Phillip Hamilton
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in New York, NY
Phillip Hamilton is an attorney at Hamilton | Clarke, LLP, in New York, New York. Mr. Hamilton practices in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights, commercial litigation, criminal defense, government investigations, matrimonial and family law, personal injury and Title IX defense, serving clients throughout New York.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Hamilton has defended many individuals charged with serious crimes. Over his career, he has successfully secured acquittals or reduced charges for thousands of clients. Recognizing his valuable contributions to the legal profession, the organization National Black Lawyers included him on its “Top 40 Under 40” list in 2016.
Outside of his law practice, Mr. Hamilton has appeared on several media outlets to provide legal analysis on various topics. He speaks on negotiation and trial advocacy at law schools within his region and serves as an adjunct professor at Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Active in various professional organizations, Mr. Hamilton is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York County Lawyers Association, the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Dominican Bar Association. He also sits on the board of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.
Mr. Hamilton received bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and sociology from Georgia State University and earned his law degree from Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. In 2020, he obtained a certificate in diversity and inclusion from Cornell University. He holds a license to practice law before all New York state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
- 50%Criminal Defense
- 20%Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10%Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10%Civil Rights
- 10%Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Murder, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Criminal Domestic Violence, Employment Discrimination, Police Misconduct, Race Discrimination, Discrimination, Personal Injury - Plaintiff
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2022
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About Phillip Hamilton
First Admitted: 2010, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.hamiltonclarkellp.com/our-team/phillip-c-hamilto...
Honors/Awards
- Super Lawyers 2021
- , Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers, 2016
Bar/Professional Activity
- New York State
- Dominican Bar Association
- N.Y.S. Bar Association
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- New York City Bar Association, 2020
- New York County Lawyers Association, 2020
- New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2020
- Metropolitan Black Bar Association - Board of Directors, 2020
Educational Background
- Georgia State University, B.S. Criminal Justice, B.A. Sociology, 2005, 2005
- Cornell University, Certificate Program - Diversity and Inclusion, 2020
Verdicts/Settlements
- Not Guilty - Attempted Assault 1, 2016
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, 2021
- Not Guilty - Attempted Murder, 2019
Pro bono/Community Service
- Know Your Rights Training - Harlem YMCA, 2020
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Cornell University, Certificate Program - Diversity and Inclusion, 2020
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Virtual jury trials in criminal cases are constitutionally questionable and far from ideal in terms of effective criminal trial practice., Author, The Practical and Constitutional Issues with Virtual Jury Trials in Criminal Cases, 2021
Last Updated: 5/15/2022