I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami where I clerked for the Hon. Edward Moore of the 11th Circuit Court and interned with the US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. I have been practicing law in New York for almost 30 years. I am a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Bronx Bar Association, and I am a member of the Bronx 18B panel which appoints private attorneys to represent indigent individuals charged with crimes in the Bronx. I am admitted to practice in all of the Courts of the State of New York as well as the Southern and Eastern District Courts. I have represented clients in immigration matters in the Federal Immigration Court and before the USCIS in several different States. I represent attorneys in disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Character and Fitness, and I volunteer as a Judge at mock trials and moot court competitions at NYU Law School, Cardozo Law School, and NY Law School. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. Working with a same-sex couple where we are on the verge of obtaining permanent residence status for the beneficiary through the Immigration court. Prio counsel didn’t take the time to listen to the clients to really establish the bona fides of the relationship Got a criminal matter dismissed on behalf of a client whose spouse had lied about him in order to obtain government benefits. The client was facing incarceration and was devastated both by the loss of the relationship, the nature of the charges and of course the consequences. We proved that the charges had been fabricated, without subjecting the client to the financial and emotional burden of a trial. How did you build a successful practice? Listening to my clients and working with them. Understanding that the client needs to be part of the process. Providing cost-effective, successful results. What should clients look for in a lawyer? Someone who has the time to handle their case. Someone who will give them an honest assessment of their matter in advance. Someone who is personable and with whom they can establish a relationship of trust. How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? Knowing your venue and your possible Jury pool can be essential in certain types of cases, especially in personal injury matters. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? Depending on the type of case that answer will vary greatly. A short conversation can generally point the client in the right direction and put them at ease whether or not they retain my firm. Things like the type of bankruptcy, whether they should be speaking to law enforcement, or whether they have a case at all. What information do you need in a free phone consultation? That answer will vary greatly. Generally, the nature of the case, when, where and how they the matter arose, and then the broad particulars of the matter. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? I believe that it is my level of empathy and my ability to visualize situations and present creative solutions that sets me apart. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Achieving a successful result for a client where the consequences would otherwise be truly life-changing. Things like saving someone from deportation, or jail, or crushing debt gives me a feeling that is almost indescribable. Its why I continue to practice law. What are your other interests in addition to law? My family of course. I also enjoy staying fit and outdoor activities hiking and cycling. Are you involved in your community? Besides being on the board of a local county bar association, and being on the Bronx 18b panel for appointments to criminal cases, I am a member of the NY Bar Association, and I am affiliated with the National Action Network, and STARR, (Strategic Trans Alliance for Radical Reform.

Nicholas Kaizer is a nationally -recognized expert in criminal defense, who has appeared in numerous courts around the country. He has lectured attorneys, been recognized as a top criminal defense attorney on television and has been a panelist at the U.S. Sentencing Commission annual conference, lecturing attorneys, probation officers and judges. concerning bases for non-Guideline sentences. He enjoys an A/V (exceptional) peer-review rating from Martindale rating service, a 10.0 rating from AVVO.com and is recognized as a "Superlawyer." Mr. Kaizer graduated from Boston University and the University of Miami. and is admitted in New York, Florida and the District of Columbia.

Attorney Ramy M. Louis earned his law degree from Georgetown University in 2012 and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a Business minor, from Queens College, City University of New York, graduating magna cum laude. At Georgetown, he was a member of the Barristers’ Council Trial Advocacy Team and the Criminal Law Association and served as a student attorney in the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic. Attorney Louis began his legal career as a Special Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, where he prosecuted thousands of cases—including assault, menacing, domestic violence, larceny, theft of service, trespassing, weapons possession, narcotics offenses, stolen property crimes, forgery, and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI) offenses. He later served as a prosecutor in Upstate New York, managing felony, misdemeanor, and traffic caseloads across more than 35 trial courts. He also argued appeals before the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department. As a Senior Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County, he handled a wide range of felony cases, including identity theft, wage theft, check kiting, forgery, schemes to defraud, grand larceny, and possession of forged instruments such as Social Security cards, debit cards, credit cards, passports, identification cards, and counterfeit currency. Attorney Louis then transitioned to civil litigation as a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel with the New York City Office of the Corporation Counsel, where he handled civil rights matters involving false arrest, unlawful searches and seizures, malicious prosecution, fabrication of evidence, and police brutality. He litigated cases in the Southern and Eastern Federal District Courts of New York. In addition to his litigation experience, he presided over special education disputes as a Special Education Due Process Hearing Judge with the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), further broadening his legal perspective. Since transitioning to private practice, Attorney Louis has successfully represented clients in Nassau County, Long Island, Queens County, and throughout NYC. His extensive experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and adjudicator provides clients with a distinct advantage—offering deep legal insight and a strategic defense approach. Committed to developing personalized legal strategies, Attorney Louis ensures each client receives focused attention and dedicated representation. He has successfully defended clients against a wide range of charges, from traffic violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies, consistently securing favorable outcomes in even the most complex cases. If you need an experienced criminal defense attorney or special education advocate in Nassau County, Long Island, or NYC, contact Attorney Ramy M. Louis today. Call (516) 765-5566 for a free consultation and take the first step in protecting your rights.

Robert Findaro is a practicing lawyer in the state of New York. Attorney Findaro received his J.D. from New York Law School in 2005.

Attorney Levites is a practicing lawyer in the state of New York.

Yuriy Yaroslavskiy’s was born in Ukraine and moved to Brooklyn, New York as a young boy, where he has resided ever since. In high school, he realized that law was his true calling. While only a senior in high school, Mr. Yaroslavskiy was able to secure an internship with one of the best criminal defense attorneys, Barry E. Schulman. At the Law Offices of Barry E. Schulman, Mr. Yaroslavskiy worked on high-profile cases that dealt, among other, money laundering and drug conspiracies. Mr. Yaroslavskiy graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and obtain his law degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center where he pursued studies in litigation, criminal and matrimonial law. Just after his first year, Mr. Yaroslavskiy received an award for being one of the top oral advocates, honor is given to students who excel at courtroom presentations. During his final years in Law School, Mr. Yaroslavskiy interned at the prestigious United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York and Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where he worked at the gang bureau. He concluded his final year of Law School as a student prosecutor at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. At the end of his studies in law school, Mr. Yaroslavskiy developed a passion for matrimonial law. After graduation, he worked for some of the best litigators in the industry. He first learned the ropes from a fierce, skilled, and arguably the most intimidating matrimonial practitioner, Yonatan S. Levoritz. There, Mr. Yaroslavskiy had a chance to work on complex matrimonial matters that deal with equitable distribution, child custody and support, and orders of protection. After parting ways with Mr. Levoritz, Mr. Yaroslavskiy joined a prestigious boutique firm of Spodek Law Group where he honed his skills as a courtroom attorney. Mr. Yaroslavskiy enjoys spending his time with his wife and son. He is an avid hockey fan who is a die-hard New York Rangers follower.