New York Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and Title IX Lawyers

At Lebedin Kofman LLP, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest-quality legal services possible. With years of in-depth experience under our belts, we have a lengthy track record of success in our practice areas. Whether you have been charged with a crime, had your rights violated by a law enforcement officer, or are dealing with a family law issue, we can assist you. Our attorneys can navigate you through each stage of the process as we help you make well-informed decisions about your future. We genuinely care about our clients, and we fight relentlessly for the results they need.

We are able to give our clients 100 percent of our time and effort since we are a boutique law firm.

Other, larger law offices are often forced to pass cases along to inexperienced attorneys, paralegals, or even legal assistants. When you hire our firm, you gain one-on-one access to our knowledgeable lawyers. You also get an entire team of legal professionals working on your behalf. Our attorneys are available 24/7, so you can trust us to be there for you when you need us most. From helping you with completing and filing your legal paperwork to ensuring your rights are fully protected to strongly representing your best interests both in and out of the courtroom, we can do it all.

Our Areas of Expertise

Our Firm Is Your Solution

Criminal Defense

From violent felonies to misdemeanors, we bring decades of courtroom experience to every case.

DWI & DUI Defense

DWI and DUI defense across New York City, Nassau County, and Suffolk County, including misdemeanor DWI, felony DWI, refusal hearings, accident cases, and license consequences.

Domestic Violence

Defense for domestic assault, harassment, strangulation, order-of-protection, and family-related criminal allegations in New York criminal courts.

Federal Crimes

Federal criminal defense for SDNY and EDNY investigations, indictments, grand jury subpoenas, conspiracy, drug trafficking, firearms, fraud, and sentencing.

Fraud

Defense for financial and white-collar allegations including grand larceny, insurance fraud, healthcare fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, and related investigations.

Identity Theft Crimes

Representation in identity theft, forged instrument, stolen information, online account, and financial-document cases in state and federal court.

Sex Crimes

Defense for sex-crime allegations including rape, sexual abuse, forcible touching, internet-sting cases, CSAM allegations, and registration exposure.

Vehicular Crimes

Defense for reckless driving, leaving the scene, vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter, aggravated vehicular assault, and aggravated vehicular homicide.

Title IX Defense

Student and professional defense for campus investigations, disciplinary hearings, appeals, interim measures, and related criminal-case risk.

Civil Rights Litigation

Civil rights litigation for false arrest, excessive force, malicious prosecution, police misconduct, and other constitutional-rights violations.

Malicious Prosecution

Claims and strategy for people harmed by unsupported criminal accusations, wrongful prosecution, and abuse of legal process.

Excessive Force

Civil rights claims involving police brutality, excessive force, jail misconduct, and injuries caused by unlawful government action.

Testimonials

Client Reviews

I hired Russ to represent me in a domestic violence/criminal case in Manhattan. From the beginning to end of the case, he was professional, supportive and dependable. He alleviated all of my concerns with the possible outcome of my case by assuring me the case would be dismissed. He was absolutely right and successfully got my case dismissed. He was always there, any time of the day or night to answer any questions or concerns. I highly recommend obtaining him as your attorney, he is the best you can find to have in your corner!!

I had the pleasure of using Lebedin Kofman LLP, i was greatly satisfied, my son had a very difficult case, assault on NYC police officer, and he got the case completely dismissed. They also work with you on payment plans, all in all i was very pleased, and would definitely use them again. But really hoping I won't need to! lol

I am writing this review to state Big Russ got me back Big Buck for my case.I thank God for Mr. Russ Kofman,and his fine team of lawyers and paralegals. That have the resources and knowledge to make the City and NYC Police Department Paid for what they did to me falsely arrested and falsely incarcerated me. Iam so Graceful ,Thankful and Well Please about the result of my case Mr.Kofman and that fine team of yours .All my plain and all my Suffering did not go away but it sure will help me along the way with that financial blessing.Its just fantastic and so amazing how much I got back. You guys guided me every step of the way.I appreciate all the time and all the effort it took for my result.You guys are heaven send. Thank You Mr.Russ Kofman an Team HALLELUJAH THANK YOU JESUS!!! God bless You Michael

I have been working with different law firms throughout my career. I have had a variety of experiences some good some bad. With that said, my experience with Lebedin Kofman LLP was stellar. They more than delivered. My experience could not have been better. Arthur and his team really had my back. I did alot of research upfront before selecting them and it really paid off. I cannot thank them enough.

Russ handled my domestic violence case which flowed into a very messy divorce. He guided me throw this very scary process and resolved the criminal case very quickly, then turned the tables on my husband and absolutely wiped the floor with his divorce lawyer. I was very happy standing next to him in court and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a powerhouse lawyer. His fees were also very reasonable and the fact that you get a great team of lawyers working for you helps very much.

I have used them for my civil cases and my criminal cases they are very hard working and professional. They will stop at nothing to see that you get the justice you deserve and i highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of a great law firm. Lastly i would like to thank them for sticking by me and proving my innocence.

Amazing! I highly recommend Russ Kofman! My case was a difficult one and now I'm here without any criminal record thanks to Russ. He is highly skilled in DUI law and criminal defense law. I would recommend him to anyone. I'm so grateful that I chose him as my lawyer !! Very professional, if you're in need of a lawyer that truly is going to get you the best offer possible regarding a DUI, then I suggest Russ Kofman.

Lebedin Kofman has been great to me. They were very understanding regarding my lawsuit and did everything in their power to help me. Kelsey Was amazing, answered back in a timely manner whenever I had Questions and never made me feel uncomfortable or like It wasn’t worth it. They worked hard and ended up getting me a nice sized lawsuit. I appreciate them for all of their work and would recommend to anyone looking for a lawyer who actually cares about you and your case.

Lebedin Kofman LLP is INCREDIBLE!!!!! Arthur and his team demonstrate exceptional professionalism and legal expertise. I was so scared when I received a letter from the court but, Arthur and his team took the time to carefully explain my options and they worked with me to find a solution. Not only did they solve the problem, they got the case thrown out. I can't praise their work enough. I've never written a review in my life , but, I had to for Lebedin Kofman LLP.

I was charged with grand larceny. Russ Kofman and his team had all criminal charges against me dropped, I was found guilty of a minor violation. At all times Russ and his associates were available for me and were extremely helpful and professional. I hope that I never have a need for a lawyer again, however Russ Kofman would be my only choice should the need arise.

I had criminal charges against me and needed to hire a lawyer fast. I decided to call Russ Kofman and told him about my case. The cops locked me up and Russ and his team made sure that I was going to get out. Russ told me to keep calm and let him handle everything. Words can’t explain how Russ got me out less then 34 hours and to top it off he made the DA dropped the charges and had the case dismissed.After I got out Lebedin Kofman and I decided to file a lawsuit against the city, and they got me a great settlement.

Do not hesitate to call this firm because they will be right by your side every step of the way. They surely live up to their great reviews.

I contacted this firm after spending nearly a year worrying about the consequences of answering a bench warrant. After submitting my information online I was called later that day and spoke to the attorney. His professionalism and knowledge were immediately comforting and I knew I had made the right move. I appeared in court with an attorney from the firm who guided me every step of the way. I only wish I would I have contacted Lebedin Kofman earlier instead of letting fear of the justice system get the best of me. Thank you Lebedin Kofman for helping me get back on the right track, I would highly recommend this firm.

I had such a great experience with Arthur. I was impressed with how quickly he worked on my case and delivered a result that was beyond what I had expected. He responded to all my questions quickly and allayed my worries. I was lucky to have found him and I would definitely consult him again if any future issues arise.

These guys are great! I am a student in college that made the mistake of drinking and driving. Needless to say, that will never happen again but the entire experience was traumatic. These guys were able to dismiss my criminal charges and find the best possible outcome for my situation. I highly recommend them for their dedication, expertise and professionalism!

I was charged with a DWI last year. I definitely did not know what to do. Until I did my research and found out about this law firm. Amazing lawyers who worked hard on my case and got it dismissed!! I would recommend Lebedin Kofman to anyone looking for a DWI lawyer in NYC!

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