Elite Criminal Defense Team
When your freedom is on the line, trust the attorneys who defend celebrities, executives, and high-profile clients in federal courts nationwide.
Todd A. Spodek
As a second-generation attorney following his father's footsteps, Todd Spodek has built a reputation as one of New York's most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Featured in the Netflix hit series "Inventing Anna," Todd brings decades of courtroom experience to every case.
Notable Cases
- Robert Diamond $12M Ponzi Scheme — 6 months only
- NBA Healthcare Fraud — Time served for $4M conspiracy
- Ghislaine Maxwell Trial — Juror representation
Expert Criminal Defense Attorneys
Founding Partner
Todd A. Spodek
Todd A. Spodek is the founding partner of Spodek Law Group — one of the top-rated criminal defense firms in the country. He has spent his entire career fighting for people facing the worst moments of their lives, and his track record speaks for itself: acquittals, dismissals, and dramatically reduced sentences in cases where the […]
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Associate Attorney
Claire Banks
Claire Banks serves as an Associate Attorney since 2022. Previously at Fogarty & Hara in New Jersey and Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter J. Melchionne in Bergen County Superior Court. J.D. from Penn State Law (Phi Delta Phi). B.A. in Psychology from UT Austin.
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Associate Attorney
Ralph P. Franco Jr., Esq.
A graduate of Hofstra University, Mr. Franco earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1995. Son of retired Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Ralph P. Franco. Contributed to thousands of PI and malpractice cases. Argued appeals in the First and Second Departments of the Appellate Division and the Second Circuit. Special […]
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Of-Counsel
Chad Lewin
One of the most in-demand attorneys in LA. Over 23 years as a criminal defense attorney. Legal commentator for CNN and Fox News. Cases covered by CBS, NBC, ABC, KCAL9, KTLA, and the LA Times. Recurring television role on Growing Up Hip Hop and Sisterhood of Hip Hop.
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Of-Counsel
Rajesh Barua
Accomplished immigration and criminal defense attorney. Born to Peruvian and Bengali immigrants. Specializes in complex immigration cases in Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, and U.S. District Court. Member of NYC Bar Association Immigration Committee and American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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Associate Attorney
Alex Zhik
Grew up in Brooklyn, NY. Mission to make a positive impact on individuals in the criminal justice system. B.S. in Law from NYC College of Technology (ABA-approved). J.D. from Touro University Law Center. Trial paralegal since 2013, joined the firm in 2015. Worked with clients charged with murder, rape, financial/cyber crimes, bribery, government corruption.
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