Carla Sanderson - Attorney Profile

Carla Sanderson is a passionate supporter for her clients, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances. Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Ms. Sanderson chose a career in law due to her deep understanding of the inequalities prevalent in our society. Recognizing the importance of using her legal platform responsibly, she leverages her presence in courtrooms and correctional facilities to safeguard the rights of her clients and contribute to the progress of a fairer and more equitable community. Specializing in Federal and State Criminal Defense, Ms. Sanderson has a track record that includes: • Successfully defending against a felony sexual abuse charge in New York County Supreme Court in March 2018 • Handling arraignments, bail applications, trials, pleas, and sentencings • Presenting Appellate Arguments before the Second Department in 2018 • Leading a firearm possession trial in the Eastern District of New York in May 2017 • Overseeing an assault and resisting arrest trial in June 2016 • Handling a range of criminal cases such as financial fraud, narcotics trafficking, felon in possession, homicide, Hobbs Act robbery, racketeering (RICO) • Conducting post-conviction work including appeals and CPL 440.10 motions for ineffective assistance of counsel • Advocating for civil rights in cases of false arrest, unlawful searches, and police abuse Employment Discrimination: • Representing plaintiffs who have faced discrimination in the workplace, including racial discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, gender discrimination, HIV discrimination, and disability discrimination • Championing the rights of LGBTQ and gender non-conforming individuals who have experienced discrimination at work Immigration Advocacy: • Handling cases involving asylum, adjustment of status, and naturalization