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Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense
Former prosecutors defending individuals and executives in state and federal matters, from the first call from investigators to trial and appeal.
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Lead attorney
Marcus Hale
Offices
New York
First consultation
Free, 45 minutes
Typical timeline
Days to 12 months
Overview
Former prosecutors in your corner from the first call
Former prosecutors defending individuals and executives from the first call from investigators through trial and appeal.
We move quickly: most clients speak to a partner within the hour, and we attend interviews, arraignments and bail hearings in person.
60
+
Jury trials led
9
yrs
As a Manhattan prosecutor
24/7
Duty line for arrests and searches
What we handle
The matters we handle
Every matter is led by Marcus Hale, a former Manhattan prosecutor who has tried more than sixty cases.
01
White-collar and fraud
Securities, bank and wire fraud allegations against executives.
02
Investigations
Grand jury subpoenas and agency inquiries handled before charges.
03
DUI and traffic offences
Serious traffic matters defended in court.
04
Bail and pre-trial hearings
Release arguments made at the first appearance.
05
Trials
State and federal jury trials led by a partner.
06
Appeals and post-conviction
Convictions challenged on the record.
How we work
A clear process, from first call to final order
You will always know what happens next, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take.
01
Hour 1
Immediate response
A partner takes your call, advises you on your rights and attends if you are being questioned.
02
Days 1–14
Secure the evidence
We preserve records and test the prosecution’s case before positions harden.
03
Months 1–6
Motions and negotiation
Suppression and dismissal motions, and talks with prosecutors where they help you.
04
As required
Trial and appeal
We try the case, and take it further on appeal if needed.
Lead attorney · Criminal Defense
Marcus Hale
Partner · Criminal Defense
The first call after an arrest shapes everything that follows. Make it to someone who has tried the case before.
Admitted
New York, New Jersey
Education
NYU School of Law, J.D.
Contact
marcus.hale@gravislaw.com
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Related case results
Recent outcomes in this practice
Names and identifying details are withheld. Each case is shared with the client’s consent.
Criminal Defense
2025
Charges dismissed before trial
Dismissed
all counts, no plea required
Criminal Defense
2024
Conviction overturned on appeal
4 yrs
custodial sentence vacated on appeal
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case details are shared with client consent.
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Sofia Reyes
Partner · Private Client & Family · New York
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