Eric Franz

With proven experience in civil litigation and criminal defense matters, in both federal and state courts Eric Franz functions as the principal of his law firm, Law Offices of Eric Franz, PLLC. He has earned himself a place in the New York legal community because of his unwavering dedication and commitment to his clients and his successes in the courtroom. Mr. Franz works on cases involving: Federal and State Criminal Defense including but not limited to;Trials and AppealsAdministrative disciplinary hearingsArraignmentsAssaultBank fraudComputer FraudDrug PossessionDUI/DWIEmbezzlementForgeryInternet CrimesMoney launderingPersonal InjuryRobberyRacketeeringSexual AssaultTax EvasionWhite Collar ChargesBeginning his legal journey at the Fordham University School of Law, Mr. Franz secured his Juris Doctor in 1993. Before enrolling in law school, he graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1990. He has also studied at the London School of Economics and the University of Cambridge in England.Mr. Franz served as a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society for several years and then at a private firm before establishing the Law Offices of Eric Franz, PLLC in 1998. Over the years, he has represented individuals and corporate professionals, defending charges of various natures and degrees. His clients include an airline executive who was being investigated for espionage, businessmen charged with white collar crimes, and physicians who were accused of health care fraud.Equally confident in handling both civil and criminal trials, Mr. Franz represents clients in both federal and state courts, resulting in acquittals. He is also a skilled negotiator and has had dismissals and plea bargains turn in his favor.Mr. Franz is admitted in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New York Council of Defense Lawyers and the Federal Bar Council.