Atty. Chad Derek Seigel
Chad Seigel joined the Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel as an associate in 2001, and partnered with Mr. Tacopina in 2007, to form the Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel, P.C.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 29+ Years Experience
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About Chad Derek Seigel at a Glance
Chad Derek Seigel is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Tacopina, Seigel & DeOreo. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), New York (1998), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1998). Educated at Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1997) and New York University, Stern School of Business (B.S., 1994). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chad Derek Seigel
- Chad Seigel joined the Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel as an associate in 2001, and partnered with Mr. Tacopina in 2007, to form the Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel, P.C
- He graduated with honors from New York University’s Stern School of Business and then went on to earn his juris doctorate degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- Mr. Seigel has practiced for two decades in both federal and state courts, successfully handling a broad array of white collar and non-white collar criminal cases at both the trial and appellate levels
- His extensive knowledge and achievements in this field, along with his representation of various high profile clients, have led him to appear frequently as a legal commentator for Court TV and other media outlets as well as to lecture to his colleagues on issues of criminal law and procedure
- Mr. Seigel is admitted to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey, as well as federal courts in the Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of New York, the District of New Jersey, the District of Connecticut, and the Eastern District of Michigan
- Mr. Seigel was recently recognized for the second year in a row by Super Lawyers, an honor given to attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice
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Chad Derek Seigel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad Derek Seigel 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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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Chad Derek Seigel
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 Chad Derek Seigel's practice in the field of criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Chad Derek Seigel brings 29+ 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 Jersey, New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Chad Derek Seigel can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights, Chad Derek Seigel 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 Chad Derek Seigel 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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