Criminal Defense Lawyers in Syracuse, NY

Being charged with a crime in Onondaga County is scary. You could face the Syracuse City Court for a misdemeanor or the Onondaga County Court for a felony, and the process moves fast. A criminal defense lawyer is an attorney who protects your rights and speaks for you at every step of the case. Do not wait to get help. Contact us today.

Assault charges range from a simple misdemeanor to a serious felony. The charge often depends on how badly someone was hurt and whether a weapon was used. Aggravated assault is the more severe form, and it can lead to large fines and years in prison. We have seen a single night out in Armory Square turn into an arrest that follows someone for years. These cases move quickly, and the state builds its case against you right away. We work hard to challenge the evidence and protect your future.

Drug charges in Syracuse often start with a traffic stop along the Interstate 81 corridor or a search near one of the local college campuses. Even a marijuana charge can carry harsh penalties in New York. A skilled lawyer can question how the search was done and push to get the charges lowered or dropped.

Theft covers a wide range of crimes, from shoplifting at Destiny USA to grand larceny. The value of what was taken often decides how serious the charge becomes. If you feel you were wrongly accused, we will review every detail and fight to clear your name.

Syracuse has many older homes and busy student rentals near University Hill, and property crimes are common in these areas. Burglary means entering a building to commit a crime, while trespassing means being somewhere you should not be. Both charges need a strong, careful defense.

New York has some of the strictest gun and weapon laws in the country, and the Syracuse Police and Onondaga County Sheriff enforce the SAFE Act closely. Criminal possession of a weapon can apply to a firearm, a knife, or another dangerous item. You need a lawyer who knows these laws well.

Fraud covers many acts of deception for money or gain, such as identity theft, tax fraud, or insurance fraud. In Syracuse, these cases can involve local employers, from area healthcare networks to Syracuse University payroll systems. We dig into the records to build your defense.

Syracuse is one of the snowiest cities in the country, thanks to lake-effect storms off Lake Ontario. Icy roads and heavy snow lead to more crashes each winter, and some of those crashes bring criminal charges. Vehicular assault and vehicular homicide can be filed when a driver hurts or kills someone, often after reckless driving or driving while impaired. These charges are serious felonies. If you were charged after a crash on I-81 or a local road, we can help you understand your options.

Not sure where your charge falls? Talk to our team and get real answers.

Before you pick a lawyer, it helps to know what to ask. Here are some common questions we hear from people facing charges in Syracuse and across Central New York.

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