You’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in Queens, NY. Your mind is racing with questions and worries. What will happen to me? Will I go to jail? How will this affect my job, my family, my future? First and foremost, STAY CALM. You are not alone in this fight. Thousands of people find themselves in your shoes every year – good people who made a mistake or were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The most important thing you can do right now is retain an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome in your case.

At Federal Lawyers, we have been defending clients against criminal charges in Queens and throughout NYC for over 50 years combined. Our battle-tested team of litigators includes former prosecutors who know exactly how the other side thinks. We don’t just know the law inside and out – we understand the tactics, goals and strategies of the opposing side, giving us a major advantage as we prepare your defense.

Why Choose Federal Lawyers as Your Queens Criminal Defense Lawyers?

When your life and liberty are on the line, you can’t afford to take chances with bargain basement representation or an overworked public defender who is juggling hundreds of cases. You need a law firm with a proven track record of success handling cases like yours. Consider this:

• Our firm has over 50 years of combined criminal law experience and has helped thousands of clients get charges reduced or dismissed entirely.
• We are available 24/7 to assist you. Our offices are staffed round the clock because we know an arrest can happen anytime.
• Our team includes former prosecutors who understand how the other side operates and can anticipate their every move.
• We prepare every single case for trial and never back down from a fight in court when necessary to protect you.
• We have a network of experts, including former FBI and DEA agents, who assist us with investigation and strategy.
• Our consistent results have earned us recognition as one of the top criminal defense firms in NYC.

When you hire Federal Lawyers, you are putting your case in the hands of a firm that has been in the trenches and emerged victorious for our clients time and time again. We are not afraid to take on the tough cases. No matter how complex your case may seem, we have likely handled something similar many times before.

We Defend All Types of Criminal Charges in Queens, NY

At Federal Lawyers, no case is too big or too small. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a serious felony charge, we are here to provide the strongest possible defense. Some of the most common charges we defend against include:

DEFENSE TEAM SPOTLIGHT

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Lead Attorney & Founder

Featured on Netflix's "Inventing Anna," Todd Spodek brings decades of high-stakes criminal defense experience. His aggressive approach has secured dismissals and acquittals in cases others deemed unwinnable.

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Legal Scenario: What Would You Do?

Scenario

You were out with friends in Astoria when a bar fight broke out, and police arrested everyone involved — including you, even though you were trying to break it up. Now you're facing assault charges in Queens Criminal Court despite being a bystander who tried to help.

I didn't throw a single punch — can I still be convicted of assault just because I was there when it happened?

Attorney's Answer

Under New York Penal Law § 120.00, the prosecution must prove you intentionally caused physical injury to another person, and merely being present at the scene is not enough for a conviction. A skilled Queens criminal defense attorney can gather witness statements, review surveillance footage from the bar, and demonstrate that your actions were those of a peacemaker, not an aggressor. In many cases like this, charges can be reduced or dismissed entirely at arraignment in Queens Criminal Court if the evidence clearly shows you were not a participant. Time is critical — the sooner your attorney can interview witnesses and preserve video evidence, the stronger your defense will be.

This is general information only. Contact us for advice specific to your situation.

• Drug possession and sale
• Weapons charges
• Assault and battery
• Domestic violence
• DUI/DWI
• Theft crimes
• Sex crimes
• White collar crimes
• Homicide and manslaughter

Even if you are under investigation and haven’t been charged yet, it is crucial that you retain legal counsel immediately. Our attorneys can often intervene early in the process to get an investigation closed before charges are ever filed. The sooner you call us, the more options we will have to protect you.

Understanding the Queens Criminal Court Process