Brooklyn Criminal Defense Lawyer — Kings County Courts, Federal Court, and Beyond

If you've been arrested in Brooklyn, the decisions you make in the next 24 hours will shape everything that follows. I'm Glenn F. Hardy, and I've spent more than 30 years defending people charged with serious crimes in Kings County Supreme Court, Brooklyn Criminal Court, and the Eastern District of New York. When you call my office, you reach me — not a receptionist, not a paralegal, not a junior associate.

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What's at Stake When You're Charged in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's courts are serious venues with serious prosecutors. Kings County handles some of the highest volumes of felony cases in New York State, and the Brooklyn DA's office prosecutes aggressively across every charge category — from drug possession and weapons cases to robbery, assault, and homicide. If your case involves federal charges, the Eastern District of New York courthouse on Cadman Plaza is one of the most active federal courts in the country. Experience in that building isn't optional. It's what determines outcomes.

 

I've appeared in Brooklyn courts and the EDNY for decades. I know the judges, the clerks, and the prosecutors who will be on the other side of your case. That institutional knowledge is not something you can acquire overnight, and it is not something every attorney offering Brooklyn criminal defense actually has.

Kings County Cases I Handle

The EDNY courthouse in Brooklyn handles federal drug trafficking cases, organized crime prosecutions, cybercrime, fraud, and more. Federal charges carry mandatory minimum sentences and are prosecuted by experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys with significant resources. I have practiced in the EDNY for over three decades, and I bring that depth of federal courtroom experience to every client facing charges in that building.

Why Brooklyn Clients Choose Me Over Other Criminal Defense Attorneys

There are many lawyers who will take your money and hand your case to someone else. That is not how I practice. As a solo practitioner, I handle every case personally from the first call through trial if it comes to that. My record includes acquittals on serious charges — murder, robbery, assault — in courts across New York City. I also serve as an adjunct professor at New York University and St. John's University and have been published in the New York Law Journal. I bring that same analytical discipline to every defense I build.

 

If cost is a concern, I offer payment plans through LawPay. A serious defense should not be out of reach because of financial pressure.

Spanish-Language Support for Brooklyn Clients

Brooklyn's communities are among the most linguistically diverse in New York. My office provides full Spanish-language support through Maria, who works directly with Spanish-speaking clients and their families at every stage of the case — from the initial consultation through court appearances. You will never be left without clear communication in a process that can be confusing and frightening even when you understand every word.

The Arrest and Arraignment Process in Brooklyn

  • How quickly can you take my Brooklyn criminal case?
    I can typically take a call the same day you reach out. For arraignments and emergency situations, I make every effort to appear on short notice. The earlier you contact me, the more options we have.
  • Do you handle both state and federal charges in Brooklyn?
    Yes. I handle cases in Brooklyn Criminal Court and Kings County Supreme Court for state charges, and in the Eastern District of New York for federal charges. Both courts are venues where I have decades of experience.
  • What if I can't afford a retainer upfront?
    I offer payment plans through LawPay for clients who need flexibility. Contact me to discuss your situation — cost should not be the reason you go without experienced representation.
  • Will I actually speak with you, or will I be passed to someone else?
    You will speak directly with me. I am a solo practitioner. There are no associates or paralegals handling client communication on my cases.
  • What Brooklyn courts do you appear in?
    I appear in Brooklyn Criminal Court, Kings County Supreme Court, and the Eastern District of New York federal courthouse on Cadman Plaza. I also handle arraignments, grand jury proceedings, and post-conviction matters in Brooklyn.

Get Experienced Brooklyn Criminal Defense Now

Every hour after an arrest matters. Evidence is preserved or lost. Witnesses are available or gone. Bail decisions are made without you if you don't have counsel. I've spent 30 years building the courtroom record and the courthouse relationships that give my Brooklyn clients a real defense — not a procedural placeholder. Call me now and speak with me directly.