Lawyers in Staten Island, NY

Finding a lawyer in Staten Island

Staten Island is both a borough of New York City and, legally, Richmond County, with its own courthouse separate from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Cases arising on the island are heard in Richmond County Supreme Court and the borough's local criminal and family courts. More suburban in character than the other boroughs, Staten Island has a legal market weighted toward family law, real estate and personal injury practices serving its residential communities.

This page lists Staten Island 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 Staten Island

• Personal Injury — car accidents, falls and other injuries caused by negligence, filed in Richmond County Supreme Court.
• Family & Divorce — divorce, custody and support matters heard in New York's Supreme and Family Courts.
• Real Estate — residential closings, leases and disputes in a borough known for single-family housing.
• Criminal Defense — representation in Richmond County's criminal courts, from arraignment through trial.
• Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and estate administration filed in Richmond County's Surrogate's Court.
• Workers' Compensation — on-the-job injury benefits through the New York State Workers' Compensation Board.

How to choose a lawyer in Staten Island

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 in Richmond County courts, and who will be working on your file. Clarify billing before signing — contingency fees are typical for personal injury cases, while real estate and family matters tend to be hourly or flat fee — and insist on a written engagement letter.

Free and low-cost help

Staten Island Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income residents in housing, family and benefits matters. The Richmond County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-fee first consultation, and nearby 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 Staten Island, or compare with lawyers in the Bronx.

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.