ABOUT FRANK ROTHMAN
Born and raised in New York City's Lower East Side, Frank Rothman has been a criminal defense attorney for 30 years. After graduating from New York Law School in 1983, Frank began his career at the Legal Aid Society, where he became a member of the elite Narcotics Defense Unit and the Senior Trial Attorney Bureau.
Frank has been in private practice defending the rights of those accused for over 25 years.
He has represented a host of celebrity criminal defense clients including former New York Knick Anthony Mason, former WWE superstar Nicole Bass, hip-hop artists Foxy Brown and Mobb Deep's Havoc.
Frank has handled many high-profile criminal cases, has regularly appeared as a guest commentator on Court TV, has lectured and presented demonstrations for newly-admitted attorneys, Columbia Law School students, and has given demonstrations to members of the District Attorney's Office as part of their training program.
Frank is a zealous advocate and is respected by his colleagues, adversaries, clients, and by many judges sitting on the bench today. He has conducted over 150 felony jury trials during his career. defense lawyer,criminal lawyer, defense lawyer,public records
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ABOUT ED KRATT
Born in Jamaica, Queens, Ed Kratt attended local primary and secondary schools before attending Providence College, where he was an accomplished student-athlete.
After extensive world travel following his graduation from College, Ed attended St. John's University School of Law, where he graduated with honors in 1975. Upon graduation, Ed began his legal career as a staff attorney in the criminal division of the Legal Aid society.
After 3 years of acquiring intensive trial experience, Ed began an eight year career as a professional musician in the rock, pop and jazz genres. He returned to the practice of law in 1985 when he and his wife decided to have children.
Ed quickly established his successful solo law practice, concentrating on criminal defense. His practice has been varied, generally addressing the predominate crimes of the time. He has vigorously and successfully represented clients ranging from Colombian drug lords to white collar security offenders.
He has also represented high profile celebrity clients in related civil matters, including Pierre Casighiri, the Prince of Monaco, Stavros Niarchos, Vladimir Roitfeld and Helly Nahmad.
With over 35 years of legal practice, Ed is held in high esteem by his colleagues, the Courts and his clients. defense lawyer
His combination of intelligence, impeccable judgment, and aggressive advocacy has made him a highly respected and sought after attorney.