WHEN LOSING IS NOT AN OPTION
You Don't Need a Big Firm.
You Need the Right Attorney.
30+ Years of Experience · Law Professor · Published Author
When you or a loved one faces criminal charges, hiring the right attorney is the next decision that matters. Arrests don't wait for an office to open — every hour counts. When you call, you get me. Not a screener. Not a voicemail. Me.
I've spent more than 30 years trying cases across all five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. I know every courthouse — which means I can anticipate what the prosecution does before they do it.
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30 Years In The Courtroom
What Happens After an Arrest in New York
Most people who call me have never been through this before. The process moves fast, and the gaps in understanding are exactly where cases fall apart.
Step 1 — Don't Say a Word
Within hours of an arrest, you'll face arraignment — the first court appearance where charges are formally entered and bail is argued. What happens in that room sets the tone for everything that follows.
Step 2 — Call Me
This could be the most important call of your life. I've been in those courtrooms for over three decades. I know the clerks, the prosecutors, and the judges across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. That institutional knowledge isn't something you can manufacture — it's built over years of showing up.
Step 3 — I Get to Work
If I take your case, I'll move it fast. An attorney who knows the judge, knows the prosecutor, and knows how that courtroom operates is not a luxury at that stage. It's the difference between going home and going to Rikers.
Criminal Charges I Defend Against
Criminal defense is all I do — all day, every day. I don't spread myself into other areas of law. All of my strength and focus goes into criminal defense, from arraignment through trial and, where necessary, through appeal. Every case is handled by me directly — you will never be passed to a paralegal or a junior associate.
Violent Crimes
Murder, attempted murder, robbery, burglary, manslaughter, and assault. These are the charges that carry the longest sentences and demand the most from a defense attorney. I've taken violent crime cases to trial and won.
Drug Crimes
Criminal possession and sale of controlled substances at every level — from misdemeanor possession to major felony narcotics charges. New York prosecutors pursue these aggressively. So do I, from the other side.
Gun & Weapons Charges
New York has some of the strictest firearms laws in the country. A weapons charge can carry mandatory minimums that leave no room for error. I know how these cases are built — and how to challenge them.
Sex Crimes
Rape, sexual assault, and child pornography charges carry consequences that extend far beyond prison time. These cases require aggressive, experienced representation from the first moment of contact with law enforcement.
DWI Defense
A DWI conviction in New York affects your license, your record, and your livelihood. I challenge the stop, the testing procedure, and the prosecution's evidence at every point in the process.
White Collar Crime
Fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and related financial charges. These cases are built on document trails and witness cooperation. I know how federal and state prosecutors construct them — and where they're vulnerable.
Federal Defense
I practice before the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, and any U.S. federal court. Federal cases move faster and carry heavier consequences than most state matters. Early intervention is critical.
Grand Jury Investigations
If you've received a subpoena or been told you're a target of a grand jury investigation, you need counsel before you say a single word. I represent clients at the grand jury stage to contain damage before charges are ever filed.
Appeals & Post-Conviction
A conviction is not always the end. If errors were made at trial, in sentencing, or in the proceedings that led to your plea, I pursue every available avenue to challenge the outcome.
Why Clients Across New York Choose Me
Over 30 years of criminal defense practice — this is the only area of law I handle.
I have documented acquittals on murder, robbery, and other serious felony charges.
Published Author in the New York Law Journal
Spanish-Language Support Available Through Maria
I serve clients across all five boroughs, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, and in federal court statewide.
Maria provides Spanish-language interpretation throughout your case.
Payment plans are available through LawPay for clients who need flexible options.
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Trusted By New York's Press
Serving Clients Across New York — In Every Borough and Beyond
I represent clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County. For federal matters, I appear before the EDNY and SDNY and am available to travel upstate when a case requires it.
If you or someone you know has been arrested anywhere in New York State, call me directly. The earlier I'm involved, the more I can do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after being arrested in New York?
Say nothing to law enforcement beyond identifying yourself. Do not answer questions, explain yourself, or attempt to cooperate your way out of the situation — anything you say will be used against you. Call an attorney as soon as you are permitted to make a call. The sooner I'm involved, the more options are on the table.
How quickly can I reach Glenn Hardy after an arrest?
I answer my phone personally. When you call Glenn F. Hardy PC, you reach me — not a receptionist, not an answering service, not a paralegal. If you're calling about an arrest, that call is a priority.
Do you handle cases outside New York City?
Yes. I represent clients across Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Westchester County, and I handle federal matters in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. I'm licensed statewide and available to travel upstate for cases that require it.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing upfront. I only get paid if I win for you. If I don’t recover money, you don’t owe me anything.
What if I can't afford to pay legal fees upfront?
Payment plans are available through LawPay. Cost should not be the reason someone faces serious criminal charges without experienced representation. Contact me and we'll work out an arrangement that makes sense for your situation.
Do you offer Spanish-language support?
Yes. Maria provides Spanish-language interpretation throughout every stage of your case — from the initial consultation through trial. You should never have to navigate a criminal proceeding without fully understanding what's happening.
What makes a criminal defense attorney with trial experience different from one who mostly negotiates pleas?
Prosecutors know which attorneys will take a case to trial and which ones won't. That knowledge affects every negotiation. My record of taking serious felony cases to verdict — and winning — changes the dynamic before a single offer is made.
Your Next Call Could Change the Outcome of This Case
Thirty years of criminal defense. One attorney. Direct access from the first call to the last day in court. If you or someone you care about has been arrested in New York, don't wait to see how this plays out on its own.
