Bronx Criminal Defense Lawyer

When you're facing criminal charges in the Bronx, the attorney you hire in the first 24 hours can determine whether you go home or go to Rikers. I'm Glenn F. Hardy, and I've spent more than 30 years defending people against serious New York criminal charges — exclusively. No personal injury cases, no immigration matters, no family law. Criminal defense, start to finish, every day.

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What's at Stake When You're Charged in the Bronx

The Bronx Supreme Court handles the full range of felony prosecutions — violent crimes, drug charges, weapons offenses, sex crimes, and more. Bronx prosecutors are experienced and aggressive, and they move quickly. The decisions made at arraignment, before a grand jury, and in the weeks immediately following an arrest shape everything that comes after. Waiting to hire a lawyer, or hiring the wrong one, is how cases that could have been won get lost.

Criminal Defense Only — No Divided Attention

I've tried serious cases to verdict and walked clients out of courtrooms they expected to leave in handcuffs. My record includes acquittals on murder, robbery, drug trafficking, and weapons charges. I'm also an adjunct professor at New York University and St. John's University and a published author in the New York Law Journal — credentials that reflect the depth of knowledge I bring to every case I take.

Criminal Charges I Defend in the Bronx

If you or someone in your family is facing any of the following, call me before you say another word to law enforcement:

 

  • Violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, robbery, assault, burglary, and manslaughter
  • Drug crimes, including criminal possession and sale of controlled substances
  • Gun and weapons charges
  • Sex crimes, including rape, sexual assault, and child pornography charges
  • DWI and driving while intoxicated
  • White collar crime and fraud
  • Federal charges in the Eastern or Southern District of New York
  • Grand jury investigations and subpoenas
  • Appeals and post-conviction relief

 

If you don't see your charge listed, call anyway. I handle the full spectrum of New York criminal defense.

You Speak Directly With Me — From the First Call Forward

A lot of firms advertise experience that belongs to a senior partner you'll never actually meet. That's not how I operate. I'm a solo practitioner, which means when you hire me, you get me. I return calls personally. I appear in court personally. I know your case because I built your case. For clients and families who are more comfortable in Spanish, Maria is available to provide interpretation at every stage of the process.

What Happens After an Arrest in the Bronx

  • How quickly should I hire a criminal defense lawyer after an arrest in the Bronx?
    Immediately. The period between arrest and arraignment is critical, and statements made to police before you have counsel can be used against you. The earlier I'm involved, the more I can do to protect your rights and influence how the case develops from the start.
  • Do you appear in Bronx Supreme Court and Bronx Criminal Court?
    Yes. I handle cases at both the Bronx Criminal Court on 161st Street and Bronx Supreme Court, as well as federal cases in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York when federal charges are involved.
  • What if I can't afford to pay a retainer upfront?
    I offer payment plans through LawPay. A serious criminal charge is not something to navigate without experienced counsel because of cost — call me and we'll work out an arrangement that makes sense for your situation.
  • Will I have to go to trial, or can my case be resolved before that?
    That depends on the facts, the charges, and the strength of the evidence against you. Many cases are resolved through pre-trial motions, suppression hearings, or negotiated dispositions. When a case should go to trial, I try it. When a deal genuinely serves your interests, I'll tell you that honestly.
  • Do you handle cases for Spanish-speaking clients?
    Yes. Maria provides Spanish-language interpretation throughout every stage of the process — from the initial consultation through court appearances. You should never be navigating a criminal charge without fully understanding what's happening in your case.

Facing Charges in the Bronx? Call Now.

Thirty years of criminal defense experience, a direct line to the attorney who will handle your case, and a record of acquittals on serious charges — that's what you get when you call me. If you or someone you care about has been arrested in the Bronx, don't wait to find out how serious it is. Call now.