Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York City
My name is Bruce Yerman. I'm a criminal defense lawyer in NYC. I defend people accused of crimes, from shoplifting to murder and everything in between.
You need a criminal lawyer if you or someone close to you has been arrested or is the target of an investigation.
I invite you to meet with me for a FREE consultation, where we will discuss strategies to minimize and perhaps avoid: 1) punishment; 2) a criminal record; and 3) "collateral consequences" (such as loss of permanent residence, license revocation, or loss of financial aid).
I'm a fierce advocate for my clients. As you browse this site, you'll recognize my intensity and dedication. You'll hear it when we speak on the phone. You'll fully appreciate my commitment to you when we meet in person.
I've been a criminal defense attorney in NYC for 19 years. Each case presents a challenge: achieve the best result possible for my client. I regard my responsibility to you as an extremely serious one. You'll never doubt that.
Achieving the best result often requires me to fight aggressively against the District Attorney. Other times it requires that I appeal to the D.A.'s sense of fairness or sympathy. Usually it requires that I hold some of your cards close to my vest. Achieving the best result always requires that I take an intelligent, well-reasoned approach to defending you.
If you look to the left margin of this page, you'll see a list of criminal-defense practice areas, plus topics of interest. Browse that list. If you're not sure where to begin reading, click on Never Speak with Police. There I explain why – whether you're innocent or guilty – you should never speak with detectives or any other law enforcement officers.
If you think of a question you'd like to ask me, call my office any time at 646-613-0290. If I'm unavailable to speak when you call, leave a message. I'll call you back as soon as I can – if not within minutes, then almost certainly the same day. If you prefer, you can write me a question by filling in the "Quick Contact" form that appears on every page of this website; or you can email me at:
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My office is conveniently located in Downtown Manhattan, two blocks from the Criminal Courthouse at 100 Centre Street. I'm just four subway stops from the Brooklyn Criminal Courthouse at 120 Schermerhorn Street. I also defend clients in Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
If you need a criminal lawyer in New York, don't think twice. Just call or write. I look forward to hearing from you.
My philosophy as a lawyer is based on listening to my clients – by listening, I mean: really hearing what my clients have to say.
Each client is, by far, my most important source of information about the case. I strive to be an equally important resource to each client.
Over the years, I've seen too many criminal defense lawyers fail to listen to their clients. If you ever suspect I'm not being fully attentive to you, call me on it right away. I know I can't properly defend you unless: 1) I fully understand your case from your point of view; and 2) I completely understand what you want me to accomplish for you.
You'll never have reason to doubt that I really hear you.
