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Elite Criminal Defense from Top-Tier Former NYC Prosecutors 🛡️
Welcome to Goldberg & Allen, LLP, a premier New York City law firm where decades of high-level prosecutorial experience are now your greatest asset. 🏛️ Founded in 1996, our firm is led by Jay K. Goldberg and Gerald Allen, both of whom are not just former prosecutors, but former First Deputy Bureau Chiefs in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. With over a decade of insider experience, they have a profound, firsthand understanding of how the government builds, tries, and wins cases. Now, they dedicate this powerful knowledge exclusively to defending the accused and fighting for victims of police misconduct. We are not ‘quick plea, quick fee’ lawyers. We are seasoned, respected trial attorneys committed to leveraging our 60-plus years of combined experience to achieve the best possible outcome for you. 🤝
The Former Prosecutor’s Edge: A Decisive Advantage
When you are facing the vast resources of the state, you need an advocate with an insider’s playbook. Our background as high-ranking prosecutors provides the critical edge you need.
- Insider’s Knowledge: Having served as First Deputy Bureau Chiefs, our partners have an unparalleled understanding of prosecution strategies, police tactics, and search warrant procedures—and how to effectively challenge them.
- A Team of Super Lawyers: Both of our founding partners, Jay K. Goldberg and Gerald Allen, have been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers list, an honor recognizing them as top attorneys in their field. 🏆
- Free and Confidential Case Review: We believe in empowering our clients. We offer a free, no-obligation case review to help you understand your rights and the legal road ahead. 📞
- Proven Trial Warriors: We are veteran trial attorneys who are always prepared to take a case to court. Our reputation as formidable litigators often results in more favorable outcomes for our clients, whether through dismissal, a strategic plea, or a not-guilty verdict.
A Full-Spectrum Criminal Defense Practice 📋
Our firm provides aggressive and sophisticated representation for individuals facing the entire range of state and federal criminal charges. We are prepared to defend your rights and liberty against any allegation, including:
- DUI/DWI Defense Lawyers: We provide a sophisticated and aggressive defense for clients charged with driving while intoxicated, fighting to protect your license and your freedom from the severe penalties of New York’s tough DWI laws. 🚔
- White-Collar and Federal Crimes: Defending clients against complex allegations of fraud, bribery, embezzlement, and other financial crimes. 💼
- Drug Crime Defense: Representing clients facing serious state and federal narcotics charges, from possession to major trafficking conspiracies.
- Police Brutality and False Arrest: In addition to criminal defense, we are fierce advocates for victims of police misconduct, filing civil lawsuits to hold the city and the NYPD accountable for excessive force and false arrest.
Specializing In
Former Prosecutor Defense, DWI/DUI Defense, Police Misconduct, False Arrest, Federal and State Criminal Trials, White-Collar Crime, Drug Crimes
Address & Location
Located in the bustling Garment District / Midtown West neighborhood, just blocks away from Bryant Park in Manhattan.
Building Location
The office is located in an 18-story commercial office building built in 1925. The property features a classic façade and is situated near well-known Midtown dining landmarks such as Keens Steakhouse.
Suite Access
Enter through the attended lobby of the building on West 37th Street. Take the passenger elevator up to the 7th floor to reach the offices of Goldberg & Allen, LLP.
Parking Details
On-site parking is not available at the building. However, paid public parking is available at several commercial garages in the immediate area, including those along West 37th and West 38th Streets.
Public Transit
Served by New York City Transit Authority Route B, D, F, M, 7 (Uptown / Downtown); nearest stop is at 42nd Street-Bryant Park.
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