Jim Walden, Criminal Defense Attorney in New York
focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar
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Jim Walden 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.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- 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 Jim Walden: Jim Walden 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
Practice areas handled by Jim Walden
Jim concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jim handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in New York
Jim 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 Jim agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in New York
Jim 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 Jim agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jim Walden — Attorney of New York criminal defense experience
Jim Walden 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.
Jim A. Walden is a founding partner of Walden Macht & Haran LLP.
Mr. Walden defends corporate and individual clients in high-stakes governmental investigations, regulatory actions and civil disputes. He has conducted many corporate internal investigations, including matters involving allegations of securities and other financial frauds, antitrust activity, insider trading, computer crimes, money laundering, medical-device fraud, tax violations and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the False Claims Act.
In addition to his work for corporate clients, Mr. Walden has represented dozens of individuals in various high-profile criminal cases and investigations, and not one of his clients has served a prison sentence.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Walden served as a federal prosecutor for almost nine years. During his service with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, he led an extensive number of cases and established himself as one of its most experienced litigators.
Mr. Walden’s work earned him many awards, including the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation’s “Prosecutor of the Year,” and was profiled in the New York Times and Daily News. Mr. Walden has been named in The Best Lawyers in America© as a leading Criminal Defense: White Collar lawyer; and awarded Gibson Dunn’s prestigious Frank Wheat Award for his work in the Food Stamps case, which had resulted in retroactive benefits being awarded in excess of $14,000,000 to Mr. Walden’s clients.
Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Mr. Walden clerked for the Honorable Anthony J. Scirica on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Mr. Walden is a 1991 graduate of Temple University School of Law. He received the Packel Memorial Award for holding the highest grade point average in his graduating class and the Barenkopf Award for holding the highest grade point average after his second year. He was also the recipient of the Zaslow Memorial Award for Academic Excellence and Citizenship and the Shull Memorial Award for Excellence in Legal Writing and Research. Mr. Walden graduated with honors from Hamilton College in 1988, with a major in history and a minor in computer science.
Working with Jim on a criminal defense matter
Jim A. Walden is a founding partner of Walden Macht & Haran LLP. Mr. Walden defends corporate and individual clients in high-stakes governmental investigations, regulatory actions and civil disputes. He has conducted many corporate internal investigations, including matters involving allegations of securities and other financial frauds, antitrust activity, insider trading, computer crimes, money…
Who Jim represents
Jim reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters across New York.
Credentials
Jim Walden's legal education and bar admissions
Temple University
J.D. · 1991
Hamilton College
BA
Jurisdictions
Jim's state bar admissions
New York, United Sta
ACTIVE
Jim studied at J.D. in Temple University and BA in Hamilton College.
Law school and academic background
Jim completed J.D. in Temple University and BA in Hamilton College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jim runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jim Walden
Jim has received 8 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 — Antitrust Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
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 — Antitrust Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Sports Law (2026).
Locations
Jim Walden's office in New York
Jim'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 Jim Walden — 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 Jim usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jim charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jim'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; Jim 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 Jim
Jim 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. Jim confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jim'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 Jim Walden
How much does it cost to hire Jim for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jim walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jim offer a free consultation?
Jim charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jim's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Jim'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. Jim gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jim take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jim 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 — Jim 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 Jim?
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. Jim will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jim accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Jim'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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