Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Staten Island | 16 available

Yan Katsnelson, Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Yan Katsnelson, P.C., represents individuals in Criminal Defense. Mr. Katsnelson, a licensed attorney, is a member of the New York and New Jersey State bars, as well as the Federal Courts in New Jersey, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Katsnelson’s legal experience includes positions with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office, and the United States Pretrial Office.. Mr. Katsnelson launched his legal firm to better serve individuals in New York and New Jersey that required customized service and personalized attention. As Managing Attorney, Mr. Katsnelson provides strategic counsel to all clients and prospective clients. Mr. Katsnelson began his law career at a New York firm where he assisted with all aspects of Criminal Defense including DWI, Drug Cases, Domestic Violence and all cases involving violence.. Mr. Katsnelson earned his Juris Doctor at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, New York, where he served as Vice President of the Criminal Law Society.

Life Long Staten Islander, I am a graduate of Monsignor Farrell High School.   From there I entered St. Francis College on a full  academic scholarship.  I worked a full time job  through college and became the head of the regional training department for Acme Markets, a Supermarket chain that was based in Philadelphia PA at the time.  I then started working at the Kings County District Attorney's Office while in Brooklyn Law School. I graduated from Brooklyn Law and became an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, Brooklyn, New York.  During my five years there I learned the art of trying a case.  I prosecuted numerous cases and obtained successful jury verdicts on many different types of cases from simple gun possession to murder.  Before I left the office I was promoted to  a Senior Trial Attorney.. Thereafter I learned the Personal Injury business working as  a defense attorney for the insureds of USF&G, St. Pauls and Travelers Insurance Companies.  I then became of counsel to a firm in Staten Island, and opened my own practice in Staten Island.. I am a past President of the Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association.  I am actively involved in my community and giving back to it as the President of Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island, a non profit organization helping first time home buyers and those in need of help to avoid foreclosure.. If you want an well seasoned and experienced attorney that will give you the attention you deserve, call me.

I have been practicing Criminal Law for over 30 years. Early in my career I was a prosecutor for the Richmond County District Attorney's Office. Immediately thereafter I began defending those chraged with crimes. From DWI to Murder, I have taken my clients from arraignment to trial with great success. I have been an analyst on MSNBC, NBC, CBS, CNBC, ABC and FOX and had my own TV docu-drama on USA Networks called Partners in Crime.  I am also recognized by my peers as one of the nation's top 100 trial lawyers. Call my firm for any of your criminal defense concerns.

Graduating Summa Cum Laude from New York Law School in 2011, Michael E. Cirigliano began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, where he honed his trial skills and gained invaluable experience handling a wide range of criminal cases. From 2011 to 2015, he prosecuted numerous cases, from Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) to serious assault and larceny offenses. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for Michael's deep understanding of the criminal justice system and the complexities of both prosecution and defense.. In 2015, Michael transitioned to criminal defense, where he has since built a reputation for aggressively defending the rights of individuals and corporations facing criminal and administrative charges. With over ten years of trial experience, Michael has successfully defended hundreds of clients against charges ranging from Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and domestic violence to petit larceny, assault and other misdemeanor offenses. Michael is also highly skilled in handling more serious criminal matters, including violent felonies such as weapons possession, shootings, robberies, felony assault, child sexual assault, and homicide cases.. In addition to his expertise in violent and misdemeanor crimes, Michael has significant experience defending clients in white-collar crime cases. Michael has successfully represented individuals and corporations charged with complex offenses such as tax crimes, gambling offenses, enterprise corruption, and conspiracy.. Having a unique combination of prosecution and defense experience, Michael brings a comprehensive and strategic approach to every case. Michael's proven trial record and commitment to providing the best possible defense ensure that clients receive the highest level of legal representation.. Michael E. Cirigliano is available to represent clients throughout the five boroughs of New York City, as well as in the Municipal and Superior Courts of New Jersey. Whether facing misdemeanor or felony charges, Michael is committed to fighting for the best possible outcome.

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 Murder.. Mr. Tracy continued refining his skills as a Deputy Bureau Chief of the Staten Island District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Bureau. In that position, he helped to oversee a bureau of over ten prosecutors, making high-level decisions regarding arrest charges, prosecution strategies, and trial assistance. In conjunction with his supervisory roles, Mr. Tracy also handled his own Homicide cases, working on the investigations, indictments, hearings, trials, and dispositions.. Mr. Tracy’s success comes from his ability to work a case from beginning to end. He knows the tactics and strategies prosecutors use to build their cases, can identify their weaknesses, and in turn zealously advocate for his clients. He has built cases from the ground up, conducting long-term and short-term investigations, grand jury presentations, evidentiary hearings, and trials. His reputation in the courtroom speaks for itself, and the relationships he has built with prosecutors, judges and court staff throughout New York City help him to fight for and achieve the best outcome possible for his clients.. Mr. Tracy earned his undergraduate degree from Bentley University in Waltham, MA, and later attended Brooklyn Law School, where he was a regular on the Dean’s List, a Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society, and a member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law. Brendan spent almost his entire time in law school working at various prosecutor’s offices throughout New York City including the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.. Mr. Tracy is admitted to practice law in the New York State courts as well as at the Federal level in the Eastern District of New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Richmond County Bar Association and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Professional and Bar Association Memberships. New York State Bar Association. Richmond County Bar Association. New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Education. Brooklyn Law School. Bentley University. Bar Admissions. New York State, Appellate Division, 2nd Department – 2011. New Jersey – 2010. Eastern District of New York - 2022

Anthony. Katchen, Esq., is a former Assistant District Attorney for the Office of the Richmond County District Attorney's Office in Staten Island, New York. As a prosecutor, Mr. Katchen worked in the Criminal Court Bureau as well as the esteemed and elite Sex Crimes/Special Victims Bureau. In his capacity in this position, Mr. Katchen gained enormous experience in both litigating, investigating, and handling varied crimes, from petit larceny to homicide.  Importantly, while in this role, Mr. Katchen was essentially in court on a daily basis and has taken from this experience significant in-court trial skills.  Respected in legal circles for his legal acumen, Mr. Katchen has firmly established himself as a respected member of the of both the Criminal Law and Family Law bar.  Mr. Katchen is a graduate of Rutgers School of Law - Newark, where he attended as a Dean's Merit Scholarship Award Winner.  While attending Law School, Mr. Katchen served as an editor for the Rutgers Law Record.  Prior to attending law school, Mr. Katchen graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.. Mr. Katchen resides with his three women: wife, daughter, and dog. He is a passionate sports fan, who, in his spare time, volunteers as a coach for a high school ice hockey team.

"If you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life!" I love being a lawyer. My job allows me to help you through your most difficult times. It allows me to have a positive impact in your life. But I don't work, because I love being a lawyer. At my firm, we firmly believe that we have reinvented the practice because WE all Love what we do. We are a different law firm, and we want to become your family attorneys for generations to come.. Anthony P. Ruffini, the founding member of Ruffini and Associates, P.C. promises that he will be personally involved in your case from the very moment you walk into our firm's doors.  We promise to provide you sound, cost effective, and goal oriented legal advice.  From Criminal Law to Personal Injury, Matrimonial to Estate Planning, our attorneys are experts in their fields and promise to hold your hand and walk you through the legal crisis you are going through.  Visit us on the web at or call today at to see if our firm can help you.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Staten Island and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Staten Island and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Staten Island and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Staten Island and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Staten Island and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Staten Island and surrounding areas.