Criminal Defense
and Family Law
You’ve Been Accused – I Will Defend You
Criminal Defense and Family Law in New York City
Nothing’s worse than being accused. Together we’ll build your best defense.”
– Bruce Yerman
Criminal Defense
Defending you is a privilege. The skills I’ve developed over 27 years of practicing in New York City Criminal Courts are at your service as your criminal defense and family lawyer.
Family Law
Family offenses, juvenile delinquency, custody, visitation, child support, abuse & neglect, divorce. Many of my clients simultaneously have cases against a current or former partner in Criminal Court and Family Court.
Strategic Criminal Defense
Understand your legal situation. Then take action.
Never Speak to Police
Tell the truth. Tell a lie. Say a little or a lot. Innocent, guilty, or somewhere in between. It doesn’t matter. The police will arrest you no matter what you say.
The police want to speak with you because they think you did it. Most likely they already have cause to arrest you.
Even if you didn’t commit a crime, police possess some evidence tending to prove you did.
Your words are extremely valuable. Keep them to yourself. Never speak with police. Use your constitutional right to remain silent. Always! No exceptions.
Victories!
I’m a criminal defense and family lawyer – helping clients overcome tough situations for 27 years.
“Buy and Bust” Drug Sale
– ACQUITTED AT TRIAL.
Error at Murder Trial
– CONVICTION REVERSED BY NEW YORK’S HIGHEST COURT.
False Robbery Case
– INDICTMENT DISMISSED.
arson charge
– NO CONVICTION. NO JAIL.
INJURED cO-WORKER
– ACQUITTED AT TRIAL.
Cocaine Sale
– ACQUITTED BASED ON “AGENCY DEFENSE”.
Client Testimonials
- I met Bruce many years ago. From the moment I walked in as a client to the end when everything was complete, I was very pleased with his professionalism. I had never ever received a bad advice from Bruce. He is asolutely wonderful! The perfect lawyer to have on your side. I admire his work ethic and most of all excellent representation. Thank you Bruce!read moreread lessTatiana S.There are not enough stars to give Bruce! If I could I would give infinite stars. He is quite possibly the best attorney I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and knowing. He truly cares and will fight tooth and nail for you. I can not express my gratitude enough. If you need to get stuff done, look no further, Bruce will get it done. Best attorney, ever! Also a genuinely incredible human being. Thank you so much Bruce for all the hard work and dedication you have put forth to getting our family back together. You are impeccable!read moreread lessEllen S.
- Bruce is an impeccable attorney as well as human being. He is outstandingly knowledgeable and will go the extra mile for you. His humility and professionalism is unmatched. Look nowhere else!read moreread lessAmama I.I highly recommend Bruce Yerman on his impeccable services!. He is extremely thorough and professional. He pays attention to details and very knowledgeable. He also makes you feel at ease in a stressful situation. Highly recommend him in the NYC metro area!read moreread lessTara P.Just from the free consultation I learned a great deal about my case right from the start. All other lawyers were 5 minute talks and a "here's how much it costs" type of talk. Bruce spent the time to talk to me professionally and explained all my options and how to proceed with the case. I would highly recommend him.read moreread lessJeff D.
- Always There When You Need Him Mr. Yerman is the best lawyer you could ever have. He’s always there when you need him, he’s attentive, professional, but most importantly he treats his clients like family. I’m so grateful that l have him as a lawyer, he goes out of his way for his clients is like he doesn’t take time off, he responds to your calls even on the weekend. To me and my family his the best that could happen to us. Thank you so much Mr. Yermanread moreread lessGlory M.Order of Protection Mr. Yerman was by far the most professional lawyer/human being I've ever met. He handled my case with such professionalism and kindness. He was able to get the Order of Protection vacated with such ease. He answered all of my questions and phone calls in a timely manner, was never judgemental for my wrong doings (HAVING AN AFFAIR). Thank you Mr. Yerman as you are a man of knowledge and I respect you whole heartedly.read moreread lessCristySuch Professionalism and Kindness Mr. Yerman was by far the most professional lawyer/human being I've ever met. He handled my case with such professionalism and kindness. He was able to get the Order of Protection vacated with such ease. He answered all of my questions and phone calls in a timely manner, was never judgemental for my wrong doings (HAVING AN AFFAIR). Thank you Mr. Yerman as you are a man of knowledge and I respect you whole heartedly.read moreread lessCristy
- Bruce is amazing I have worked with many lawyers through out my life and bruce is one in a million my family case was extremely difficult and bruce made it happen he never gave up even with everything going on with covid19 he stayed positive walked us through all the processes we had to go through me and my family would highly recommend bruce to anyone in need of a strong attorneyread moreread lessKevin A.Highly Recommend #1 Bruce is amazing I have worked with many lawyers through out my life and bruce is one in a million my family case was extremely difficult and bruce made it happen he never gave up even with everything going on with covid19 he stayed positive walked us through all the processes we had to go through me and my family would highly recommend bruce to anyone in need of a strong attorneyread moreread lessKevin
- Impeccable Services I highly recommend Bruce Yerman on his impeccable services!. He is extremely thorough and professional. He pays attention to details and very knowledgeable. He also makes you feel at ease in a stressful situation. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Yerman.read moreread lessTara
- Impeccable Service Impeccable service. Very accesible. I highly recomend him. Very patient and willing to listen to all I had to say. Didn't push for money.God bless him.read moreread lessEva E.Did Not Push for Money Very Patient with his consultation. Didn't push for money and helped out in my particular circumstance. Highly recommended.read moreread lessJR R.Fiercely Competent LOOK NO FURTHER! Bruce is fiercely competent. His professional experience, intelligence and character are above the rest. One phone call and I was sold. Searching for a lawyer I consulted with about 5 lawyers. No contest! Bruce is knowledgeable and has an excellent demeanor. Others were arrogant, intimidating, impatient and greedy. Bruce thoroughly explains every possible scenario throughout a cruel, unpredictable criminal court system. I received a timely response to my every inquiry. I was falsely arrested; the prosecutor was relentless. Bruce meticulously prepared for trail issuing subpoenas, gathering evidence such as videos, documents, hiring investigators, etc. He made an unbearable process almost pleasant. He’s strategic and sensitive to the opposition. Bruce went above and beyond. One evening he hand delivered a subpoena, ensuring a reluctant party turn over valuable video evidence. The results speak for themself. We were victorious! My case was DISMISSED! I have NO criminal record. I can happily move on with my life. It truly makes all the difference having an advocate who cares, keeps you informed and fights for you. I've recommended Bruce to friends. They can't thank me enough. A better lawyer you won't find!read moreread lessExquisite S.
- Most Importantly a Winner Bruce, is professional, friendly, patient beyond all belief and most importantly a winner. He goes above and beyond.read moreread lessTerence S.Amazing!!! Bruce Yerman is Amazing!!! By far the absolute BEST Attorney in New York that I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with! He was extremely knowledgable, intuitive and helpful- Truly one of a kind! He anticipated many of the questions I had and often had the answer before I had even finished asking! I cannot speak highly enough of his aptitude, efficiency, and dedication- He is a Superstar!! Thank you for all that you do Bruce!!!read moreread lessF S.LOOK NO FURTHER!Bruce is fiercely competent. His professional experience, intelligence and character are above the rest. One phone call and I was sold. Searching for a lawyer I consulted with about 5 lawyers. No contest! Bruce is knowledgeable and has an excellent demeanor. Others were arrogant, intimidating, impatient and greedy. Bruce thoroughly explains every possible scenario throughout a cruel, unpredictable criminal court system. I received a timely response to my every inquiry. I was falsely arrested; the prosecutor was relentless. Bruce meticulously prepared for trail issuing subpoenas, gathering evidence such as videos, documents, hiring investigators, etc. He made an unbearable process almost pleasant. He’s strategic and sensitive to the opposition. Bruce went above and beyond. One evening he hand delivered a subpoena, ensuring a reluctant party turn over valuable video evidence. The results speak for themself. We were victorious! My case was DISMISSED! I have NO criminal record. I can happily move on with my life. It truly makes all the difference having an advocate who cares, keeps you informed and fights for you. I've recommended Bruce to friends. They can't thank me enough. A better lawyer you won't find!read moreread lessExquisite S.
- Great lawyer excellent person he's take time for me ,he make mi feel secure relax he explained my right and how I can protect me self.El abogado es muy competente profesional conoces y tiene experiencia en caso legales algo que yo pensé que era el fin del mundo el me lo hizo ver del tamaño de una gota de agua y no me cobro nada por una accesoria tan importante lo recomiendo 100% muchas gracias Thank you very much.read moreread lessBelgica C.Awesome Awesome. I reached out via email and he got back to me within an hour. I told him my problem and he gave me awesome advice and direction. My issue didn't require a lawyer but if I ever have a problem this will be my go to guy! Thanks for your time and patience.read moreread lessJanen G.Meticulous Apart from his ability to represent you fully in the courtroom, he is meticulous in his trial preparation, and he is skilled in ensuring that your rights are protected in all fairness under the law.
And he stays in the office late, and can be reached, and relied upon to keep you informed of any information on your case.read moreread lessTyrone F. - Never Seen Any Better Attorney I have never seen any better attorney , not only professional, but as a nice honest person ..and I can compare since I have changed many attorneys during divorce process for the last 5 years and been maliciously sued by my ex many times..!!!!! too bad i met him in the end of my divorce .5+ starsread moreread lessVicky V.Exceeded All Expectation Mr. Yerman represented me in three different courts. His professionalism, compassion and unprecedented knowledge of the law exceeded all expectation. I highly recommend his impeccable services.read moreread lessKirsty B.Great Lawyer Great lawyer excellent person he's take time for me ,he make mi feel secure relax he explained my right and how I can protect me self.El abogado es muy competente profesional conoces y tiene experiencia en caso legales algo que yo pensé que era el fin del mundo el me lo hizo ver del tamaño de una gota de agua y no me cobro nada por una accesoria tan importante lo recomiendo 100% muchas gracias Thank you very much.read moreread lessBelgica C.
- Look no Further!! Bruce is fiercely competent. His professional experience, intelligence and character are above the rest. One phone call and I was sold. Searching for a lawyer I consulted with about 5 lawyers. No contest! Bruce is knowledgeable and has an excellent demeanor. Others were arrogant, intimidating, impatient and greedy. Bruce thoroughly explains every possible scenario throughout a cruel, unpredictable criminal court system. I received a timely response to my every inquiry. I was falsely arrested; the prosecutor was relentless. Bruce meticulously prepared for trail issuing subpoenas, gathering evidence such as videos, documents, hiring investigators, etc. He made an unbearable process almost pleasant. He’s strategic and sensitive to the opposition. Bruce went above and beyond. One evening he hand delivered a subpoena, ensuring a reluctant party turn over valuable video evidence. The results speak for themself. We were victorious! My case was DISMISSED! I have NO criminal record. I can happily move on with my life. It truly makes all the difference having an advocate who cares, keeps you informed and fights for you. I've recommended Bruce to friends. They can't thank me enough. A better lawyer you won't find!read moreread lessPaulaGreat Communication and Helpful I contacted Mr. Yerman for advice on a case that involved two states. Attorneys in both states were pulling at us to hire them and unfortunately, we didn't have money for that. I sought advice from Mr. Yerman and the advice he gave was honest, detailed and valuable. Thank you for taking the time to respond.read moreread lessanonymous
- A LAWYER'S LAWYER I have been in practice for over 50 years, and remain in active practice although I have given up handling criminal matters because of the time and effort that they usually require and the activity, dedication and emotional input (not to mention legwork) that must be given for each case. I recently had occasion to refer a matter to Mr. Yerman, calling him in the evening and getting his input and ideas concerning the matter. He immediately attended to the case, getting me all of the relevant information and the status of the proceeding (the client had recently been arrested and was in police custody)) within minutes, and advising me of his strategy to defend the matter. He also advised what the total cost would be to the client, and the probable outcome based on what I had informed him. All of this occurred well outside business hours. Mr. Yerman then went far beyond what was required, doing substantial work over the weekend, and successfully obtained the release of the client on a Saturday. I intend to use Mr. Yerman for all my future criminal matters, and to refer his services to my associates and colleagues. I feel confident that he work is up to the best, and that his fees are fair and reasonable. His skill, knowledge, experience and dedication is rare today in a world of rush, inattention and carelessness, and any client facing charges of wrongdoing would be well served to consider retaining him.read moreread lessanonymousA Lawyer's Lawyer I have been in practice for over 50 years, and remain in active practice although I have given up handling criminal matters because of the time and effort that they usually require and the activity, dedication and emotional input (not to mention legwork) that must be given for each case.I recently had occasion to refer a matter to Mr. Yerman, calling him in the evening and getting his input and ideas concerning the matter. He immediately attended to the case, getting me all of the relevant information and the status of the proceeding (the client had recently been arrested and was in police custody)) within minutes, and advising me of his strategy to defend the matter. He also advised what the total cost would be to the client, and the probable outcome based on what I had informed him. All of this occurred well outside business hours. Mr. Yerman then went far beyond what was required, doing substantial work over the weekend, and successfully obtained the release of the client on a Saturday. I intend to use Mr. Yerman for all my future criminal matters, and to refer his services to my associates and colleagues. I feel confident that he work is up to the best, and that his fees are fair and reasonable. His skill, knowledge, experience and dedication is rare today in a world of rush, inattention and carelessness, and any client facing charges of wrongdoing would be well served to consider retaining him.read moreread lessanonymousBruce Yerman Personally Helped Me Bruce Yerman personally helped me. I used his free consultation and defended myself in the court. Plead bargain with judge - in result the charges were dropped from misdemeanor to simple sanity code violation! Very professional and great person!read moreread lessNerses K.
- Mr. Yerman Had My Charges Dismissed. Bruce Yerman is very professional, competent and reliable. Mr. Yerman had my charges dismissed. He will fight for your rights and help you in your legal matters to achieve the best possible outcome. If you need a confident, reliable, honest and professional lawyer please call Mr. Yerman. I retained Mr. Yerman to defend me against Disorderly Conduct charges in New York City. I should not have been charged with Disorderly Conduct and the police were acting maliciously. Mr. Yerman was prepared to defend me in every possible way to ensure the furtherance of justice while working with me to understand other immigration implications. Receiving this charge as a tourist in New York it was very overwhelming to defend myself against the charge. I originally found a good review on Mr. Yerman so I decided to give him a call along with some other lawyers. He was the only lawyer that promptly returned my call (within 24 hours), all the other lawyers returned my calls a few days later and by then I returned to my home country. I spoke to Mr. Yerman further in detail again and received his legal advice. His legal counsel was honest and professional without any “salesman pitch” or even the slightest feeling that he was trying to grab me as a client. Further to that, and the American justice system being completely foreign to me, I spent approximately 2 months researching various lawyers and legalities. I could not meet any of these lawyers so I had to judge them based on telephone conversations and internet searches. After speaking to at least 20 lawyers, I found Mr. Yerman as the most sincere and honest. Some other lawyers I spoke to also seemed honest and competent but the reason I chose Mr. Yerman is because he returned my call while I was in New York, he understood what I was going through, and did not take advantage of my situation. He was also very knowledgeable and was adamant on my rights and defense; whereas, some other lawyers (and lawyer websites) were advising me that my only option was an ACD. I came to learn that many lawyers are quick to advise ACD as the only outcome. Apparently this is because it is quick money for them and they ignore other options for your defense. An ACD is not a terrible thing and many times if a lawyer can arrange that for you it is a great option; however, a sincere lawyer will explore all options with confidence before advising you that an ACD is your only option. I trusted and relied on Mr. Yerman to represent me through Power of Attorney and he appeared in court on my behalf as I do not live in New York City. It was daunting to not be present in court but Mr. Yerman made the process very comfortable. I can personally assure you that you are in good hands with Mr. Yerman; he is very competent and trustworthy.read moreread lessanonymous
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