Robert W. Georges

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White Collar

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law – Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Dram Shop Laws, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Premises Liability – Plaintiff, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Sexual Abuse – Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

Robert W. Georges serves as a founding partner at Konta, Georges & Buza, P.C., a law firm situated in downtown Manhattan specializing in criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights cases. With over a decade of legal experience, Mr. Georges is a highly regarded trial attorney whose primary focus is on criminal defense. He also possesses extensive expertise in handling civil rights lawsuits and serious personal injury claims for clients across New York State.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Georges held the position of assistant district attorney in the Bronx, where he successfully prosecuted a multitude of cases, consistently earning promotions. This formative experience sharpened his exceptional trial skills and granted him a profound understanding of the criminal justice system, enabling him to devise the most effective defense strategies. Mr. Georges has achieved notable success in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of individuals facing grave criminal charges, including but not limited to homicide, rape, robbery, drug offenses, and sexual misconduct. Many of his cases have garnered substantial attention in both local and national media outlets, such as the New York Post, New York Daily News, New York Times, and The New York Law Journal. Additionally, one of his cases involving a Westchester murder was featured in an episode of “Snapped” on Oxygen (Season 21: Beatrice Camper episode).

Having participated in more than 30 jury trials, including several resulting in full acquittals, Mr. Georges has also defended individuals accused of white-collar crimes, such as health care fraud, money laundering, falsification of business records, grand larceny, and identity theft.

In his capacity as a civil trial attorney, Mr. Georges has been instrumental in securing substantial settlements and awards for those who have suffered injuries or losses due to the negligence of others. He has also championed the rights of individuals whose civil liberties were violated by government agencies and law enforcement.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Mr. Georges has received numerous accolades and high ratings from his peers, as well as glowing reviews and referrals from satisfied clients. These include “Superb” client ratings on Avvo and his initial inclusion in the NY Metro Super Lawyers list in 2012, solidifying his reputation as one of New York City’s premier criminal defense attorneys.

Mr. Georges completed his undergraduate studies in 1998 at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications and obtained his Juris Doctor with honors from New York Law School in 2004. During his time at law school, he was actively involved in the Moot Court Association and Law Review.

In addition to his practice in all New York State courts, Mr. Georges is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He maintains an active membership in professional organizations such as the New York City Bar Association and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, among others.