Russ Kofman

RESH · May 2026

Melanie was quick to review, support and apply for disposition per requirement where other lawyers even failed to take time to understand the situation. Reasably priced she took her personal time to follow up on our behalf. Working with her from overseas (dubai) she was patient, considerate and we go t our formalities done. Kudos. Gracias. We sincerely appreciate her effort.

Kamarri · May 2026

Working with Melanie was great! She was very professional, genuine, gregarious and most importantly, helpful. I highly recommend her.

anonymous · litigation · May 2026

Ms. Hammer went extra miles on my case. She was sharp in court. She knows the complicated system well. All the evidence was collected timely, all questions were answered timely. On top of that, she put time to understand the whole case and cared about my feelings. I am very grateful to have her on my case.

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

I hired Melanie in 2010 to defend a simple speeding ticket. I had no other offenses, and no points on my license. Melanie's efforts yielded no reduction in points, nor any reduction in fees. EXACTLY the same result I would have achieved if I had kept the $1,000 I wasted on Melanie's fee & pleaded gui lty. I have no idea what she did to inspire the judge to be so unyielding, and Melanie refused to give me any account of the trial. There are no guarantees in court, but she behaved in what I consider to be a highly unprofessional manner afterwards, refusing to talk to me and denying that she was a recent grad with little experience. I regret hiring her, and hopefully she has learned her craft better by now, but I'd advise against hiring her for anything important.

anonymous · May 2026

Ms. Hammer went extra miles on my case. She was sharp in court. She knows the complicated system well. All the evidence was collected timely, all questions were answered timely. On top of that, she put time to understand the whole case and cared about my feelings. I am very grateful to have her on my case.

Olga · litigation · May 2026

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anonymous · litigation · May 2026

A great team of professionals who are not only responsible, dedicated and interested in winning your case but also empathic and ready to support and explain every little thing to make your situation more clear and not scary. Grateful for having them running my case and the results were just incredibl e!

anonymous · May 2026

This law firm is the absolute best. Mr. Rovshan is the professional whom you will want by your side when you have a legal issue. He will go above and beyond to help you. Mr. Rovshan has represented me and has truly worked miracles. I could tell from his nature and actions that he truly cared about my case. His professionalism made me feel calm and confident that I made the right choice. I am very happy with the outcome of my case and I highly recommend his services if you need an attorney. Thank you, Mr. Rovshan!

Leo · litigation · May 2026

Went to 3 lawyers and after talking to all hired Rovshan. I am glad I did. While I was not promised anything, I felt Rovshan will fight for me and he did. He got me what he said he will. I am recommending him now.

Revolution Group LLC · business law · May 2026

Our company had an excellent experience working with Rovshan Sharifov and his firm. The attorneys assisted us with setting up our LLC from start to finish, prepared all organizational documents accurately, and made sure everything was properly structured. They clearly explained each step of the proc ess, including filing requirements, operating agreements, compliance obligations, and what we needed to do to successfully open and run our business in NY.

anonymous · litigation · May 2026

With an unexpected case filed against me, I wasn't sure where to turn. Recommendations for Florian's firm (M+M) proved to be invaluable. Together, both Florian and Aaron Mysliwiec proved to be a phenomenal team. While Aaron was my primary legal representative, Florian represented me in a court appear ance and accompanied me to important meetings. Throughout the case, Florian provided valuable insight, words of encouragement and helped me articulate the justice-based framework for my defense, which was subject in the case. This helped ensure that I was most comfortable with my position and the eventual outcome of a case dismissal.

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

Florian Miedel was referred to me by a well-known civil rights/criminal defense firm when they were unavailable to argue a bail pending appeal issue that had been moved up unexpectedly by the court. This was perhaps the best thing that could have occurred for me--especially since the referring firm seemed rather disinterested by my inability to afford exorbitant fees. Mr. Miedel is knowledgeable and logical, practical and persistent, and he is an attorney who respects his clients. He advocates for his client, not just for his pocket. Mr. Miedel won the bail argument and proceeded to represent me on appeal. I was innocent but had been charged with crimes when persons lied to police. Mr. Miedel was understanding of my plight, and remained dogged in defending me against improper determinations. He was fantastic about cooperating with my significant input and responding to my concerns as well as unexpected and serious twists and turns of matters. Due to the wide range of matters related to the appeal, Florian competently analyzed, reviewed, and presented numerous arguments, which was quite time-consuming because a number of the issues entered rather uncommon territory. He did not avoid spending the necessary time on my matter even though he was not being paid hourly. It was clear that he intended and desired to represent me competently, rather than just collect a fee. Most importantly, he listened to me. That does not happen all the time in representation, and when it does not, bad things result. Florian valued my input, and incorporated it: this was critical, because I was a knowledgeable resource about the matter, and because I stood to suffer additional serious consequences if the unjustified situation were allowed to stand: I knew what was at stake, and I knew what arguments I wanted made. Florian listened, researched on his own, cooperated extensively with me, then won the appeal, obtaining a just result. That is not the full measure of the attorney you get when Mr. Miedel represents you, however. While appellate argument was pending, the prosecution attempted to revoke bail in unwarranted and improper fashion. This was a serious matter portending numerous unwarranted and nasty consequences. Florian handled the hearing pro bono, and undertook the filing of an Article 78 hearing with little time to prepare in order to keep me out of jail and from probably losing my job. This was done basically on his own initiative; based on my experience with other attorneys, some would either not even have thought of such a response or would have simply let their client head to jail before taking time to attempt to address matters. Despite the maneuvering of the prosecution, Florian succeeded in having the matter stayed. Florian then won the appeal. He also won the Article 78 hearing. In case you weren't paying attention, all of this activity and achievement supports that Mr. Miedel is a dedicated, caring, and effective attorney who is responsive, flexible, and willing to fight for his clients, even on his own time. He put up with my great concerns, and remained concerned himself. That is why I have taken time to write this review. There is no higher level of recommendation for this experienced and ethical attorney, regarding criminal defense and appellate representation. Mr. Miedel's colleague in practice has apparently also received a perfect AWO attorney rating, but Mr. Miedel deserves one as well.

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

I am a 45 year old Ivy League educated (both undergrad and grad) married parent of two, and professional living in Manhattan. Due to poor judgment, immaturity, and a lapse of control, I was arrested in April 2017 for 3rd degree assault. I am also a former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger officer with squeak y clean record, no previous interaction with the police, who was traumatized by the event about all the downside risks and impact to my two young children, whom I felt I failed. I had consternation, contrition, and great anxiety about all the downside risks. The conclusion is that in July 2017, Florian got me off with the most desirable outcome of an ACD through masterful legal maneuvering where he deftly counseled me on each step of the byzantine legal process - which to a lay person can be very intimidating. Technically speaking, Florian is a brilliant attorney who handles intellectually and legally complex cases. This 3rd degree assault, while traumatic to me is a technically easy case and legally routine to Florian and his firm. But let me tell you why I avidly endorse Florian and his firm. We hear a lot of bad things about attorneys. But Florian is the rare bird who has integrity and actually cares about his clients and their cases. He's also not venal trying to run the taxi meter, which is what I noticed with many attorneys when I did my due diligence in attorney selection. He has integrity and palpably when you interact with him in person he has outstanding professional and personal character and integrity. You cannot put a dollar value on that trust and peace of mind Thank you so much Florian!

anonymous · litigation · May 2026

During our initial visit with Mr. Miedel, he had already done some research on my case, which was impressive for any attorney before they were retained. He is very detail oriented and will spend the extra time to get to know your case to best defend you. Florian was always responsive and I was always well informed during the whole ordeal. I highly recommend Mr. Miedel and his firm.

anonymous · litigation · May 2026

Florian jumped right into my (ongoing) case after I decided I could not work effectively with my first attorney who I did not trust. I have worked with a number of attorneys professionally, and find Florian ranks among the top. What impressed me the most was how dedicated he was to my case - he calle d me with updates, kept me apprised of my options, and gave me his complete attention when I worked with him in person. In addition, Florian meticulously edited work I would later present regarding my case, and exhibited true concern/empathy for what I was going through. He welcomed and responded quickly and thoroughly to my many questions. I really appreciated his guidance, both legal and personal. He is a kind individual whose experience and knowledge of the law was increasingly evident over the 6 or so months I worked with him.

Melissa · May 2026

Attorney Mehler is one of the most honorable and caring men that I have ever met. Not only is he a great Attorney, but his compassion and sense of responsibility to his clients is unmatched. I highly recommend Attorney Mehler! My family and I are humbled and grateful to know him.

raymond · May 2026

i lately hired the law firm mr.andrew m. stengel and i highle please with the service i recieving..i encourage anyone with legal problems to go to the law firm for help. the best service and will recieve the best attention when comes to legal support and help. raymond hedringto

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

I never needed a lawyer and I never was in any troubles before. But then one day I was falsely accused of a sex crime. I found Andrew online. I was so nervous and scared, but Andrew's positive demeanor put me at ease from our first conversation. He is very professional, sharp and supportive. I could n't have asked for a better criminal defense attorney. He keeps you updated throughout the whole process, explaining every step. He is always available to answer questions and discuss the case. Andrew is the one you can trust. And he really fights for you! Andrew got my case dismissed and sealed. I am so thankful and highly recommend him. He is the lawyer you want on your side.

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

I was falsefully accused of a sex crime that was classified as domestic violence, Andrew came highly recommended. He is a professional, trusting, and empathetic lawyer. His vast knowledge of the law and his aptitude to explain in lay terms gave me the hope and ability to make clear decisions. He is s mart, aggressive and diligent, exactly what you need in a criminal defense attorney. Andrew became a guiding light of hope to me at a time when my options seemed limited. Andrew took the time to listen to me and understand me and was able to have the case dismissed and sealed. If he needed a kidney, I would give him mine.

David · criminal defense · May 2026

Andrew is an amazing talented criminal lawyer, one of the best in New York City. I hired him when I was falsely charged of sexual assault, and prosecuted by the Manhattan DA. A jury found me not guilty of all charges after he fought for me with all his heart, experience and intelligence. He presented my side of the story in a very clear way, supported by evidence that he got (such as videos, text messages), and prepared me perfectly for the trial. He successfully showed how the police officers lied, and I was not guilty of anything. My wife and I always trusted him completely because he is a very responsible and ethical person and aggressive defense attorney. At the end, he was not only the person who saved me, but he became a friend.

Ryan · criminal defense · May 2026

I hired Andrew Stengell in 2019 to represent me in a case that the DA brought against me. Andrew was a former prosecutor in NYC and I thought that was a good start in choosing a defense attorney. After meeting with him for the first time, my fiancé and I had no doubt he was who I should hire. He was smart and direct. He told me all my options and what he recommended. I felt at ease knowing he was representing me. My case lasted about 3 months until it was settled. Andrew was in touch with me through the entire process. Everything that he said would happen, happened. He got me the best outcome possible. I highly recommend Andrew to represent anyone that needs a defense attorney. Hopefully I’ll never need his services in the future, but if I do, it’s a no brainer. Sincerely, Ryan W

anonymous · May 2026

Jae is excellent - thoughtful, very detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable. He asked all the right questions and resolved all my issues with the best possible outcome. I can’t recommend him enough!

Joseph Y. · criminal defense · May 2026

When I was in charged with A grade in a 3 cases,I was in in almost discouraged After cases happened,I was almost in extremely fear, as the court processing ,my cases was in fog, but Lawyer Lee dismissed the cases clearly

M · criminal defense · May 2026

Mr. Lee was very helpful from the beginning and answered all my questions accordingly, and precisely. I have reached out to at least 10 other attorneys and compared to all of them, he was the best. With his great experience in the field he was able to end my misdemeanor case with the minimum penalty which is ACD, and it couldn’t have gone better. I strongly recommend him to anyone and will recommend this law firm to everyone that I know of. His service and professionalism was 10/10 in the beginning and 100/10 in the end.

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

Jae was very communicative, deliberate and efficient. He handled my case with ease and confidence & eventually had my case dismissed and sealed. He is a great attorney and I would highly recommend!

Chungee · immigration · May 2026

He is not only professional, but also great in counseling. I felt that I was taken good care and comfortable while I was talking to him. He is also proficient in immigration as well, so I highly recommend especially to immigrants like myself.

Joseph · criminal defense · May 2026

Russ represented me when unexpected contact from a detective alarmed me. He provided quick, effective support, calling the detective directly to gather context on the issue. I’d recommend Russ to folks looking for a straightforward and helpful lawyer and will be sure to return to him for any other de fense needs

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

Ross Kofman responded to my online request for a criminal defense lawyer first and gave me immediate relief when I explained my situation to him. He told me most of the charges were bogus and would easily be dropped. Fortunately after 3 months of being in limbo, going to court dates once a mo nth merely to hear the judge say, I see you've been making your check in appointments, good, come back next month, the case never went to trial and I was informed today that the charges are being dropped at my next court date. Lawyers are not cheap and not so easy to get on the phone after you hire them because sometimes their days are packed as they are always in court, but don't let that put you off from hiring these guys. They got me waived of quite a few bogus felony charges. They do their jobs well. I originally spoke to Ross and thought he would be my lawyer but Brad Leventhal showed up at my first court date and he did an excellent job with the proceedings, encouraging me assuring me that this would pass and it would be okay. These guys were half the price of the original lawyer I went to who wanted 20,000 upfront to cover the whole pretrial and trial. Thosev other guys told me it would be over by Christmas, for that exorbitant fee. Fortunately I went with these guys and only paid 10,000 because there was no trial and here we are right before Christmas getting dismissed. So relieved. Thank you guys. They saved my life any my wallet!! Five Stars!

Roma · criminal defense · May 2026

Russ has been an absolute lifesaver for us during a challenging time. His unwavering dedication and deep knowledge of the legal system were invaluable throughout our entire experience. From the moment we sought his counsel, Russ was not only readily available but also provided us with a profound sens e of reassurance. His expertise and tireless commitment were evident as he navigated us through every intricate step of our case, ensuring we were well-informed and prepared. Russ is the epitome of reliability, and his exceptional legal acumen left no doubt in our minds that we were in the best possible hands. Without reservation, we wholeheartedly recommend Russ to anyone in need of a skilled and trustworthy criminal attorney who truly cares about their clients' well-being.

anonymous · criminal defense · May 2026

Russ’ counsel, and justified stoic confidence displayed against an existing judicial system systemically slanted in favor of the prosecution, has quickly and repeatedly brought comfort and peace of mind to my family in times of quite uncertainty. I cannot codify in words how material that relief has been. Thank you, Russ.

anonymous · litigation · May 2026

This is an amazing law Firm Russ is great he’s a very communicative respectful attorney they get stuff done . I’m very happy with the outcome of my case and will recommend.