Attorneys · Criminal Defense
Marcus Hale
Partner and head of Criminal Defense in New York. A former Manhattan prosecutor, Marcus defends clients in state and federal cases from first contact through trial and appeal.
Role
Partner
Practice
Criminal Defense
Office
350 Madison Avenue
Phone
+1 (212) 555-0148
Biography
Joined Juriso
2011
Partner since
2016
Matters closed
350+
Admitted to the bar
2006
Marcus Hale leads Juriso’s criminal defense practice in New York. He represents individuals and executives in white-collar investigations, state and federal prosecutions and appeals.
Marcus began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, where he tried more than thirty felony cases to verdict. He joined Juriso in 2011 and became a partner in 2016, bringing a prosecutor’s understanding of how cases are built and where they are weakest.
His recent work includes the dismissal of every count in a 2025 securities fraud prosecution and an appellate win that vacated a four-year sentence. He is known for detailed suppression practice and for preparing clients carefully before any interview.
Marcus answers new arrests personally and runs each matter with Adaeze Okafor, so that clients always know who is responsible for their defence.
“Most cases are won long before trial, in the evidence nobody else read closely.”
Marcus Hale
Focus areas
Where the work
is focused
The kinds of matter that make up most of this practice. Each is handled personally, with associate support on drafting and disclosure.
01
White-collar defence
Securities, wire and bank fraud, insider trading and related charges.
02
Government investigations
Subpoenas, proffers and grand jury matters before any charge is filed.
03
Suppression and dismissal
Motions that test searches, statements and the reliability of witnesses.
04
Appeals
Appeals and motions to vacate for convictions obtained at trial or by plea.
Credentials
Education, admissions
and languages
Education
J.D., Fordham University School of Law
2005 · Fordham Law Review
B.A. History, Howard University
2002 · magna cum laude
Bar admissions
New York State Bar
Admitted 2006
U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y.
Admitted 2011
U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y.
Admitted 2011
Languages
English (native), Spanish (conversational)
Notable matters
Recent matters
and their outcomes
A selection of matters from the last four years, described with client consent and identifying details removed.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Matters are described with client consent.
Recognition
Recognised by
peers and press
Independent peer-review listings and fellowships from the last five years.
2025
Family Law Practitioner of the Year, New York
Counsel Review
2024
Top 40 Family Lawyers in New York
Metropolitan Law Journal
2023
Elected Fellow
National Trial Bar
2022
Leading Individual, Matrimonial & Family
Counsel Review
2021
Rising Partner of the Year
Metropolitan Law Journal
Insights
Written by Marcus Hale
Practical notes on the questions clients ask most, published in The Juriso Brief.
Book with Marcus Hale
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Every first meeting is with your attorney in person. Bring your questions and any papers you have; you will leave knowing your options and what they will cost.
Consultation
Free · 30 minutes
Where
350 Madison Avenue or video call
Reply
Within one business day
or call +1 (212) 555-0148
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