Gordon Mehler, Criminal Defense Attorney in New York
focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar
Trusted criminal defense attorney serving New York.
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Gordon Mehler is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP.
- Based in
- New York, NEW YORK
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
About Gordon Mehler: Gordon Mehler is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP.
Areas of practice
Gordon's practice areas in New York
Gordon concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gordon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in New York
Gordon takes criminal defense matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gordon agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in New York
Gordon takes white collar matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gordon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Gordon Mehler, criminal defense attorney serving New York
Gordon Mehler is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP. Gordon works from New York and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Gordon Mehler is a white-collar criminal and civil litigator who has over 30 years of experience as a lawyer. This includes more than a decade as a federal prosecutor, where he supervised public corruption cases as Chief of Special Prosecutions. After serving as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., Mr. Mehler moved back to New York to open his own firm in 2000. Mehler Law concentrates on all aspects of white-collar criminal defense as well as regulatory enforcement and civil litigation.
As a defense lawyer and prosecutor, Mr. Mehler was lead counsel in more than two dozen trials, many of which related to charges of fraud and corruption. Mr. Mehler represented one of five defendants in a nearly six-month federal criminal trial stemming from the Bernard Madoff securities fraud, as well as one of the original seven international soccer-related defendants extradited from Switzerland in the FIFA racketeering case. As a prosecutor, he earned the Justice Department’s Director’s Award for Superior Performance.
How Gordon handles criminal defense matters
Gordon Mehler is a white-collar criminal and civil litigator who has over 30 years of experience as a lawyer. This includes more than a decade as a federal prosecutor, where he supervised public corruption cases as Chief of Special Prosecutions. After serving as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., Mr. Mehler moved back to New York to open his own…
Who Gordon represents
Gordon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Gordon studied and practices
New York University
JD · 1982
Gordon studied at JD in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Gordon completed JD in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gordon runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Gordon's legal honors and published work
Gordon has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Gordon Mehler's office in New York
Gordon's primary office is at 250 Vesey Street, 27th Floor, New York, New York, 10281. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP
250 Vesey Street, 27th Floor
New York, New York 10281
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How to hire Gordon Mehler — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gordon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gordon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gordon's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gordon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gordon
Gordon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gordon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gordon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Mehler
How much does it cost to hire Gordon for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gordon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gordon offer a free consultation?
Gordon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gordon's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Gordon's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in New York typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gordon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gordon take my case if I'm outside New York?
Gordon is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gordon will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Gordon?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gordon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gordon accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Gordon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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