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Spahija Law defends clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Nassau County, led by Amel Spahija, a former Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn and Staten Island. The charges we defend include DWI, drug offenses, assault, weapons charges, domestic violence, theft, and federal matters.
Nassau County cases begin at Nassau County District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead, with felonies proceeding in Nassau County Court at 262 Old Country Road in Mineola.
These are the courts where Nassau County cases are heard. If you are unsure which one your case is in, the court name is printed on your arrest paperwork or desk appearance ticket, and we can confirm it for you.
100 Supreme Court Dr, Mineola, NY 11501
Open in MapsNassau prosecutions, especially DWI and larceny cases, follow different local practices than the city. We manage those differences while bringing the same suppression driven defense approach that works in Brooklyn.
Read about the former prosecutor advantage and see our case results. Our primary office is in Downtown Brooklyn; see the Brooklyn criminal defense page for the full practice overview.
Spahija Law defends the full range of criminal matters in Nassau County, from first arrests to indicted felonies. Common cases include DWI and DUI, drug charges, assault charges, theft and larceny, weapons charges, domestic violence allegations and orders of protection. Federal matters are handled separately through our federal criminal defense practice.
The charge level drives almost everything that follows: which court hears the case, what the exposure is, and how much room exists to negotiate. Our guide to felony versus misdemeanor levels in New York explains where those lines fall and how charges get reduced.
Most matters start with either an arrest or an appearance ticket. After processing, the first court appearance is arraignment, where the charges are read and the judge addresses release conditions and any order of protection. Misdemeanor cases generally stay in Nassau County District Court at 99 Main Street in Hempstead. Felony matters proceed to Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola.
From there the case runs on discovery and motion practice. Under CPL Article 245 the Nassau County District Attorney must turn over its evidence on a statutory schedule, and under CPL 30.30 the clock on readiness keeps running. Those deadlines are where a lot of leverage lives, and enforcing them is routine defense work rather than a long shot. Our case results include matters resolved on exactly those grounds.
Early involvement matters more than most people expect. Statements get made, evidence gets collected or lost, and offers get anchored in the first weeks. Read what to do in the first 24 hours after an arrest and your rights when police stop you.
Beyond criminal defence, Spahija Law also represents clients in Nassau County on personal injury claims and real estate matters, including closings, contract review and landlord tenant disputes.
Amel Spahija spent his early career as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn and Staten Island, reviewing evidence, screening charges and preparing cases for trial. That experience shapes how a defense gets built: what the prosecution needs to prove, where its file is likely to be weak, and which arguments actually move a case. More on the former prosecutor advantage.
Most cases begin at Nassau County District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead. Felony matters proceed to Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola.
Yes. Nassau runs on its own local schedules and conference practice, and the District Attorney evaluates cases differently from the five boroughs. Local familiarity matters for timing and negotiation.
Arraignment normally happens within about 24 hours of arrest. Appearance tickets are also used in some matters, setting a later District Court date.
Keep the arrest paperwork and any appearance ticket, do not discuss the facts with anyone except your lawyer, avoid posting about it, and get counsel involved early.
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