Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you have been arrested for or charged with counterfeiting in New York, Foley Griffin is ready to thoroughly review your case and determine all of your legal options in order to protect your reputation and freedom. As former prosecutors, our Nassau County criminal defense lawyers can anticipate how the prosecution will approach your case and build an effective defense strategy on your behalf.
• DUI/DWI
  We know that being accused of DWI can be a nerve-wracking, overwhelming experience. If you are under the age of 21 and have been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you need to protect your rights during this process. Just because you've been arrested or accused doesn't mean you are automatically guilty! Even if police officers conducted field sobriety or breath / blood tests, a seasoned DWI lawyer can challenge the evidence being used against you. When you call on Foley Griffin, you can be confident knowing your case is in proven, skilled hands.
• Wrongful Death
  The loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging things to deal with in life, through this experience can be especially devastating if the loss was the result of a preventable accident. If you have lost a loved one in an accident, the Nassau County wrongful death lawyers at Foley Griffin, can provide immediate assistance helping your family in all legal matters associated with the tragedy, as well as representing your family’s interests against the parties at fault.
• Traffic Violations
  Companies that employ bus drivers are responsible for finding people who — above anything else — drive safe. Transportation businesses must conduct extensive research to determine if a new hire is right for the job, including driving tests and background checks. During a background check, they should make sure a driver has no history of reckless driving, driving under the influence, or anything else that could label them as a safety risk.
• Sex Crimes
• Fraud
  If you have been charged with mail fraud in New York, Foley Griffin is committed to pursuing the outcome and justice you desire. We have successfully defended countless individuals against all types of mail fraud charges and possess the extensive knowledge of federal and state laws.
• Robbery
  Our client was a phone company technician operating his work van when he was struck by a felon operating a stolen car who was fleeing the scene of an armed robbery. The insurance company for the stolen car properly refused to cover the accident. We therefore sought recovery from the employer’s and the client’s Uninsured Motorist carriers. The client had to retire from the job due to the injuries suffered. Although the client had suffered an injury to one of his shoulders prior to the accident, we claimed that it did not prevent him from working and was not significant compared to the severity of the accident.
• White Collar Crimes
  Those who have wealth tend to have influence, but those who use their wealth to directly obtain influence in any fashion may be found guilty of one of the more serious white collar crimes: bribery. In the state of New York, bribery charges are divided into two forms: bribery of a public servant and commercial bribery. Both of these charges are considered felonies, and can result in penalties including long prison sentences, large fines, and more.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Have you been arrested for an alleged crime in the state of New York? Has someone you love been accused of committing a crime? At Foley Griffin, we provide representation for people facing charges in Nassau County, New York. We are tough and knowledgeable advocates with a thorough understanding of the law. Our firm handles all types of criminal cases, including those involving misdemeanor and felony charges.
• Embezzlement
  Like other theft crimes, embezzlement charges are primarily levied based on the value of the property stolen in each instance. The nature of the victim and the type of property stolen could also affect the exact charges.
• Drug Crimes
  Our Nassau County drug crime lawyers at Foley Griffin are passionate about providing tough defense and aggressive advocacy for the criminally accused. Our firm has been representing individuals for over 25 years in Nassau County. We work through the nuances of each of our clients’ unique and individual cases to protect their rights, help them avoid jail, and limit their likelihood of drug charges and convictions.
• Assault
• Identity Theft
  Due to the popularity of the internet, identity theft crimes have been reported at a more frequent rate over the past decade or so. This type of theft crime is associated with severe punishments, such as prison time and fines. If you are facing identity theft charges, you need to hire legal help from an experienced attorney.
• Forgery
  Documents are legal instruments that dictate everything from the terms of a contract to estate plans, and we depend on their authenticity to make them enforceable. However, documents which are not authentic, but instead created by someone with the intent of using them to defraud another, can be seriously damaging, particularly if they are accepted as real. These forged documents are known as “written instruments,†and creating one or altering an authentic document with fraudulent intentions constitutes the crime of forgery.
• Money Laundering
  Money laundering has been connected with a number of other illegal activities, including possible funding of things like international terrorism and other organized crime efforts. As a result, the federal government has placed monumental penalties on money laundering, particularly when the laundered money can be shown to have aided one of these groups.
• Manslaughter
  Our client was charged with vehicular manslaughter by a Manhattan Grand Jury. Mr. Griffin secured a full dismissal of the vehicular manslaughter charges against our client.
• Internet Crimes
  Cybercrimes, in general, are defined as any criminal offense facilitated by using the internet, email, websites, message boards, and chatrooms to conduct criminal or fraudulent transactions, present illegal or fraudulent solicitations to prospective victims, transfer the proceeds of illegal activity to others, participate in illegal sexual activity, or other actions. Sentences for high-level computer crimes include lengthy prison sentences, expensive fines, restrictions on computer usage, and registration as a sex offender (for any sex-related internet crimes).
• Prostitution
• Extortion

Business and Corporate Law

• Trade Secrets

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Premises Liability
  Dangerous premises lead to slips, trips, and falls—which can lead to major personal injuries. Fortunately, there are premises liability laws that protect the rights of those injured in these types of accidents. Here at Foley Griffin, we are passionate about standing up for our clients’ rights. As true litigation attorneys, we provide serious litigation for serious cases.
• Property Damage

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Pedestrians deserve protection, too. Sharing the road is important. Not everyone commutes by car. If you walk or cycle to work, school, or your other daily activities, it is important to know the rules of the road—and that there are laws in place protecting you. Our firm represents the victims of pedestrian accidents in New York’s Nassau County. If you or a loved one was hurt while walking or biking, speak with an attorney at Foley Griffin about your potential personal injury claim.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites

Trusts and Estates

• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Tax Law
  Federal offenses are complex and nuanced, requiring the skill and knowledge of a dedicated attorney who knows the law. These crimes vary greatly, from professionals facing allegations of fraud or embezzlement to officials embroiled in corruption scandals, individuals charges with trafficking drugs, accountants facing tax issues, and more. These issues are investigated by federal agencies, such as the IRS, DEA, FBI, ICE, and others and complaints generally include allegations of fraud, serious drug crimes, computer-related crimes, hate crimes, and other violations of federal acts and laws.