda Town Of Tonawanda Troy Utica Wesley Hills West Bay Shore White Plains Woodside
    New York lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    New York Has 6304 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 35371 Reviews

    Michael Edgar Vitaliano

    Michael Edgar Vitaliano

    4.47 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: An accomplished legal advocate, Michael E. Vitaliano is the founder and principal of The Vitaliano Law Firm, based in New York City. Mr. Vitaliano is a leading criminal defense lawyer and experienced advocate in handling all criminal matters in st...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Philip Paul Nash

    Philip Paul Nash

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Philip spent more than three years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, where he was responsible for the prosecution of felonies as part of the County Court Trial Bureau and managed more than a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases. Wor...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    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.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Eric Edward Rothstein

    Eric Edward Rothstein

    5.0298 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: At Rothstein Law PLLC, I know that your case is very important to you. That's why I treat every case I handle like it's the most important case in the office. I will handle your case from start to finish; it won't be passed from associate to assoc...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy

    5.051 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I had an excellent experience working with Mr. Yusuf Abdul-Wahab Elashmawy. From the beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to helping me through a very stressful legal matter. He took the time to listen..."
    Rating:  8.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Gary Stuart Miller

    Gary Stuart Miller

    5.0576 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I strongly believe that if you are going to do a job, you should do it well. Upon graduating law school in 1987, my first job was within the Court building involving daily court appearances. Later I became a founding partner in the Law Firm of Ask...
    Rating:  9.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Kenneth Marc Mollins

    Kenneth Marc Mollins

    3.916 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mollins P.C. opened it’s doors in 2000. The firm was initially located in Garden City but has since relocated to Melville and its current location Hauppauge. Our firms litigators primarily handle legal issues related t...
    Rating:  9.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Latoya Roberta-Angela James

    Latoya Roberta-Angela James

    5.0162 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Your trusted legal partner in Suffolk County, New York. Specializing in Family Law, Criminal Law, Elder Law and Domestic Violence matters. We provide our clients with experienced guidance, personalized solutions and zealous advocacy.
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael Seibert

    Michael Seibert

    5.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I was very nervous about going to court. A friend of mine recommended Michael Seibert for an attorney. So glad I took his advice. Michael was so quick to get back to me, walked me through every step of the process. I was so relaxed going into cour..."
    Rating:  9.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael Aaron Ross

    Michael Aaron Ross

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Michael Ross testified at a recent trial as an expert witness on legal ethics, on behalf of an attorney charged with extortion. He captivated the jury and his testimony unquestionably contributed to the jury's verdict of not guilty."
    View Profile
    Frederick Lawrence Sosinsky

    Frederick Lawrence Sosinsky

    4.25 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Fred Sosinsky has been representing individuals under federal or state investigation, arrest or prosecution for more than 30 years. During these more than three decades of practice, he has handled cases involving celebrities, professional athletes...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    Craig Edward Mcelwee

    4.25 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I am a former prosecutor in Florida and New York. I am now an active criminal defense practitioner in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. I have defended matters ranging from traffic violations to Murder. I have a very good reputation and relationship wi...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    James R. Maloney

    James R. Maloney

    5.046 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Maloney’s practice focuses on complex criminal defense matters with an emphasis on D.W.I. defense. He has an unparalleled commitment to providing clients the highest level of experience, professional qualifications, and skill. In addition to b...
    Rating:  8.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Philip G Sayles

    Philip G Sayles

    4.948 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Thank you for visiting my Avvo page. If you or a loved one are facing a criminal accusation in the Western Washington area, please call me and I will gladly discuss the issue with you. Having the proper legal representation is important, and it is...
    Rating:  8.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Alexander E. Eisemann

    PRO

    Alexander E. Eisemann

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Alex Eisemann has extensive experience representing individuals and corporate entities throughout the United States in civil and criminal litigation as well as government and regulatory investigations. He is an accomplished trial lawyer, having tr...
    Rating:  7.2
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Alexander E. Eisemann's Website
    Ralph Habib

    Ralph Habib

    4.997 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Mr. Haibib has practiced criminal law for his entire career spanning over 18 years. As an Assistant District Attorney in Onondaga County for eight years, Mr. Habib prosecuted DWI and narcotics cases. For the last five years, Mr. Habib has provided...
    Rating:  8.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Matthew Bennett

    Matthew Bennett

    5.07 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Matt Bennett founded Bennett Law PLLC in 2026. Since entering private sector, Matt has focused his practice on criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, ERPO/Red Flag law defense, and traffic ticket defense. With over a decade of experience in the field,...
    Rating:  9.0
    Save
    View Profile
    Brian J. Griffin

    Brian J. Griffin

    5.01 review
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Brian J. Griffin concentrates his practice of law in the areas of criminal defense at the state and federal level. As the firm’s principal New York criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffin regularly attends court proceedings both in State and Federa...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Christopher Michael Gioe

    Christopher Michael Gioe

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Marriage & Prenuptials and more
    Bio: Christopher M. Gioe, Esq. I graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005. Based on dedication and exceptional academic performance I graduated law school in two years on an accelerated program. Upon returning to New York, I was appointed by ...
    Rating:  9.2
    Save
    View Profile
    Michael Timothy Dwan

    Michael Timothy Dwan

    4.744 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Michael T. Dwan is the principal at the Law Office of Michael T. Dwan. Mr. Dwan oversees Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate Litigation and Criminal Defense departments for the law firm. Mr. Dwan is one of the top trial lawyers in Erie County. Mr...
    Rating:  9.4
    Save
    View Profile
    Matthew John Santamauro

    Matthew John Santamauro

    5.09 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Matthew J Santamauro has been practicing law since 1995. Beginning as an Assistant District Attorney in the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, Matthew prosecuted criminal cases, both Misdemeanors and Felonies, from inception to trial. Sin...
    Rating:  9.8
    Save
    View Profile
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset