ATTORNEY HARLAN PROTASS
Harlan Protass
Harlan Protass is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer based in York, renowned for his unwavering commitment to advocating for justice. With a focus on compassionate release cases, he tirelessly works to ensure that individuals facing harsh sentences are given a fair chance at a second life. His expertise in navigating the complexities of the legal system, combined with a deep understanding of the human element involved, allows him to represent his clients with both skill and empathy. Harlan believes that everyone deserves an opportunity for redemption, making him a trusted ally for those seeking a compassionate approach to legal defense..
BIOGRAPHY:
A graduate of Cornell University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (cum laude), where he was an Editor of the Cardozo Law Review, Harlan Protass has for more than 30 years sought to protect the rights and interests of those charged with or convicted of federal criminal offenses.
EDUCATION:
Cornell University (1988)
Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School (1995)
BAR ADMISSIONS:
New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
CREDENTIALS and ASSOCIATIONS:
Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of
Law (Seminar on Federal Sentencing)
Practitioners Advisory Group, U.S. Sentencing
Commission
Former Co-Chair, UJA White Collar & Securities
Enforcement Group
Board of Directors, New York Criminal Bar Association
New York Council of Defense Lawyer
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
New York State Association of Criminal Defense
Lawyers
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OPINION PIECES PUBLISHED BY:
Slate, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, New York Newsday, Hartford Courant, Detroit Free Press, Des Moines Register, National Law Journal, New York Law Journal
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