Violent Crimes Attorney New York
When you are charged with a violent crime in Manhattan, you are facing the most aggressive prosecutors in the country. The stakes are incredibly high, with the potential for decades-long prison sentences, a permanent felony record, and the loss of your reputation and future.
To fight a case this serious, you need a Violent Crimes Attorney in New York who has been on the inside. You need an attorney who has built the very cases you are now fighting.
At Townsend Law, our founder, Sarena Townsend, brings a level of prosecutorial experience that is unmatched. She is not just a former prosecutor; she is a former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of New York—the very office that prosecutes the most serious offenses in Manhattan.
An Unparalleled Advantage: A Former Violent Gangs & Crime Control Leader
Most defense attorneys have never seen the inside of a prosecutor's office. Sarena Townsend helped lead one.
As an AUSA, Ms. Townsend was a leader in the Organized Crime, Violent Gangs, and Crime Control Units.
This means she has direct, high-level experience:
· Prosecuting Homicide & Robbery: She spent a decade at the Brooklyn DA's Office securing top-count convictions for the most serious offenses, including homicide, robbery, and burglary.
· Leading Gang Prosecutions: She understands how federal and state agencies build complex conspiracy and RICO cases against groups and individuals.
· Controlling Federal Investigations: She knows the tactics, investigative tools, and strategies that law enforcement uses to build a case, from witness interviews and surveillance to forensic analysis.
This inside knowledge is now your greatest asset. We analyze your case from the prosecutor's perspective, identify every weakness, and build a defense designed to dismantle their arguments.
Aggressive Defense for Violent Crime Charges in Manhattan
We provide a trial-ready, relentless defense for clients facing any violent felony or misdemeanor charge in Manhattan, including:
· Homicide, Murder & Manslaughter
· Assault (Misdemeanor & Felony)
· Robbery & Armed Robbery
· Burglary
· Gang Assault & Conspiracy
· Kidnapping & Unlawful Imprisonment
· Weapons Possession
· Strangulation
· Hate Crimes
A Feared Adversary in the Courtroom
As a premier Criminal Defense Lawyer New York courts recognize, Sarena Townsend is known as a "feared adversary." We prepare every single case as if it is going to trial. This aggressive posture shows the prosecution that we will not be intimidated into a bad plea deal.
We know the value of hard work and appreciate that our clients are fighting for their lives. Our only goal is to secure the best possible outcome, whether that is a pre-trial dismissal, a favorable negotiation, or a "not guilty" verdict in court.
Contact Townsend Law Immediately
If you or a loved one has been arrested or is under investigation for a violent crime in Manhattan, do not speak to the police. Your first and only call should be to your defense.
Contact Townsend Law now for a confidential consultation. Put a former violent crimes prosecutor on your side.