Criminal Defense

Areas of Practices:

Criminal defense requires know-how, finesse and the ability and willingness to take cases to trial. Our goal is to get the charges against you dropped. When that is not possible, we will work to get reduced charges, jail times or fines. We provide affordable criminal defense for:

  • Violent crimes of all types and degrees

  • Burglary

  • Domestic violence/domestic battery

  • Battery

  • Assault and battery

  • Theft

  • Drug crimes

  • DUI/DWI offenses

  • Sex offenses

  • Juvenile offenses

  • Violations of Orders of Protection, Restraining Orders or Injunctions


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

If you have been accused of domestic violence, you may face criminal charges as well as a severe disruption of your personal life. If the accuser obtains an order of protection against you, you could be barred from seeing your family and entering your own home. These situations often dovetail with divorce proceedings as well. Our firm handles both criminal defense and family law and is prepared to protect your rights on all fronts.

Domestic violence charges have a serious impact on military careers and legal counsel is critical.

ARE YOU ARE BEING INVESTIGATED?

If you are being investigated for a criminal charge, you likely need an attorney to ensure that your rights are protected. We have helped those under investigation by getting involved early on and proactively communicating with the police and prosecution.

If you are approached by the police, politely inform the police officer that you are represented by our firm and that you will not speak unless your lawyer is present. If an arrest is imminent, we can negotiate for an orderly, voluntary surrender so you are not handcuffed at work or in front of your family.

Our lawyers are experienced criminal defense attorneys who have handled cases for adults and juveniles in Manhattan and the surrounding areas. We know the law, we know the courts, and we know how to help you.

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DUI/DWI DEFENSE

A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) is serious. A conviction for DUI can leave you unable to drive due to your driver's license being suspended or revoked for a long period of time. So, how will you get to work?

CHARGED WITH DRUNK DRIVING?

You will need an attorney with experience on your side to help you keep your driver's license, reduce or eliminate your jail time, and to help you minimize fines and other penalties. Our firm is an affordable option for legal services, staffed with a team of defense attorneys who will fiercely defend your driving rights.

EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS

One of the rights granted by statute is the right to expunge certain arrests and convictions from your record. There are special rules that govern which records can be expunged and the length of time before the expungement can occur. Removing these records from your criminal history can have a significant impact on your future employment and career.

HELP FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

We can help with:

  • Traffic tickets

  • Moving violations

  • Driving with a revoked or suspended license

  • Driving with no insurance

  • Failure to wear a seat belt

  • Lane usage violations including drag racing, speeding, reckless driving, careless driving and failure to yield

Any kind of traffic violation can affect your record and the amount you pay for car insurance. We can help keep this off your record so the insurance companies are not alerted.

LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED:

  • DUI & Traffic Arrests

  • Criminal Arrests

  • Driver License Reinstatement

  • Juvenile Delinquency