As a New York criminal defense lawyers,  our mission is to aggressively fight for the rights of our clients and achieve their goals in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. There is no such thing as a small case and we are well aware that misdemeanor cases can have an everlasting impact on your life.

That’s why you need both the close, personal attention of a seasoned defense attorney who is a former prosecutor and the vast resources of New York Criminal Defense Attorney, David Schwartz

Whether you require a street-mart defense team for violent felonies and theft or the vast resources of our white collar criminal practice, you become part of our family and we are accessible every single day for all of your questions and concerns.

If you are accused of a crime, you need a partner with the knowledge and experience to speak for you and your rights. Before you communicate any further with authorities, contact David Schwartz for a free consultation.

Gerstman Schwartz is a multi-service law firm handling all types legal matters including: white collar crimes, violent crimes, drug crimes, Federal crimes, theft, sex crimes and DWI defense.

Armed with over thirty years of experience in all aspects of the New York court system, partners Bradley Gerstman and David Schwartz have developed a specialized practice dealing with all legal matters.

Whether your legal affairs are routine or complex, Gerstman-Schwartz is here to help. Both partners began their careers as prosecutors. This experience allows Gertsman-Schwartz the unique ability to see both sides of the legal coin.

A trusted name with close ties to the courts and numerous government agencies; our partners are committed to the specific concerns of each and every client.

Our diverse and sophisticated practice includes virtually all aspects of criminal law.

If you require aggressive, creative and seasoned representation from a team of recognized criminal defense attorneys, you have come to the right place. If you are looking for second best, we wish you all the luck in the world.

David Schwartz Interviews Madoff Attorney Ira Sorkin Part II

Ira Sorkin

Update: Part II – David Schwartz’s interview of Ike Sorkin for TOS50.com is enlightening and thought provoking, presenting an interesting portrait of a lawyer who clearly believes in our justice system and the right of every person, no matter how heinous the crime, to have the best representation available.

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David Schwartz, NY State Bar CJS Executive Committee Ring NYSE Closing Bell

New York Stock Exchange

Member David Schwartz and  Executive Committee of the Criminal Justice Section (“CJS”) of the New York State Bar Association rings The Closing Bell®.

The CJS consists of judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys from around the state.
New York State Bar Association Website
The State Bar’s objectives, originally stated in its constitution adopted in 1877, are the same today. [...]

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White Collar Criminal Practice Is Second To None…

White Collar Crime

The consequences of poor representation in Federal and State criminal and regulatory matters can be devastating. For this reason alone, you need the very best representation available.
GerstmanSchwartz is the premier destination for those seeking representation in the specialized field of White Collar Crime.
Our veteran defense lawyers, who formerly served as government prosecutors, bring to the [...]

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