Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From New York

In New York, a criminal charge—whether it’s DUI, drug possession, assault, or fraud—can hit hard and fast. With high stakes and no room for error, you need a defense that’s aggressive, strategic, and built for pressure. Whether you’re in the city or upstate, the right attorney isn’t optional—it’s essential. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across New York—respected pros known for tough advocacy, sharp legal thinking, and fighting to protect your rights at every turn.

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Christopher J. Cassar
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals
Alexandra A.E. Shapiro
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, White Collar Crime
Mitzi Shana Steiner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Federal Crime
Stephen Bilkis
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Construction And Development, Divorce & Separation, Insurance Claims, Marriage And Prenuptials, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
John F. Lang

John F. Lang

  • Law Offices of John F. Lang PLLC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Trusts, White Collar Crime, Wills And Living Wills
Richard Hochhauser

Richard Hochhauser

  • Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime, ...
Mark A. Bederow
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime
Douglas S. Borroughs
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
Scott B. Klugman
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Class Action, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Arthur R. Frost
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Medical Malpractice, Sex Crime
Kyle Irving Fraser

Kyle Irving Fraser

  • Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Litigation
Zach Intrater
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: Construction And Development, Credit Card Fraud, Federal Crime, Financial Markets And Services, Insurance Claims, Securities and Investment Fraud, Sex Crime, ...
Anthony J. Lana
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Sexual Harassment, ...
Valerie Gotlib

Valerie Gotlib

  • The Law Firm of César de Castro, P.C.
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Litigation, White Collar Crime
Teny R. Geragos
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Sexual Harassment, Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion, White Collar Crime
Xavier Donaldson
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Litigation, White Collar Crime
John P. Gardner
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Land Use And Zoning, Residential Real Estate
Jennifer Bonjean
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Gun Law, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Michael Vitaliano
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime, Sex Crime, Sexual Abuse, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Terrence M. Connors
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Car Accidents, Construction And Development, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Products Liability, ...
H. Raymond Fasano
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship
Richard R. Shaw II
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, White Collar Crime
James L. Riotto
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Parole & Probation, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket
Luigi Vigliotti
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Theresa Prezioso
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Drug Crime, Marriage And Prenuptials, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, ...

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