Lawyers in Brooklyn, NY

Finding a lawyer in Brooklyn

Brooklyn is both a borough of New York City and, legally, Kings County, with its own courthouse handling civil and criminal cases for the borough. That means a Brooklyn-based lawyer typically appears in Kings County Supreme Court or the local criminal and family courts, rather than the courthouses of Manhattan or Queens. The borough's legal market is large and varied, from immigrant-focused solo practices to established firms handling personal injury and real estate work across its many neighborhoods.

This page lists Brooklyn law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see contact details and confirm the attorney's registration status before reaching out.

Practice areas people search for in Brooklyn

• Personal Injury — falls, construction accidents and other injuries caused by negligence, a heavily represented practice area in Kings County.
• Car Accident — no-fault insurance claims and lawsuits for more serious collision injuries.
• Family & Divorce — divorce, custody and child support matters heard in New York's Supreme and Family Courts.
• Real Estate — co-op, condo and residential purchases and leases; buyers and sellers in Brooklyn customarily use an attorney at closing.
• Criminal Defense — representation in Kings County's criminal courts, from arraignment through trial.
• Immigration — visas, green cards, naturalization and removal defense under federal law, an active area given the borough's diverse population.
• Landlord-Tenant — eviction proceedings and tenant rights disputes, common in a borough with a large rental housing stock.
• Workers' Compensation — on-the-job injury benefits through the New York State Workers' Compensation Board.

How to choose a lawyer in Brooklyn

Confirm the attorney is currently registered through the New York State Unified Court System public attorney search, which shows registration status, admission year and any public discipline. New York has no mandatory state bar, so this check matters more than any voluntary association membership.

Ask whether the firm regularly handles cases like yours specifically in Kings County courts, and who will be working on your file. Get clear on billing before signing — contingency fees are typical for personal injury cases, while divorce and criminal defense are usually hourly or flat fee — and insist on a written engagement letter.

Free and low-cost help

The Legal Aid Society and several Brooklyn-based legal services organizations represent low-income residents in housing, family and benefits matters. The Brooklyn Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-fee first consultation, and area law schools operate clinics that take supervised cases. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to a court-appointed attorney.

For specific help, see real estate lawyers in Brooklyn, or compare with lawyers in New York City.

See also Lawyers in New York for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed New York attorney about your situation.