35+ Years Experience
35+ Years’ Experience: For over 35 years, I have provided legal services to my clients with a commitment to personal attention and dedicated defense.

THE MAN BEHIND THE DEFENSE
FRANK ROTHMAN / ABOUT
THE LOWER EAST SIDE LAWYER
“I don’t fight crime.
I fight injustice.”
Born and raised in New York City's Lower East Side, Frank Rothman built his criminal defense career in the city he calls home. After graduating from New York Law School in 1983, Frank began his career at the Legal Aid Society, where he became a member of the elite Narcotics Defense Unit and the Senior Trial Attorney Bureau. In 1993, Frank and his Legal Aid co-worker Robert Soloway teamed up with their Legal Aid supervisors and mentors David Stern and Jeremy Schneider to form the dynamic firm of Rothman, Schneider, Soloway & Stern, LLP.
Frank has represented a host of celebrity criminal defense clients including former New York Knick Anthony Mason, former WWE superstar Nicole Bass, hip-hop artists Foxy Brown and Mobb Deep's Havoc.
Frank has handled many high-profile criminal cases, has regularly appeared as a guest commentator on Court TV, has lectured and presented demonstrations for newly-admitted attorneys, Columbia Law School students, and has given demonstrations to members of the District Attorney's Office as part of their training program.
Frank is a zealous advocate and is respected by his colleagues, adversaries, clients, and by many judges sitting on the bench today. He has conducted over 150 felony jury trials during his career.
New York Law School. Then the Legal Aid Society’s Narcotics Defense Unit and Senior Trial Attorney Bureau.
Rothman, Schneider, Soloway & Stern, LLP is formed.
A lifelong connection to the city and the people who call it home.
WHY FRANK?
35+ Years’ Experience: For over 35 years, I have provided legal services to my clients with a commitment to personal attention and dedicated defense.
I understand how important it is to have access to reliable services 24/7. That's why I am dedicated to providing my clients with the best service possible – any time of the day or night. Our team of experts and professionals are available to provide you with the support and assistance you need, when you need it most.
If you are looking for an experienced and dedicated representative, then you have come to the right place. I provide comprehensive legal representation for clients in a wide variety of matters.
My goal is to ensure that my clients' rights and interests are protected, and that their cases are handled in the most expedient and cost-effective manner. I take pride in providing personalized and attentive service to each and every one of my clients.
I strive to provide comprehensive legal services to meet the needs of my clients. Our team of experienced legal professionals are dedicated to providing quality advice and representation in a variety of legal matters. I am committed to representing our clients with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. With my extensive knowledge, we are able to provide sound advice and solutions that are tailored to each client’s unique needs. We are here to support you in any way we can.
I understand the importance of being able to communicate in the language you are most comfortable with and believe that having access to services in your native language can make all the difference. That's why we offer bilingual services in both English and Spanish. Hablamos Español!
We strive to create a safe and comfortable space for those who are bilingual or Spanish-speaking, and are dedicated to making sure that everyone is able to access the services they need and deserve.
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