New York Criminal Defense Attorney
serving Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Nassau and Suffolk counties, and all Federal Courts nationwide.

The Law Firm of Raymond B. Grunewald is a general practice, specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation, federal & state, with special emphasis on federal criminal law.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Fighting to protect your rights and preserve your freedom. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week— when you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer
40 years experience as a trial attorney in Federal and State Courts.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald, founder of Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates, aggressively defends individuals arrested and charged with State or Federal matters:

• All Felony and Misdemeanor Crimes
• All White Collar Crimes 
  • Fraud claims:  mail fraud, wire fraud, medicare/Medicaid fraud, bank and business fraud
  • Income tax evasion
  • Bribery
• Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, Kidnapping, Burglary, Robbery, Arson and Other Crimes of Violence 
• Obstruction of commerce
• International narcotics and smuggling
• Interference with public officials
• Hijacking
• Rape and Other Sex Crimes
• All Drug and Narcotic Crimes and Conspiracies 
• Drunk Driving involving Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide Crimes
• Grand Jury, Federal and State Agency investigations
• State and Federal Criminal Appeals

Criminal Defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald has over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer in both federal and state court. He has handled over 200 jury trials. Early in his career he was personally appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney by then U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. As a former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and Chief of the Criminal Division and Organized Crime and Racketeering Division, attorney Raymond Grunewald spent a decade prosecuting those arrested and charged with White Collar Crimes, Major Drug Conspiracies, Income Tax Evasion, Mail Fraud, Bribery, Kidnapping, Hijacking, and other federal crimes.

After returning to private practice, attorney Raymond B. Grunewald specialized in criminal defense. As a Criminal Defense lawyer he has handled hundreds of state and federal criminal cases from the filing of charges through trial and appeal. Criminal Defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald has the unique experience of both prosecuting and defending criminal law cases. Simply put, this experience translates into the best possible results for clients who have been arrested and charged with a state or federal crime.

He has tried major tax cases; represented political and union figures, bankers, unions, defense counsel and the HUD scandals and congressional investigations and money laundering and gasoline excise tax investigations and trials.

If you or someone you know in New York City, New York or a surrounding area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx or Nassau or Suffolk counties has been arrested or charged with a crime or needs the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, then contact Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates at 866-739-9904 or via the contact form in the left column to schedule a consultation.

Criminal Defense Services Under Federal and New York Law

Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates is located in New York City, New York. The law office focuses on criminal law and civil litigation cases.  Principal criminal defenselawyer Raymond B. Grunewald is personally involved in defending each New York client who has been arrested and charged with a crime.

Criminal defense is a broad area of law. This area of law can include both state and federal criminal charges. The New York and federal laws related to criminal law and procedure are complicated and requires a skilled criminal defense lawyer to properly navigate through the process. Criminal defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald has built his practice on defending those arrested and accused of a crime, be it under New York or federal law. With over 40 years of criminal law experience, criminal defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald has the experience and ability to provide an aggressive defense for a client arrested and charged with any of the following criminal offenses/matters under New York or federal law.

• White Collar Fraud, Embezzlement, RICO, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud, Drug Offenses including Conspiracy, Possession, Sales, Manufacturing and Transportation
• Murder – All Degrees, Voluntary Manslaughter, Involuntary Manslaughter
• Weapon/Firearm Charges
• Assault, Battery, Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Other Crimes of Violenc
• Arson, Vandalism, Criminal Mischief and All Other Property Crimes
• Theft Charges, Employee Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Petty Theft
• Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Acts Involving Minors and All Other Sex Offenses
• Domestic Violence, Spousal Abuse, Temporary/Permanent Restraining Orders
• Vehicular Manslaughter; Negligent Homicide
• Money Laundering, Insurance Fraud, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Motions to Withdraw Guilty Pleas, Motions to Terminate Probation
• Defense Pre-sentence reports
• Probation Violations, Parole Hearings, Sentencing Hearings
• State and Federal Criminal Appeals
• Civil lawsuits related to criminal matters:  false arrest, false imprisonment, police brutality

Contact Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates if you have been arrested and charged with a crime, whether listed above or not or if you need any additional information.

If you or someone you know in New York City, New York or a surrounding area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx or Nassau or Suffolk counties has been arrested or charged with a crime or needs the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, then contact Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates at 866-739-9904 or via the contact form in the left column to schedule a consultation.

RAYMOND B. GRUNEWALD & ASSOCIATES

757 Third Avenue, 25th Floor
New York, New York 10017
Phone:  866-739-9904

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BUSINESS HOURS

• Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
• After Hours Voice Mail/Email
• 24/7 Response

BIORGRAPHY:    RAYMOND B. GRUNEWALD, Founder

An Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer Fighting For Your Rights

Courts/Jurisdictions Admitted In:

• Admitted to bar, 1952, NY
• 1956, U.S. Court of Military Appeals 
• 1957, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern District of New York
• 1962, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
• 1963, U.S. Supreme Court
• 1970, U.S. Tax Court
• 1986, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 
• 2005, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Education:

• Fordham University (B.S., 1949; J.D., 1952) (Associate Editor, Fordham Law Review, 1950 - 1952.) [Colonel, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Army Reserve, Graduate, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 1972]

Assistant U.S. Attorney:

• Chief, Civil Division
• Chief, Criminal Division and Chief , Organized Crime and Racketeering Division, Office of the U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1961 - 1970
• Special Assistant to the United States Attorney General, the Southern District of California and District of Hawaii, 1969

Professional Memberships:

• The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• American Bar Association
• Nassau County Bar Association
• Federal Bar Council
• The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• New York State Defenders Association
• Association of Federal Defense Attorneys
• Association of Former U.S. Attorneys
• Reserve Officers Association
• West Point Officers Club.

Professional Experience and Achievements:

Criminal Defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald has been a trial lawyer for over 40 years, starting with dozens of General Court Martial trials as a United States Army Judge Advocate trial and defense counsel both in Korea and the United States. Upon his return from active military service, he represented, for 5 years, a major insurance company in defense litigation in the Supreme Courts of New York, until he was personally appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney by then U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

Attorney Raymond B. Grunewald spent a decade prosecuting all types of White Collar Crimes, Major Drug Conspiracies, Income Tax Evasion, Mail Fraud, Bribery, Kidnapping, Hijacking, etc. Upon Mr. Grunewald's return to private practice, he specialized in criminal defense from Investigation through Indictment, Trial and Appeals of all Federal and State Crimes; Grand Jury Representation; Representation before Federal and State Agencies, including all phases of Agency Investigations (such as FBI, IRS, SEC, INS and DOJ); and, Federal and State Income Tax defense. His experience includes defending all types of Fraud claims (Medicare/Medicaid, bank, mail & wire, etc.), RICO, IRS, drugs and narcotics, organized crime and extradition.

Criminal Defense lawyer Raymond Grunewald's extensive civil litigation practice has included: general litigation (plaintiffs and defendants), automobile negligence and medical and legal malpractice, with emphasis on complex motions, pleadings, examinations before trial and pre-trial negotiations, Surrogate's Court representation in contested estates for petitioners, respondents, legatees and distributees in New York, Nassau, Kings, and Queens & Richmond Counties. He has had accounts frozen in a multimillion dollar estate for the benefit of children whose father had been murdered by his spouse, their mother. Criminal Defense lawyer Grunewald has handled diverse matters that range from acting as a private prosecutor/ investigator for corporate and individual clients, to representation of such clients as Iberia Air Lines of Spain and its resident V.P. / General Manager in the defense of criminal & civil contempt proceedings and violations of court decrees and injunctions; represented both plaintiff and defense in a variety of litigation matters including products, motor vehicle, general and medical and legal malpractice liability.

Unites States Department Of Justice: (August 1961 to January 1970) Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of New York; Chief, Civil Division (January 1969 to January 1970). Review of all civil suits brought by and against the United States. Supervised civil division lawyers in preparation for trial, compromise negotiation, and development of trial strategy in all litigation. Chief, Criminal Division (February 1964 to December 1968) and Chief, Organized Crime & Racketeering Division (January 1966 to December 1968). Personal review of all criminal proceedings, brought against violators of the laws of the United States. Supervised trial preparation and trial strategy for cases handled by all Assistant U.S. Attorneys within the criminal division. Responsible for the review, revision and final approval of all pleadings. Experienced in courtroom trials and other dispositions of significant cases (including motions, hearings and other pre-trial proceedings) as to a broad spectrum of criminal charges, alleging such violations as income tax evasion, bribery, mail frauds, kidnapping, obstruction of commerce, international narcotics and smuggling, interference with public officials, hijacking, etc., and personal preparation and argument of appeals there from. Coordinated, for the United States Attorney, federal investigations touching upon personages or activities of major crime groups and public offices affected thereby.

United States Army: (November 1952 - January 1956) Entered service as an infantry private. Commissioned in Korea, returning as First Lieutenant. Investigator, War Crimes Division, Judge Advocate General's Corps (Korea, April 1953 - January 1954). Military Affairs Officer and Defense Counsel (Korea, January 1954 - September 1954). Government Trial Counsel in charge of military prosecutions in the New England area at the General Court Martial level. Cases ranging from unauthorized absence to premeditated murder. (Fort Devens, October 1954 - January 1956).

United States Army Reserves: (January 1956 - March 1983) Colonel, Judge Advocate General's Corps. Staff Judge Advocate, 77th Army Reserve Command 1968-1974 (Chief Legal Officer for a 20,000 officer and enlisted personnel command); Director, U.S. Army Reserve Mutual Support/Legal Assistance programs for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, 1974-1981, supervising up to 40 Judge Advocate officers and approximately 100 enlisted specialist personnel. Commanding Officer 4th JAG Detachment 1981-1983. Largest legal unit in US Army Reserve.

Awards and Decorations:

Army Legion of Merit; Army Meritorious Service Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Reserve Medal; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster; United Nations Service Medal; Korean Service Medal, Bronze Battle Star; Presidential Meritorious Unit Citation; Combat Infantry Badge; Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation.

Public and Community Service Memberships:

Democratic candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court, 10th Judicial District (1991 and 1992). Found qualified by the Nassau County Bar Association; Democratic candidate for Nassau County Court (found qualified by Nassau County Bar Association and Nassau County Women's Bar Association, for both Supreme and County Courts (1990); Democratic candidate for Nassau County Executive (1987); Democratic candidate for Nassau County Comptroller (1985); Member, Nassau Democratic Judicial Screening Panel (1985 to 1995); Member of the Council, State University of New York at Old Westbury (appointed by Governor Mario Cuomo, on October 29, 1984, and term renewed to 2001); Officer and General Counsel, Greenvale Civic Association (1981 - 1988); President and General Counsel, Greenvale Civic Association (June 1989 to June 2000); Recipient of the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross, with two (2) devices (Governor Mario Cuomo, February 26, 1986).

If you or someone you know in New York City, New York or a surrounding area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx or Nassau or Suffolk counties has been arrested or charged with a crime or needs the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, then contact Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates at 866-739-9904 or via the contact form in the right column to schedule a consultation.

Civil law involves private law suits between two or more private individuals, businesses or other legal entities. Criminal law involves a private individual and the state of New York or the United States federal government. In a criminal case, criminal charges are filed by the State of New York or by the federal government through a prosecutor. Another important distinction between civil law and criminal law is the standard of proof that is required by the law. In order to prevail in a civil case, the plaintiff must demonstrate by 51% that the defendant is responsible for the plaintiff’s injuries. In criminal law, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged with the crime actually committed the crime. This standard is much higher than the civil standard.

Criminal defense lawyers represent individuals who are being prosecuted by the State of New York or by the federal government for an act that has been classified as a crime. What constitutes a crime is defined in the New York penal code and by federal statutes. Statutes are rules or laws that define what type of conduct is illegal. Crimes are generally classified as “misdemeanors” (less serious offenses that are normally punishable by up to one year imprisonment and/or a fine like some traffic violations, petty theft cases, or possession of a small amount of marijuana) or “felonies” (more serious offenses that warrant imprisonment of one or more years, such as rape, grand theft, assault with a deadly weapon, or homicide/murder). Criminal defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald has successfully negotiated and litigated both misdemeanor and felony crimes. Criminal defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald is highly experienced in defending New York clients against both state and federal criminal charges.

If you or someone you know in New York City, New York or a surrounding area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx or Nassau or Suffolk counties has been arrested or charged with a crime or needs the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, then contact Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates at 866-739-9904 or via the contact form in the left column to schedule a consultation.

MIRANDA WARNINGS

An area of confusion for many New York clients who have been arrested and charged with a crime has to do with “Miranda” warnings.  Therefore, as a service to their New York City and surrounding area criminal defense clients and prospective clients, Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates offers answers to the following frequently asked questions:

What is a Miranda warning?

A Miranda warning advises individuals of their constitutional right to remain silent and to refrain from answering any questions.  A Miranda warning also advises individuals of their right to have a lawyer present before answering any questions.

If I am not under arrest, do I have to answer a police officer’s questions?

No. Unless you are placed under arrest you are free to leave at any time. However, if a police officer stops you while you are walking, and asks you for identification, it is probably in your best interest to provide such information. The courts have allowed police officers to detain people for extended periods of time in an effort to determine the identity of the individual.

EXAMPLE: Tommy is walking down the street and approached by Officer Doright. Officer Doright begins to question Tommy about a bank robbery that happened a few days ago. The conversation looks like this:

          Officer Doright: Hey, excuse me; I would like to ask you a few questions. 
          Tommy: Umm, ok, what is this about? 
          Officer Doright: I’m investigating a robbery that happened a few days ago, I thought that you might be able to give me some information. 
          Tommy: I just got back in town today from Europe; I really don’t think that I can help. 
          Officer Doright: You say you just got back, that’s interesting because you fit the description of the robber that the bank teller provided. 
          Tommy: Excuse me Officer, am I under arrest? 
          Officer Doright: Umm, well no, but if you have something that you would like to say about the robbery, I promise to help you out. 
          Tommy: No thank you Officer. Tommy then continues with his walk home from the airport.

Must a police officer always advise a person of their Miranda rights before asking a question?

No. The Miranda warning is only required during a custodial interrogation. This means that the individual being questioned is in actual custody or in an environment in which a reasonable person would not believe that he or she is free to leave.

For example: Officer Jones is investigating a robbery at the local supermarket. The cashier indicates that a customer named Mary Smith may have seen the robber. When Officer Jones interviews Mary, they are standing at the exit of the supermarket.  During the interview, Mary makes incriminating statements regarding her participation in the robbery. Can Mary’s statements be used against her later, even though she was not given a Miranda warning? The answer is probably yes, because Mary was not in custody when she was being asked the questions. Therefore, Mary was free to leave if she wanted to.

If I am in custody, how do I assert my right to remain silent?

A suspect who has been arrested need only say “I want to speak with a lawyer” or “I have nothing to say now.” If the police continue to question the suspect, the police have likely violated the suspect’s 5th and 6th Amendment rights. Anything that the suspect says after the violation will usually be inadmissible as evidence in court.

Can I waive my Miranda rights? 

Yes. If you have been arrested in New York and you have been advised of your right to remain silent and of your right to speak to an attorney, then anything that you say after can and most likely will be used against you in court.
But the police officer said that if I talked, he would help me out.

This is something police officers always say. Police officers have no control over what happens to you after you have been arrested. The determination of what you will be charged with, how your case will progress and how you will be sentenced if found guilty, is up to the local, state or federal prosecutor handling your case, possibly a jury and the trial judge. Accordingly, if you are arrested and accused of a crime, it is best not to talk with anyone other than your criminal defense lawyer, otherwise, your case may be more difficult to defend.  It is almost always easier for a criminal defense lawyer to defend a case when the person charged has not given a statement to the police.  Before you talk with anyone, call Criminal Defense lawyer Raymond B. Grunewald.

If you or someone you know in New York City, New York or a surrounding area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx or Nassau or Suffolk counties has been arrested or charged with a crime or needs the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, then contact Raymond B. Grunewald & Associates at  866-739-9904 or via the contact form in the left column to schedule a consultation.