Cory Garcia

Mr. Garcia is a seasoned trial attorney and litigator with extensive experience representing individuals accused of federal and state criminal offenses. He is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, where he represents defendants in federal courthouses in Manhattan, White Plains, Brooklyn, and Central Islip. Additionally, he is a member of the Bronx County Assigned Counsel Panel, where he represents defendants accused of crimes in the Bronx.

Prior to establishing his private law practice, Mr. Garcia began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with the prestigious Bronx County District Attorney’s Office where he handled thousands of cases and successfully conducted hundreds of grand jury presentations, pre-trial suppression hearings, bench and jury trials. His cases involved homicides, robberies, felony narcotics and other violent crimes. Mr. Garcia’s substantial experience as a prosecutor provides a unique first-hand perspective of how prosecutors and law enforcement officials develop and investigate cases, which is essential to providing a strong successful defense.

Mr. Garcia continued his legal career as an Assistant General Counsel for the NYC Department of Education where he reviewed, interpreted and enforced the Collective Bargaining Agreements between the NYC Department of Education and various unions including the United Federation of Teachers and DC 37. Mr. Garcia conducted all aspects of Education Law §3020-A disciplinary hearings and Section 75 disciplinary cases before the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.

Then, as Associate Counsel to the NYC Health & Hospitals Corporation, Mr. Garcia handled a large case load defending doctors and other health care professionals from medical malpractice and/or negligence allegations from inception through discovery, including depositions, court appearances, motion practice and trial. Since then, in private practice, Mr. Garcia has vigorously represented and protected the rights and interests of clients who have been hurt due to the negligence and/or recklessness of another party.

Mr. Garcia also served as Associate Counsel at Koehler & Isaacs LLP, where he specialized in criminal defense and civil service employment defense services for both private clients and public sector unions, their officers, trustees, directors, and other union officials. He maintained a 24/7 availability to provide comprehensive legal representation.

Mr. Garcia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Economics from Boston College and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from New York Law School.