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5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Queens (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 19 criminal defense lawyers in Queens on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

An arrest in Queens can mean a desk appearance ticket, an arraignment and a prosecutor's offer within days. The criminal defense lawyers in Queens below hold 1,468 Google reviews between them, all rated between 4.9 and 5.0, so the useful difference is volume: Law Offices Of Michael Dreishpoon leads with 467, and the smallest base here is 205.

Short answer: The most-reviewed criminal defense firm in Queens here is Law Offices Of Michael Dreishpoon in Forest Hills (4.9 stars across 467 Google reviews), followed by Michael Paul, Attorney at Law in Jackson Heights (4.9 across 285) and Grauman Law P.C. in Kew Gardens (4.9 across 282). Boris R Nektalov holds a 5.0 on 229. Fees are not published on these pages, so ask for a written fee agreement.
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Queens Defense Firms Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Law Offices Of Michael Dreishpoon 4.9 ★ 467 Dismissals and sealing View ›
2 Michael Paul, Attorney at Law 4.9 ★ 285 Drug, weapons and DWI charges View ›
3 Grauman Law P.C. 4.9 ★ 282 Criminal and injury under one roof View ›
4 Boris R Nektalov, Attorney At Law 5.0 ★ 229 Felonies and citywide courts View ›
5 Law Office of Luke Scardigno 4.9 ★ 205 Felony reductions and tickets View ›
5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Queens (2026)

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Law Offices Of Michael Dreishpoon

4.9467 Google reviews

Law Offices Of Michael Dreishpoon is a Forest Hills practice on Queens Boulevard that handles both criminal defense and personal injury. Its site describes Michael Dreishpoon as a Queens personal injury and criminal defense attorney. Google files the firm as a criminal justice attorney and lists weekday hours starting at 7:00 AM.

What people praise

  • One client describes a criminal case ending in a dismissal and sealing
  • Reviewers say he is honest about the strengths and weaknesses of a case
  • Clients mention being kept informed at every step
  • Quick, responsive replies are a common theme

Worth knowing

  • The firm also does personal injury, so ask how much of its work is criminal
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume467 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review history on this page, with 452 of 467 ratings at five stars. A strong first call for a case where a straight assessment matters.

Website+1718-793-5555 Directions

118-35 Queens Blvd Ste. 1500, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Michael Paul, Attorney at Law logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Michael Paul, Attorney at Law

4.9285 Google reviews

Michael Paul, Attorney at Law is a criminal defense practice in Jackson Heights. Its website lists DWI and vehicular offenses, drug possession, weapons possession, airport arrests and the collateral consequences of a conviction, and it also lists real estate transactions. It advertises itself as aggressive, available and affordable.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe clear explanations and patient answers
  • One client says a speeding ticket was dismissed with no points or fine
  • A client's case was resolved after the district attorney's office reconsidered, per his reply
  • He writes personal replies to clients

Worth knowing

  • Google also lists real estate law, so confirm his criminal caseload
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume285 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating from 285 reviews with a practical list of charges. A good fit for drug, weapons or driving cases, including those arising at the airport.

Website Book now+1718-793-7285 Directions

3507 90th Street Lower Level Left, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Grauman Law P.C. logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Grauman Law P.C.

4.9282 Google reviews

Grauman Law P.C. is a Kew Gardens firm on Queens Boulevard that practices personal injury and criminal defense. Its website lists DWI, drug crimes, domestic violence, gun charges, robbery, federal crimes and cyber crimes on the criminal side, and car, truck and construction accidents on the injury side. Google also lists family and immigration categories.

What people praise

  • A reviewer reports a successful dismissal
  • Another client facing a domestic violence case praises the team's follow-up and online portal
  • Clients mention quick replies and clear communication
  • The firm answers each review in detail

Worth knowing

  • A broad practice, so ask which attorney would handle a criminal case
  • Its newest reviews here are around four months old
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume282 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 282 reviews, with reviewers who value the team's updates. Suits those who may need injury and criminal help together.

Website+1718-554-1616 Directions

125-16 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415

Boris R Nektalov, Attorney At Law logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Boris R Nektalov, Attorney At Law

5.0229 Google reviews

Boris R Nektalov, Attorney At Law is a criminal defense office in South Richmond Hill. Its site says the firm has tried hundreds of cases in state and federal court and lists assault, burglary, fraud, cyber crimes, gun possession, DWI, drug crimes and homicide. It says it serves Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island and the Bronx, and is available 24/7.

What people praise

  • Reviewers report cases dismissed and sealed
  • One client praises representation in an assault protective order case
  • An out-of-state client describes a felony case that ended with a violation and no criminal record
  • Clients describe calm explanations and good preparation

Worth knowing

  • Recent reviews on this page are about four months old
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating5 / 5
Review volume229 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 across 229 reviews, with a focus on serious charges. It ranks below firms with more reviews, not on quality.

Website+1347-249-5057 Directions

101-05 Lefferts Blvd Ste 208, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419

Law Office of Luke Scardigno logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Law Office of Luke Scardigno

4.9205 Google reviews

Law Office of Luke Scardigno is a Kew Gardens criminal defense office on 83rd Avenue. Google lists criminal justice and family law categories, and its reviews describe felony and misdemeanor charges, desk appearance tickets and adjournments in contemplation of dismissal. Its website text was not available to us, so this description rests on the firm's Google profile and client reviews.

What people praise

  • One client says felony and misdemeanor counts were reduced to a disorderly conduct violation
  • A reviewer received an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal
  • Clients mention prompt texts and replies
  • A client says he received discovery that his public defender had not provided

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base on this page, at 205
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume205 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its newest review here is about a month old, and the rating holds at 4.9. A good pick for felony charges that might be reduced, or for tickets.

Website+1718-414-6186 Directions

123-60 83rd Ave Ste 1T, Kew Gardens, NY 11415

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How the scorecards work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the firm, compared with other criminal defense lawyers in Queens. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of clients counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does a criminal defense lawyer cost in Queens?

Fees depend on the charge, whether it is a violation, misdemeanor or felony, how many court dates it needs, and whether it goes to trial. We haven’t found prices published for these firms, so ask each for a written fee agreement that says what is covered.

Where these offices are

These offices sit in Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, Kew Gardens and South Richmond Hill, all in the borough of Queens. Two of the firms are in Kew Gardens. Boris R Nektalov’s site says it also serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island and the Bronx. Looking for a criminal defense lawyer near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Have you handled my charge in Queens courts, and who would appear for me?
  • Is your fee flat or hourly, and what does it cover?
  • What is the realistic best outcome, such as a dismissal, a violation or an ACD?
  • How will I be updated, and how fast do you return calls?
  • Can you help with any immigration or licensing consequences?

Frequently asked questions

Do these lawyers also handle personal injury?

Some do. Law Offices Of Michael Dreishpoon and Grauman Law P.C. both list personal injury alongside criminal defense. If your case is purely criminal, ask how much of the firm’s work is on that side.

Can a Queens lawyer take a case outside Queens?

Some can. Boris R Nektalov’s website says it serves Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island and the Bronx. Confirm with any office before you assume it covers another county.

Where to start

Law Offices Of Michael Dreishpoon is the safest default on review history, Michael Paul suits drug, weapons and driving charges, and Boris R Nektalov offers a 5.0 for serious cases. Whoever you call, get the fee in writing before you sign.

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