Arrested?
Your Defense
Starts Right Now.
Facing criminal charges is terrifying. Our AI-powered legal team is available around the clock — so you never face this alone, even at 3 AM on a Sunday.
Legal AI Assistant
15+
Years
98%
Success Rate
$2M+
Charges Reduced
Why Clients Trust Us
A Proven Track Record.
Real Results.
When your freedom is on the line, experience and results matter. Sterling & Associates has delivered aggressive, strategic defense for hundreds of clients across New York.
500+
Cases Successfully Defended
98%
Client Satisfaction Rate
15+
Years of Criminal Defense Experience
$2M+
In Charges Reduced or Dismissed
Super Lawyers 2022–2024
Top-rated criminal defense
AV Preeminent® Rated
Martindale-Hubbell highest rating
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
NACDL Member
National Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers
What We Defend
Aggressive Defense.
Every Charge.
Most CommonDUI / Drunk Driving
Facing a DUI charge can cost you your license, job, and freedom. We challenge breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and illegal stops.
Learn MoreDrug Crimes
From simple possession to trafficking charges — we mount aggressive defenses challenging illegal searches, chain of custody, and intent.
Learn MoreFelony Charges
Felony convictions carry decades of consequences. We fight at every stage — from arraignment through trial — to protect your future.
Learn MoreFederal Crimes
Federal prosecutors have vast resources. You need an attorney with federal court experience who understands how to fight at the highest level.
Learn MoreTechnology Meets Law
How AI Makes Your
Defense Stronger
We combine 15+ years of legal experience with advanced AI tools that give our clients a real edge. This isn't gimmickry — it's the future of criminal defense, available to you now.
24/7 AI Intake Chatbot
Always OnImmediate Help at Any Hour
Our AI chatbot doesn't sleep. Whether you're arrested at 2 AM or need answers on a holiday, our system gathers your case details, identifies urgency, and connects you to a human attorney within hours — not days.
Judge & Prosecutor Analytics
Data-DrivenKnow Who You're Facing
We've built proprietary AI models that analyze sentencing patterns for local judges and the tactics of specific prosecutors. We go into every case knowing what to expect and how to counter it.
AI Bail Calculator
Instant ResultsUnderstand Your Bail Risk
Our bail risk calculator uses local data and case-specific factors to estimate bail amounts and likelihood of detention. Get a realistic picture instantly, so you and your family can plan.
Secure Client Portal
Secure AccessYour Case, On Demand
Access your case timeline, court dates, documents, and attorney messages in one secure portal. Get deadline alerts before they sneak up on you. No more waiting for callbacks.
Real Results
Outcomes That
Change Lives
All cases are anonymized to protect client confidentiality. Results depend on individual case facts and are not guaranteed.
DUI — .14 BAC, Failed Field Test
Client stopped at a DUI checkpoint. AI analysis identified the officer failed to follow standardized field sobriety testing protocols. We challenged the breathalyzer calibration records — results were inadmissible. Case dismissed at pre-trial.
Felony Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
Client found with controlled substances during a traffic stop. Our AI search-and-seizure analysis revealed the stop lacked probable cause. Evidence was suppressed. DA agreed to reduced misdemeanor charge with no incarceration.
Federal Wire Fraud — 20-Year Exposure
Client faced federal wire fraud charges with a 20-year maximum sentence. Our legal research AI found a critical gap in the government's chain-of-custody documentation for digital evidence. Jury returned not guilty on all counts.
Felony Assault — 7-Year Sentence Risk
Client charged with felony assault with potential 7-year sentence. AI judge analytics showed this judge frequently accepts alternative sentencing for first-time offenders with strong mitigating factors. Built a compelling mitigation case. Client received probation.
Client Voices
What Our Clients
Say About Us
“I was arrested on a Friday night and terrified. The AI chatbot walked me through exactly what to do and got me connected to my attorney within two hours. By Monday morning, we had a strategy. The charges were eventually dismissed.”
Michael T.
DUI Client, New York
“What set this firm apart was the data. My attorney showed me exactly how the judge assigned to my case typically sentences on drug charges, and built our entire defense around that. We got probation instead of prison. I can't thank them enough.”
Darnell R.
Drug Crimes Client, Brooklyn
“Facing federal fraud charges felt like the end of the world. The legal research AI they used found a flaw in the government's evidence I never would have found otherwise. I was acquitted. This firm saved my life.”
Sandra K.
Federal Defense Client, Manhattan
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
Don't Wait — Every Hour Matters
Don't Face This Alone.
The first 48 hours after an arrest are the most critical. Evidence can be preserved, witnesses can be located, and your rights can be protected — but only if you act now. Your free consultation costs nothing. Doing nothing could cost everything.
Confidential & Free — No Obligation