Student Criminal Charges/College Disciplinary Hearings
There are unique issues present when a college student is charged with a crime. In addition to any immediate concerns about fines or possible jail time, a criminal record can jeopardize future educational, job and housing opportunities. If you are a college student facing criminal charges or a parent of a college student charged with a crime, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Milstein & Milstein.
Attorney James P. Milstein, a partner at our firm and our lead criminal defense attorney, has more than 24 years of criminal law experience. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Milstein is the owner of rental property in the city of Albany which is predominantly rented to college students; as a result, he is highly-aware of the issues and challenges facing college students. In addition to handling criminal charges, our firm is pleased to represent college students at college disciplinary hearings and other administrative hearings.
The law office of Milstein & Milstein is located in Albany, New York. To schedule a free consultation with an attorney at our firm, call us at 518-478-6691, toll-free at 877-278-3281 or send us an e-mail.
All Local Colleges and Universities
We are pleased to represent college students from these and other universities/colleges/institutions:
- University at Albany (SUNY)
- The College of St. Rose
- Rensselear Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
- Union College
- Siena College
- Hudson Valley Community College
- Russell Sage
- Schenectady County Community College (SCCC)
- Skidmore College
All Traffic violations, Misdemeanors and Felonies
Our firm handles all traffic violations and criminal charges, including petit larceny, marijuana possession or sale, controlled substance possession or sale, DWI, drug charges, fake IDs (sometimes charged as "possession of a forged instrument"), fights/assault, underage drinking (providing alcohol to minors), unlawful dealings with a minor, criminal impersonation, date rape or other sex offense charges and vehicular homicide. We also represent college students who have been issued speeding tickets or other traffic violations and can advise clients with landlord/tenant issues or other issues involving town/gown relations..
An arrest on campus can result in a suspension - sometimes up to a year or longer – or even expulsion. We have handled criminal law cases and disciplinary hearings for countless students at local colleges and universities.
Contact Us
To speak with an attorney about criminal charges or a college disciplinary hearing, contact Milstein & Milstein in Albany, New York.
