Peter Joel Schaffer
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Peter Joel Schaffer
Biography
PETER J. SCHAFFER, BRONX NEW YORK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF CRIME. 35 YEARS TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Peter J. Schaffer practices exclusively in the areas of Criminal Defense, False Arrest and Police Brutality. All New York and Federal criminal cases skillfully handled. DWI defense provided both in Criminal Court and at the DMV. Mr. Schaffer handles matters ranging from pink summons issued for minor infractions to federal death penalty eligible crimes. Mr. Schaffer has conducted arraignments, bail arguments, hearings, grand jury proceedings, bench and jury trials in New York City and the surrounding areas since 1987. He has tried federal cases in the United States District Courts for the past 27 years. Peter J. Schaffer has appeared numerous times on The Nancy Grace Show on HLN, COURT TV, Bronx News12, BRONXNET, and "IN SESSION" on truTV as an expert commentator in criminal law and trial practice. Peter J. Schaffer represents clients in every stage of the criminal process from investigation through appeal.
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted - MasterCard, Visa, Discovery, American Express
- Contingent Fees - In civil cases
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - We accept CashApp, Zelle, Venmo and Apple Pay
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
Bronx County Bar Association Member (2009 - Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (1998 - Current)
New York State Bar # 2111086 Member (1987 - Current)
Education
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Western State College B.A. (1980) | Business; Political Science
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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University of Denver J.D. (1986) | Law
Honors: Order of St. Ives
Websites
http://www.fedcrimlaw.net
#1 Bronx Criminal Lawyer
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184 East 161st Street, BRONX, NY 10451