Susan R. Necheles

Susan R. Necheles is a top attorney. She has a strong record in white collar criminal defense and regulatory matters. A Yale Law School graduate (J.D., 1983), Necheles has a strong reputation for advocating for individuals and corporations. At Yale, she was an editor of the Yale Law Journal. She also holds a B.A. from the University of Rochester (1980).

Necheles is admitted to practice in New York. She is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She has represented clients in complex government investigations. Her work often avoids charges or secures dismissals before trial. When litigation is unavoidable, she is a seasoned trial lawyer. She has tried dozens of cases to verdicts in federal and state courts.

Necheles is nationally recognized as a top trial and white-collar defense attorney. Chambers USA ranks her in “Band 1,” describing her as an “outstanding defense lawyer” known for delivering “rabbit-out-of-a-hat results.” The guide highlights her strategic command of the fine details in complex cases and her exceptional courtroom presence, which consistently earns the respect of judges, juries, and fellow attorneys. Her election to the American College of Trial Lawyers—an honor reserved for the top 5% of trial lawyers—underscores her elite skill, professionalism, and dedication to clients.

Necheles’s professional standing has earned her numerous distinctions, including recognition as the Outstanding Practitioner of the Year by the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

She was also one of the 50 most influential attorneys in New York. Listed in New York Super Lawyers since 2006, she has also been cited by Who’s Who Legal and Avenue Magazine. She has also been president of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers. She regularly presents at seminars on trial practice, sentencing, and ethics.

In every case, Necheles uses her legal knowledge and skills to help clients. She protects their rights and seeks fair outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, NechelesLaw, LLP
• Member, New York City Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Federal Bar Council’s Inn of Court
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Board Member, New York Council of Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Rochester
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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