Assaults & Self-Defense

They Threw the First Punch — Now You're Fighting for Your Freedom.

You defended yourself.
You were protecting someone else.
Or maybe it didn’t happen the way they said at all.

But now?
You're facing a serious assault charge — and the system is coming down hard.

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Assault Cases Are High-Stakes

You could be looking at:

  • Permanent Felony Record

  • Years in State Prison

  • Loss of Employment, Housing, or Immigration Status

  • Orders of Protection Barring You From Your Home or Work

And all of this... based on one person’s version of a chaotic moment.

That’s where I come in.

Self-Defense Is a Right — Not a Crime

New York law recognizes your right to use reasonable force when you’re threatened.

The key is presenting it strategically and credibly.

We don’t just tell your story — we make the jury feel it.

I Handle It All

Assault with a deadly weapon

Menacing

Assault and aggravated assault

Self-defense and defense of others

“Stand Your Ground” situations

Bar fights, street altercations, and domestic confrontations

Claims involving roommates, neighbors, strangers, or even law enforcement

Why Self-Defense Is So Easy To Say - But So Hard To Prove

Even if you were defending yourself, the burden falls on you to prove it.

That means:

Showing your fear was real

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Proving your force was reasonable

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Telling your story in a way that a judge or jury understands and believes

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This requires the experience, preparation, and technical insight of a veteran defender. If you’re facing a case involving a self-defense claim, it is imperative you consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Let’s start your defense today.

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Every Charge Has a Defense. Let’s Find Yours.

Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or a felony, state or federal charges — you don’t have time to wait.

Every moment you hesitate is one more advantage for the prosecution.

I’m here to level the field — and turn the pressure back on them.

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