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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Samuil Silver
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Aviation Accidents, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Medical Malpractice, ...
Howard M. Shapiro
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Government Contracts, Litigation, Science & Technology, White Collar Crime
Christopher J. Cassar
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals
James L. Riotto
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Parole & Probation, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Mitzi Shana Steiner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Federal Crime
Russell B. Smith
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
Linda Moreno
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Earl S. Ward
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Class Action, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Expungement, ...
Kyle Irving Fraser

Kyle Irving Fraser

  • Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Litigation
David A. Dietz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, Divorce & Separation, Medical Malpractice, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
Robert M. Schechter
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Drug Crime, Expungement, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Mergers & Acquisitions, ...
Phillip J. Jusino
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Todd A. Spodek
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud, Sex Crimes, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, ...
Brady O’Malley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Products Liability, ...
Nicholas Passalacqua
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Scott B. Klugman
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Class Action, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Edward Palermo
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Homicide, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Jacob Kaplan
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud, Sex Crimes, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, ...
Savana Conrade
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes
Steven M. Cohen
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, Constitutional, Credit Card Fraud, Discrimination, Insurance Claims, Litigation, State, Local & Municipal, ...
John J. Raspante
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, ...
Shawn G. Crowley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud, White Collar Crime
Jenn Peters
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Homicide, ...
Felice Duffy
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Gun Law, Sexual Harassment, White Collar Crime
Kevin K. O’Brien
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
Thomas O. O’Connor
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Banking & Finance, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, ...
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, ...
Xavier Donaldson
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Litigation, White Collar Crime
Robert C. Gottlieb
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Insurance Claims, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Violent Crime
Jeffrey Chabrowe
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, ...

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