Anna Estevao

Anna Estevao is a bold and creative advocate known for defending people and organizations in high-stakes criminal and white-collar cases. She supports her clients through every step—from first contact with law enforcement through trial, sentencing, and appeals—often helping individuals avoid charges altogether. Her legal strategies are sharp, focused, and built for success.

Anna earned her B.A. from Barnard College in 2010. She later received her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2015, graduating magna cum laude. While at NYU, she was a Root-Tilden-Kern Scholar, served as a Notes Editor for the NYU Law Review, and was elected to the Order of the Coif.

Anna has handled serious cases involving allegations like tax fraud, mail and wire fraud, money laundering, sexual assault, immigration offenses, and more. Anna has tried several federal cases and has a strong record of acquittals and reduced charges. She also knows how to limit financial damages through deep knowledge of restitution and forfeiture laws, helping clients protect their futures.

Before entering private practice, Anna clerked for Judge Denny Chin on the Second Circuit and Judge Vernon S. Broderick in the Southern District of New York. These roles sharpened her skills for crafting appeals and understanding complex federal litigation.

Anna Estevao is known for winning when it matters most. She has persuaded judges to impose probation over prison in major fraud and drug cases. Her efforts have also helped clients avoid deportation and even achieve paths to U.S. citizenship. She regularly represents professionals in regulatory actions and sensitive investigations.

Anna’s courtroom results and appellate reversals show her powerful command of the law. She has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers each year since 2021. With a strong pro bono commitment and deep criminal defense background, she brings tireless energy and top-tier legal skill to every case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Harris Trzaskoma LLP
  
• Member, New York Bar Association
• Member, California Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• California

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Barnard College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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