Vinoo P. Varghese - NY Lawyer Dictionary Profile

Renowned for his expertise in white collar and criminal defense law, Vinoo Varghese is a former prosecutor who fearlessly takes on trials and appeals that others shy away from—and emerges victorious. Noteworthy is his track record of persuading prosecutors to drop cases against his clients discreetly, enabling them to move forward with their lives. Varghese serves as a visiting instructor at Harvard Law School’s Trial Advocacy Workshop and has been recognized on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list for nine consecutive years. He has been consistently named a New York Metro Super Lawyer for the past eight years and has maintained the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating for six years running. Earlier in his career, Varghese was honored as a Rising Star by the New York Law Journal. His insights on legal matters have been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Law Journal, and Law360. Varghese has penned op-eds shedding light on the complexities of high-profile cases involving individuals like O.J. Simpson, George Floyd, and the infamous Central Park "Karen." In a thought-provoking op-ed published on March 21, 2020, Varghese challenged the initial lockdown order issued by then Governor Cuomo for not recognizing criminal defense attorneys as "essential workers." As a direct result of his advocacy, New York State swiftly designated criminal defense lawyers as essential. Varghese is a sought-after commentator on various domestic networks including FOX, CBS, and CNN, as well as international outlets such as BBC, i24 Israel, and Sky News Arabia. Vanity Fair enlisted his expertise to fact-check Hollywood portrayals in productions like The Wolf of Wall Street and Billions. Varghese holds degrees from Brooklyn Law School, New York University, and Chaminade High School. In 2000, he commenced his legal career as a prosecutor and later established Varghese & Associates, P.C. in 2006—a premier white-collar and criminal defense firm committed to assisting clients nationwide in reclaiming their lives.