Jeffrey Lichtman has been a criminal defense attorney for over 27 years, practicing primarily in the federal and state courts of New York. Beyond New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Mr. Lichtman handles federal cases, appeals and investigations throughout the country. His clients include those charged with white collar and non-white collar offenses, such as RICO violations, narcotics offenses, money laundering, securities fraud, health care fraud, tax evasion and murder and murder conspiracy. Many of his cases and clients are internationally known and have been featured prominently in the media. A 1990 graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Lichtman opened his own law firm in 1999 and since then has had extraordinary success on some of the country's largest stages. His clients have included John A. Gotti, the son of the infamous mob boss. The Gotti trial ended with the dismissal of three murder conspiracy charges, an acquittal on a $25 million securities fraud charge and a deadlocked jury on every remaining count. The media described the verdict as an "unbelievable courtroom upset" and Mr. Lichtman's work as "brilliant." His cross-examinations of the government's witnesses were described in the media as a "relentless pounding" in which witnesses were "put through the blender" and "shredded." In sum, Mr. Lichtman's high-profile clients don't just make the news – they win their cases. Mr. Lichtman's appellate practice has also had great success. In September of 2010, he won the freedom for a client who had been convicted and sentenced to 27 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual assault of four alleged victims. After his appeal to the New Jersey Appellate Division forced the trial court to grant a hearing on trial counsel's possible ineffectiveness, Mr. Lichtman's scathing examination of trial counsel was halted by the judge – who indicated she was prepared to vacate the conviction on the spot -- never to return to prison again.
- Criminal Law
- White Collar Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
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- New York
- 2nd Circuit
- 3rd Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
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- The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman
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- Duke University School of Law
- J.D. (1990)
- Emory University
- B.A. (1987)
- 10.0 out of 10 Superb Rating
- Avvo Lawyer Director
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Directory AV+ Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated/Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
- 10.0 out of 10 Superb Rating
- Avvo Lawyer Director
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Directory AV+ Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated/Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
- Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year
- Institute of Jewish Humanities
- AV+ Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated/Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
- 2004-2016
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2011-16
- 10.0 out of 10 Superb Rating
- Avvo Lawyer Director
- New York State Bar # 2395044
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- New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
- Doctor Accused of Manslaughter After Fatal Abortion Takes Dramatic Plea Offer to Lesser Included Offense — Seconds Before Jury Returns With Verdict
5 May 2018 - Update in Manslaughter Case Against Khari Noerdlinger: All Remaining Charges to be Dismissed
2 January 2018 - Sexually Harassed or Abused in the Workplace? Sexually Used By Your Boss? You Have Rights!
10 December 2017 - Update in Manslaughter Case Against Khari Noerdlinger: Prosecutor Refuses To Respond To Allegations of Perjury and Misconduct
5 November 2017 - Update: Manslaughter Case Against Khari Noerdlinger Falls Apart as Perjury in Grand Jury is Revealed
23 September 2017 - Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Sues Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital For Faxing Client’s HIV Diagnosis to His Workplace
10 September 2017 - Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Denied Right to Counsel of His Choice
20 August 2017 - Jeffrey Lichtman To Represent Joaquin Guzman (“El Chapo”)
9 August 2017 - The Usher Case(s): Don’t Be a Victim If Someone Knowingly Transmits an STD to You
25 July 2017