Westchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Representing Defendants in Westchester County and the Greater New York City Area

If you have been arrested or are facing criminal charges in Westchester County, New York City, or anywhere in New York State, you may currently be at risk of imminent imprisonment, heavy fines, and other serious consequences, including loss of work and reputation. If you wish to protect your rights to the greatest extent you are entitled by our justice system, you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side immediately.

As a highly experienced Westchester County criminal defense attorney, Robert Schuster is fiercely dedicated to protecting his clients and to helping every client reach the best possible case outcome, no matter what the charges are. Mr. Schuster is a former prosecutor who has impeccable academic credentials and a 95% trial success rate in all cases that he has litigated.

Make no mistake - if you are involved in a criminal matter of any kind, you may be in immediate danger of facing criminal charges and a conviction that may result in the loss of your freedom and the burden of dealing with a criminal record for the rest of your life. You have no time to waste in consulting a highly experienced Westchester County criminal defense attorney. Your initial consultation with Westchester criminal defense attorney Robert Schuster is free, and the firm takes on criminal cases throughout all of Westchester County and surrounding areas. Some of the firm's areas of practice include: drug crimes, federal crimes, larceny, sex offenses, domestic violence, white collar crimes, juvenile crimes, DWI, and murder/manslaughter. The firm utilizes private investigators, translators and other professional resources to achieve client defense goals.

Former Prosecutor on Your Side - Representing Individuals Statewide

Out of all the criminal attorneys in Westchester County, why choose attorney Robert Schuster? Mr. Schuster has handled literally thousands of criminal cases as a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. This extensive experience with both sides of the New York criminal process have established a foundation of knowledge and expertise that enables Mr. Schuster to build more compelling defense strategies on his clients' behalf. Attorney Robert Schuster also has special training in negotiations by Harvard University experts, meaning he can conduct a strategic negotiation with the District Attorney if it is desirable to avoid a trial and obtain reduced charges or possibly a dismissed case altogether.

Why choose Westchester County Criminal Defense Attorney Robert Schuster?

The best criminal defense lawyers continually educate themselves. Attorney Schuster considers it his professional obligation to keep abreast with every new development in New York State Criminal Law, such as the 2009 repeal of the Rockefeller era Drug Laws. Attorney Schuster utilizes cutting edge developments to garner outstanding results for his clients, including dismissals, under the new 2010 judicial diversion programs for drug crimes.

Attorney Schuster’s experience as a former prosecutor has given him a special understanding of New York criminal prosecutions that allows him to anticipate procedural variations due to the implementation of particular policies within the District Attorney’s office in specific types of cases. This enables him to be immediately prepared with multiple options for your defense, however the circumstances of your case unfold.

After analyzing the unique circumstances of each defendant’s case and his or her particular goals, Mr. Schuster determines the optimal strategy for your defense. Whether or not your case requires strategic negotiations or a more aggressive approach heading towards trial, Mr. Schuster’s extensive experience and time-honed negotiation and trial skills will leave you knowing with certainty that you have chosen the right man for the crucial job of defending you against a system heavily weighted towards the State.

Being charged with a crime in New York State can be a daunting and sometimes confusing experience for a defendant. From the initial consultation, Westchester County criminal defense lawyer Robert Schuster will not only guide you through the process you will face, but he will explain your options and carefully lay out the optimal strategy he will utilize to get you the best possible result in your case. When the stakes are high, and you need an Attorney with talent, passion, experience, and temperament under fire, Attorney Schuster is the experienced criminal lawyer you need to defend you anywhere in the State of New York.

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We serve all jurisdictions in the state of New York, including Westchester County, the Bronx, Yonkers and other areas.

If you would like more information about the firm's services and how hiring a highly experienced attorney can benefit your case and your future, contact Westchester County criminal defense lawyer Robert Schuster today. Mr. Schuster and his associates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.