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Ryan Blanch is the Founding Partner of The Blanch Law Firm, P.C., a Manhattan-based boutique criminal and business litigation firm. The firm services some of New York's most prominent political figures and business executives and has developed a reputation for exceptional results and unparalleled customer service.

Criminal attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm provide aggressive legal representation for those facing allegations or government investigations for major felonies or white collar crimes.

We apply a truly unique team approach to each and every criminal case, which offers our clients the benefit of five of Manhattan's most experienced and well-regarded criminal defense attorneys.

The Blanch Law Firm's team of commercial litigators represent principles and executives in critical and notorious commercial litigation matters. Our team of commercial litigators (hand-picked from large New York litigation houses) provides early interventioned and seasoned, thorough representation through commercial disputes of any kind.

If you are facing criminal allegations or business litigation, contact The Blanch Law Firm at (646) 350-0390 for a free initial consultation.

We offer representation for those facing government investigations or commercial litigation in the following areas of law:

Mail Fraud
Wire Fraud
Tax Fraud
Securities Crimes
Investment Fraud
Antitrust & Trade Regulation
Contract Disputes
Accounting Fraud
Insurance & Healthcare Fraud
Embezzlement
Money Laundering
Blackmail, Bribery & Extortion
Identity Theft
Computer Crimes
Internet Fraud
RICO/Racketeering
Enterprise Corruption
Organized Crime
Murder
Assault
Kidnapping
Rape
Sexual Assault
Drug Possession & Trafficking
Weapons Possession & Trafficking
DUI/DWI

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR QUEENS, NY

With more than 20 years experience in the criminal justice system in New York City, Rochelle Berliner fights for her clients charged with criminal offenses throughout the five boroughs of New York City. She also represents clients in Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County.

As a former prosecutor, Rochelle Berliner served for more than 14 years in the New York County District Attorney's Office in Manhattan. While at the DA's office, Rochelle Berliner handled many high profile prosecutions from the initial investigation through trial.

Six years ago, Ms. Berliner left the District Attorney's Office to enter private practice. As a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Rochelle Berliner, trial experience is combined with a methodical and scholarly approach to attacking the prosecutor's case.

Ms. Berliner has successfully litigated several high profile civil rights cases involving the NYPD that garnered national attention. She is not afraid to take on the system that she understands from both sides. She proudly represents clients in police misconduct claims including police brutality, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution.

BACKGROUND

Rochelle Berliner grew up in Queens, NY. She completed her undergraduate work at New York University and graduated with a B.A. degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1981. She began her career working as a newscaster for a local radio station in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After a year she then became a political correspondent for a statewide radio network in Connecticut.

During those two year, Rochelle was based in Hartford. She covered political stories involving the Connecticut legislature, senatorial and gubernatorial elections and campaigns.

Beginning in 1984, Rochelle became the news director for a local radio station and anchored the morning news. She also became an on-air reporter and a scriptwriter for a nationally-syndicated program which aired on 200 radio stations across the country. In early 1986 Rochelle returned to New York City before beginning law school at New York Law School in lower Manhattan.

LEGAL CAREER IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Rochelle graduated from New York Law School in June 1991. She began her legal career at the New York County District Attorney's Office in Manhattan where she prosecuted cases for the next fourteen (14) years. She spent two years in the Appeals Bureau before being promoted to the Special Narcotics Division for the New York County District Attorney's Office where prosecuted serious drug crime cases for the next twelve years.

While in the Special Narcotics Unit of the New York County D.A.'s Office, Rochelle managed both long-term and short-term investigations, including street-level drug crimes and more complicated lengthy wiretap case.

During her career as a prosecutor, Rochelle gained valuable trial experience and developed her skills as a trial attorney. That experience prepared her well for a career as a criminal defense attorney.

ENTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE AS A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN QUEENS, NY

After leaving the New York District Attorney's Office in May of 2005, Rochelle entered private practice defending individuals charged with criminal offenses, with a particularly emphasis on high profile cases and complicated drug trafficking cases.

Her experience as a former prosecutor allows her to effectively take on the system. She has successfully representing clients in civil rights claims against the NYPD in several high profile cases that received national attention.

Rochelle works as criminal defense attorney represent men and women in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan. She also takes cases in Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County. For federal cases, Ms. Berliner represents clients in the Southern and Eastern Districts of Federal Court.

I've been defending clients charged with both Federal and State Criminal Charges for 21 years.

I've handled tough cases and defended clients on charges ranging from Organized Crime to Conspiracy.

Here's a look at the Criminal Charges I can help you or a Family member with.

FEDERAL CRIMES

* Conspiracy
* Narcotics/Controlled Substance Offenses
* Making a False Statement to a Federal Official
* Mail Fraud
* Wire Fraud
* Credit Card Fraud
* Health Care Fraud
* Immigration Fraud
* Bank Fraud
* Securities Fraud
* Accounting Fraud
* Insurance Fraud
* Identity Theft
* Money Laundering
* Illegal Money Transmitting
* Counterfeiting
* Antitrust Violation
* Extortion
* Bribery
* Obstruction of Justice
* Perjury
* Embezzlement
* RICO Violations
* Tax Fraud
* Sarbanes-Oxley Violations
* Insider Trading
* Mail Fraud
* Wire Fraud
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices
* Injury or Destruction to Communication Lines, Stations or Systems
* Illegal Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
* Illegal Manufacture, Distribution, Possession and Advertising of Illegal Devices for the Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications
* Unlawful Access to Stored Communications
* Illegal Installation or Use of a Pen Register Device
* Criminal Copyright Infringement
* Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services
* Computer Hacking
* Trafficking in Counterfeit Labels
* Trafficking in Recordings of Live Musical Performances
* Launching Spam Email Attacks
* Identity Theft
* Credit Card Fraud
* Unlawful Possession or Use of Access Devices
* Phishing

WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

* Grand Larceny
* Petit Larceny
* Scheme to Defraud
* Theft of Services
* Unlawful Use of A Credit Card
* Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
* Trademark Counterfeiting
* Forgery
* Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
* Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices
* Criminal Simulation
* Criminal Possession of an Anti-Security Item
* Fraudulent Making of an Electronic Access Device
* Falsifying Business Records
* Tampering with Public Records
* Offering a False Instrument for Filing
* Offering a False Certificate
* Offering A False Financial Statement
* Insurance Fraud
* Commercial Bribing
* Bribery of Labor Official
* Sports Bribing
* Tampering With a Sports Contest
* Fraud in Insolvency
* Fraud Involving a Security Interest
* Fraudulent Disposition of Mortgaged Property
* Fraudulent Disposition of Property Subject to a Conditional Sales Contract
* Issuing a Bad Check
* False Advertising
* False Personation
* Criminal Impersonation
* Criminal Usury
* Unlawful Collection Practices
* Making a False Statement of Credit Terms
* Conspiracy
* Making a False Statement to a Federal Official
* Mail Fraud
* Wire Fraud
* Credit Card Fraud
* Health Care Fraud
* Immigration Fraud
* Bank Fraud
* Securities Fraud
* Accounting Fraud
* Insurance Fraud
* Identity Theft
* Money Laundering
* Illegal Money Transmitting
* Counterfeiting
* Antitrust Violation
* Extortion
* Bribery
* Obstruction of Justice
* Perjury
* Embezzlement
* RICO Violations
* Tax Fraud
* Sarbanes-Oxley Violations
* Insider Trading

VIOLENT CRIMES

* Murder
* Manslaughter
* Criminally Negligent Homicide
* Attempted Murder
* Assault
* Vehicular Assault
* Gang Assault
* Aggravated Assault
* Menacing
* Hazing
* Reckless Endangerment
* Kidnapping
* Unlawful Imprisonment
* Custodial Interference
* Coercion

SEX CRIMES

* Prostitution Offenses
* Obscenity and Related Offenses
* Offenses Against Public Sensibilities
* Offenses Involving the Sexual Performance of a Child
* Sexual Misconduct
* Rape
* Consensual Sodomy
* Sodomy
* Sexual Abuse
* Aggravated Sexual Abuse
* Course of Conduct Against A Child
* Child Molestation
* Possession of Child Pornography
* Female Genital Mutilation
* Prostitution
* Patronizing a Prostitute
* Promoting Prostitution
* Permitting Prostitution
* Loitering For the Purpose of Engaging in a Prostitution Offense
* Obscenity
* Disseminating Indecent Materials to Minors
* Public Lewdness
* Exposure of a Person
* Promoting the Exposure of a Person
* Public Display of Offensive Sexual Material
* Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance
* Promoting an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child
* Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child
* Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child
* Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child
* Statutory Rape

DRUG CHARGES

* Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
* Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance
* Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in or near School Grounds
* Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument
* Criminal Injection of a Narcotic Drug
* Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia
* Criminal Possession of Precursors of Controlled Substances
* Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance
* Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
* Criminal Possession of Marijuana
* Criminal Sale of Marijuana
* Criminal Diversion of Prescription Medications and Prescriptions
* Criminal Solicitation
* Conspiracy
* Criminal Facilitation
* Money Laundering

COMPUTER - INTERNET CRIMES

* Computer Tampering
* Unlawful Duplication of Computer Related Material
* Criminal Possession of Computer Related Material
* Mail Fraud -1341
* Wire Fraud - 1343
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Computers - 1030
* Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Devices - 1029
* Injury or Destruction to Communication Lines, Stations or Systems - 1362
* Illegal Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications - 2511
* Illegal Manufacture, Distribution, Possession and Advertising of Illegal Devices for the Interception of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications - 2512
* Unlawful Access to Stored Communications - 2701
* Illegal Installation or Use of a Pen Register Device - 3121
* Criminal Copyright Infringement - 17 USC 506 and 2319
* Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods or Services - 2320
* Computer Hacking
* Trafficking in Counterfeit Labels - 2318
* Trafficking in Recordings of Live Musical Performances - 2319A
* Launching Spam Email Attacks
* Identity Theft
* Credit Card Fraud
* Unlawful Possession or Use of Access Devices
* Phishing
* Internet Fraud
* Computer Fraud
* Sale of counterfeit goods over the internet
* Software Piracy
* Computer Game Piracy
* Video Game Piracy
* Music Piracy
* Internet Pornography
* Possession of Child Pornography on a PC or Computer
* Use of the Internet to disseminate child pornography
* Instant Messaging (IM) Sexually Explicit Material to Children
* Online Child Sex Solicitation
* Cyber Stalking
* Crimes Against Computers and the Internet
* Hacking and Computer Sabotage
* Internet Gambling
* Cyber Terrorism - Stealing Data and Shutting Down Computers