The Law Offices of Mehdi Essmidi

As a former New York City Prosecutor, Attorney Mehdi Essmidi knows the playbook that the prosecution will use against you. He uses his experience and knowledge to aggressively fight your charges and get you the best possible outcome. If you’re looking for an aggressive defense lawyer who won’t back down from a challenge, then Attorney Essmidi is the right choice for you.Unlike some other law firms, Attorney Essmidi handles each case personally instead of passing off cases to junior attorneys or paralegals. This one-on-one approach ensures that his clients’ cases receive the personal attention and care they deserve throughout the entire process.Being charged with a crime can be a terrifying experience. The prospect of going to jail or prison and losing your freedom is a frightening thought, and many people feel like they are powerless to do anything about it. However, you should not give up hope. Our experienced criminal defense attorney will fight for your rights and help you get the best possible outcome in your case.

Education

Before joining the defense bar, Mehdi earned his law degree from New York Law School in Tribeca, immersing himself in courtroom experience and litigation. During his time at law school, Mehdi interned at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, and with the Honorable Judge Matthew Sciarrino in Brooklyn, gaining invaluable insights and skills that he now leverages to benefit his clients every day.Following graduation, Mehdi served as a prosecutor at the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, where he began in the Domestic Violence Bureau. Here, he mastered the techniques of some of New York’s most skilled prosecutors. Later, in the Trial Division, he handled a diverse range of cases, including burglaries, robberies, gun offenses, attempted murders, and DWIs. Mehdi’s experience extends to federal cases as well, encompassing Federal Conspiracy, RICO, drug offenses, wire fraud, bank fraud, trafficking, aggravated identity theft, and bribery.