Extortion & Blackmail Charge Attorneys in New York City
Turn to Our New York Lawyers if You Are Under Investigation
Extortion and blackmail are serious federal and state crimes. Under New York's grand larceny laws, a person commits extortion if he or she demands money or something of value from another person under the threat of filing criminal charges, threatening physical harm, or releasing potentially embarrassing information.
The Law Office of Mark A. Bederow, P.C. has vast experience in this field. As a former Manhattan prosecutor, Mr. Bederow prosecuted several larceny by extortion cases. He has also defended numerous clients against extortion and related charges as a New York criminal defense lawyer.
Mr. Bederow has extensive experience in representing victims of extortion plots. He has represented and advised several people who have been placed in the nerve-racking position of being extorted. These cases are extremely sensitive and require experienced, calm, organized, and quick-thinking advocates who understand criminal law as well as the implications that the release of embarrassing information may have on a person's life.
Mr. Bederow's understanding of the law and forceful, yet discreet representation has resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients by avoiding the release of embarrassing and negative publicity for his clients.
Examples of our experience in this field include:
- Successful representation of a New York Times best-selling author who was extorted for large sums of money under threat of the release of embarrassing personal information. The matter was resolved with no payments, no release of information and no publicity.
- Successful representation of a highly-regarded law professor extorted by a student for money under threat of the release of embarrassing personal information. The matter was resolved favorably with no payments, no release of information, and no publicity.
- Successful representation of a partner at a large accounting firm threatened with the release of embarrassing personal information if he did not make regular payments to the extortion artist. The matter was resolved favorably with no payments and no release of information.
To schedule a case evaluation with Mr. Bederow, call the Law Office of Mark A. Bederow, P.C. at (212) 256-9491.
Testimonials
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Mark Bederow came to the rescue on the worst day of my life. He represented me after a manic episode in 2016 during which I'd been violent. (At the time I was untreated and unmedicated for bipolar 1. I wrote a book about my very fortunate journey to acceptance and better health called BURN RATE: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind, published 2022.) Under Mark's care, the case was ultimately dismissed and expunged. Forever grateful to Mark for shining light during the darkest days of my life. He is a wonderful human being and an outstanding attorney, and it is a privilege that I was able to work with him. I feel lucky, and I wish Mark's services for anyone dealing with anything, including a mental health issue that becomes a criminal matter.- A.D.
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As a retired attorney I only have good things to say about this criminal law specialist. Unfortunately for those of us who live in Florida he works in New York State- A.Z.
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Mark was a pleasure to work with. He answered my calls and questions very promptly, and provided expert legal knowledge to help me get my son's case dismissed. Would highly recommend Mark.- C.E.
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Mark is fantastic. He's as honest as you can get, and his knowledge and confidence is unparalleled. I trust him implicitly when it comes to making legal decisions. He's a pleasure to work with.- M.H.
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We have dealt with many lawyers in the past several years and 99% of them want the most amount of money to do the least amount of work. Mark Bederow is not your typical lawyer. He’s the only lawyer I’ve ever met that actually listens to his client’s suggestions and utilizes their input, and if he doesn’t he explains why. I’ve never met a lawyer as intelligent, passionate about winning, and completely in his client’s corner. Mark Bederow is brilliant, he is a champion of justice, and his love for the law is evident as he relentlessly fights for his clients. He is definitely the best criminal lawyer in NYC, and quite possibly NY State.- A.F.
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Mark made a world of difference in the outcome of a much less than favorable case.- M.W. & L. W.
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After over a decade of battling government corruption in NY State, I was introduced to Mark Bederow. Since retaining Mark, who's expertise is finding justice for those abused by the legal system, I have made giant steps toward obtaining justice and getting my life back.- K.C.
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Great human-being overall. Very detail-ortiented and organized as a person with a lot of knowledge in handling legal matters. Already recommended and will refer him in the near future. The reviews speak for themselves.- E.T.
Why Hire Us?
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Outstanding Case ResultsA proven track record of success in complex and high-stakes cases. We fight for outcomes that protect your future.
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Former Manhattan ProsecutorInsider knowledge from years on the other side of the courtroom. We use that experience to anticipate strategies and strengthen your defense.
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Nationally RecognizedConsistently acknowledged by leading legal organizations and media for excellence, ethics, and client satisfaction.
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Over 20 Years of ExperienceDecades of courtroom and negotiation expertise. We bring sharp judgment and seasoned strategy to every case we handle.
