Atty. Benjamin Brafman
Benjamin Brafman is a lawyer practicing criminal trial and appellate practice, civil trial practice, white collar criminal law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Civil Trial Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 51+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Brafman at a Glance
Benjamin Brafman is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Brafman & Associates, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Criminal, 1979) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Brafman
- Benjamin Brafman is a lawyer practicing criminal trial and appellate practice, civil trial practice, white collar criminal law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Benjamin practices at Brafman & Associates, P.C. in New York, NY
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Benjamin Brafman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Brafman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Appellate Practice in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Benjamin Brafman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Brafman's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Brafman brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci, and U.S. Supreme Court, Benjamin Brafman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and litigation, Benjamin Brafman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Benjamin Brafman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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