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. Girl is claiming her boyfriend had text her saying he sells drugs for one of his friends. Can a warrant be made for the

January 24, 2023

A: The police would need more information than a simple statement from a third party claiming she knows her boyfriend sells drugs to another individual. Most importantly, since it would only be the possession, they would need to prove he possessed an illegal substance.

Q. I got arrested 132 days ago I've pled not guilty. How does the speedy trial law affect my case if at all?

June 8, 2022

A: Speedy trial is only applicable when your attorney does not consent to adjournments and requests the ADA to take the time until the next court appearance. If your attorney has consented to any of the adjournments for strategic reasons these days would be excluded from the speedy trial calculation. Also, you mention a motion date. if the case is on for motions than that time is also excludable by statute.. In conclusion there are many time periods which will not be counted towards the speedy trial clock and you need to request the information from your attorney or the court.

Q. Is it illegal to carry a cane sword that isn't sharpen (still original with dull edges) in New York?

April 22, 2022

A: Yes. It is still illegal. The statute definition does not differentiate whether the blade is dull or sharp. You could remove the blade and just use the cane part.