Atty. Steven Raiser
Steven Raiser is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights litigation, criminal process and 13 other areas of law. Steven received a degree from Albany State University School of Criminal Justice, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Civil Rights Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 24+ Years Experience
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About Steven Raiser at a Glance
Steven Raiser is a Founding Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Raiser & Kenniff, PC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, immigration, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in New York (2002). Educated at St. John's University, School of Law J.D. (—) and Albany State University School of Criminal Justice (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Raiser
- Steven Raiser is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights litigation, criminal process and 13 other areas of law
- Steven received a degree from Albany State University School of Criminal Justice, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Steven practices at Raiser & Kenniff, PC in New York, NY and 1 other location
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Steven Raiser's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Raiser handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
DUI / DWI Defense in New York
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Criminal Defense in New York
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Domestic Violence 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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Steven Raiser
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 Steven Raiser's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, immigration, and dv defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Raiser brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Steven Raiser 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 Steven Raiser 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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Common Legal Issues Steven Raiser Handles in New York
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