Kings County Criminal Lawyers

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR QUEENS, NY

With more than 26 years experience in the criminal justice system in New York City, Rochelle Berliner fights for her clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the five boroughs of New York City. She also represents clients in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County.

As a former prosecutor, Rochelle Berliner served for more than 14 years in the New York County District Attorney's Office in Manhattan. While at the DA's office, Rochelle Berliner handled many high profile prosecutions from the initial investigation through trial.

Six years ago, Ms. Berliner left the District Attorney's Office...

Charles Kurmay has nearly two decades of legal experience. He began his career as a judicial law clerk and public defender, gaining a valuable foundation of trial skills and experience. His firm now offers services in a broad range of civil and criminal practice areas, including business law, international law, personal injury, probate and real estate. A native of Stratford, Connecticut, Mr. Kurmay is well-respected in the local community for the high quality of his legal advocacy. His extensive experience in state and federal court equips him to handle large, complex cases with ease. Mr. Kurmay is active in...

Johnathon P. Hardaway III is a Partner of Lord & Hardaway LLP. Mr. Hardaway is a well-rounded lawyer. A corporate attorney with an MBA, a certified sports agent, and a battle tested litigator.

Mr. Hardaway has extensive trial and litigation experience, defending and prosecuting complex criminal and civil matters. Mr. Hardaway represents a roster of professional athletes, government officials, and celebrities and is adept at resolving sensitive matters both in and out of the courtroom.

Before joining Lord & Hardaway LLP, Mr. Hardaway worked for several years as an attorney with a top litigation law firm.  Mr. Hardaway has...

Joseph Kilada began his career at one of the most prestigious public interest law firms in Manhattan handling complex legal issues and trials. Thereafter, he entered private practice starting a litigation law firm devoted to zealously serving the needs of his clients.

Joseph Kilada is admitted to practice in New York State and is also admitted to practice before various federal courts including the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2006, Mr. Kilada was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court where he had the pleasure of personally meeting several Supreme Court Justices including newly appointed, Chief Judge John...

Jeffrey Einhorn joined Mr. Lichtman's firm as an associate in 2007. Together with Mr. Lichtman, he has represented numerous clients in complex criminal cases in both state and federal courts, on the trial and appellate levels, including matters involving RICO violations, money laundering, structuring, fraud, narcotics trafficking, assault, sexual assault, murder, and extortion. Mr. Einhorn's close inspection of the law has helped his clients secure favorable dispositions and vital hearings, including a recent victory that led to a vacated 27-year sentence. While studying for his Juris Doctor, which he received from Brooklyn Law School in 2006, Mr. Einhorn clerked...

Adam Perlmutter brings an incredible track record of success, and attention to detail to every criminal defense case he handles. Through his unmatched DWI research, and extensive criminal defense experience, he has been able to achieve success at an admirably high rate. Some of his notable criminal cases include serving as lead trial counsel obtaining acquittals on six murders for reputed acting Colombo Family crime boss Thomas Gioeli, including the first charged Mafia killing of a New York City police officer in over a century. For a more complete bio, and how Mr. Perlmutter can assist you, please visit...

S. Michael Musa-Obregon is the founder of New York City firm, Musa-Obregon & Associates, which focuses on helping those facing criminal charges, dealing with personal injury litigation, immigration issues, employment law, divorce, and intellectual property. He fully understands what is on the line for many of his clients and he strives to do everything on his end to help each individual secure the best possible outcome. Working tirelessly to investigate every aspect of your case and create a strong case strategy, you can feel secure placing your future in the hands of the team at Musa-Obregon & Associates. For more...

Admitted to the Practice of Law in both New York and Florida, I have assisted literally thousands of clients with their legal needs. I have represented Buyers and Sellers and Mortgagors of Real Estate (including houses, condominiums, cooperative apartments and commercial properties) and Mortgage Lenders. I am also a Real Estate Broker.

I have also represented clients in other matters such as Wills, Probate of Estates, Criminal Law, Contracts and Business Matters (including the purchase and sale of a business).

My staff and I are dedicated to the needs of our clients and truly understand the issues that our...

Michael E. Cirigliano, began his legal career in 2011 at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. While working as a prosecutor, Mr. Cirigliano developed his trial skills and learned the intricacies of criminal law and criminal procedure. During his tenure at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Cirigliano handled thousands of Driving While Intoxicated prosecutions among other offenses. Mr. Cirigliano resigned from the DA’s Office in 2015 and formed the partnership of Rosas & Cirigliano.

As a founding partner of Rosas & Cirigliano, Mr. Cirigliano defends individuals charged with crimes ranging from driving while intoxicated and domestic violence to serious sex offenses...

Luis Gomez Alfaro leads the immigration litigation practice at Myburgh Leleu & Gomez Alfaro and provides counsel to clients in cross-border matters involving Latin America. His diverse professional background uniquely positions him to offer foreign clients effective and efficient representation in the United States.
Luis began his legal career in Mexico where he specialized in cross-border transactions, and business immigration. His passion for learning and culture has taken him to practice in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and the United States. He was also International CaseCounsel with the International Centre for Dispute Resolution where he administered over one hundred international commercial disputes.
Luis has...

I'm a former prosecutor, current defense attorney, and a proud New Yorker of 18 years. My areas of focus are criminal defense and professional medical discipline. I'm familiar with securities regulations and investigated public corruption for state government. As your defense lawyer, I would bring a decade of trial and investigation experience and an eye for the weaknesses in even the most complex of cases. I live in Brooklyn with my partner and two bulldogs.

Mark I. Cohen began his legal career in 1985 as an Assistant District Attorney in the Office of the Honorable Mario Merola, Bronx County District Attorney, where he served as a trial attorney in the White Collar Crime, Rackets and Investigation Division.

Thereafter, Mr. Cohen was an associate attorney with Mound Cotton & Wollan, a prestigious litigation firm in Manhattan where he handled a variety of complex fraud matters and defended international corporations and criminal defendants.

In late 1990, Mr. Cohen left Mound Cotton & Wollan to start the Law Office of Mark I. Cohen, his own Criminal Defense practice in Manhattan....

CONRAD E. POLLACK is the Managing Partner of Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP. He heads the firm’s immigration department. He graduated from New York University in 1981 and from Brooklyn Law School in 1984 with great honors. He was admitted in New York in 1985. Over the course of his career, Mr. Pollack has acquired experience in all aspects of immigration law, including deportation & removal matters, work, trainee and seasonal visas, family-based visas, political asylum and citizenship matters. He is a member of the New York Court Lawyers Association, ILW.com, American Bar Association...

Robert J. Maher, counsel to Saland Law PC, assists clients in navigating the complexities that arise when New York State criminal law and Federal immigration laws collide. Understanding the impact of a New York State or Federal criminal conviction on a person’s immigration status in the United States can mean the difference between simply addressing the consequences of a criminal arrest or effectively facing banishment from the United States. The stakes are genuinely that high and the price of making the wrong decision are potentially that drastic. Being permanently removed from the United States without the opportunity to return is...

Sumeet Sondhi is counsel to The Blanch Law Firm. Mr. Sondhi has worked in conjunction with Ryan Blanch on a myriad of matters, ranging from government investigations to white collar and antitrust crimes, his specialties being real estate fraud and complex mortgage fraud matters.

Mr. Sondhi’s extensive knowledge and experience have resulted in a number of favorable outcomes for the firm’s clients. He has represented clients and companies charged with an array of white collar crimes, including:

*Price Fixing: Represented a billion dollar air cargo company in a DOJ industry-wide criminal antitrust investigation regarding alleged price fixing

*Tax Evasion: Represented a Partner in...

Steven Brill is a New York criminal defense attorney and a partner of the firm Sullivan & Brill, LLP. He has been licensed to practice law in New York since the year 1995. Attorney Brill has spent his entire career handling criminal defense cases. Additionally, he helps victims of police misconduct pursue civil legal actions. In 2014, Mr. Sullivan was selected for inclusion in the list of Super Lawyers®. He received his J.D. from the Temple University School of Law. Also, his firm represents injury victims. His firm is happy to offer no-cost consultations—contact them today to get one.

Benjamin Perez has the skills and knowledge to assist with both family law and criminal defense related matters.

An accomplished legal advocate, Michael E. Vitaliano is the founder and principal of The Vitaliano Law Firm, based in New York City. Mr. Vitaliano is a leading criminal defense lawyer and experienced advocate in handling all criminal matters in state and federal court. Mr. Vitaliano is a former New York City prosecutor with extensive experience in homicide, narcotics trafficking, illegal firearms, burglary, robbery, DWI, sex offenses, and financial crimes. He is known for his passion and dedication to all his clients as demonstrated by his pursuit of investigations, vigorous plea negotiations, his attention to detail, trial preparation, and his effective trial...

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As a member of the Trial Division at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Tracy learned from and worked side-by-side with some of the most experienced trial attorneys and prosecutors in the country. This real-world practice helped him to hone his investigation, litigation, and trial skills, which is evident in his perfect felony-trial conviction rate as a prosecutor. While a member of the Trial Division, Mr. Tracy handled every type of criminal case, from DWI, Assault, Grand Larceny, Domestic Violence and Criminal Possession of a Weapon to the most serious crimes including Rape, Sexual Abuse, Attempted Murder and...

Michael Robert Rosas prides himself in representing individuals and businesses in criminal and administrative prosecutions and investigations in New York and New Jersey. He is a trial attorney and has tried criminal and civil matters successfully to verdict. He has tried criminal matters ranging from DWI charges to Murder.

Mr. Rosas has represented clients who were the target of long-term investigations and charged with Racketeering, Conspiracy, Larceny, Embezzlement, Tax Violations, and other criminal violations.

Mr. Rosas gained significant trial experience while serving as an Assistant District Attorney for the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office in New York City. Afterwards, Mr....

Mr. Castro is a dedicated attorney with a strong team of professionals around him. Angel's law firm, A. A. Castro C.L.A.N. PLLC, has attorneys available to represent clients all over New York State with Offices in Manhattan and Syracuse, New York. Hablamos Espanol!

Mr. Castro's focus is on Education Law (Special Ed., General Ed. and Higher Ed.) including issues surrounding educational placement, related services, accommodations, discrimination, discipline/suspension/expulsion, personal injuries, and criminal cases related to education institutions.

Angel has also launched a new practice group solely focused on issues related to higher education (University, College, Professional Schools) including grade appeals, overturning dismissals from...

Born and raised in the Bronx, Attorney Kevin P. O’Donnell is dedicated to defending the rights of individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense. Mr. O’Donnell earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree from Fordham College in 1991, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1994. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995. After graduating from law school, Attorney O’Donnell began working as a prosecutor for Queens County, and then went to work at a large firm in New York City. Working for a large firm allowed Mr. O’Donnell to...

Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is a Partner and Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Platt Law LLP where he helps clients with complex legal questions related cybercrime investigation, data breach response and cybersecurity compliance. Being also a Swiss cybersecurity and cyber law expert, Dr. Ilia Kolochenko has over 15 years of practice in information security auditing and digital forensics. As a member of the DC Bar CLE Faculty, he teaches "Cybersecurity for Lawyers and Law Firms" CLE course. Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is also an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity Practice & Cyber Law, member of IAPP Board of Appeals, and a member of Europol Data Protection...

Illisa Brownstein is a skilled and experienced attorney at the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates. She has been licensed to practice law in New York since 2004. Ms. Brownstein is a member of the New York State Bar, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the New York Criminal Bar Association. She received her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 2000, and her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003.

Ronald Nir is an attorney with Law Offices of Ronald Nir, a full-service law firm based in Kew Gardens, New York, representing individuals accused of all manner of criminal offenses in the City of New York, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County. The practice also handles contract law, civil litigation, family law, commercial and residential real estate, and commercial landlord-tenant matters. Ronald is a recognized criminal defense attorney with over three decades of experience. He has handled high-profile murder cases and appeared on Court TV, NBC, ABC, Fox 5, and radio stations. He is the recipient of the coveted...

A former Southern California Deputy District Attorney, Mr. Lucero is licensed to practice law in the States of California and New York. He has handled criminal cases ranging from petty theft to murder. While he worked as a prosecutor, he earned the rare distinction of never losing a case involving driving under the influence, domestic violence, or homicide. Mr. Lucero's experience as a prosecutor gives him unique insight into what makes prosecutors tick, what they look for in proving a case at trial, and how they negotiate plea bargains. Should you find yourself on the wrong end of the criminal...

Mr. Campbell is a Senior Trial Attorney at Raiser & Kenniff with an extensive litigation background in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. Mr. Campbell began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney where he successfully prosecuted a multitude of cases ranging from low-level misdemeanors to serious violent felonies. During his tenure with the District Attorney’s Office, he was appointed to the Economic Crimes Bureau where he continued to hone his litigation skills and gained significant investigation experience with respect to sophisticated financial and White Collar crimes. ...

I have been a practicing New York City criminal lawyer for more than 27 years. My career has been devoted to defending those accused of crimes in New York City. I graduated from Williams College, went to University of Florida College of Law, graduated with honors, and took a position in New York City with The Legal Aid Society as a trial lawyer. I worked there for six years. While working at The Legal Aid Society, I wrote a chapter for a criminal defense practice series of books called "Criminal Defense Techniques" published by Matthew Bender....

The Villamor Law Offices was founded and is managed by Attorney Vincent E. Villamor. Mr. Villamor has been an outstanding lawyer for over 25 years and is a graduate of UCLA Law School, one of the best law schools in America according to U.S. News and World Report. Prior to opening the Villamor Law Offices, Mr. Villamor gained a lot of valuable experience and honed his skills working for various private and government organizations. He started his career as a creditor's rights attorney, representing banks, credit card companies and other creditors in state and bankruptcy courts. Prior to opening the...

Yaniv Lavy graduated from the University of East London with Honors. It was during his time in school that he studied criminal law and public international law, two fields that now assist him in his current line of work. It was more than 10 years ago that he choose to move to the United States and begin his own practice to assist immigrants to the country with their legal concerns. In 2003 he joined the New York State Bar Association, as well as joining the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2004. To expand the level of service that was offered...

Matthew Dotzler is a founding partner of Carden Dotzler Hammond, PLLC and heads the White Collar Defense practice group. He concentrates on criminal defense, DWI defense and traffic defense, along with a specialized focus in defending clients who are charged with white-collar offenses. Matthew regularly represents clients who are charged with criminal, DWI and traffic offenses in Onondaga County Court, Syracuse City Court, and other courts throughout Central New York. He is also the co-founder of a separate law practice, The New York Traffic Ticket Lawyers, which is dedicated to defending clients accused of traffic infractions of all levels, from...

Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Ms. Sanderson became an attorney because she was keenly aware of the injustices faced by so many in our society. With power comes responsibility and Ms. Sanderson utilizes her access to courts and prisons to protect the rights of her clients and further the development of a more equal and just society.


Federal and State Criminal Defense:

• Acquittal after trial of felony sexual abuse charge New York County Supreme March 2018
• Arraignments, bail applications,...

In law school, I was a research assistant, a teacher's assistant and an intern in the mediation clinic. I graduated from law school with a 3.91 G.P.A. Took and passed the New York and New Jersey bar exams in 2011. Became licensed in NJ in 2011 and in New York in 2012. Later began my legal career as associate for the Law Offices of Frederick H. Cohn, where we focused on criminal defense. I appeared in Federal courts in Manhattan and Brooklyn and assisted defense counsel on a felony-murder trial in Federal Court before becoming associate for the law firm...

Prior to becoming an attorney, Xavier enlisted in the U.S. Army (HOOAH) where he was stationed in Oklahoma and completed a tour of duty in Iraq. Xavier's time in the military instilled a toughness that he has incorporated into his law practice. The military also gave Xavier a deeper sense of what it means to defend the Constitutional rights of individuals. After completing his military service Xavier worked for the Federal Department of Labor's (DOL). However, Xavier's true passion was and is LAW. With the help of the GI Bill Xavier...

Mr. Kyce Siddiqi is the principal attorney and owner of The Law Firm of Kyce Siddiqi. With over a decade of legal and criminal justice experience, Mr. Siddiqi is a decorated former (retired) NYPD Police Officer and international rule of law advisor. Mr. Siddiqi practices immigration and asylum law. He has intimate knowledge of New York’s criminal justice system and has made and issued hundreds of arrests and summonses having worked in plain-clothes and counter-narcotic assignments. Additionally, having served in the NYPD Trial Room where cases involving police misconduct and corruption were adjudicated, Mr. Siddiqi offers advisory services on police...

When you have been arrested, retaining the representation of a qualified criminal defense attorney in New York may be essential. For nearly 30 years, Attorney Steven H. Goldman of the Law Offices of Steven H. Goldman has diligently advocated for the rights of the criminal accused. He is a tireless fighter with a sophisticated understanding of the federal and state justice systems. Mr. Goldman prides himself in his commitment to serving his clients, and he is available 24/7. He has extensive trial experience, allowing him to take a case to trial if needed. His firm also represents clients whose civil...

Alexander Ramirez is a New York State Licensed Attorney and represent clients across the United States in the field of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Laws, and Consular Processing Services. He frequently represent clients before U.S. Immigration Courts, Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. He is also admitted to practice in the Federal U.S. District Courts EDNY and SDNY. Furthermore, he is also admitted to practice law in the Dominican Republic where he owned and operated a consulting and legal practice Law Firm.

Alexander Ramirez is an active member of the leading legal and professional organizations such as,...