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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Mark S. Cossuto
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Lance Lazzaro
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
H. Raymond Fasano
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship
David T. Roche
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death
Anthony J. Lana
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Sexual Harassment, ...
Mark A. Juda
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Residential Real Estate, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...
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. Siesel
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, ...
Gianna N. Elliot
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, 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
Madison Reddick Smyser
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Litigation
Shawn G. Crowley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Securities and Investment Fraud, White Collar Crime
Albert J. Durante
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Divorce And Separation, Litigation, Mediation And Collaborative Law, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Ronald S. Cook
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense, Health Care, Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Asylum, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Citizenship, Construction Accidents, ...
William M. Swift
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, Sex Crime, ...
Howard M. Shapiro
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Antitrust And Trade Law, Government Contracts, Litigation, Science & Technology, White Collar Crime
Mitzi Shana Steiner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Federal Crime
Omar Almanzar-Paramio
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Drug 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
Vrinda Jagan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship, Commercial Real Estate, Deportation, Divorce And Separation, Family-Based Immigration, ...
Christopher J. Cassar
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals
Joseph Tacopina
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Medical Malpractice, ...
Ryan M. Finn
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Julie Rendelman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Insurance Claims, Science & Technology, Sex Crime, Sexual Harassment, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...

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