The Federal Defenders of New York vigorously defends persons charged with federal crimes who cannot afford to hire an attorney. We are an independent, non-profit organization with lawyers practicing in the federal courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, with offices located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, White Plains, and Central Islip.

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Federal Defenders of New York Inc.

Tamara Giwa

Jasmine Awad

Allison Berger

Zawadi Baharanyi

Yvette Genao

Spencer Campbell

Sofia Rao

Sarah Kwon

Karina Buruca

Jonathan Coumes

Grace Gill

Colleen Cilwick

Maria Barkhurst

Christopher Flood

Brian Sutton

Beatrice Misher

Caroline Kissick

Nora Hirozawa

Neil Kelly

Marisa Cabrera

Kristoff Williams

Karume James

Earl Kirkland

Charles Scott

The Legal Support Team at the Federal Defenders of New York Inc. plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to defense attorneys representing clients charged with federal crimes. This team, composed of paralegals, legal interns, mitigation specialists, and investigators, conducts legal research, prepares case documentation, manages client communications, and assists in trial preparation, ensuring that each defendant receives effective and thorough representation.

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