Lawyers in White Plains, NY

Finding a lawyer in White Plains

White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County, just north of New York City, and hosts the Westchester County courthouse along with a federal courthouse for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. That combination makes it a hub for Westchester-area litigation as well as federal cases, and the city's legal market includes firms serving both the county's suburban communities and businesses headquartered in the area.

This page lists White Plains 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 White Plains

• Family & Divorce — divorce, custody and support matters heard in Westchester County's Supreme and Family Courts.
• Real Estate — residential and commercial closings, leases and disputes across Westchester's suburban housing market.
• Business — company formation and contract disputes for businesses based in the county.
• Personal Injury — car accidents, falls and other injuries caused by negligence, filed in Westchester County courts.
• Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and estate administration filed in Westchester's Surrogate's Court.
• Employment — wage, discrimination and wrongful termination claims under state and federal law.
• Criminal Defense — representation in Westchester County's local and county courts, from arraignment through trial.

How to choose a lawyer in White Plains

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 registration check is the key first step.

Ask whether the firm regularly appears in Westchester County courts, or in federal court if your matter involves a federal issue, and who will handle your file. Clarify billing before signing — contingency fees are common for personal injury cases, while family and business matters tend to be hourly or flat fee — and get any agreement in writing.

Free and low-cost help

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley provides free civil legal help to low-income Westchester County residents in housing, family and benefits matters. The Westchester County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service for a reduced-cost consultation, and nearby law schools operate clinics that take on supervised cases. Anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford a lawyer is entitled to a court-appointed attorney.

For specific help, see family lawyers in White Plains, 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.