New York City Criminal Defense Attorney

Are you currently facing criminal charges in NYC?

There is nothing more frightening in someone's life than the time immediately following a criminal charge. Criminal charges, no matter if they are for a misdemeanor or a felony, carry with them severe penalties that can vary from extended time spent in a prison or a jail, steep monetary fines, community service, probation, suspension of your driver's license, restitution paid to the family of the alleged victim or mandatory attendance in a drug or alcohol class.

Beyond the punishments themselves, you are likely to be facing a permanent mark on your criminal record; this is something that will haunt you for the rest of your life. In almost every decision you choose to make in the future, you will be forced to face this one mistake in your past. You will find yourself hindered no matter if you are just seeking to further your higher education in a university, if you looking for new employment, if you are hoping to secure a financial loan or even if you just would like to purchase a new home. All of these will look into your history where you will bear the permanent blemish on your criminal record. Such charges simply cannot be ignored - they do not just stay quiet in your past. To best deal with such issues to protect both your present and your future, do not hesitate to contact a NYC criminal defense attorney immediately.

Representing Defendants in Manhattan and all of NYC

At Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP, we understand the need for aggressive legal representation when it comes to combating the charges held against you. While many lawyers are content to simply work with large quantities of clients, we prefer to be more selective in our clientele. By focusing more on the quality of our legal support instead of the quantity, we are often able to assist our clients with service above and beyond the norm.

Our firm represents clients in Manhattan and throughout NYC in the face of criminal charges related to drug crimes, gun crimes, fraud, internet crimes, theft, violent crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes and domestic violence. We can handle cases in both state and federal court and can also handle federal appeals. From a simple shoplifting charge all the way to homicide and everything in between, you can count on our experience as we guide you through to seek the best possible result.

Additionally, our legal team provides exceptional representation for various criminal charges such as drug possession, trafficking, distribution, possession of marijuana and federal drug charges, alongside other types of criminal charges. We can help you establish your rights and bring forth evidence on your behalf during any criminal case, including cases related to prohibited uses of a firearm, sexual misconduct, shoplifting and assault. Despite the charges you are currently facing, our legal team will be able to provide you with the high quality defense that you need to find a favorable outcome in your criminal case. We can use our decades of experience in criminal law as trial attorneys to your advantage when taking your case to court. To learn more about the charges you are facing and to get the experienced help that your case deserves, do not wait to call our New York City criminal defense attorney at the firm today.

Drug Crimes

If you have recently been arrested or are currently under investigation by a local or federal agency for a suspected drug offense, it is in your best interest to immediately speak to a legal team that has extensive knowledge in the area of criminal defense. Whether you find yourself in the face of drug possession, charges of trafficking or drug distribution charges, you will need the most aggressive defense. In the state of New York, prosecutors and law enforcement take drug crimes very seriously and exhibit very harsh consequences for those in violation of the law. In addition to possibly facing prison time, you may also pay large fines, have to take mandatory drug classes and will be put on probation. You may have to take random drug tests in the future and you may lose your job as a result of these charges. Click here to learn more about charges related to drug crimes.

With meticulous preparation and exhaustive research, the legal team at our firm will work tirelessly to treat each case as if it were going to be taken to trial. We understand that each case has unique nuances and circumstances that can never be treated with generalized cookie cutter solutions, and instead deserve the knowledgeable hand of someone intimately involved in this area of the law. If you choose to secure the legal assistance of someone from our firm, you can breathe easier knowing that you will never be subjected to this kind of detached, apathetic advice. Instead, you will work with a lawyer that is compassionate to your individual case.

We believe strongly in giving personalized, tailor-made solutions, and if you secure our legal assistance in fighting to defend your case against criminal charges, you can be confident that you will receive absolutely nothing less than our very best effort. We pride ourselves on our intimate, personalized touch for every unique case, and consider it our duty to be an ally to our clients in their time of need. We will pursue every avenue available to us with an aggressive, tenacious touch, never daunted by how complex a case may appear. You can be confident that when you secure our assistance that you will be given the legal service you deserve.

Contact a New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer

Despite how discouraging your situation may appear, a New York City criminal defense lawyer at our firm is prepared to start building a compelling argument for your case today. On a daily basis, we deal with defendants who find themselves criminally accused or arrested. The aggressive legal team at the firm is well-versed in criminal defense law and capable of meticulously drawing up a creative and compelling defense for your case.

Whether you have been recently accused or arrested for a crime in New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, or Staten Island, it will be crucial in determining your future freedom to consult with a criminal defense attorney at our firm. The prosecutor will stop at nothing to find incriminating evidence against you, which is why it is so imperative to bring your case to our firm now. The sooner you bring your case to us, the sooner we can start gathering data and a strong defense on your behalf.

Do not hesitate to contact a NYC criminal defense lawyer at our firm to receive your initial case consultation.