Strength & Protection in Your Moment of Crisis.
Former New York City Public Defender. A decade of courtroom experience. One unwavering focus: your best possible outcome.
about gross law firm

Leopold Gross
Criminal Defense Attorney & Founder
A Defense Attorney Who Knows the System From the Inside
Mr. Gross is a relentless New York criminal defense attorney. He fights aggressively to protect his clients’ freedom, reputation, and future. Known for strategic advocacy and meticulous preparation, he commands the courtroom. He represents clients facing serious state and federal criminal charges throughout New York City.
Mr. Gross graduated magna cum laude from Touro College in 2007. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Touro Law Center in 2011. In 2021, he earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy from Temple University. This program is one of the nation’s top trial advocacy programs, and it sharpened his courtroom skills.
Meticulous preparation defines his practice. He builds aggressive, strategic defenses for every client. He fights to protect his clients’ constitutional rights, liberty, and future. When a case demands trial, Mr. Gross takes it to the jury. He draws on advanced trial advocacy training and years of litigation experience. Every case gets a powerful, uncompromising defense.
Education
- Touro College – B.A., magna cum laude (2007)
- Touro Law Center – J.D., cum laude (2011)
- Temple University – LL.M., Trial Advocacy (2021)
Bar Admission
- New York
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
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Experienced Defense Across All Criminal Charges
The Gross Law Firm provides aggressive, strategic representation for New Yorkers facing serious criminal charges. As a top rated defense attorney serving all five boroughs, his practice areas include:
What Our Clients Say…
Your NYC Law Firm
Former Public Defender
Gross Law Firm didn't start out working for prosecutors, we started defending people like you. Our attorneys' years as NYC Public Defenders gave them unmatched insight into how the criminal justice system works and how to navigate it effectively.
A Decade of Courtroom Experience
Ten years. Hundreds of cases. From arraignments to trials, Gross Law Firm has the battle-tested experience to handle whatever the prosecution throws at your case.
Honest Communication, Always
Gross Law Firm sends you case updates promptly, the good news and the bad. We don't sugarcoat, withhold information, or leave you wondering what's happening with your criminal case. You'll always know where you stand.
Direct Access to Us
When you call Gross Law Firm, you reach a real attorney, not an answering service. Your case is too important to be shuffled around.
Available When You Need Them
Criminal emergencies don't wait for business hours. Gross Law Firm is available 24/7 because we understand that an arrest at 2 AM still needs immediate attention.
Client-Focused Defense Strategy
Every criminal case is different. Gross Law Firm takes time to understand your specific situation, your goals, and your concerns, then builds a defense strategy tailored to you.
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Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island
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