Samantha Chorny wins the cases that cannot be lost – full acquittals in Queens, NYC Supreme Court, and Kings County murder & attempted murder trials.
Now also fighting for maximum compensation for catastrophic injury victims.

We secured a NOT GUILTY on Murder and 2 Gun Charges at trial in August 2024.
Won refusal hearing and client revoked licensed was restored back to full driving privileges
Successful stay of execution of judgment secured for client seeking criminal appeal of former conviction, 2024
Got the Judge to lower the bail by 50% on A1 drug felony charges in NY county, 2023
Achieved cross dismissal on very first court date, 2023
Full dismissal of all petit larceny charges at first court appearance, 2023
Full Dismissal of misdemeanor charges before arraignment, 2023

“Samantha’s expertise turned a frightening situation into a manageable one, achieving a better outcome than I had hoped.”
Driven to get results, SMC Law Firm takes an aggressive approach. Lead attorney Samantha Chorny is never afraid to go to court, and has recently brought three back-to-back murder trials to verdict in New York – a rare feat for a criminal defense lawyer. She will diligently investigate every aspect of your case to build a bold strategy designed to protect your freedom and keep you out of jail.
Whether you are facing a federal or state crime, she has the experience and knowledge to effectively represent you. Samantha understands the intricacies of laws involving conspiracy charges, illegal possession of weapons charges, drug crimes, narcotics, sex crimes, DWI/DUI offenses, domestic violence charges, and other serious crimes in New York.
Criminal law is her passion, and she solely focuses her practice on it. Her top priority is always the interests of her clients.
Standing Up for Clients in New York, Long Island and All Five New York City Boroughs

Being charged with a crime can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. You may not know what to do or who to turn to. The attorney at SMC Law Firm understands that you are going through a difficult time, and she is here to help.
Samantha Chorny is a former prosecutor with years of experience in criminal law. She has a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and the specific charges you are facing. She will fight for your rights and protect your future. To achieve this, though, you must deal with the insurance companies and prove your case against the lawyers representing the defendant, all while recovering from the accident.


Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a Flatlands man has been arraigned on an indictment in which he is charged with murder, attempted murder, assault and other charges for the shooting death of one man and injuring another man during a backyard barbecue in East Flatbush last May.
May, 30 2024

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Michael Brown, 37, has been indicted by a Queens grand jury, charging him with murder and other crimes in the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man. The defendant allegedly shot the victim from a passing vehicle in St. Albans in September 2018. District Attorney Katz said, "Securing this indictment demonstrates exactly why I formed the QDA Cold Case Unit. We will work tirelessly to bring closure to grieving families and assure them they are not forgotten."
Oct, 9 2021In widely watched cases such as this, it is common for the judge to establish measures to maintain juror privacy even after the trial ends, Samantha Chorny, a criminal defense attorney in New York City, told McClatchy News.
May, 29 2024
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