Criminal defense from someone who knows how the other side builds a case.
Former Queens prosecutor and court attorney, now defending people charged with crimes in Queens and across New York City.
About Anish Patel
Before opening his practice, Anish Patel spent his career on the other side of criminal cases: first as a prosecutor in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, then as an attorney for the courts, advising judges and drafting their decisions.
That experience means he knows how prosecutors evaluate a case: which charges they will hold firm on, where a case is weak, and what moves them toward a better offer. He also knows how judges think: what persuades them, what they look for in an argument, and how they decide close questions.
He puts that knowledge to work for his clients. From the first court date, he looks for what the prosecution will struggle to prove, presses the issues a judge is most likely to take seriously, and gives clients a straight assessment of where their case stands.
What I handle
If you or a family member has been arrested, has a court date, or is under investigation, I can help.
Felonies
Cases in Supreme Court, before and after indictment, through hearings, plea negotiations, and trial.
Misdemeanors
Criminal Court cases, from arraignment through disposition, including dismissals and diversion where available.
DWI and traffic crimes
Driving while intoxicated or impaired, aggravated unlicensed operation, and related license consequences.
Appeals and post-conviction
Direct appeals and motions to vacate a judgment or set aside a sentence, including motions to vacate convictions that carry immigration consequences, such as when a client was not properly advised before pleading guilty.
Investigations
Advice before charges are filed, including when police or a prosecutor want to talk to you.
Request a consultation
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