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Robert Tsigler
Criminal Defense · DUI / DWI Defense · Immigration Law · Family Law
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A 20-Year Federal Threat Ended With No Prison—Robert Tsigler Found the Way Through
If you find yourself sitting across a desk from Robert Tsigler, it is usually because life has taken an unexpected turn. Whether it is a criminal arrest, a federal investigation, or an immigration issue that threatens your future, the legal system can feel overwhelming. For more than a decade, Tsigler has built his New York practice around helping people navigate those moments with confidence. His approach is rooted in experience gained from inside the criminal justice system, having worked in both the Homicide and Green Zone units of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. That early experience gave him valuable insight into how prosecutors investigate cases, evaluate evidence, and prepare for trial.
Today, that knowledge works in favor of his clients. Tsigler has built a reputation for identifying weaknesses in the government’s case and using them to pursue the best possible outcome. His record includes securing a no-prison outcome for a client facing a potential 20-year federal sentence on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, obtaining a rare pretrial dismissal of a federal drug conspiracy indictment after demonstrating the client had been misidentified, winning a complete jury acquittal in a serious rape prosecution, and successfully vacating a prior criminal conviction that resulted in the termination of deportation proceedings. These documented results demonstrate an attorney who is prepared to challenge prosecutors rather than simply negotiate the quickest resolution.
For consumers, courtroom results are only part of what inspires confidence. The Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC maintains a strong 4.7-star Google rating across 474 reviews, with clients consistently praising the firm’s communication, responsiveness, and commitment to guiding them through stressful legal situations. Those reviews reflect a pattern of accessibility and trust that extends beyond the courtroom.
His professional standing is equally impressive. Tsigler has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list every year from 2017 through 2024 and has been recognized among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys as well as the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He also maintains active memberships in the National College for DUI Defense and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, reflecting his commitment to staying current in multiple areas of law that often overlap for his clients.
Accessibility remains a defining part of his practice. Legal emergencies rarely happen during business hours, which is why his firm is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To better serve New York’s diverse communities, the office provides representation in English, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Hungarian, helping ensure that language is never a barrier during a critical legal matter.
By combining prosecutorial insight, documented courtroom results, broad professional recognition, multilingual accessibility, and around-the-clock availability, Robert Tsigler has built a practice designed to help clients face some of the most difficult moments of their lives with experienced, confident representation.
That combination of experience, reputation, verified professional standing, and public credibility is why Robert Tsigler was included on FreddieFender.com.
Credentials
Credentials
- Juris Doctor, New York Law School (2009)
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology, State University of New York at Albany (2006)
- Former Intern for the Homicide / Green Zone Units at the District Attorney's Office of Kings County (Brooklyn)
- Member of the New York Law School Fellowship Program
- Member of the National College for DUI Defense
- Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member of the New York County Lawyers Association (Criminal Justice Section)
- Member of the New York State Bar Association
- Member of the New York Criminal Bar Association
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2017–2024)
- Named Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers Association
- Named America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Included in the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2025)
Career Highlights / Proven Experience
Career Highlights
- Founder and Managing Attorney: Founded the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC, building a multi-office New York practice focused on criminal defense, immigration, and family law.
- Top Tier Industry Rankings: Listed among the Nation’s Top One Percent of Attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and named to America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys.
- Immigration Litigation Experience: Represented clients in more than 1,000 removal hearings throughout New York and across the United States.
- Early Prosecutorial Insights: Completed a prestigious, high-stakes internship within the Homicide and Green Zone units of the Kings County District Attorney's Office, gaining insider knowledge of prosecution tactics.
- Elite Professional Networks: Holds active status in highly selective legal bodies, including the National College for DUI Defense and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
- Multilingual Client Accessibility: Built a client-focused practice that provides 24/7 legal assistance in English, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Hungarian, making legal representation more accessible to New York’s diverse communities.
Proven Experience
- Federal Wire Fraud & Identity Theft: Secured a no-prison outcome for a client charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and other serious federal offenses carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence.
- Federal Drug Conspiracy Dismissal: Obtained a rare pretrial dismissal of a federal drug conspiracy indictment after demonstrating that the client had been misidentified through employment records and digital hand-scan evidence.
- Rape Trial Acquittal: Won a complete jury acquittal for a client accused of raping an underage girl after taking the case to trial rather than negotiating a plea.
- Deportation Defense Victory: Successfully vacated a client’s prior criminal conviction, resulting in the termination of deportation proceedings and allowing the client to retain lawful permanent resident status.
- Asylum & Permanent Residency: Successfully obtained asylum and lawful permanent resident status for clients fleeing past or future persecution in their home countries.
- Child Custody Award: Secured sole legal and physical custody for a father after demonstrating that the children’s mother posed a danger due to drug addiction.
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