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'''Jeffrey Harris Lichtman''' (born June 5, 1965) is a New York-based [[criminal defense lawyer]].
'''Jeffrey Lichtman''' (born June 5, 1965) is a New York-based [[criminal defense lawyer]]. He is widely regarded as one of the best criminal lawyers in [[New York (state)|New York]], described by the ''[[New York Daily News]]'' as a "legal genius" and in ''[[The Washington Post]]'' as "pugnacious and highly entertaining."<ref name="nydailynews1">[http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/gotti-beats-rap-not-guilty-1-count-jury-hung-rest-feds-vow-retry-article-1.654341 GOTTI BEATS RAP. Not guilty of 1 count & jury hung on rest; feds vow to retry him]</ref><ref name="washingtonpost2005">[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/08/AR2005080801527.html As John Gotti Goes on Trial, All Agree He's a Family Man]</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Jeffrey Lichtman was born on June 5, 1965 in [[Newark, New Jersey]], United States.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.lawyercentral.com/jeffrey-lichtman-interactive-profile--20-467807.html|title=Jeffrey Lichtman|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Lawyer Central|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=August 8, 2017}}</ref> He grew up in [[Clark, New Jersey]].<ref name="NYT2005" /> He attended [[Emory University]] for his bachelors and graduated in 1987.<ref name=":0" /> He then went to [[Duke University School of Law]] and graduated in 1990. He opened his own law firm in 1999.<ref name="NYT2005">Finn, Robin. [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/30/nyregion/30lives.html "For a Lawyer Who's Angry, a Gotti Is Therapy"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', September 30, 2005. Accessed April 14, 2008.</ref>
Jeffrey Lichtman was born on June 5, 1965, in [[Newark, New Jersey]], United States.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.lawyercentral.com/jeffrey-lichtman-interactive-profile--20-467807.html|title=Jeffrey Lichtman|publisher=Lawyer Central|access-date=August 8, 2017|archive-date=August 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809090313/http://www.lawyercentral.com/jeffrey-lichtman-interactive-profile--20-467807.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He grew up in [[Clark, New Jersey]].<ref name="NYT2005" /> He attended [[Emory University]] for his bachelor's and graduated in 1987.<ref name=":0" /> He then went to [[Duke University School of Law]] and graduated in 1990. He opened his own law firm in 1999.<ref name="NYT2005">Finn, Robin. [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/30/nyregion/30lives.html "For a Lawyer Who's Angry, a Gotti Is Therapy"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', September 30, 2005. Accessed April 14, 2008.</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Lichtman's law offices are located in midtown Manhattan. He represented [[John A. Gotti|John Gotti Jr.]], and secured a dismissal of three charges of murder conspiracy, an acquittal on a $25&nbsp;million securities fraud charge, and a hung jury on every remaining count brought against him.<ref name="nydailynews1">{{cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/gotti-beats-rap-not-guilty-1-count-jury-hung-rest-feds-vow-retry-article-1.654341|title=GOTTI BEATS RAP. Not guilty of 1 count & jury hung on rest; feds vow to retry him|website=NY Daily News|date=21 September 2005 }}</ref> Some of his other clients include rappers [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] (who had his case dismissed) and [[Fat Joe]].<ref name="washingtonpost2005">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/08/AR2005080801527.html As John Gotti Goes on Trial, All Agree He's a Family Man]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2007/09/18/the-games-bad-rap/|title=The Game's Bad Rap|website=www.villagevoice.com|date=18 September 2007 }}</ref>
Lichtman's law offices are on Lexington Avenue in New York City. In addition to John Gotti, Jr., some of his clients include rappers [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]] and [[Fat Joe]].<ref name="washingtonpost2005"/><ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/news/0739,gardiner,77906,2.html The Game's Bad Rap]</ref> He represented [[John Gotti Jr.]] and managed to secure a dismissal of three charges of murder conspiracy, an acquittal on a $25 million securities fraud charge and a hung jury on every remaining count brought against him.<ref name="nydailynews1"/>


In 2010, Lichtman's client—who was convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault—had his 27-year sentence vacated, and was released after Lichtman successfully argued that trial counsel was ineffective.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/serial-child-molester-freed-judges-decides-defense-lawyer-incompetent-article-1.204887|title=Serial child molester to be freed after judges decides defense lawyer was incompetent – NY Daily News|first=ALISON|last=GENDAR|website=nydailynews.com|date=18 August 2010 }}</ref>
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From 2011 to 2013, Lichtman hosted a radio talk show on [[WNYM|AM 970 The Answer]] during the [[Drive time]].<ref>[http://www.talkers.com/tag/jeffrey-lichtman/ WNYM, New York’s Curtis Sliwa and Jeffrey Lichtman Debut Remote Mayoral Candidate Roundtable]</ref>


In 2011, Lichtman achieved an acquittal after trial for WPIX television reporter [[Vince DeMentri]], on assault charges.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2011/03/22/ex-wpix-reporter-cleared-of-all-charges-in-wacky-midtown-chauffeur-slap-trial/|title=Ex-WPIX reporter cleared of all charges in wacky Midtown chauffeur-slap trial|first=Laura|last=Italiano|date=22 March 2011|publisher=}}</ref>
In 2017, he was hired by the suspected Mexican drug lord [[Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán]] to represent him in the trial he is currently facing in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|author=El Debate |url=https://www.debate.com.mx/mundo/Defensor-del-mafioso-John-A.-Gotti-sera-abogado-El-Chapo-20170808-0235.html |title=Defensor del mafioso John A. Gotti, será abogado El Chapo &#124; EL DEBATE |publisher=Debate.com.mx |date= |accessdate=2017-08-08}}</ref>

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From 2011 to 2013, Lichtman hosted a radio talk show on [[WNYM|AM 970 The Answer]] during the [[drive time]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talkers.com/tag/jeffrey-lichtman/|title=Jeffrey Lichtman : TALKERS magazine – "The bible of talk media."|publisher=}}</ref>

In 2018, Lichtman represented Khari Noerdlinger, son of former New York City Hall aide [[Rachel Noerdlinger]], on charges including manslaughter. After discovering that evidence was withheld which exonerated his client, the charges were dropped.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2017/09/21/manslaughter-case-against-rachel-noerdlingers-son-falls-apart/|title=Manslaughter case against Rachel Noerdlinger's son falls apart|first=Lia|last=Eustachewich|date=21 September 2017|publisher=}}</ref>

In 2018, he was hired by suspected Mexican drug lord [[Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán]] to represent him in his federal trial in Brooklyn, which lasted from November 2018 to February 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/el-chapos-defense-lawyer-knows-how-to-cross-examine-a-rat.html/|title=El Chapo's Defense Lawyer Knows the Art of Cross-Examining a Rat|publisher=|access-date=2019-02-09|archive-date=2019-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201052908/http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/el-chapos-defense-lawyer-knows-how-to-cross-examine-a-rat.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Guzmán was found guilty of all 10 counts in February 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/nyregion/el-chapo-verdict.html|title=El Chapo Found Guilty on All Counts, Faces Life in Prison|work=The New York Times |date=12 February 2019 |publisher=|last1=Feuer |first1=Alan }}</ref>

In 2021, Lichtman was hired by [[Emma Coronel Aispuro]], the wife of [[Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán]] in connection with her indictment in federal court in the District of Columbia. She ultimately received a three year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2021/11/30/el-chapos-wife-emma-coronel-aispuro-sentenced-to-three-years-for-cartel-role/|title=El Chapo’s wife, Emma Coronel Aispuro, sentenced to three years for helping run cartel|first=Ben|last=Kesslen|website=nypost.com|date=30 November 2021 }}</ref>

In 2022, Lichtman was hired as counsel in Bronx rapper [[Kay Flock]]'s murder case.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/409818-kay-flock-is-now-represented-by-el-chapos-attorney-jeffrey-lichtman-news|title=Kay Flock Is Now Represented By El Chapo's Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman|first=Aron|last=A.|website=hotnewhiphop.com|date=26 September 2022 }}</ref>

==Known Jeffrey Lichtman's clients==
* [[John Gotti Jr.]], [[American mafia|American mobster]], former [[acting boss]] of [[Gambino Crime Family]] and son of [[John Gotti]]
* [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], American [[West Coast hip-hop|West Coast]] [[rapper]]
* [[Fat Joe]], American [[East Coast hip-hop|East Coast]] [[rapper]]
* [[Vince DeMentri]], American [[broadcast journalist]]
* [[Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán]], [[Mexican drug war|Mexican drug lord]] and one of the founders of the [[Sinaloa Cartel]] ([[México]]'s most powerful [[drug cartel]])
* [[Kay Flock]], American [[drill rap]]per
* [[Emma Coronel Aispuro]], wife of Joaquin Guzman.

== See also ==
* ''[[United States of America v. Joaquín Guzmán Loera]]''


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.jeffreylichtman.com Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman]
* {{Official website|http://www.jeffreylichtman.com/}}

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Revision as of 15:56, 19 May 2024

For the American neuroscientist, see Jeff W. Lichtman.
Jeffrey Lichtman
Born (1965-06-05) June 5, 1965 (age 59)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma mater
OccupationLawyer
Websitewww.jeffreylichtman.com

Jeffrey Harris Lichtman (born June 5, 1965) is a New York-based criminal defense lawyer.

Early life and education

Jeffrey Lichtman was born on June 5, 1965, in Newark, New Jersey, United States.[1] He grew up in Clark, New Jersey.[2] He attended Emory University for his bachelor's and graduated in 1987.[1] He then went to Duke University School of Law and graduated in 1990. He opened his own law firm in 1999.[2]

Career

Lichtman's law offices are located in midtown Manhattan. He represented John Gotti Jr., and secured a dismissal of three charges of murder conspiracy, an acquittal on a $25 million securities fraud charge, and a hung jury on every remaining count brought against him.[3] Some of his other clients include rappers The Game (who had his case dismissed) and Fat Joe.[4][5]

In 2010, Lichtman's client—who was convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault—had his 27-year sentence vacated, and was released after Lichtman successfully argued that trial counsel was ineffective.[6]

In 2011, Lichtman achieved an acquittal after trial for WPIX television reporter Vince DeMentri, on assault charges.[7]

From 2011 to 2013, Lichtman hosted a radio talk show on AM 970 The Answer during the drive time.[8]

In 2018, Lichtman represented Khari Noerdlinger, son of former New York City Hall aide Rachel Noerdlinger, on charges including manslaughter. After discovering that evidence was withheld which exonerated his client, the charges were dropped.[9]

In 2018, he was hired by suspected Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to represent him in his federal trial in Brooklyn, which lasted from November 2018 to February 2019.[10] Guzmán was found guilty of all 10 counts in February 2019.[11]

In 2021, Lichtman was hired by Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán in connection with her indictment in federal court in the District of Columbia. She ultimately received a three year sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering.[12]

In 2022, Lichtman was hired as counsel in Bronx rapper Kay Flock's murder case.[13]

Known Jeffrey Lichtman's clients

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Jeffrey Lichtman". Lawyer Central. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Finn, Robin. "For a Lawyer Who's Angry, a Gotti Is Therapy", The New York Times, September 30, 2005. Accessed April 14, 2008.
  3. ^ "GOTTI BEATS RAP. Not guilty of 1 count & jury hung on rest; feds vow to retry him". NY Daily News. 21 September 2005.
  4. ^ As John Gotti Goes on Trial, All Agree He's a Family Man
  5. ^ "The Game's Bad Rap". www.villagevoice.com. 18 September 2007.
  6. ^ GENDAR, ALISON (18 August 2010). "Serial child molester to be freed after judges decides defense lawyer was incompetent – NY Daily News". nydailynews.com.
  7. ^ Italiano, Laura (22 March 2011). "Ex-WPIX reporter cleared of all charges in wacky Midtown chauffeur-slap trial".
  8. ^ "Jeffrey Lichtman : TALKERS magazine – "The bible of talk media."".
  9. ^ Eustachewich, Lia (21 September 2017). "Manslaughter case against Rachel Noerdlinger's son falls apart".
  10. ^ "El Chapo's Defense Lawyer Knows the Art of Cross-Examining a Rat". Archived from the original on 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2019-02-09.
  11. ^ Feuer, Alan (12 February 2019). "El Chapo Found Guilty on All Counts, Faces Life in Prison". The New York Times.
  12. ^ Kesslen, Ben (30 November 2021). "El Chapo's wife, Emma Coronel Aispuro, sentenced to three years for helping run cartel". nypost.com.
  13. ^ A., Aron (26 September 2022). "Kay Flock Is Now Represented By El Chapo's Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman". hotnewhiphop.com.
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