Atty. Harvey Fishbein
Background & Experience Since 1973, criminal defense attorney Harvey Fishbein has been practicing law in New York federal and state courts. A seasoned and resourceful litigator, Harvey's clients rely on him to handle their most sensitive, complex, and potentially explosive criminal allegations.
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Harvey Fishbein is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Harvey Fishbein, Attorney at Law. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on car accidents, drug crimes, criminal defense, business, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in New York (1973) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York (1973). Educated at George Washington University, National Law Center (J.D., 1972) and Syracuse University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Background & Experience Since 1973, criminal defense attorney Harvey Fishbein has been practicing law in New York federal and state courts
- A seasoned and resourceful litigator, Harvey's clients rely on him to handle their most sensitive, complex, and potentially explosive criminal allegations
- Soon after graduating with honors from the National Law Center at The George Washington University in 1972, Harvey joined the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division
- He has been in private practice since 1984
- Recognized as a leader in criminal defense in New York City, Harvey served two terms as President of the New York Criminal Bar Association from 2003-2005, and is presently a member of the Executive Committee, Criminal Justice Section, New York State Bar Association
- He has lectured, taught and mentored lawyers and law students on various aspects of criminal defense practice, including ethics and the psychiatric defense
- As part of his continuing commitment to pro bono activities that advocate quality representation for indigents, Harvey serves as Chair of the Central Screening Committee for the Assigned Counsel Plan
- There he oversees all attorneys appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants in New York County and Bronx County
- He is also a member of the Federal Court Capital Panel, representing indigent clients facing the death penalty
- A native New Yorker and an avid sports fan, Harvey is also a dedicated runner who has run numerous marathons, including the New York City Marathon ten times
- Honors & Accomplishments Professional Activities 1999 - Present Chair of Central Screening Committee, Appellate Division, First Department A member since 1994, the Committee oversees attorneys who are qualified to be appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants in New York County and Bronx County
- It reviews applications and monitors the competency and ethics of approved attorneys. 2010 - Present Member, Executive Committee, Criminal Justice Section, New York State Bar Association Serves as an advisor regarding criminal justice issues. 2003 - 2005 President, New York Criminal Bar Association Responsible for leading a not-for-profit association organized to protect and preserve the rights of individuals accused of crimes and to serve as a unifying force for criminal defense lawyers in the New York City metropolitan area
- Rankings & Recognition Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 The Martindale-Hubbell Rating serves as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and professional ability and are used by buyers of legal services to make more informed hiring decisions
- New York Super Lawyers Criminal Defense (2009, 2010. 2011) Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
- The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations
- Other Distinctions Regular lecturer for legal education programs affiliated with the New York State Bar First Department Appellate Division Psychiatric Defense and Ethics Regularly participates in Legal Training Programs at Cardozo Law School and New York Law School, National Institute of Trial Advocacy Approved in Federal Court and NY State to defend persons charged in death penalty matters Volunteers as a mentor for attorneys trying to become members of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Federal Courts in the Southern District of New York Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 New York Super Lawyers Criminal Defense (2009, 2010) Past President, New York Criminal Bar Association Chair, Central Screening Committee, Assigned Counsel Plan for the Appellate Division, First Department Member, Executive Committee, Criminal Justice Section, New York State Bar Association Lecturer and Instructor, Continuing Legal Education Programs
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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 andnue, 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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