Carla Sanderson

Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Ms. Sanderson became an attorney because she was keenly aware of the injustices faced by so many in our society. With power comes responsibility and Ms. Sanderson utilizes her access to courts and prisons to protect the rights of her clients and further the development of a more equal and just society.


Federal and State Criminal Defense:

• Acquittal after trial of felony sexual abuse charge New York County Supreme March 2018
• Arraignments, bail applications, trials, pleas, and sentencings
• Appellate Arguments before Second Department 2018
• EDNY firearm possession trial May 2017
• Assault and resisting arrest trial June 2016
• Types of criminal cases: financial fraud, narcotics trafficking, felon in possession, homicide, Hobbs Act robbery, racketeering (RICO)
• Post conviction work: appeals and CPL 440.10 motions for ineffective assistance of counsel
• Civil rights: false arrest, unlawful searches, police abuse

Employment Discrimination

• Plaintiff side representation for employees who have been discriminated against (racial discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, gender discrimination, HIV discrimination, disability discrimination)
• Advocate for the interests of LGBTQ and gender non-conforming clients who have been discriminated against in the workplace

Immigration Experience
• Asylum
• Adjustment of Status
• Naturalization

• Contingent Fees

New Jersey

Since 2010

New York

Since 2011

2nd Circuit

Since 2017

Brooklyn Law School

J.D. (2010) | law

2007 - 2010

Honors: Brooklyn Law Review

State Bar of New York  # 4899670

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