While most criminal offenses are prosecuted in state court, the United States federal courts also have jurisdictions over certain types of criminal offenses.
In the federal courts in and around Rockland County, New York, the prosecuting attorneys with the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) prosecute criminal offenses.
Jurisdiction to prosecute the case within the federal criminal justice system can occur because the crime impacts interstate commerce, the crime occurred on land owned by the federal government or an Indian reservation, or the allegations involve a loss or harm to the federal government.
Criminal defense attorneys in federal court fight serious felony charges, minor federal offenses, petty felony offenses, and infractions.
Cases in the federal criminal justice system can include everything from tax evasion to drug or firearm charges, to civil rights violations.
Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.
NYSACDL is dedicated to creating a strong, well-trained defense bar to protect the rights of the accused while providing support and education to criminal defense lawyers.
Lawyer Referral Service in Rockland County, NY - The Rockland County Bar Association in New City, NY, sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service. The service helps individuals and businesses find an attorney throughout New City, New York, and the surrounding areas of Rockland County. Last year, the LRS made more than 1,500 referrals to private attorneys who participate in the program. The service carefully pre-screens the local attorneys for their good standing with the state bar and experience in the needed practice area of the law. In exchange for a $50 fee you will receive a 30 minute consultation with the attorney to discuss your legal concerns and the attorney fees for additional representation.