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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Canarsie, NY: 2026 rankings

833 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Canarsie: Spodek Law Group P.C., LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 1,168 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Weiss & Associates, PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 833.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC, 2,459 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 833 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

833 Canarsie criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 327 are open 24/7, 430 open Saturdays and 385 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 833 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Criminal defense lawyers in New York City ranking. See Criminal defense lawyers in New York City

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Spodek Law Group P.C.725.0★ (1,168)New York City, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC725.0★ (2,459)Brooklyn, 6 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
3Weiss & Associates, PC724.9★ (1,492)New York City, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4LLF National Law Firm705.0★ (463)New York City, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Law Office of Randy S. Alpert704.9★ (411)Forest Hills, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Law Office of Aaron Wallenstein704.8★ (487)New York City, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Cohen Forman Barone, PC695.0★ (254)New York City, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Brooklyn DWI Lawyer Mark Cossuto694.9★ (229)Brooklyn, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Michael Paul, Attorney at Law694.9★ (286)Jackson Heights, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC694.7★ (492)New York City, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 833 criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Canarsie

    #1 Spodek Law Group P.C.

    Based in New York City, 8 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,168 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway Suite 710, New York, NY 10279
    View profile for Spodek Law Group P.C.(888) 676-0283

  3. #3 Weiss & Associates, PC

    Based in New York City, 8 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,492 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,492 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2 Park Ave Ste 2058, New York, NY 10016
    View profile for Weiss & Associates, PC(212) 683-7373

  4. #4 LLF National Law Firm

    Based in New York City, 8 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 463 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 463 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    405 Lexington Avenue Chrysler Building 26th Floor Lento, New York, NY 10174
    View profile for LLF National Law Firm(888) 535-3686

  7. #7 Cohen Forman Barone, PC

    Based in New York City, 9 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 254 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 254 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    950 3rd Ave 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022
    View profile for Cohen Forman Barone, PC(212) 577-9314

  14. #14 Neil S. Ruskin

    Based in Brooklyn, 6 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 217 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 217 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    188 Montague St Ste 900, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    View profile for Neil S. Ruskin(718) 237-1547

  17. #17 DAYAN LAW LLP

    Based in Kew Gardens, 6 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    80-02 Kew Gardens Rd #902, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
    View profile for DAYAN LAW LLP(718) 268-9400

  25. #25 The Fast Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in New York City, 9 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    521 5th Ave 17th floor, New York, NY 10175
    View profile for The Fast Law Firm, P.C.(212) 817-4411

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #31

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 31 of 833 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Law Office of Jeffrey Chabrowe684.9★ (154)9 mi
31Scott Cerbin Criminal Defense684.8★ (123)6 mi

How we ranked Canarsie criminal defense lawyers

We scored 833 Canarsie criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Canarsie data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Canarsie?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Canarsie, NY is Spodek Law Group P.C. with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,168 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC (#2) and Weiss & Associates, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 833 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Canarsie?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 833 criminal defense lawyers serving Canarsie, NY. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie are open 24/7?

327 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Spodek Law Group P.C. (#1), Weiss & Associates, PC (#3) and LLF National Law Firm (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie work on weekends?

430 of 833 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 385 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Spodek Law Group P.C. (#1), The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC (#2) and Weiss & Associates, PC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Canarsie criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 833 rated criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie is 4.8★, with a median of 28 reviews. The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC has the most, 2,459 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Canarsie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Canarsie city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie, NY charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Canarsie, NY ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Canarsie?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Canarsie

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 833 criminal defense lawyers serving Canarsie.

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