Business Details
40 Years
experience
Criminal Defense Attorney in New York & New Jersey
Ruth M Liebesman, Attorney-at-Law has provided expert legal representation in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts since 1986. With over 30 years of experience handling complex criminal defense cases, including federal racketeering, murder, and drug offenses, our practice combines deep legal knowledge with personalized client support. We prioritize timely communication, returning all phone calls within one business day, and deliver honest case assessments grounded in decades of courtroom success.Our track record includes securing hung juries, dismissed charges, and reduced sentences below federal guidelines. We specialize in both trial defense and post-conviction relief, including habeas corpus petitions that have freed wrongfully convicted individuals after decades in prison. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with compassionate guidance during clients' most challenging moments.
Services
Criminal Defense
Federal Cases
State Cases
Appeals
Habeas Corpus
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 30+ years handling complex criminal cases in federal and state courts
- Successfully obtained dismissals after hung juries in violent crime cases
- Expert in federal sentencing reductions below guideline recommendations
- Pioneered post-conviction relief cases overturning wrongful murder convictions
- Returns all client calls within one business day
What people say
30+ years experience
Secured dismissed charges
Reduced federal sentences
Overturned wrongful convictions
Timely communication
Services
Criminal Defense
Comprehensive defense representation for serious criminal charges including murder, drug trafficking, and federal racketeering cases. Our approach combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with strategic pretrial motions to suppress evidence and challenge prosecution claims. Decades of experience handling complex cases across multiple jurisdictions ensures tailored defense strategies for each client's unique circumstances.
Federal Cases
Specialized defense for federal criminal prosecutions including wire fraud, immigration violations, and organized crime charges. We challenge evidence admissibility through suppression hearings and negotiate sentencing reductions below federal guidelines. Our track record includes overturning convictions on appeal and securing evidence suppression in high-profile cases like United States v. Cruz-Ramos.
State Cases
Representation in state criminal trials and appeals for charges ranging from robbery to sexual assault. We handle post-conviction motions to vacate judgments based on new evidence or prosecutorial misconduct. Successfully obtained dismissal of charges after multiple hung juries and overturned wrongful convictions through appellate courts.
Appeals
Strategic appellate representation challenging unlawful convictions and excessive sentences. We identify legal errors from trial proceedings and present compelling arguments before federal circuit courts. Recent successes include full reversal of murder convictions and suppression of critical evidence in federal appeals across multiple jurisdictions.
Habeas Corpus
Petitions for writs of habeas corpus challenging wrongful convictions based on newly discovered evidence or constitutional violations. Our work secured release for wrongfully imprisoned defendants after decades in prison, including overturning a murder conviction in Espinal v. Bennett through evidence of prosecutorial misconduct.
People
Ruth M Liebesman
Attorney-at-Law
Criminal defense attorney with 30+ years of experience in federal and state courts. Specializes in complex trials, appeals, and habeas corpus petitions. Successfully overturned wrongful convictions and reduced sentences below federal guidelines. Member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and NORML Legal Committee.
Questions
What types of criminal cases do you handle?
We defend clients facing federal and state charges including murder, drug offenses, racketeering, and white-collar crimes in NY, NJ, and MA courts.
Can you handle appeals and post-conviction relief?
Yes, we specialize in appeals and habeas corpus petitions, including overturning wrongful convictions like the 20-year murder case in Espinal v. Bennett.
How do you approach federal sentencing?
We challenge sentencing guidelines through Fatico hearings, regularly securing sentences below recommended ranges based on insufficient evidence of uncharged conduct.
What happens after a hung jury?
We pursue permanent dismissal of charges, as demonstrated in our recent case with two consecutive hung juries for assault charges.
How quickly will you respond to my inquiry?
We return all client calls within one business day and prioritize urgent case matters.
