Criminal Defense

History teaches that Liberty, Freedom, and Justice do not come to us merely as a gift. We must struggle and fight for these sacred rights.

The experienced attorneys at SAMUEL & STEIN defend individuals and companies who have been accused of, or investigated for, criminal wrongdoing. Our defense is aggressive, and we vigorously assert and protect our clients' rights with competence, diligence, and integrity. We will make the government prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt.

Over the years, we have successfully defended against an array of "white collar" accusations, including business-related crimes and copyright and trademark offenses, as well as a host of "blue collar" accusations ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies such as murder, controlled substances offenses, sex crimes, robbery, and weapons offenses. Our practice spans the state and federal courts of New York and other states and federal districts.

David Stein, who formerly founded a law firm devoted exclusively to criminal defense, has extensive preliminary hearing, trial, and negotiation experience and has drafted and successfully argued motions challenging the legality of arrest and the suppression of evidence, confessions, and line-up identification. Recently, Mr. Stein represented a multimillion dollar company in a federal white collar criminal investigation, providing invaluable counsel and advice vis-a-vis an onerous grand jury subpoena.

Earlier this year, Michael Samuel procured a stunning victory for a client accused of committing armed robbery. Through tenacious and thorough investigation, Mr. Samuel persuaded the Manhattan District Attorney's Office to forego the indictment, resulting in a total and complete exoneration of the client.

Don't take Liberty, Freedom, and Justice for granted. If you have been accused of committed a crime, put your case and your faith in the hands of SAMUEL & STEIN. Let us fight for your rights.