Peter Brill - Hempstead Criminal Defense Lawyer Reviews & Ratings

Peter E. Brill is a Criminal Defense Attorney for clients with serious, life-altering matters in Manhattan and on Long Island. His firm provides aggressive yet compassionate (and discreet) representation to our clients at perhaps the most difficult time in their lives at a level unparalleled in the field.. Peter has extensive criminal trial experience in state and federal court, arbitration and administrative proceedings, representing clients in many high-profile matters, and in many others that he has managed to keep out of the public eye. He has won cases for his clients in practically every county in the New York metropolitan area.. A former Assistant District Attorney, he now focuses on criminal defense of both civilians and law enforcement. He also routinely defends the professional licenses of health care professionals, government employees and law enforcement officers in union arbitrations and disciplinary proceedings before arbitrators, OPD, OPMC, OATH and the NYPD Trial Room, among other forums.. As of 2025, he is now the only  attorney in all of New York State to be certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Criminal Law. He graduated cum laude from Brown University and received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.. We engage in aggressive advocacy, negotiation, and mediation with outcomes favorable to our clients. We have tried over 100 cases to verdict with impressive results. Extensive and in-depth law enforcement and government contacts.. Among the many criminal charges for which we can provide smart, aggressive criminal defense include:. No matter what kind of trouble you are in, we are here to help. We don't judge our clients by the type of crime they are charged with. After all, everyone is entitled to a zealous legal defense. When you choose the Brill Legal Group, you can rest assured that your defense will be of the highest quality.. Contact us today for a free initial consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Your call will always be answered, no matter what time of day.  Toll-free. Areas of Practice: Criminal Law. Education:Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of ColumbiaJ.D.Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, 1994B.A.Honors: With HonorsMajor:  Ethics & Political Philosophy Professional Associations and Memberships:. National Board of Trial Advocacy Certification in Criminal Law. New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersNational Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPro Bono Activities:. Cooperating Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union, 2000 - Present. The National Board of Trial Advocacy is not affiliated with any governmental authority. Though certification is not a requirement for the practice of law in the State of New York and does not necessarily indicate greater competence than other attorneys experienced in this field of law.