Samantha Chorny

Practice areas

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

Focus areas

Appeals, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law – Federal, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Juvenile Delinquency, Murder, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime

Samantha Chorny is a highly skilled and efficient criminal defense attorney who represents a wide range of clients, handling cases that span from DUIs/DWIs, traffic violations, and white-collar crimes to drug offenses, federal charges, sex crimes, appeals, and post-judgment motions. As the founder of the SMC Law Firm located in New York, New York, she serves clients not only in all five boroughs of New York City but also on Long Island.

Following her completion of undergraduate studies, Ms. Chorny pursued her legal education at the California Western School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2018. She acquired her New York law license a year later and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Ms. Chorny is dedicated to utilizing her legal expertise and knowledge to assist those in less fortunate circumstances. She served as an assistant district attorney at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office for a four-year period, during which she prosecuted a wide array of cases within the realm of criminal defense, including financial crimes, assaults, misdemeanors, and felonies. Furthermore, her efforts in reducing the influence of theft rings and criminal organizations in New York resulted in numerous successful prosecutions.

As a member of the New York State Bar Association, Ms. Chorny is deeply committed to the well-being of her community. Being a native of New York herself, she comprehends the challenging situations her clients encounter. With her comprehensive approach to handling her clients’ cases, she offers them the assurance that she will manage their significant legal matters with professionalism and grace.