Todd Andrew Spodek

This attorney is a highly experienced and skilled legal professional with a strong background in criminal defense and litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Pace University School of Law in 2006 and holds a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University (2001).

Since 2007, he has been the Managing Partner of Spodek Law Group P.C., leading a firm known for its aggressive and strategic defense in high-stakes criminal cases. Over the years, he has successfully defended numerous clients, securing acquittals, dismissals, and suppressed statements in complex legal matters.

He is a member of several New York bar associations, including the Brooklyn, Queens, and Bronx Bar Associations, and is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York Federal Courts.

A recognized authority in his field, he has been featured in high-profile legal discussions and media coverage, contributing to major publications like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and ABA Journal. His legal insights have been sought after in speaking engagements, including discussions on criminal trials, fraud, and the impact of COVID-19 on law practice.

Fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, he effectively represents a diverse client base, offering top-tier legal representation with a commitment to justice and excellence.

Features

• Adoption
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Cybercrimes
• Divorce
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Offenses
• DUI/DWI
• Juvenile Offenses
• Paternity Cases
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Sex Crimes
• Spousal Support (Alimony)
• Theft and Burglary
• Violent Crimes (Assault, Murder)
• White-Collar Crimes (Fraud, Embezzlement)

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2007
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2021 - Best Brooklyn Criminal Defense Attorneys, Expertise.com
  2021 - Expertise.com, Best Queens Criminal Defense Attorneys
  2015 - Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
  2013 - High Powered NY Divorce Lawyer, Examiner.com
  2012 - Proclamation, Brooklyn Borough President
  2009 - Outstanding Criminal Defense Blog, Criminal Defense Blogs
• Work Experience
  2007 - Present Managing Partner, Spodek Law Group P.C.
• Sample of Legal Cases
  People v. M.P. - Aquittal on all charges after Trial
  
  People v. J.G. - New York County - All Charges Dismissed
  
  People v. A.L. - Dismissal
  
  People v. M.G. - Queens County - Statement Suppressed
  
  People v. S.A. - New York County - All Criminal Charges Dismissed
  
• Associations
  2007 - Present
  Brooklyn Bar Association - Member
  2007 - Present
  Queens Bar Association - Member
  2007 - Present
  Bronx Bar Association - Member
  2007 - Present
  Federal Court, Eastern District of New York - Admitted
  2007 - Present
  Federal Court, Southern District of New York - Admitted
• Education
  2006 - Pace University School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  2001 - Northeastern University - BS - Bachelor of Science
• Speaking Engagements
  2020 - Responding to COVID-19: The Impact of Remote Work on Attorneys - Responding to COVID-19: The Impact of Remote Work on Attorneys - Responding to COVID-19: The Impact of Remote Work on Attorneys
  2020 - - How 3 Established Firms Are Handling COVID-19 - MyCase Webinar
  2014 - - High Profile Criminal Trials - New York County Lawyers' Association
• Publications
  2020 - New York Times
  ‘Anna Delvey,’ Fake Heiress: 7 Bizarre Highlights From Her Trial
  2020 - Wall Street Journal
  New York’s ‘Son of Sam’ Law Invoked in German Heiress Fraud Scheme
  2015 - New York Law Journal
  In the Matter of Leroi J. Andrews
  2013 - Examiner.com
  Family lifestyle hack: 5 creative ways to have fun at home on a rainy day
  2011 - Radar Online
  House Committee Begins Ethics Inquiry Into Rep. Anthony Weiner
  2011 - 2011
  All Criminal Charges Pending Against Unicyclist Kyle Petersen are Dismissed
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent
  Russian - Native / Fluent
  Spanish - Native / Fluent

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