Long Island Criminal Defense Lawyers 

Trusted Long Island Criminal Defense Attorneys - (631) 816-2684

No matter what type of criminal charge you’re facing - felony, misdemeanor, or probation violation - the right thing to do is to immediately consult a Long Island criminal defense lawyer; but not just any attorney. There is no substitute for experience. Your attorney should have experience handling the exact type of case you are now facing. Backed by more than a century of combined experience, our lawyers at Laurence A. Silverman & Associates have handled every type of case listed on this page.

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Comprehensive Overview of Cases We Handle

Serious Class A Felonies

• Homicide/Murder
• Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance 1 st and 2nd Degree
• Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 1 st and 2 nd Degree

Major Class B Felonies

• Gang Assault 1 st Degree
• Robbery 1 st Degree
• Burglary 1 st Degree
• Criminal Sale or Possession of Controlled Substance 3 rd Degree
• Rape 1 st Degree
• Conspiracy 2 nd Degree
• Manslaughter 1 st Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 1 st Degree

Significant Class C Felonies

• Assault 1 st Degree
• Gang Assault 2 nd Degree
• Burglary 2 nd Degree
• Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 4 th Degree
• Robbery 2 nd Degree
• Rape / Sexual Assault 2 nd Degree
• Arson 3 rd Degree
• Manslaughter 2 nd Degree
• Criminal Sale or Possession of Marijuana 1 st Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2 nd Degree
• Criminal Use of a Firearm 2 nd Degree

Common Class D Felonies

• Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 5 th Degree
• Criminal Sale of Marijuana 1 st Degree
• Robbery 3 rd Degree
• Assault 2 nd Degree
• Burglary 3 rd Degree
• Grand Larceny 2 nd Degree
• Reckless Endangerment 1 st Degree
• Vehicular Manslaughter
• Criminal Trespass 1 st Degree
• Criminal Mischief 2 nd Degree
• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 1 st Degree
• Forgery 2 nd Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2 nd Degree
• Escape 1 st Degree
• Criminal Sale or Possession of Marijuana 2 nd Degree
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3 rd Degree

Notable Class E Felonies

• Grand Larceny 4 th Degree
• Criminal Contempt 1 st Degree
• Criminal Mischief
• Conspiracy 4 th Degree
• Reckless Endangerment 2 nd Degree
• Criminally Negligent Homicide
• Criminal Mischief 3 rd Degree
• Arson 4 th Degree
• Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle 2 nd Degree
• Auto Stripping 1 st Degree
• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 2 nd Degree
• Offering a False Instrument for Filing 2 nd Degree
• Bail Jumping 2 nd Degree
• Criminal Sale or Possession of Marijuana 3 rd Degree
• Promoting Gambling or Possession of Gambling Records 1 st Degree
• Promoting Prostitution

Traffic Offenses and Misdemeanors

Courts We Regularly Appear In

When it comes to defending a criminal case, it's not only what you know, it's who you know. Your attorney should be well known and respected in the court where your case is pending. Laurence A. Silverman & Associates has developed a familiarity with hundreds of prosecutors and judges. We regularly appear in the following courts:

Suffolk County:

• Suffolk County Court, Riverhead, New York
• Suffolk County Supreme Court, Riverhead, New York
• Suffolk County Supreme Court, Central Islip, New York
• Suffolk County Family Court, Central Islip, New York
• Suffolk County First District Court, Central Islip, New York
• Suffolk County Fifth District, Ronkonkoma, New York
• Amityville Town Justice Court, Amityville, New York
• Northport Town Justice Court, Northport, New York
• Riverhead Town Justice Court, Riverhead, New York
• Southampton Town Justice Court, Southampton, New York
• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Hauppauge, New York

Nassau County Courts We Serve

• Nassau County Court, Mineola, New York
• Nassau County Supreme Court, Mineola, New York
• Nassau County First District Court, Hempstead, New York
• Nassau County Family Court, Westbury, New York
• Nassau County Traffic Violations Court, Cooper Street, Hempstead, New York
• Long Beach City Court, Long Beach, New York
• Glen Cove City Court, Glen Cove, New York

Criminal Courts in Queens, Bronx, & Manhattan

• Queens County Supreme Court, Kew Gardens, New York
• Queens County Supreme Court, Jamaica, New York
• Queens County Criminal Court, Kew Gardens, New York
• Bronx County Supreme Court, Bronx, New York
• Bronx County Criminal Court, Bronx, New York
• New York County Criminal Court, Center Street, New York City

Our Commitment to Clients

• We promise to patiently explain the legal process to you.
• We promise to give you straight answers to all of your questions.
• We promise to carefully listen to your side of the story.
• We promise to not judge you.
• We promise to stand by your side and work tirelessly as your advocate.
• We promise to keep in touch with you regularly.
• We promise to return your phone calls promptly.
• We promise to use our years of experience to plan and execute your best defense.

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