Stuart Austin

With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing unique insights from both sides of the courtroom that help to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether you are facing a traffic ticket or charges involving a violent crime, their team offers free consultations to help you protect yourself against the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction. Get started today. They serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

White Collar Crime

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

Juvenile Law

• Civil Forfeitures
• Drug Treatment Court

• Free Consultation

New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

Since 1994

New York

Since 1994

Owner/ Attorney

Austin Law Associates, P.C.

2006 - Current

Adjunct Professor

State University Of New York Buffalo Law School

1998 - Current

Public Defender

Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County

1994 - 2006

State University of New York - Buffalo

J.D. (1993)

Cornell University

B.S. (1988)

Hurricane Sandy Community Service Award

Young Israel of Long Beach

2013

Hurricane Sandy Community Service Award

Young Israel of Long Beach

2013

Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County

President

2016 - Current

Cornell Alumni Association

Member

1998 - Current

New York State Bar  # 2584969

Member

1994 - Current

Criminal Courts Bar Foundation

President

2015 - 2016

Criminal Courts Bar Foundation of Nassau County

President

2013 - 2016

Q. Hello my 18 year old son and his friends were walking around kings park abandoned buildings and got a ticket trespassing

17 November 2021

A: The fine is not as important as the fact that the charge is either a misdemeanor (a crime) or a violation. Both of which can affect things like financial aid, immigration status or even a job application or interview. The level of crime or violation will depend on whether the trespass occurred in a fenced area or a locked building etc... The fines would range from zero to two hundred and fifty dollars for a violation to a maximum of one thousand dollars for an A misdemeanor. Plus any associated surcharges. Please call if you want further information regarding the specific level of trespass he is being charged with.

Q. I believe the location where I have been staying at is mixing the bathing water with sewer water or feces...options?

20 September 2021

A: I think the best way to be taken seriously and to either prove or disprove your point is to take a video of someone collecting a sample of the water and then sealing and sending that sample for testing to a lab. Good Luck

Q. , how can I change an independent attorney that is NOT serving him/her

28 July 2021

A: I am not sure what you mean by an independent attorney. If you have retained him, you may simply fire him and hire a new attorney. You should be able to recover the unused portion of your retainer fee if there is one. If your attorney was assigned by the court, you will need to document the specific problems you have with him and make the court aware of these. Then, request the Judge/Court to assign you a new attorney.