Peter Joel Schaffer - NY Lawyer Profile

PETER J. SCHAFFER, BRONX NEW YORK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. VIGOROUS DEFENSE OF INDIVIDUALS ACCUSED OF CRIME. OVER 38 YEARS OF TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Peter J. Schaffer specializes exclusively in Criminal Defense, False Arrest, Police Brutality, and significant personal injury cases. Proficient in handling all New York and Federal criminal matters. DWI defense services available for cases in Criminal Court and at the DMV. Mr. Schaffer manages cases that range from minor infractions resulting in pink summons to federal crimes eligible for the death penalty. Conducting arraignments, bail arguments, hearings, grand jury proceedings, bench and jury trials in New York City and neighboring areas since 1987. He has litigated federal cases in the United States District Courts for the past three decades. Peter J. Schaffer has made multiple appearances on television as a skilled commentator in criminal law and trial practice. Peter J. Schaffer guides clients through every phase of the criminal justice process from the initial investigation to the appellate level.