Richard Levitt

Richard W. Levitt is an acclaimed criminal defense lawyer with a national reputation for excellence, whose practice has spanned more than four decades. Focusing on trial and appellate advocacy and post-conviction relief, he is also the author of numerous articles on criminal law-related topics, and lectures frequently for several organizations. Richard's wide-ranging practice includes the defense of individuals charged with political corruption, RICO, money laundering, capital crimes, drug distribution, fraud, tax evasion and other offenses. He is a past board member of the New York Criminal Bar Association and a past honoree of that organization, as well as a Life Member of the NACDL.

Richard is also the creator of the nationally-renowned judge-rating site, The Robing Room (www.therobingroom.com). He is the author of the 1500-page Second Circuit Criminal Law Sourcebook (North Law Publishers 2021). Richard received his J.D. from the University of Miami and his LL.M. from New York University.