Atty. Charles E. Clayman
Assistant District Attorney, New York County, 1969-1973. Assistant U.S.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 56+ Years Experience
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About Charles E. Clayman at a Glance
Charles E. Clayman is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1970) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New (1973). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1969) and Harvard University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Charles E. Clayman
- Assistant District Attorney, New York County, 1969-1973
- Assistant U.S
- Attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1973-1977
- General Counsel, New York City Department of Investigation, 1977-1978
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Criminal Defense 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.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Charles E. Clayman
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 Charles E. Clayman's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Charles E. Clayman brings 56+ 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 and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New, Charles E. Clayman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Charles E. Clayman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Charles E. Clayman 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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