Rivkin Radler Named in Times Union’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyers List
January 29, 2026 |The Times Union recognized Rivkin Radler’s Albany office as one of the “Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Albany,” placing it among an exclusive group of just 12 firms in the area.
The firms featured on this list meet strict inclusion criteria, with lawyers selected based on factors such as years of experience, professional peer review ratings, active licensing, and consistently positive reviews.
“This recognition reflects Rivkin Radler’s firm-wide, full-service capabilities within its broad investigations practice involving the False Claims Act, compliance, licensing, misconduct, regulatory and general defense,” said John Queenan, managing attorney of the firm’s Albany and Poughkeepsie offices.
The Times Union highlights the depth and expertise of the team, noting: “Rivkin Radler handles a wide range of legal matters, with its criminal defense practice focused on white-collar investigations and prosecutions. Its criminal lawyers include former state and federal prosecutors who represent individuals and organizations facing charges such as fraud, bribery, conspiracy and health care violations. When you need the best criminal defense lawyers in Albany for white-collar crimes, their experience also includes navigating whistleblower claims, False Claims Act risk and related enforcement strategy.”
Rivkin Radler’s Compliance, Investigations, & White Collar group defends professional clients against a wide range of criminal fraud charges arising in a variety of industries. It offers experienced counsel at each stage of the process, from the pre-indictment investigation phase through motion practice, plea negotiations and through trial.
