New York City & the Bronx Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of New York City defense attorney Richard P. Lawson provide criminal defense, counseling, and other legal services to clients involved in crime litigation in New York City and the Bronx.

A Strategic Approach for Criminal Defense

Whether you have been accused of a criminal offense or victimized by consumer fraud, attorney Richard P. Lawson is dedicated to providing your case with the personal attention and individualized counsel it deserves. He engages in innovative legal and investigative work to represent you in settlement or trial. As a former white collar crime prosecutor in New York and Florida, he has served as lead trial counsel in over 300 cases, for crimes as varied as mortgage fraud, racketeering, and larceny. His experience as an attorney ranges from complex criminal cases to consumer fraud actions.

Criminal Defense and Appeals Practice

Richard Lawson pursues all legal recourse available to his New York City and Bronx criminal defense clients to defend them against criminal prosecution. His experience as a former prosecutor who has served as lead trial counsel on hundreds of cases gives him the ability to discern whether to accept a plea bargain or take a case to trial. He guides clients through cases involving:

White-collar crime

Money laundering
Investigations
E-commerce/internet crimes
Larceny charges
And more...

Felony and misdemeanor charges

DUI
Drug and weapons charges
RICO
Violent offenses
And more...

Consumer Rights and Protections Practice

After years representing the state in consumer fraud actions, Richard Lawson now represents individual victims in pursuing their legal remedies. He can help you take preventive action to preempt future victimization and will aggressively pursue your legal rights in court. Whether you are in New York City or the Bronx—if your financial future is at stake—you can count on attorney Richard Lawson to help you recover your losses. He represents clients in matters relating to:

Identity theft crimes

Credit card fraud
Debt collections
And more...

Fraud crimes

Business fraud
Insurance fraud
Pyramid schemes
And more...

Criminal Litigation and Consumer Rights Support

Whether you require an expert to testify on your behalf in court or a criminal investigator to track suspected embezzlement, speak to attorney Richard Lawson toll free at 866-224-0380 or 212-608-2391. He can help you, or refer you to the appropriate resource.

Legal Representation throughout New York City and the Bronx

The Law Offices of Richard P. Lawson assists clients throughout Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and the surrounding metropolitan area. For expert criminal defense and consumer protection litigation, contact Richard P. Lawson today at 866-224-0380 (toll free), 212-608-2391, or complete our web form.

AV rated by Martindale Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability.
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One of only 352 criminal trial lawyers, as of January 2009, to be Florida Bar Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist.
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