CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Serious criminal defense in the Buffalo and Western New York area is our primary area of practice. Of all the ways one can land in a courtroom, the stakes are never higher than as a defendant in a criminal case facing a loss of liberty. Your freedom and reputation should be protected by lawyers who have done this sort of work in the toughest of cases, and by those who prepare every case as if it will go to trial.

Experience That Goes Beyond the Buzzwords

In an era of aggressive online marketing, it's easy to be misled.  Many firms in the Buffalo area claim to be "DWI defense specialists," "trial lawyers," or "aggressive advocates" -- but credentials speak louder than catchphrases.  Before hiring a criminal defense lawyer, ask the questions that actually matter:

• • Has this attorney tried a serious felony jury trials to verdict?  How many?  Have they obtained acquittals?
  • Do other criminal defense attorneys in Western New York refer their most difficult cases to this lawyer?
  • Has this attorney had charges thrown out and verdicts overturned?
  • Does this attorney have experience handling complex cases involving millions of pages of evidence or numerous co-defendants?
  • Has this attorney handled high-profile cases involving the media?

At our firm, the answer to each of these questions is yes. Your freedom and reputation deserve that level of preparation — regardless of the severity of the charges you face.

Criminal Defense Cases We Handle in Western New York

We represent clients across a wide range of state and federal criminal matters, including:

• • Federal criminal charges -- grand jury target letters to the most serious and complex of prosecutions
  • Violent felony charges -- assault, robbery, gun possession, murder
  • White collar crimes -- fraud, embezzlement, public corruption, money laundering
  • Drug offenses -- possession with intent to distribute
  • DWI/DWAI -- from a first offense to felony repeat offender charges

High-Profile Cases & Media Experience

Many criminal cases extend beyond the courtroom. When a case attracts public attention, how your story is told to the media can shape the outcome as much as the legal strategy itself. Our firm has handled criminal matters covered by both local Buffalo news outlets and national and international media — including the Associated Press — and we know how to respond quickly and effectively to protect our clients' reputations.

Facing Criminal Charges in Buffalo or Western New York? Contact Us Today.

Whether you've just received your first DWI charge or have learned you are the target of a large-scale federal investigation, we encourage you to contact our office as soon as possible. Early legal intervention can make a critical difference in the outcome of your case.

Call us at (716) 803-8166 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with a Buffalo criminal defense attorney who will fight for you.