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The criminal justice system is difficult to navigate. Whether it’s like that on purpose can be debated – what is certain, is that its ramifications are huge. Whether you’re the target of an investigation, are criminally charged with a misdemeanor of felony, or have a simple DWI – you need a criminal defense attorney who is capable of handling the situation. Moreover, you want an NYC criminal lawyer who is proactive in protecting your legal rights.

The lawyers at Raiser & Kenniff have experience in both State and Federal courts. Moreover, they realize the consequences of a permanent criminal record, and the consequences of being convicted – such as jail time. With this in mind, our lawyers implement strategies that protect your livelihood and family. Whether you’re facing an investigation by the local DA’s office, the US Attorney’s office, the FBI, IRS, DEA, or the NYPD – we are here to help. The process begins with a risk free consultation with one of our NYC criminal lawyers. During this process, we’ll discuss the situation with you, and discuss possible defenses to help you. Founding partner Thomas Kenniff has distinguished himself as someone who is a top rated criminal defense lawyer. He applies his extensive experience in the criminal justice system to all of his cases, aiming to have to your charges dismissed, and sentence reduced.

When thinking about hiring a private NYC criminal lawyer, it’s important to realize that a criminal record could impact your ability to gain employment, or even get an apartment. Our attorneys understand how the court systems operate, and help people facing criminal charges. We’ve dedicated our practice to representing clients in a wide array of issues, such as sex crimes, white collar crimes, and more.

Why is a strong criminal lawyer important?

If your future is on the line, you need a lawyer who will show you DEDICATION. You need an attorney whose willing to explain each step of the criminal justice process, and will work tirelessly to help you get the best outcome. Every case is different, and that means having a competent attorney – who has experience with the crime in question is critical. You need the best criminal defense attorney you can get! Our focus at Raiser & Kenniff, is keeping our clients out of jail, and their records clean. Criminal convictions can have severe consequences. For example, in some cases there can be immigration consequences associated with criminal convictions, as well as an impact on your professional license and employment. In some cases, our attorneys will work to suppress evidence, dismiss your case, or fight the case at a preliminary hearing/trial. The outcome of your case will depend on many factors. It’s said that the criminal justice system is broken – due to overzealous prosecutors trying to make a name for themselves. Career motivated prosecutors are not interested in what happens to you, and will disregard your constitutional rights if it advances their career. When faced with such overwhelming odds, you need a criminal attorney on your side who is here to help you, and asset your innocence.

If you’re accused of a crime, every second counts – call our attorneys

When it comes to criminal defense matters, every minute matters. Each day the case move forwards. The prosecutor’s office has literally unlimited resources when it comes to trying to win the case. If you feel you might need a criminal lawyer, act now and call our attorneys. We guide our clients through the criminal defense process as soon as even the prospect of a criminal allegation is brought forward. By informing us early – you give us more time to research the allegation and build a defense. We’ll find plausible defenses that will undermine the allegation, and if possible – prevent the case from ever being filed. Sometimes, prosecutors will act ruthlessly – and try to secure a conviction even if there is limited/no basis. It’s not uncommon for prosecutors to overreach, since they feel their professional reputation is on the line. We’ve seen cases where evidence was procured illegally, and we work hard to make sure that evidence is thrown out. We’ll do what it takes to win the case against you.

If you’re accused of a crime, you have the right to a private criminal defense lawyer who will represent you. Our attorneys work hard to protect you from your accuser. Our goal is to get a complete dismissal of the allegations against you. We can help you with all aspects of your case, ranging from preliminary investigations, to going to trial, and if needed appeals. We consider ourselves pragmatic attorneys, who understand that the best outcome to a case – is getting it dismissed, or settled(when appropriate). Sometimes, favorable dispositions can be achieved through the plea bargaining process. This can be achieved by negotiating with the courts and prosecutors. In some cases, a favorable disposition isn’t possible because prosecutors are being difficult. When this happens, our attorneys know that going to trial is the only way to get justice – and are unafraid of taking this crucial step. Bottom line, when you hire our attorneys – you know that you have an advocate who works hard at every single step.

As experienced NYC criminal attorneys, we’ve established a reputation amongst clients, prosecutors, and judges, as honest and skilled practitioners of law. We recognize that criminal charges bring a host of problems like stress and anxiety, in addition to the devastating effects on your family members. It’s our goal to achieve positive results for our clients. In order to do this, we try to be compassionate and listen carefully to your problems. We recognize that even something as simple as a misdemeanor, can leave a permanent mark on your record and destroy your life. Criminal convictions can harm every aspect of your life, ranging from gun ownership rights, to future employment opportunities. Regardless of what you’ve been charged with, it’s important to hire a competent NYC criminal lawyer who understands these ramifications – and how best to address them. Everyone deserves justice, and more importantly – not to be over-zealously prosecuted.

Aggressive Criminal Attorney NYC

Thomas Kenniff is a globally recognized criminal lawyer. His work with high profile clients is well respected. He combines aggressive courtroom tactics with a comprehensive knowledge of the law. Raiser & Kenniff, PC is a practice built on protecting the rights of individuals accused of crimes. That means making sure to investigate each case, to the fullest extent possible. Most importantly, it means making sure allegations don’t escalate into full blown cases. It means finding the appropriate evidence to mitigate any potential criminal defense allegations. In some cases, our team has been able to get evidence thrown out – which handicaps the prosecutors ability to bring forward a case. As former prosecutors, our founding partners understand how the prosecution will use its resources – and when it’ll put up a fight. This “insider,” understanding provides a unique pathway to knowing when to fight – and how to fight.

Another benefit of working with our firm is the fact we have a nationwide presence. Our NYC criminal lawyers can handle federal issues nationwide. We handle a wide array of criminal defense cases such as:

Drug Crimes: Many people are unfairly targeted for possession of drugs. In some instances, prospective clients don’t deserve jail time, they simply need addiction counseling for their drug and liquor addiction. Irrespective of the allegations against you, whether it be drug possession or trafficking, we’re here to make sure that our NYC criminal attorneys create the best defense possible to help you.

Federal Crimes: If you’ve been accused of a federal crime, you need a team of federal criminal lawyers who understand how to handle this type of case. Federal cases are different from state cases, and require NY criminal lawyers who have a track record.

White Collar Crimes: This is one of the core areas we focus on. Our NYC criminal lawyers can handle all types of cases, such as fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, securities law, and tax related crimes.

Sex Crimes: Being accused of a sex crime can result in a lifelong stigma – even if you’re innocent. If you get convicted of a sex crime, this can result in a life time of shame and other issues. Don’t let a conviction occur. Hire our criminal defense lawyers in NYC today.