Rashmee Sinha, Criminal Defense Attorney in Woodbury, New York
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Employment, and General
PartneratKaufman Dolowich LLP
Woodbury New, NY
Practicing criminal defense in Woodbury since 2009.
- 17+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Rashmee Sinha is a partner based in Woodbury, NY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and General. Rashmee has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.
- Based in
- Woodbury, NY
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Employment · General
- Handles Criminal Defense, Employment, and General matters from Woodbury, NY.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Rashmee Sinha: Rashmee Sinha is a partner based in Woodbury, NY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and General. Rashmee has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Rashmee takes on
Rashmee concentrates on criminal defense, employment, general, litigation, and wage & hour. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rashmee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Employment
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General
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Litigation
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Wage & Hour
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Criminal Defense cases in Woodbury, New York
Rashmee takes criminal defense matters in Woodbury, 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 Rashmee agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Woodbury, New York
Rashmee takes employment matters in Woodbury, 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 Rashmee agrees to represent you.
General cases in Woodbury, New York
Rashmee takes general matters in Woodbury, 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 Rashmee agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Woodbury, New York
Rashmee takes litigation matters in Woodbury, 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 Rashmee agrees to represent you.
Wage & Hour cases in Woodbury, New York
Rashmee takes wage & hour matters in Woodbury, 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 Rashmee agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Rashmee Sinha — criminal defense lawyer in Woodbury
Rashmee Sinha is a partner based in Woodbury, NY. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Employment, and General. Rashmee has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.
Rashmee Sinha focuses her practice on labor and employment counseling and litigation. As a logical, strategic, and pro-active employment defense attorney, Ms. Sinha has a proven track record of extricating clients from suit in the early stages of litigation. Ms. Sinha handles complex wage and hour class/collective actions, including cases brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, New York Labor Law, and New Jersey Wage Payment Law. She also handles claims under Employment Practices Liability Insurance, Directors and Officers and Errors and Omissions policies related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodate, whistle-blower, and wrongful discharge on the basis of protected categories (i.e. age, sex, disability, race, gender, national origin, religion, pregnancy etc.).
Ms. Sinha is experienced in managing all aspects of litigation, often complex, through summary judgment. Ms. Sinha provides day-to-day counseling on HR compliance issues and oversees hiring, on-boarding, disciplinary actions, leave requests, terminations, and benefits. She is experienced in all areas of employment litigation in both federal and state courts. She defends administrative proceedings and regulatory compliance investigations before numerous employment practice agencies including the EEOC, and the federal and state Department of Labor and the Department of Health. She has worked with and been endorsed by many insurance carriers in employment practices litigation. She has also been called upon to speak at annual training seminars for a carrier rated Superior “A+ XIII” by A.M. Best.
Ms. Sinha represents employers from industries including healthcare, construction, financial services, property management, insurance, technology, transportation, building services, hotel and hospitality, retail, manufacturing, power and energy, and pharmaceutical. She also counsels employers on employment and compliance issues including employment policies, contracts, discipline, terminations, leaves of absence, accommodations, complaints, investigations, benefits, proprietary information, restrictive covenants, reorganizations, and executive compensation.
Prior to joining Kaufman Dolowich and Voluck, she was a member of an employment practices group at another top tier law firm. She interned for The Honorable Magistrate Judge Ronald Hedges in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Rashmee is an active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society. She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and as an Emerging Leader by the Visionary Lions Club.
Professional Memberships
• Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) – Management/PL Trend Advisor
• Defense Research Institute
• American Bar Association – Labor & Employment Section
• New York Bar Association – Labor & Employment Section
• Insurance Professionals Association of Long Island – Executive Board, Corresponding Secretary
Awards
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
• Emerging Leader Award, Visionary Lions Club, 2013
Publications
• NY Expands Whistleblower Law. Employers: Tread Carefully; New York Law Journal, authors Rashmee Sinha, Esq., Saranicole Duaban, Esq., Solomon Abramov, Esq., March 23, 2022
• BUSTED: New York Department of Labor Thwarts Over $1 Billion in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Claims Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Rashmee Sinha Joins Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck As Employment Practices Liability Partner on Long Island
• KDV Alert – Coronavirus: What Should Employers Do?
News
• EMPLOYER ALERT: Governor Hochul Ushers in Sweeping Changes to Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Laws
• EMPLOYER ALERT: NEW YORK CITY ISSUES ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON THE “KEY TO NYC” PASS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS
• REMINDER: New York State Paid Sick Leave Goes Into Effect Today
• BUSTED: New York Department of Labor Thwarts Over $1 Billion in Unemployment Insurance Fraud Claims Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
• Rashmee Sinha Joins Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck As Employment Practices Liability Partner on Long Island
• KDV Alert – Coronavirus: What Should Employers Do?
Speaking Engagements
• WBWD Radio Zindagi, 2021
• RSUI Insurance, Atlanta GA – 2017, 2018
• Leading Age, New Jersey, 2017, 2018
• We Works Food Labs, 2019
• NJ Employment Law Hot Topics, 2019
• Coronavirus and the Workplace Presentation, February 2020
• Remote Workplace Accountability, Long Island Construction Finance Management Association, April 2021
Rashmee's approach to criminal defense cases
Rashmee Sinha focuses her practice on labor and employment counseling and litigation. As a logical, strategic, and pro-active employment defense attorney, Ms. Sinha has a proven track record of extricating clients from suit in the early stages of litigation. Ms. Sinha handles complex wage and hour class/collective actions, including cases brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, New York Labor…
Clients Rashmee works with
Rashmee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, employment, and general matters in Woodbury and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Seton Hall University School of Law J.D.
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Boston University B.A. International Relations & Economics
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Jurisdictions
Rashmee's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania U.S. Di
2015 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2009 · ACTIVE
New York
2009 · ACTIVE
Rashmee studied at — in Seton Hall University School of Law J.D. and — in Boston University B.A. International Relations & Economics.
Law school and academic background
Rashmee completed — in Seton Hall University School of Law J.D. and — in Boston University B.A. International Relations & Economics. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rashmee runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Rashmee's professional memberships and bar associations
Defense Research Institute American Bar Association New York Bar Association
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Locations
Rashmee Sinha's office in Woodbury
Rashmee's primary office is at 135 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 201, Woodbury, NY, 11797-2005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kaufman Dolowich LLP
135 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 201
Woodbury, NY 11797-2005
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How to hire Rashmee Sinha — 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 Rashmee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rashmee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rashmee'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; Rashmee will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Woodbury, 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 Rashmee
Rashmee 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. Rashmee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rashmee'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 Rashmee Sinha
How much does it cost to hire Rashmee for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rashmee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rashmee offer a free consultation?
Rashmee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rashmee's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Rashmee'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. Rashmee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rashmee take my case if I'm outside Woodbury?
Rashmee 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 — Rashmee 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 Rashmee?
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. Rashmee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rashmee accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Rashmee's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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