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Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
- Price
- License
- Fines
“We worked with several of their attorneys, but most closely with Mathew Dorry who handled our case most of the way and stood by us in multiple court appearances.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New York, NY
24 firms listed · 21 in New York · 15 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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The Yerman Group
- Problem
- Barrister
- Profession
“My wife and I had a lawyer for 4 years whom we paid a lot of money to and they did nothing to get my asylum case closed and apply for my green card due to being married to U.”
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Michael Block, Attorney At Law
- News
- Driving
- License
“Thank you Michael Block you did a excellent job with my case not once but twice he beat both tickets for me I appreciate all your hard work highly recommend him”
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Saland Law
- Special Needs
- Understanding
- Arrested
“When a member of your family is accused of a false allegation and is facing sanctions that can effect the rest of their lives, retaining the best counsel for the job is critical.”
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Lebedin Kofman
- Job
- Team
- Case
“Russ' counsel, and justified stoic confidence displayed against an existing judicial system systemically slanted in favor of the prosecution, has quickly and repeatedly brought comfort and peace of mind to my family in times of quite uncertainty.”
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Law Offices of Robert Tsigler
- Paralegal
- Result
- Law Firm
“He took the time to thoroughly understand our concerns, patiently answered our myriad of questions, and consistently kept us informed about the progress of our case.”
The 24 firms listed for New York, NY defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: New York, NY
21 of the 24 firms we list are based in New York; the other 3 serve New York from New Brunswick, NJ (31 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 5,313 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "expertise". 15 are open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), sex crimes (4), assault (2), burglary (2) and criminal defense (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 15 offer urgent consultations; 2 offer payment plans and 14 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside New York shown on this page?
21 of the 24 firms are based in New York; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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Law Offices of Jason A. Steinberger
- Job
- Court
- Knowledge
“Because of his expertise, hard work and compassionate support, Jason was able to guide me through an overwhelming court system and get my case dismissed.”
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The Law Office of Jeffrey Chabrowe
- Felt
- Team
- Knowledge
“Excellent Atty - he was very understanding and was confident and ACCURATE in how the case was likely to proceed - would absolutely recommend - he also didn't overcharge which was helpful lol”
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Pardalis and Nohavicka Lawyers
- Understand
- Contract
- Questions
“From the start with my interaction with Taso all the way to the end with Joe I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to have on my side representing me.”
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The Law Office of Paul D. Petrus, Jr.
- Understanding
- Questions
- Outcome
“It was a pleasure having Paul as my attorney he always kept in contact with me & showed concern as if we were related I would highly recommend him to anyone that's looking for & attorney”
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Koch Law
- Paralegal
- Outcome
- Team
“His uncanny ability to understand your situation coupled with his intuitive nature undeniably diffuses any and all of your emotional duress and in return makes this a combination that works.”
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Law Offices of Julie Rendelman
- Expertise
- Call
- Compassion
“She argued to get the case moved to family court, and ultimately all charges were dropped and his records sealed after a 3 month period with the only condition being that he didn't get into any more trouble.”
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Greco Neyland
- Job
- Charges
- Case
“I live in CT, and my son called stating he had been arrested in NYC, I was feeling help as a Mom so, I jump online and started searching for a Lawyer, after several calls and some really shady character's.”
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The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi
- Jail
- Court
- Money
“Lisa Pelosi is NYC top attorney although that may be a title for many but for some she is more than that she is a fighter in the ring and remains to be an assailant in the court system.”
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Sullivan & Brill
- Questions
- Case
- Team
“Steven Brill is an excellent attorney I was truly happy to have him as my legal adviser, I've never needed a lawyer before or had any experience with any court all my life but this one was actually a life changer Mr.”
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Callahan & Robinson
- Communication
- Points
- License
“Omg this case is been for a few years , and they put a good fight and they remove 3 points , so happy with the result , and definitely i would recommend to anyone .”
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Norman Spencer Law Group
- Health Care
- Job
- Research
“From the first meeting he knew exactly how to tackle the case and gave a very informative and detailed plan of action of how the case will enfold and the outcome we were striving for.”
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Spodek Law Group
- Work
- Job
- Feel
“Thank you Todd and thank you Ralph for fighting for my son and getting him the best possible outcome I am very satisfied with spodek law firm and I highly recommend the spodek team to anyone because they will fight to the end for you!”
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Mark I. Cohen, ESQ
- Skill
- Understanding
- Information
“I have to tell you that he is an excellent lawyer, I would say that he is the best, very kind, attentive and professional, who has my son's case and I am very satisfied with his work and he has a very efficient team.”
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Cohen & Fitch
- Work
- Results
- Money
“They were great and got me compensated when I was Wrongfully arrested and placed in jail I would recommend them too anyone who needs legal help in that way.”
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James S. Friedman
- Charges
- Knowledge
- Questions
“I recently hired Mr Friedman for a somewhat serious slew of criminal charges I had and he really handled my case outstandingly, most of my charges were dropped.”
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Law Offices of Eric B. Morrell
- Case
- Outcome
- Team
“He spent time with me and my son and went above and beyond to secure the necessary documentation and explain to the judge how my son's thinking was distorted due to his disability.”
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The Law Firm of Dmitriy Shakhnevich
- Questions
- Honest
- Expertise
“When it comes to legal matters, the amount of technical jargen and terminology involved can be overwhelming, but Dmitriy was patient and did a wonderful job breaking everything down so I could keep up with the process and understand what was happenin...”
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The Shapiro Law Firm
- Citizenship
- Green Card
- Knowledge
“The best team which after ten years in the USA helped me get my green card I ll recommend them to anyone cause they know how to really help thank you for making my dream come true especially Amanda Shaffer THANK YOU”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in New York, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1875
Maximum cost
$22500
National Average
$6875
Avg Per Hour Rates
$438
$4375
$7500
Typical price range is based on 410 cost profiles
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