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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Newburgh, NY: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Newburgh: Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney, LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 1,714 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Brian Berkowitz, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 104.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: The Law Offices of Zev Goldstein PLLC, 669 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 104 ranked after Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney; ranked #19.

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

104 Newburgh criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 104 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Newburgh 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 Newburgh at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney725.0★ (1,714)Kiryas Joel, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Law Office of Brian Berkowitz675.0★ (256)New City, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC674.8★ (146)Poughkeepsie, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4The Inniss Firm, PLLC665.0★ (330)Suffern, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Law Office of Jonathan B. Ripps655.0★ (135)New City, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi654.9★ (51)Poughkeepsie, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Law Office of Keith R. Murphy654.9★ (57)Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8The Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald644.7★ (108)Middletown, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Inniss Firm, PLLC645.0★ (49)Middletown, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Office of Daniel R. Miller645.0★ (20)Poughkeepsie, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 104 criminal defense lawyers in Newburgh, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Newburgh

    Based in Kiryas Joel, 5 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,714 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 1,714 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    10 Elm St, Cornwall, NY 12518
  2. Based in New City, 24 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    222 N Main St, New City, NY 10956
  3. Based in Suffern, 27 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    400 Rella Blvd #165, Suffern, NY 10901
  4. Based in New City, 25 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 135 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    254 S Main St Unit 504, New City, NY 10956
  5. Based in Poughkeepsie, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Civic Center Plaza Ste 108, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  6. Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 18 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    73 Gleneida Ave, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
  7. Based in Middletown, 20 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    280 NY-211 Ste 203, Middletown, NY 10940
  8. Based in Poughkeepsie, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    272 Mill St 1st Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  9. Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 22 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    50 Main St, Brewster, NY 10509
  10. Based in New City, 25 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3 Eberling Dr, New City, NY 10956
  11. Based in Poughkeepsie, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 211 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9 Main St, Highland, NY 12528
  12. Based in New City, 25 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    60 S Main St Ste 11, New City, NY 10956
  13. Based in Mount Kisco, 25 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    118 N Bedford Rd Ste 100, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
  14. Based in Danbury, 30 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7 National Pl, Danbury, CT 06810
  15. Based in New City, 26 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 669 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 669 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    450 NY-304, New City, NY 10956
  16. Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 23 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Address
    328 Clock Tower Commons Dr, Brewster, NY 10509
  17. Based in Peekskill, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1200 Brown St #200, Peekskill, NY 10566
  18. Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 17 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    963 US-6, Mahopac, NY 10541
  19. Based in New City, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    222 N Main St, New City, NY 10956

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 104 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Newburgh, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Howard Alan Kave, Attorney at Law604.5★ (15)4 mi
27DWI TEAM605.0★ (10)30 mi
28Law Office of Carl Spector595.0★ (4)27 mi
29Phillip J. Murphy, Attorney at Law595.0★ (3)25 mi
30Cillis Law, PLLC594.7★ (24)14 mi
31Raiser Kenniff & Lonstein, Attorneys at Law585.0★ (27)30 mi
32Michael A. Ferraro, Esq., P.C.584.0★ (4)5 mi
33David Castagna, Esq.575.0★ (7)25 mi
34Christopher S. Coleman, PLLC574.8★ (9)15 mi
35Joseph Alan L574.6★ (14)18 mi
36Larkin Ingrassia Andrews Criminal Defense Attorneys Middletown574.6★ (20)19 mi
37CT Ticket Defenders574.6★ (10)29 mi
38Eric S. Shiller Law Office, P.C.564.0★ (10)15 mi
39Dreyer Law Offices, PLLC564.9★ (132)In Newburgh
40Fatsis & Associates, PLLC564.8★ (28)10 mi
41Phillips & Millman LLP554.8★ (86)20 mi
42Jowdy & Jowdy554.7★ (24)30 mi
43John G. Sisti, Esq.553.7★ (6)17 mi
44Stolzenberg Cortelli LLP555.0★ (14)29 mi
45Law Office Of Kevin Gomez554.0★ (12)22 mi
46Law Offices of Patrick J. Carle554.5★ (8)24 mi
47Russell A. Schindler545.0★ (10)30 mi
48MacVean Lewis Sherwin & McDermott P.C.544.0★ (4)21 mi
49Wallkill Justice Court543.2★ (5)19 mi
50Law Office of Taran M. Provost, PLLC544.8★ (48)14 mi

Also serving Newburgh

20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving Newburgh
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AJ SINGH LAW, PLLC4.1★ (33)In Newburgh
Anderson Michelle W3.0★ (2)In Newburgh
Catherine V Ventry Attorney at Law3.0★ (2)In Newburgh
Claudio & Associates, Attorneys at Law5.0★ (2)In Newburgh
Cobb & Cobb4.1★ (32)In Newburgh
David L. Russell, PC5.0★ (1)In Newburgh
DuBois Law Group, PLLC4.8★ (22)In Newburgh
Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers5.0★ (40)26 mi
Igunbor & Igunbor Law Firm PLLCIn Newburgh
John M. Voelp Esq. PLLC.4.3★ (6)16 mi
Law Office of Michael D. Pinsky, P.C.4.6★ (14)In Newburgh
Law offices of Sherman & Huertas- Hugel3.0★ (2)15 mi
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley4.0★ (31)In Newburgh
Northrop & Stradar PC4.8★ (35)In Newburgh
Richard D. Forbes, Esq4.5★ (22)In Newburgh
Saffioti & Anderson4.1★ (26)In Newburgh
Schonberg Law Offices5.0★ (3)In Newburgh
Steve Cobb, Abogado4.5★ (46)In Newburgh
The Law Office of James W. Winslow, P.C.5.0★ (2)In Newburgh
The Law Offices of Albert Ian Morse, PLLC4.8★ (42)In Newburgh

How we ranked Newburgh criminal defense lawyers

We scored 104 Newburgh 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 Newburgh 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 Newburgh: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Newburgh, NY is Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,714 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Law Office of Brian Berkowitz (#2) and McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 104 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Newburgh?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 104 criminal defense lawyers serving Newburgh, NY. 1 of them is based in Newburgh; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

23 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Newburgh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of Brian Berkowitz (#2), McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC (#3) and The Inniss Firm, PLLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Newburgh work on weekends?

33 of 104 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney (#1), Law Office of Brian Berkowitz (#2) and McCabe, Coleman, Ventosa & Patterson PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Newburgh criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 104 rated criminal defense lawyers in Newburgh is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Law Office of Raed M. Issa - Traffic Ticket Lawyer & DWI Attorney has the most, 1,714 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Newburgh count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Newburgh 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 Newburgh, 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 Newburgh, 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 Newburgh?

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 Newburgh

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 104 criminal defense lawyers serving Newburgh.