Atty. Ricky Shah
Ricky Shah earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2019, graduating cum laude and receiving the prestigious Archie A.
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Ricky Shah is a Founder & Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Criminal Defense Office of Ricky Shah. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2021). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2019). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ricky Shah earned his Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2019, graduating cum laude and receiving the prestigious Archie A. Gorfinkel Award for excellence in criminal law
- During law school, he demonstrated exceptional advocacy skills, earning 1st Place Honors in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition and serving on the nationally recognized Moot Court Team
- Ricky began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases, presented over 50 grand jury indictments, and achieved convictions in every trial he handled
- Recognizing his passion for criminal law, Ricky founded the Criminal Defense Office of Ricky Shah to provide high-quality, affordable legal defense
- His firm operates virtually, leveraging modern legal technology to reduce costs while maintaining in-person support during court appearances
- Transparency and client communication are central to Ricky’s practice, and he is one of the few attorneys who provides clients with regular case updates
- Ricky represents clients in criminal and DUI matters across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, ensuring every case is handled with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome
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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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