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Founder & Lead Trial Attorney at SMC Law Firm
Samantha Chorny is a New York criminal defense attorney and the founder of SMC Law Firm, a premier law firm dedicated to defending clients against the most serious felony charges. Born and raised in Queens, NY, Samantha has built her career on aggressive courtroom advocacy, strategic legal defense, and exceptional trial results. Known for her relentless approach, she never backs down—whether challenged by prosecutors, judges, or anyone else standing in the way of justice for her clients.
Samantha earned her law degree from California Western School of Law on a full academic scholarship, awarded for her outstanding academic performance.
After graduating, Samantha began her legal career as a prosecutor at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office (2018–2022). There, she handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to violent felony indictments. Her experience as a former prosecutor gives her clients a critical advantage—she understands how the prosecution builds its cases and uses that insider knowledge to anticipate and dismantle their strategies.
Following her years in the DA's office, Samantha joined the Rosenberg Law Firm as a criminal defense associate, where she honed her skills defending clients in complex felony cases before opening her own practice.
In 2023, Samantha launched SMC Law Firm with a mission to provide high-quality, aggressive criminal defense for individuals facing life-changing charges. Her trial record has quickly set her apart from other defense attorneys in New York:
Samantha is fearless in the courtroom—she never hesitates to challenge prosecutors, push back against unfair rulings, and hold judges accountable when her clients' rights are at stake. Her mastery of cross-examination, strategic use of forensic evidence, and persuasive jury arguments have earned her a reputation as one of the most relentless and results-driven criminal defense attorneys in New York City.
At SMC Law Firm, Samantha defends clients in state and federal courts against serious felony and misdemeanor charges, including:
Her goal is clear: fight for acquittals, dismissals, and the best possible outcome in every case—no matter who she has to stand up to in the process.
Full acquittals in homicide and attempted murder cases.
She knows how the DA's office works—because she worked there.
Never backs down, even when challenged by judges or prosecutors.
Every client receives direct, one-on-one attention and a customized defense strategy.
When your freedom is at stake, you need a criminal defense lawyer who has proven she can win high-stakes cases in front of a jury—and who never backs down, no matter who she's up against.
Call SMC Law Firm now at (718) 970-1960 for a confidential consultation.
We'll thoroughly investigate your case to build a strong strategy that protects your freedom