Damaris Ruth Santamaria, Criminal Defense Attorney in New York
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Landlord/Tenant
AssociateatRosenberg & Estis, P.C.
New, NY
Practicing criminal defense in New York since 2016.
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Damaris Ruth Santamaria is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Landlord/Tenant. Damaris has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C..
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Immigration · Landlord/Tenant
- Handles Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Landlord/Tenant matters from New York, NY.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Damaris Ruth Santamaria: Damaris Ruth Santamaria is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Landlord/Tenant. Damaris has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Damaris Ruth Santamaria
Damaris concentrates on criminal defense, immigration, and landlord/tenant. Each area below outlines the kind of case Damaris handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Immigration
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Landlord/Tenant
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Criminal Defense cases in New York
Damaris takes criminal defense matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Damaris agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in New York
Damaris takes immigration matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Damaris agrees to represent you.
Landlord/Tenant cases in New York
Damaris takes landlord/tenant matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Damaris agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Damaris Ruth Santamaria — Over 10 years of New York criminal defense experience
Damaris Ruth Santamaria is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Landlord/Tenant. Damaris has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C..
Damaris Santamaria joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2026 and is an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Department.
Santamaria has significant experience in housing, criminal defense, immigration, and civil rights law. Her background includes tenant representation, felony-level criminal defense, and humanitarian immigration advocacy, with a strong focus on serving vulnerable communities.
Prior to joining Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., Santamaria was an Associate Court Attorney for the Hon. Miller, where she managed a high-volume calendar of approximately 75 cases per day, conferred with pro se litigants and represented parties, and drafted judicial decisions in nonpayment and holdover proceedings, including post-trial opinions addressing complex issues under the HSTPA and defenses such as succession and breach of the warranty of habitability.
Damaris's approach to criminal defense cases
Damaris Santamaria joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2026 and is an Associate with the firm’s Litigation Department. Santamaria has significant experience in housing, criminal defense, immigration, and civil rights law. Her background includes tenant representation, felony-level criminal defense, and humanitarian immigration advocacy, with a strong focus on serving vulnerable communities. Prior…
The kind of cases Damaris takes
Damaris reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, immigration, and landlord/tenant matters across New York.
Credentials
Damaris Ruth Santamaria's legal education and bar admissions
Southwestern Law School J.D. Accelerated 2-Year SCALE Program; Recipient, California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholarship; Quarter-Final Oralist, Appellate Advocacy Intramural Competition; St
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University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles B.A. Philosophy
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Jurisdictions
Damaris's state bar admissions
New York
2021 · ACTIVE
New York
2021 · ACTIVE
California
2016 · ACTIVE
California
2016 · ACTIVE
Damaris studied at — in Southwestern Law School J.D. Accelerated 2-Year SCALE Program; Recipient, California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholarship; Quarter-Final Oralist, Appellate Advocacy Intramural Competition; St and — in University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles B.A. Philosophy.
Law school and academic background
Damaris completed — in Southwestern Law School J.D. Accelerated 2-Year SCALE Program; Recipient, California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholarship; Quarter-Final Oralist, Appellate Advocacy Intramural Competition; St and — in University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles B.A. Philosophy. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Damaris runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Damaris Ruth Santamaria's office in New York
Damaris's primary office is at 11 Grand Central East, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Damaris Ruth Santamaria — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Damaris usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Damaris charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Damaris's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Damaris will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Damaris
Damaris discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Damaris confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Damaris's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Damaris Ruth Santamaria
How much does it cost to hire Damaris for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Damaris walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Damaris offer a free consultation?
Damaris charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Damaris's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Damaris's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in New York typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Damaris gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Damaris take my case if I'm outside New York?
Damaris is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Damaris will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Damaris?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Damaris will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Damaris accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Damaris's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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