Atty. Nicholas Kaizer
Nicholas Kaizer is a nationally -recognized expert in criminal defense, who has appeared in numerous courts around the country. He has lectured attorneys, been recognized as a top criminal defense attorney on television and has been a panelist at the U.S.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About Nicholas Kaizer at a Glance
Nicholas Kaizer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Levitt & Kaizer, Attorneys at Law. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1986), New York (1988), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern (1988). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Boston University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nicholas Kaizer
- Nicholas Kaizer is a nationally -recognized expert in criminal defense, who has appeared in numerous courts around the country
- He has lectured attorneys, been recognized as a top criminal defense attorney on television and has been a panelist at the U.S
- Sentencing Commission annual conference, lecturing attorneys, probation officers and judges. concerning bases for non-Guideline sentences
- He enjoys an A/V (exceptional) peer-review rating from Martindale rating service, a 10.0 rating from AVVO.com and is recognized as a "Superlawyer
- Mr. Kaizer graduated from Boston University and the University of Miami. and is admitted in New York, Florida and the District of Columbia
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Nicholas Kaizer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Kaizer 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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Jurisdictional Context
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 Nicholas Kaizer
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 Nicholas Kaizer's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nicholas Kaizer brings 40+ 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 Florida, New York, and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Nicholas Kaizer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Nicholas Kaizer 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 Nicholas Kaizer 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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