Atty. Isabelle A. Kirshner

Atty. Isabelle A. Kirshner

Isabelle A. Kirshner is one of New York's premier criminal defense trial attorneys.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Isabelle A. Kirshner at a glance

Isabelle A. Kirshner is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1982) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1981) and State University of New York at Oswego (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Isabelle A. Kirshner is one of New York's premier criminal defense trial attorneys
  • She has won acquittals for her clients in both state and federal court
  • Isabelle has more than twenty-five years of experience defending individuals on a wide range of criminal matters including investigations and prosecutions relating to securities fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, tax fraud, as well as distribution of crystal methamphetamine, drug trafficking and violent crimes
  • She has represented individuals at every stage of criminal proceedings, from the inception of a criminal investigation through indictment and trial
  • Isabelle served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office from 1982 to 1986
  • She then entered the private sector as a criminal defense attorney, and joined Clayman & Rosenberg LLP in 2005
  • Isabelle has lectured on federal and state criminal practice for the New York State Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • She is also a long time faculty member of the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  • Isabelle has been appointed to the Criminal Justice Act Committee and the Criminal Justice Advocacy Board for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • She served as a member of District Attorney Cyrus Vance’s transition committee and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the New York Council of Defense Attorneys, the New York State Criminal Bar Association and the New York City Criminal Bar Association
  • Recent representative matters include: -- Successfully defended a pharmacist indicted for distribution of prescription controlled substances in federal court in New York -- Served as trial counsel in one of the largest criminal tax shelter cases ever brought by the IRS -- Won an acquittal for a client charged with RICO and murder in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York -- Represented a number of individuals in both state and federal court who were charged with the possession and distribution of crystal methamphetamine -- Lead counsel for a pharmacist charged with unlawful distribution of prescription drugs -- Successfully defended the CEO of a major military contractor in an anti-trust Investigation -- Persuaded prosecutors to not indict a business entity in connection with a criminal investigation into the development of low income housing -- Obtained the dismissal of all charges filed against an individual alleged to have engaged in immigration fraud -- Negotiated a favorable disposition for an individual in connection with an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office into compliance with construction standards -- Convinced federal prosecutors to drop most serious charges against an individual charged with internet solicitation of a minor -- Won acquittal for a client charged with a Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy -- Successfully avoided charges for client under investigation for violation of federal securities laws relating to the municipal bond market -- Represented an individual charged in connection with an investigation into stolen antiquities -- Lead counsel for an individual charged with tax fraud -- Negotiated a favorable disposition for an individual charged with a large-scale bank fraud -- Represented an individual under investigation by the City of New York’s Department of Buildings for conduct relating to a fatal elevator accident

Practice Areas Explained

Isabelle A. Kirshner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Isabelle A. Kirshner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Common questions about Isabelle A. Kirshner

Where is Isabelle A. Kirshner's law office located?
Isabelle A. Kirshner's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Isabelle A. Kirshner handle?
Isabelle A. Kirshner focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Isabelle A. Kirshner practiced law?
Isabelle A. Kirshner has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Isabelle A. Kirshner go to law school?
Isabelle A. Kirshner earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Isabelle A. Kirshner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Isabelle A. Kirshner received?
Isabelle A. Kirshner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School, Yeshiva University
- 1981
B.A.
State University of New York at Oswego
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985

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