Howard Tanner

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Administrative Law

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law – Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, False Accusations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Murder, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, White Collar Crime

Attorney Howard Tanner, a co-founder of the esteemed law firm Tanner & Ortega, L.L.P. in New York City in 1998, specializes in safeguarding the rights of individuals confronting criminal charges within the state of New York as the firm’s managing partner. In addition to his focus on criminal defense, he also serves as legal counsel for clients dealing with labor and administrative law issues.

Commencing his legal career in 1989 following the completion of his law degree at the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. Tanner holds licenses to practice in both state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey, as well as Washington D.C. Over a span of more than three decades, he has been unwavering in his commitment to advocating for his clients.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Tanner has garnered renown as one of the nation’s preeminent criminal defense attorneys. His expertise has earned him appearances on major television networks and a role as a legal analyst for Court TV. He has been prominently featured in publications such as the Miami Herald and on programs like 48 Hours and Dateline NBC, frequently sought after by both national and local television, radio, and print media for his expert insights on high-profile cases.

Thanks to his outstanding reputation as a proficient trial attorney and a tenacious advocate for his clients, Mr. Tanner has received numerous accolades from the legal community. He has consistently been included in the National Trial Lawyers’ list of the country’s top 100 attorneys for more than a decade and holds a “Superb” 5-star rating on Avvo. His law firm, Tanner & Ortega, enjoys a sterling reputation and is recognized as a trusted business by the Better Business Bureau.

Mr. Tanner is an engaged member of the legal community, actively participating in various organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Federal Bar Council, the Kings County Criminal Bar Association, and others. He holds appointments on the Criminal Justice Agency Panel for the Southern District of New York, as well as the Felony and Homicide Panels in Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York.