Long Island's Premier Criminal & DWI Defense Law Firm
Long Island Courts and Towns We Serve
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense represents people charged with crimes and DWI across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Richard Hochhauser is a former Long Island prosecutor, and our office is across the street from the Nassau County courthouse in Hempstead. Below, find the court that will hear your case and the information for your town. For an overview of how we defend criminal cases, see our Long Island criminal defense lawyer page.
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On over 230 reviews
2 counties
Nassau and Suffolk courts
Arrested anywhere on Long Island?
Call before your first court date. We answer 24/7, and the first consultation is free, in person, by video call or by phone call.
Which court will hear your case?
Where your case goes depends on the county, and sometimes the city or village, where the arrest happened, and on whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony.
Nassau · Hempstead
Nassau County First District Court
99 Main Street, Hempstead. Arraignments and misdemeanor cases for most of Nassau County, including desk appearance tickets and DWI. Our office is across the street.
Nassau · Mineola
Nassau County Court
Mineola. Felony cases after an indictment or a waiver of indictment.
Nassau · City courts
Glen Cove and Long Beach City Courts
Arrests inside the cities of Glen Cove and Long Beach go to those cities’ own courts instead of Hempstead.
Suffolk · Central Islip
Suffolk County First District Court
Central Islip. Arraignments and misdemeanor cases from the western Suffolk towns, including Babylon, Islip, Huntington, Smithtown and Brookhaven.
Suffolk · East End
East End town courts
Arrests in the East End towns are heard in local town justice courts.
Suffolk · Felonies
Suffolk County Court
Felony cases after an indictment or a waiver of indictment.
Nassau County towns we serve
- Baldwin
- East Meadow
- Elmont
- Freeport
- Garden City
- Glen Cove
- Hempstead
- Hicksville
- Levittown
- Long Beach
- Oceanside
- Rockville Centre
- Roosevelt
- Uniondale
- Valley Stream
- Westbury
Don’t see your town? We handle cases from every Nassau community. See Nassau County criminal defense.
Suffolk County towns we serve
- Amityville
- Bay Shore
- Brentwood
- Central Islip
- Coram
- Lindenhurst
- Shirley
- West Babylon
- Wyandanch
- Huntington Station
- Medford
- Ronkonkoma
We also handle cases across the rest of Suffolk County. See Suffolk County criminal defense.
Long Island charges we defend
DWI and DWAI
Chemical test refusals, aggravated DWI, drugged driving and license suspensions.
Domestic violence
Assault, harassment, criminal contempt and orders of protection.
Theft and grand larceny
Shoplifting, petit larceny, grand larceny and employee theft.
Drug possession
Possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to sell.
Assault
Assault in the third and second degree, menacing and reckless endangerment.
Orders of protection
Temporary and final orders of protection, and charges for violating one.
Burglary and robbery
Serious felony charges that require an early, careful defense.
Juvenile and youthful offender cases
Cases involving teenagers, including youthful offender treatment.
How we handle your case from anywhere on Long Island
- Call us, day or night. We answer 24/7, including right after an arrest.
- Free consultation your way. Meet in person at our Hempstead office, or talk by video call or phone call from home.
- A flat fee. You’ll know the cost up front, quoted after your consultation.
- We appear in your court. Nassau or Suffolk, district court, city court or town court.
- We work toward protecting your record. A dismissal, an ACD or a reduction to a non-criminal violation, whenever the facts allow.
See what clients say. We have a 5.0 rating on more than 230 Google reviews. Read our successful cases for recent results in Nassau and Suffolk courts.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Long Island courts: frequently asked questions
How do I know if my case is in Nassau or Suffolk court?
It depends on where the arrest happened, not where you live. Your desk appearance ticket or release paperwork lists the court and the date. If you’re unsure, call us and we’ll tell you where to go.
Do you handle cases in both Nassau and Suffolk County?
Yes. We defend criminal and DWI cases in both counties, including the Nassau County First District Court in Hempstead, the Suffolk County First District Court in Central Islip, city courts and town courts.
I don’t live on Long Island. Can you still help?
Yes. Many people arrested on Long Island live in New York City or out of state. We offer free consultations by video call or phone call and keep you updated throughout the case.
Where is your office?
Our office is at 164 Jackson Street in Hempstead, across the street from the Nassau County courthouse. You can also meet with us by video call or phone call.
How much does a Long Island criminal lawyer cost?
Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC charges a flat fee, quoted after your free consultation. The fee depends on the charge and the court.
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Our Offices
Garden City Office
1225 Franklin Ave #325
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 939-1529
Appointments Only
See What Our Clients Are Saying
During what was one of the scariest times of my life, he gave me all of the knowledge and support possible to help me get through it. Not only did I end up getting a great outcome for my case, but Richard helped make it a very smooth process and was always there when I had...
Mr. Hochausser worked hard on my behalf.. so hard that he achieved what seemed impossible. He always communicated with me honestly and earnestly, which is rare in any profession these days. He was prepared and forthright every step of the way. I hope to never need his services...
Best Criminal Attorney in New York. Richard explains each detail slowly and carefully so it’s easily understood. He handles each case as if it’s the most important. Highly recommend!
Best DWI lawyer in New York!
Mr. Hochhauser was incredible. I was consulted immediately after the first call. Richard was easy to keep in touch with and would answer all of my emails, phone calls, and even texts regarding my concerns. Guided me through the whole process, made sure I understood everything...
Richard explained the matters of my case thoroughly and was professional and effective in dealing with the charges I was facing, ultimately getting the docket dismissed in its entirety. I would highly recommend procuring his services.
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