Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in Niskayuna, New York

At O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC, our Niskayuna criminal defense lawyers know that when any one of the city’s over 22,000 residents is arrested for a crime in New York, it can change their life in seconds. Whether it was deciding to drive after one too many drinks with friends, drug possession charges that resulted from a traffic stop, or another offense, you are going to have a lot of questions about the best way to put these charges behind you.

Our trusted criminal defense attorneys in Schenectady County have answers.

We provide our clients with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to understand their charges, and how they will impact their current circumstances and their futures, so they can make informed decisions about the direction of their cases.

Our law firm’s priority is to create positive outcomes that align with our clients’ goals, so everyone understands the reality of their legal challenges, and how we can help them.

Contact us today to learn how we can put our experience to work for you.

O’Brien & Eggleston Niskayuna, New York Criminal Defense Attorney Practice Areas

With over 20 years of combined experience on both sides of New York’s criminal courtrooms, accounting for over 200 trials between them, our law firm’s co-founders, Kevin O’Brien and Adam Eggleston, have built important relationships within the legal system, ultimately benefiting our clients and their legal outcomes.

At O’Brien & Eggleston, our Niskayuna criminal defense lawyers have produced real results for real clients in the following legal areas:

• Arson
• Assaults
• Burglary and Robbery
• Domestic Violence Crimes
• Driving While Intoxicated
• Drug Crimes
• Federal Crimes
• Financial Crimes
• Fraud
• Hate Crimes
• Larceny/theft
• Sex Crimes
• Theft Crimes
• Traffic Matters
• Vehicular Assault/Manslaughter
• Violent Crimes
• Weapon Charges
• White-Collar Crimes

If you face a state or federal legal challenge, contact our knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys in Niskayuna for help today. We are ready to provide the positive influence your case needs to achieve the best outcome.

Do I Need a New York Criminal Defense Attorney if I Plan to Plead Guilty?

The short answer is, yes. You should partner with a skilled Niskayuna criminal defense lawyer to ensure each of your legal rights and options is explored before you agree to a “deal” with the prosecutor’s office.

Many people believe that pleading guilty to a crime — especially ones like driving while intoxicated or drug possession— is how they will take responsibility for their actions. In most cases, especially for first-time offenders, individuals believe pleading guilty will teach them a lesson, and keep them from committing the same offense again. While we understand the idea behind this approach, it is usually a short-sighted decision. That is what the prosecutor is counting on. They hope to catch you in your most vulnerable state, so they can close the case and increase their conviction rate.

The reality is, pleading guilty to any crime without speaking with a criminal defense attorney in Niskayuna is not in your best interest.

No matter how serious your situation may be, our criminal defense team in Schenectady County believes your case is worth investigating to protect your future and your freedom. As your advocate, we will investigate the charges and evidence filed against you to look for errors or other details that could be critical in the outcome of your case.

I Have No Criminal History, Will That Help My New York Criminal Defense Case?

The answer is, it depends. The absence of a criminal history does not change the facts of the case. However, depending on the crime you have been charged with, lack of a criminal record may provide the leverage our Niskayuna criminal defense attorneys need to pursue a lesser charge, or a lighter penalty. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Is There Anything I Can Do to Help My New York Criminal Case?

There are several things an individual can do to preserve the integrity of their New York criminal defense case. The very first thing is to not get rearrested while your case is pending.

In addition, defendants can:

• Avoid talking to anyone but their Niskayuna criminal defense attorney about their case. The prosecution has access to the same people our law firm does, and if you have talked to any of them about your case that information can be used against you in court.
• Do not post to social media while your case is pending. In fact, disabling all social media accounts will keep the prosecutor from subjectively searching for and using any past, current, or future posts/images/comments against you.
• If you have a drug or alcohol dependency problem, seek treatment right away.
• Be sure to answer all your attorney’s questions honestly and be available when they need you.
• Never miss a court appearance or an appointment with your defense attorney.
• Continue to go to school or work as you did before your arrest. If you were not employed at the time of your arrest, seek gainful employment while your case is pending.
• Comply with any orders given by the judge, including any orders of protection or other directions that will impact your case going forward.

With a trusted Schenectady County criminal defense attorney by your side, you will have all the answers and direction necessary to make informed decisions about your case, so that together we can pursue the best outcome.

Directions from Niskayuna to O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC

These directions are from Google Maps starting from:

Total Est. Time: 22 min
Total Est. Distance: 18.5 Miles

• Get on I-890 E/NY-7 W in Rotterdam from Crosstown Connection
• Head southwest toward Union St
• Turn right onto Union St
• Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Balltown Rd
• Turn right onto NY-7 W/Crosstown Connection
• Use the right lane to take the ramp onto I-890 E/NY-7 W
• Merge with I-890 E/NY-7 W
• Use the left 2 lanes to merge with I-90 E toward Albany
• Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 24 for I-87 N/I-90 E toward Albany/Montreal
• Continue onto I-87 N/I-90 E
• Keep left to continue on I-90 E
• Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 6A to merge with I-787 S toward Albany/Rensselaer
• Take exit 4B for US-9 N toward Clinton Ave
• Continue onto US-9 N/Clinton Ave
• Turn left onto N Pearl St
• Turn right onto Sheridan Ave

 

Call us:

518-391-2369

Email Us:

kevin@oe-legaldefense.com

Our address is:

12 Sheridan Ave Suite 3,
Albany, NY 12207, United States

We Also Represent Our Services in the Following Cities:

• Ballston Spa
• Colonie
• Delhi
• East Greenbush
• Saratoga Springs
• Schenectady
• Troy
• Walton

Contact Our Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorneys in Niskayuna, New York Today

At O’Brien & Eggleston, we offer criminal defense representation to help you protect your best interests and obtain an outcome in your favor. Tough legal issues require strong legal strategies. That is why we are here.

Our priority is to prove that you deserve an outcome that supports your future, and we have a strong track record of doing so for our clients. Don’t give up your rights without a fight. Contact our Niskayuna criminal defense attorneys at O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC today by calling (518)-391-2369 or contacting us online to schedule your initial consultation.