Situated at the intersection of Broadway and Wall Street, criminal defense and civil trial attorney Harvey Fishbein and his legal team offer the knowledge, resources, and commitment necessary for addressing your legal issues, no matter how challenging. For over 40 years, he has successfully represented thousands of clients – from large companies to everyday individuals – confronted with serious charges related to a variety of white-collar and violent crimes in both federal and state courts.

Harvey’s professional abilities have consistently earned him the highest peer ratings from two of the legal profession’s most respected publications, Martindale-Hubbell and New York Super Lawyers.

Background & Experience

Since 1973, criminal defense attorney Harvey Fishbein has been practicing law in New York federal and state courts. A seasoned and resourceful litigator, Harvey’s clients rely on him to handle their most sensitive, complex, and potentially explosive criminal allegations.

Soon after graduating with honors from the National Law Center at The George Washington University in 1972, Harvey joined the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division. He has been in private practice since 1984.

Recognized as a leader in criminal defense in New York City, Harvey served two terms as President of the New York Criminal Bar Association from 2003-2005, and is presently a member of the Executive Committee, Criminal Justice Section, New York State Bar Association. He has lectured, taught and mentored lawyers and law students on various aspects of criminal defense practice, including ethics and the psychiatric defense.

As part of his continuing commitment to pro bono activities that advocate quality representation for indigents, Harvey serves as Chair of the Central Screening Committee for the Assigned Counsel Plan. There he oversees all attorneys appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants in New York County and Bronx County. He is also a member of the Federal Court Capital Panel, representing indigent clients facing the death penalty.

A native New Yorker and an avid sports fan,  Harvey is also a dedicated runner who has run numerous marathons, including the New York City Marathon ten times.