Ricky Shah earned his Juris Doctor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2019, and immediately began his career as an Assistant D.A. at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office that same year, where he worked until 2024.

During his time at the Manhattan D.A.’s Office, Ricky prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases, presented over 50 cases to the grand jury, and tried several cases, both felonies and misdemeanors, receiving a conviction in each one of his trials. After leaving the D.A.’s office, Ricky spent a little over a year working in private practice representing insurance companies in civil matters, however quickly realized his true passion lied in criminal law. This passion led him to start his own criminal defense firm, with the primary goal of being able to offer high quality, but affordable criminal defense to his clients, using cutting-edge, modern, effective, legal methodology,

Ricky is devoted to all criminal defense and  traffic related matters.  He practices primarily in the Criminal and County (Supreme) Courts in Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens County, Kings County, New York County, Bronx County, Richmond County (Staten Island), and Westchester County.

The Criminal Defense Office of Ricky Shah is a fully virtual firm, however we will always be present in-person with you during your court appearances. Establishing a fully virtual firm aligns with Ricky’s goal of ensuring affordable legal defense, since many traditional law firm costs do not need to be passed on to the client. All cases, no matter how big or small, are handled with vigorous legal approach, and commitment to integrity and professionalism. Ricky will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for your matter and will not stop fighting for you until he reaches that goal.   

We can always be reached, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.  Call today for a free and confidential consultation.