Our Successes

A Broadway puppet maker charged with possession of a weapon for making a “3D prop gun” had all charges dismissed after we successfully demonstrated to the Manhattan DA that the item was not an operable firearm.

Client was arrested in Weatherford, Texas and charged of marijuana over 4 ounces under 5 pounds, a state jail felony punishable by a minimum of 180 days in prison and a maximum of 2 years, with a $10,000 fine. The case was dismissed after the State ...

Dismissal of sexual abuse charges brought by the Manhattan DA against a government official accused of sexual abuse after a successful motion to dismiss

Represented bookkeeper investigated for theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from employer. Client avoided criminal charges.

Client acquitted of DWI after trial in Bronx where she was pulled over for speeding and registered a.08% reading on a breathalyzer.

Client was arrested in Euless, Texas and charged of a controlled substance under one gram, a state jail felony punishable by a minimum of 180 days in prison and a maximum of 2 years, with a $10,000 fine. Criminal case was dismissed.

Client was arrested in Wichita Falls, Texas charged with possession of marijuana 5 to 50 pounds, a third-degree felony punishable by a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of 10 years, with a $10,000 fine. Criminal charges were dismissed ...

Client was arrested at the immigration check point in Sierra Blanca, Texas and was charged with possession of a controlled substance over or equal to 4 grams under 400 grams, a second degree felony punishable by a minimum of two years in prison and a ...

Client was charged with possession of marijuana under 2 ounces, a class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 180 days in jail, with a $2,000 fine. The case was dismissed after the court granted defense motion to dismiss based on a Brady violation ...

Client was arrested in Dallas, Texas and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, a class B misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 180 days in jail, with a $2,000 fine. The case was reduced to a class C misdemeanor.

Client was arrested in Dalhart, Texas and was charged with possession of a controlled substance over or equal to 4 grams under 400 grams, a second degree felony punishable by a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of 20 years, with a $10,000 ...

Mid-trial dismissal of all murder charges brought by Brooklyn DA against a former FBI supervisor accused of providing a notorious Mafia informant classified information which he used to murder four people.

Client acquitted of possession of a loaded firearm after 30 minutes of deliberation by Manhattan jury trial. Client accidentally brought a loaded firearm to New York and was facing years in state prison.

Queens Grand jury dismissed and sealed all weapons charges against a Florida musician who accidentally brought a loaded firearm to New York. Client testified before the grand jury and faced years in state prison for an honest mistake.

Dismissal and sealing of all weapons charges against a Montana businessman who sought to follow proper procedure and check a loaded firearm at La Guardia Airport.

Dismissal and sealing of all weapons charges against an Iowa tourist who sought to check a loaded firearm at La Guardia Airport.

Dismissal and sealing of serious sexual abuse charges brought against an internationally known artist after the defense presented proof of client's innocence and unreliability of complaining witness.

Dismissal and sealing of all charges against a New York City teacher falsely accused by his girlfriend of domestic violence.

Dismissal and sealing of all charges in Westchester County against a banking executive brought by his wife amid a matrimonial dispute. Charges were dismissed after extensive motion practice.

Successfully negotiated resolution which will result in a traffic infraction for a clientwho registered a.28% blood alcohol reading after causing an accident.

Dismissal and sealing of 3 assault and contempt cases brought by the Manhattan DA against a musician while he was embroiled in contentious Family Court litigation with the complaining witness.

Gained dismissal and sealing of all charges against a financial trader observed on video using a friend's stolen credit card to purchase goods from an electronics store.

Successful defense of NYPD officer accused by Manhattan DA of perjury. Client was never charged.

Dismissal and sealing of all serious assault and weapons charges by a Manhattan grand jury after client appeared as a witness and demonstrated that he acted in self-defense.

Represented a public figure charged with possession of child pornography by Manhattan DA. Prosecutors initially sought a prison sentence. Successfully negotiated a non-jail disposition.

Represented a real estate developer charged in Manhattan with multiple cases of domestic assault and harassment. After thorough defense investigation, DA dismissed and sealed all charges.

Negotiated a non-jail, non-violent misdemeanor disposition for a client indicted for serious assault, robbery and burglary charges for which he faced decades in prison. Result was reached after we presented DA with proof of unreliability of ...

Dismissal and sealing of all charges against an NYPD captain accused of domestic assault. Case was dismissed by the court after extensive motion practice.

Gained a non-criminal, non VTL infraction for an off-duty NYPD officer who registered a BAC over.08% and where police recovered an open container in his car.

Dismissal and sealing of all Manhattan DWI charges against an accountant after extensive motion practice.

Dismissal and sealing of all charges against an attorney arrested for assault in connection with a "road rage" incident in Manhattan.

Dismissal and sealing of all charges against a business owner accused of assaulting and drugging an employee. The Manhattan DA dismissed all charges after the defense presented them with compelling evidence of complaining witness' lack of credibility ...

Dismissal and sealing of a Bronx robbery indictment against a college student.

Dismissal and sealing of all charges against an attorney arrested in Manhattan for assault and theft after a dispute with a taxi driver.

Dismissal and sealing of felony assault and hate crimes charges against an engineer accused of breaking his roommate's arm.

Dismissal and sealing of all felony assault, weapons and hate crime charges against a client after we presented compelling proof to the Queens DA that the complaining witness had lied about the incident.

Dismissal and sealing of all felony assault, weapons and hate crime charges against a client after we presented compelling proof to the Queens DA that the complaining witness had lied about the incident.

Dismissal and sealing of all Queens child-abuse charges against a nurse accused of assaulting her daughter with a belt.

Successfully negotiated a plea to a single, non-sex crime misdemeanor for a former FDNY member indicted for 49 counts of rape and sexual abuse. Client was not required to register as a sex-offender.

Gained acquittal for a banking executive accused by Manhattan DA of assaulting and engaging in involuntary intercourse with his girlfriend.

Gained acquittal in high-profile Manhattan trial for an opera singer accused of slapping and threatening a doctor after a dispute in a Trader Joe's store.

Represented banking executive accused of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend. Client was acquitted of all charges after jury trial in Manhattan.

Represented a NYC fireman who faced years in prison in connection with a 49 count indictment for rape and sexual abuse. After an extensive investigation, successfully negotiated a plea to a single misdemeanor count of harassment and avoided incarcera ...

Represented a pharmacist charged with sexual assault of customers. Successfully negotiated a non-criminal resolution which resulted in sealing of all charges.

Represented a college student charged with several felonies for unlawful surveillance of other students. Negotiated a misdemeanor resolution which avoided jail and allowed student to remain in school.

Represented a retail store manager accused of sexually assaulting a female employee. Case was dismissed and sealed.

Represented a client charged with possession of child pornography. Successfully negotiated a non-sex offender misdemeanor and no-jail resolution.

Successfully petitioned a Bronx court, over the objection of the Bronx District Attorney, to re-classify a former level 3 offender to a level 2 offender.

Conducted several internal investigations for large financial institutions and accounting firms.

Represented airport employee investigated by the Queens District Attorney and OSHA for alleged tampering with evidence in a workplace fatality at JFK airport. Client avoided criminal and civil penalties.

A felony assault indictment in Staten Island was dismissed after we did our own investigation and presented conclusive proof that two witnesses perjured themselves and fabricated the allegations against our client.

Represented a subject in a high-profile federal corruption investigation of a Brooklyn charitable organization. Client avoided all charges.

Represented an individual in criminal and civil investigations arising out of the collapse of REFCO. Client did not suffer any criminal or civil penalties.

Represented a former public official criminally investigated by the New York Attorney General for Martin Act violations. The client avoided criminal charges.

Represented a business owner investigated for federal cigarette tax stamp violations. Client avoided criminal charges.

Represented a large clothes manufacturer in a federal undocumented workers criminal investigation. Conducted an internal investigation and presented the results to the US Attorney, who did not commence criminal charges.

Represented a business owner who was investigated by the US Attorney for Trading with the Enemy in connection with products which were routed from Syria. Client avoided criminal charges.

Represented a Big 4 accounting firm in a federal criminal investigation of an employee for contract procurement fraud.

Represented contractor in large-scale Port Authority investigation into the electrical supplies industry. Client avoided a felony conviction and incarceration.

Represented a contractor investigated by the Port Authority for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. Client avoided criminal and civil penalties.

Represented a client in a multi-million dollar federal mortgage fraud indictment. Successfully argued for a non-jail sentence, which was well under the federal sentencing guidelines. Client was only defendant in case to avoid incarceration.

Represented yoga instructor wrongfully arrested for DWI in high-profile Manhattan case. The Manhattan DA dismissed all charges mid-hearing after the arresting police officer’s false testimony was exposed by Mr. Bederow on cross-examination.

Represented NYPD sergeant investigated by Manhattan DA and NYPD for assorted sex crimes. Defense evidence and investigation presented to authorities resulted in no charges

Represented NYPD detective in high-profile case in which he was accused of raping a young woman in custody. Client faced substantial prison sentence and registration as sex offender. Defense investigation resulted in dismissal of all sex crime ...

Represented decorated Army veteran charged with possession of loaded firearm in Manhattan. Successfully advocated and negotiated an outcome which resulted in dismissal of all criminal charges.

Represented Pennsylvania resident arrested with loaded firearm for whom Queens DA initially sought several years prison. After being retained, presented substantial mitigating information and successfully negotiated a non-jail disposition.

Represented attorney charged in 3 aggravated harassment in Manhattan and Queens. All charges dismissed and sealed.

Represented client facing life sentence after being indicted in Manhattan for “A1” felony as part of large narcotics indictment based mainly on wiretaps and surveillance. After a successful suppression hearing, successfully negotiated a plea to a ...

Represented a former assistant district attorney who was investigated for tampering with the former Brooklyn District Attorney's email. No charges were ever brought.

Represented an academic administrator charged with several counts of academic fraud and forgery. Negotiated a sentence which spared client state prison sentence.

Represented chiropractor in a multi-defendant Medicare fraud case. The client was the only medical professional who avoided incarceration.

Represented a pharmacist charged with several counts of illegal distribution and diversion of controlled substances. Successfully negotiated a non-jail sentence.

Represented a young marketing professional charged with felony assault for causing serious injury to a bodega owner. Negotiated a resolution which spared the client jail.

Represented two young professionals who were falsely arrested for assault after an incident at a Manhattan nightclub. Assault charges were dismissed and sealed, and clients successfully sued NYC for false arrest.

Represented a college student indicted for a subway robbery. All charges were dismissed and sealed.

Represented young woman charged with leaving the scene of an accident in which the victim suffered serious, near-death injuries. Successfully argued for a non-jail sentence over the objection of the Manhattan District Attorney.

Representation of an attorney who was arrested as the result of a physical altercation with cab driver. All charges were dismissed and sealed.

Represented veterinary practice in large, high-profile federal case in Southern District of New York involving doping in horse racing. Client avoided all charges.

Represented contractor falsely accused of domestic violence in Manhattan criminal and family courts. After results of thorough defense investigation presented to Manhattan DA and complainant’s counsel, all charges dismissed and allegations withdrawn.

Represented pharmaceutical executive indicted for numerous counts of grand larceny by Manhattan DA. Secured disposition resulting in dismissal of all criminal charges.

Represented prominent entrepreneur charged with domestic violence by Manhattan DA. All charges dismissed and sealed.

Sexual Abuse charge. Although the case had many “red flags” from its inception, The Brooklyn DA’s Special Victims Unit initially sought jail and the client’s bail was $50,000. If convicted, the client, a college professor, would have had to register ...

NYPD detecitve indicted for 5 counts of perjury and related offenses. After extensive and complex motion practice, the Court dismissed the indictment in its entirety against the client.

An acclaimed international artist faced charges of sexually assaulting a child. Defense counsel demonstrated that the child's mother had fabricated the allegations, and the charges against the artist were dismissed.

Someone attempted to blackmail a New York Times best-selling author, threatening release of potentially embarrassing private information if the author did not pay the demand. The case was resolved with no money paid and no private information release ...

In a multi-defendant case of Medicare fraud where multiple medical professionals were indicted, our chiropractor client was the only licensed professional to avoid incarceration.

After police observed speeding, administered breath and field sobriety tests, a client was charged with DWI in the Bronx. A trial resulted in acquittal on all charges.

Represented a real estate agent in federal mortgage fraud case. Client received a sentence well beneath the federal sentencing guidelines.

Represented innocent man wrongfully incarcerated for one year on robbery charges. Successfully secured dismissal of all charges. Client later settled with NYC for $150,000. Case became a major issue during 2013 campaign for Brooklyn district attorney ...

Represented a Florida landscaper who accidentally brought a loaded firearm into Manhattan. The Manhattan District Attorney sought prison. The case attracted national media attention and the client was acquitted by a jury in 30 minutes after trial.

Represented former Marine who faced felony conviction and lengthy prison sentence for bringing a loaded gun to the Empire State Building. Case attracted national media attention and resulted in a misdemeanor and non-jail sentence.

Represented an Iowa tourist who checked firearm at LGA. Successfully gained dismissal and sealing of all charges.

Represented California businessman who checked firearm at LGA. Successfully gained a non-criminal resolution.

Represented a New York resident who kept an unlicensed firearm in her home before checking it at La Guardia Airport. Successfully secured a non-criminal resolution.

Represented a Louisiana resident who checked firearm at La Guardia Airport. Successfully negotiated a non-criminal outcome.

Represented a Florida resident stopped in Queens with loaded firearm. All charges dismissed after client testified on his own behalf before a grand jury.

Successfully gained dismissal of all charges after motion practice against a marketing executive charged with possession of a gravity knife

Successfully gained dismissal and sealing of weapons charges against a chef arrested on the subway with a gravity knife clipped to his pants.

Represented a livery cab driver indicted for possession of a firearm. After motion practice and negotiation with the Brooklyn District Attorney, the indictment was dismissed.

Represented NYPD officer in off-duty Brooklyn dwi case which resulted in an accident. Successfully negotiated a non-criminal disposition.

Represented NYPD officer in off duty Queens DWI case. Successfully negotiated a non-criminal and non-alcohol related offense disposition.

Represented an NYPD captain in connection with domestic violence arrest. After extensive motion practice, successfully gained dismissal and sealing of all charges.

Represented a former FBI agent under investigation for leaving the scene of an accident. Client avoided criminal charges.

Represented a probation officer investigated for conflict of interest violations by the Department of Investigation. Client avoided criminal and civil penalties.

Represented a real estate agent accused of a short-sale mortgage fraud scheme. Client received a sentence well beneath the federal sentencing guidelines.

Represented a business owner charged in federal court with misbranding and FDA violations stemming from an online pharmaceutical business. Client avoided incarceration.

Represented individual investigated by Social Security Administration and the US Attorney for social security fraud. Successfully negotiated a small civil settlement which avoided criminal prosecution.

Represented a contractor who was a target of a large-scale MTA bribery investigation. Successfully secured a non-prosecution agreement.

Represented an attorney in large-scale billing fraud prosecution. Client avoided incarceration.

Represented the victim of deed fraud. An extensive investigation was presented to the Manhattan District Attorney and resulted in a successful prosecution against the defendant, which resulted in a prison sentence and deportation.

Represented a woman charged with grand larceny in connection with an apartment-rental scam. Successfully negotiated a non-criminal resolution and sealing of the charges.

Represented client indicted in large, multi-defendant identity theft ring. Successfully negotiated a misdemeanor and no-jail resolution.

Represented a city employee indicted for insurance fraud for making an insurance claim after destroying his own vehicle. Negotiated a non-jail sentence.

Represented the owner and his daughter of a well-known Manhattan gentleman's club in a large-scale tax fraud case. The owner avoided indictment and the indictment against his daughter was later dismissed.

Represented a nurse charged with felony child abuse. After an extensive investigation, successfully negotiated the dismissal and sealing of all charges.

Represented a teacher falsely accused for domestic violence. After the results of a lengthy investigation were presented to the Manhattan District Attorney, all charges were dismissed and sealed.

Represented a banking executive accused of assaulting his wife during a divorce proceeding. The court dismissed all charges after a defense motion to dismiss.

Represented a musician charged in several criminal cases during ongoing family court litigation. Successfully negotiated dismissal and sealing of all criminal charges and a favorable custody arrangement.

Represented film production employee arrested for assaulting his girlfriend. After the results of a defense investigation proved the accuser had lied about the incident, the Manhattan District Attorney dismissed all charges.

Represented a college student accused of burglary and other serious crimes in connection with a dispute with his then girlfriend. After exposing serious credibility issues with the complaining witnesses, the matter was disposed of with a non-criminal ...

Represented an opera singer who defended herself, but was accused of assaulting a doctor after a minor dispute at an Upper West Side Trader Joe's. In a case which attracted national media attention, client was acquitted after trial.

Represented former college football player who defended himself, but was accused with fracturing a bouncer's eye socket after a dispute at a night club. Client was acquitted of all charges after trial in Manhattan criminal court.

Represented client who slashed his attacker in self-defense, but who was charged with first degree assault. Gained dismissal of all charges after client appeared before grand jury.

Represented a financial analysis accused of hate crime and assault. Grand jury dismissed all charges.

Represented a client charged with attempted murder and other serious charges. After indictment, successfully negotiated non-jail plea to a single non-violent count of trespass.

Represented a client accused of felony assault as a hate crime. After the results of a lengthy investigation were presented to the Queens District Attorney, all charges were dismissed and sealed.

Represented an attorney arrested for assault as the result of a "road rage" incident. After providing Manhattan District Attorney with mitigating factors, case was dismissed and sealed.

Represented business owner charged with assault by drugging an employee. After results of extensive investigation were provided to the Manhattan District Attorney, all charges were dismissed and sealed.

Represented client in high-profile first degree murder and rape case. Negotiated resolution which avoided a sentence of life without parole.

Represented student accused of possessing large quantity of oxycodone and forgery. Successfully negotiated a non-criminal resolution.

Represented a recent college graduate investigated for shipping several packages of Adderall through UPS. Client avoided prosecution.

Represented student arrested for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Successfully negotiated a non-criminal outcome.

Secured acquittal for financial executive after trial in Bronx where the client allegedly was observed speeding and allegedly failed breath alcohol test and field sobriety tests.

Represented accountant arrested at an alcohol checkpoint. After extensive motion practice, gained dismissal of all charges.

Successfully represented a law professor who was extorted by a former student.

Successfully represented a partner in large accounting firm who was victim of extortion plot.

Successfully represented a New York Times best-selling author who was the victim of an extortion plot.

A successful businessman charged with 5 counts of serious sexual abuse will have all charges dismissed and sealed after we successfully demonstrated to the DA that the allegations were not credible.

A New York City Detective who was indicted for 1st degree rape and other serious sex crimes had all of these charges dismissed after we demonstrated to the Brooklyn DA through extensive motion practice and investigation that the complaining witness ...

Client was arrested in Lewisville, Texas and charged of marijuana over 4 ounces under 5 pounds, a state jail felony punishable by a minimum of 180 days in prison and a maximum of 2 years, with a $10,000 fine. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor.

Represented attorney charged with 2 domestic violence assaults by Queens DA. All charges dismissed and sealed.

Dismissal of sexual assault charges brought by the Brooklyn DA against a successful business owner after a successful defense investigation demonstrated the falsity of the allegations.

Represented young business executive accused of assorted sex crimes by Manhattan DA in connection with a woman he met online. After a lengthy defense investigation, successfully negotiated dismissal and sealing of all charges.

Represented client charged in Manhattan and Brooklyn with three sex crimes cases. One Manhattan case was dismissed and sealed after a successful motion to controvert a search warrant. Other cases resulted in misdemeanor pleas and avoided jail and sex ...

Represented NYPD detective indicted for perjury by Manhattan DA. Court granted a defense motion to dismiss the indictment.

Represented contractor indicted by Staten Island DA for assaulting his business partner. Defense investigation led DA to dismiss all charges on the eve of trial.

Represented contractor indicted by Brooklyn DA for attempted murder and other serious crimes. Defense investigation successfully convinced DA to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor trespass. Client avoided jail.

Represented Broadway employee in high-profile Manhattan case charged with possession of a weapon for making a “3D firearm.” After defense investigation and extensive motion practice, successfully convinced Manhattan DA to dismiss all charges.

Represented business executive falsely charged with raping his niece by the Dutchess County DA’s Office. After lengthy defense investigation, all charges dismissed and sealed.

Client, a former college football player, acquitted by Manhattan jury of all assault charges arising out of a dispute at a nightclub where bouncer sustained fractured eye socket.

Gained dismissal of all robbery and related charges for wrongfully arrested Brooklyn man who faced a mandatory life sentence. After demonstrating his actual innocence and evidence of prosecutorial misconduct, all charges dismissed. Client recovered ...

Obtained dismissal all charges for client accused of felony DWI after presenting the Brooklyn District Attorney with proof that client's medical condition and medication contributed to a false positive breathalyzer reading.

Successful representation of an NYPD detective indicted for first degree rape, kidnapping and other serious charges. Case attracted national, local and international media attention. After extensive investigation which demonstrated that the ...

The Brooklyn district attorney charged a former supervising FBI special agent with four counts of murder based on a theory he had provided information to a well-known Mafia informant that resulted in the murders. After discrediting a key witness for ...

Represented Montana businessman who checked a firearm at La Guardia Airport. Successfully gained dismissal and sealing of all charges.

Represented an investment banker accused of stealing credit cards and thousands of dollars. All charges were dismissed and sealed.

Represented owner of a Brooklyn pharmacy in connection with an investigation into distribution of steroids. Client avoided criminal charges.

Military veteran was arrested in Manhattan for possession of a loaded firearm. He had a permit to carry in another state. After presenting the Manhattan DA with mitigating circumstances, all criminal charges were dropped and the case was resolved ...

Represented retired high-ranking NYPD official in large federal fraud investigation in the Southern District of New York. No charges filed.

Represented business student charged by Brooklyn DA in connection with theft of a police vehicle, DWI, larceny and related charges.Successfully negotiated a disposition that will result in dismissal of all criminal charges and no jail.