CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Being accused of a crime can be devastating. But with the help of Rosenwasser Law, you can move forward with confidence, knowing you have a qualified and skilled criminal defense attorney on your side. Our firm will guide you every step of the way, navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system and newly-enacted discovery laws. 

EXPERIENCE MATTERS.

Veteran Attorney

Jason has decades of experience as an attorney handling a wide variety of criminal cases ranging from petty traffic offenses and misdemeanors to complex felonies, including:

  • Murder

  • Assault

  • Unlawful Gun Possession

  • Robbery

  • Sex Crimes

  • Larceny

  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

  • Driving While Intoxicated

Meticulous Preparation

To craft a defense tailored to fit each client’s unique situation, Rosenwasser Law carefully evaluates all evidence and meticulously prepares for each case. To develop successful defense strategies and arguments, Jason works tirelessly with current and former law enforcement, prosecutors, and subject area experts to obtain information and testimony designed to win your case.

Unique Perspective

Prior to opening Rosenwasser Law Office, Jason served as a prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office in Orange and Rockland Counties. Jason uses his experience as a prosecutor to his client’s advantage, developing the strongest possible defense in each case. Not only does he know the ins and outs of prosecutorial tactics, he also knows how to anticipate and counter them.

Evidence and Experts

Serving as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney in a variety of criminal matters, Jason has extensive experience presenting and challenging evidence and expert testimony. Known for his aggressive and highly-effective courtroom style, Jason is prepared to cross-examine adverse witnesses, counter the prosecution’s evidence, and go toe-to-toe with medical and scientific experts on your behalf.

Jason’s areas of particular expertise include:

  • Presenting and challenging scientific evidence

  • Evidence of abuse head trauma (formerly known as “shaken baby syndrome”)

  • Ballistics evidence

  • DNA evidence

  • Eyewitness identifications

  • Medical evidence

  • Psychological evidence and testimony as related to the “insanity defense”

If you have been accused of a crime in New York, Rosenwasser Law can help.
We are dedicated to making all available legal arguments to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.