Peter Howard Tilem

Practice areas

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

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law – Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime

Attorney Peter Howard Tilem, a seasoned partner at Tilem & Associates, PC in White Plains, New York, boasts nearly three decades of legal expertise and holds a prominent national ranking as a trial lawyer. His primary legal focus revolves around criminal defense, where he offers unparalleled guidance and assistance to individuals facing accusations or investigations for both felony and misdemeanor offenses in Westchester County and the surrounding regions of the New York City metropolitan area.

Mr. Tilem, an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University, commenced his legal journey in 1991 after obtaining his Juris Doctor degree from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and securing his license to practice from the New York State Bar Association. His career began with a decade-long tenure as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan’s New York County District Attorney’s Office, during which he handled a wide spectrum of criminal cases, ranging from minor misdemeanors to complex homicide and white-collar crime matters.

Leveraging his prior experience as a prosecutor, Mr. Tilem possesses invaluable insights into the inner workings of the state’s criminal justice system, enabling him to craft highly effective defense strategies for his clients. Over the years, his efforts have yielded a distinguished track record of securing acquittals, dismissals, and charge reductions for his clients, earning him a reputation as one of the foremost trial attorneys in his locale.

Mr. Tilem’s impressive accolades include an AV-Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer designation from the National Trial Lawyers. He has also garnered recognition as a Best DWI Attorney and received numerous other top rankings and endorsements from his legal peers. His Superb client ratings on Avvo further attest to his exceptional legal skills and dedication.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Tilem has contributed to the legal community by publishing articles and conducting lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region, covering a diverse range of legal topics. He has also been a featured guest on prominent television news programs, such as 60 Minutes and CNN, offering comprehensive legal commentary on various legal matters. Additionally, he frequently volunteers his time and services to assist those in need within his community.

Mr. Tilem is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of Connecticut. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.