Our Criminal Defense practice is led by Stephen Coffey who has over 35 years of experience in handling criminal law matters. Mr. Coffey has been selected to appear in the New Third Edition of the National Directory of Criminal Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers NYS Association of Criminal and Defense Lawyers New York Defenders Association.

The Criminal Defense practice of O'Connell and Aronowitz represents individuals in state and federal court for all levels of offense, from misdemeanors to felonies to white collar crime. Our attorneys are experienced and passionate about what we do. Our successful track record, our reputation for integrity and excellence, and our ability to work with people, including prosecutors, District Attorneys and juries all are strong advantages for our clients. We've had dozens of dismissals and acquittals in every county in the area, from murders to misdemeanors.

Our attorneys provide representation from the time of arrest and are available 24 hours a day. We are experienced advocates, negotiators, and litigators at all levels of State and Federal courts, both within and outside of New York State. Stephen Coffey, who leads our criminal defense practice, has been selected to appear in the New Third Edition of the National Directory of Criminal Lawyers.

Criminal Justice: Our attorneys provide assistance with the defense and resolution of traffic tickets, criminal investigations and prosecutions in local town, village, and city courts. We are experienced with simple traffic infractions, DWI, Assault, Larceny, Forgery, Criminal Mischief, and Criminal Contempt. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of traffic matters in just about every jurisdiction in the region, and we have established excellent working relationships at all levels of the criminal justice system.

The Criminal Defense practice is active in both our Albany, NY and Plattsburgh, NY offices. We have provided criminal defense representation on a pro bono basis.

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Please contact Stephen Coffey, Andrew Safranko, Michael McDermott or David Ross for more information.

In Plattsburgh, please contact Heidi Dennis.