Michael J. Alber has been named a Super Lawyer every year from 2019 through 2025, was nominated for Best Divorce Lawyer on Long Island, and was named LLS Man of the Year in 2019. He leads a team of more than 30 attorneys at The Alber Firm P.C., a multi-office practice based in Huntington Station with additional offices in Manhattan, Queens, Westchester, Buffalo, and Syracuse, serving clients across Long Island and throughout New York State.
Practice Areas
The Alber Firm P.C. covers three primary practice areas: criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation.
Criminal Defense
The firm’s criminal defense practice operates in both state and federal courts throughout New York. The team includes former prosecutors and trial specialists whose collective experience spans the full spectrum of criminal charges.
Murder and violent crimes. The firm handles murder charges, attempted murder, assault, domestic violence, and weapons charges. The firm has a track record of not guilty verdicts in attempted murder cases.
RICO and enterprise corruption. Federal RICO charges and state enterprise corruption prosecutions involve complex conspiracy allegations, extensive documentary evidence, and lengthy proceedings. These cases require sustained capacity for detailed factual and legal analysis.
Sex offenses. Rape, sexual assault, and related sex offense charges are within the firm’s defense scope. These matters carry severe potential sentences and significant collateral consequences beyond the criminal proceeding.
White collar crimes. Fraud, financial crimes, and related white collar offenses at both the state and federal level are handled by the firm’s criminal defense team.
Drug charges. Drug offenses from simple possession through distribution and trafficking charges are within scope.
DWI. Driving while intoxicated charges, including cases with aggravating factors, are handled by the firm’s criminal defense attorneys.
Theft and fraud. Property crimes including theft and fraud, from misdemeanor through felony levels, are within the firm’s practice.
Misdemeanors and felonies. The firm represents clients at every charge level in state and federal courts across New York.
24-hour availability for criminal matters. Criminal defense situations do not arise on a schedule, and the firm maintains around-the-clock availability for criminal matters.
Family Law
Divorce. The firm handles divorce proceedings including cases arising under New York’s Marriage Equality Act, which legalized same-sex marriage in New York State and established equal access to marriage and divorce proceedings regardless of the parties’ genders. The firm represents clients in same-sex divorces under this framework.
Custody. Child custody matters, including contested custody disputes and modifications of existing arrangements, are within the firm’s family law scope.
Civil Litigation
The firm’s civil litigation practice addresses disputes outside the criminal and family law contexts. Specific details of civil case categories are not specified beyond this general scope.
Attorney Profiles
Michael J. Alber is the Managing Partner. His recognitions include Super Lawyer status for each year from 2019 through 2025, a nomination for Best Divorce Lawyer on Long Island, and the 2019 LLS Man of the Year designation. He is a member of prestigious legal organizations.
The firm’s broader team exceeds 30 attorneys and includes former prosecutors and trial specialists.
Location and Service Area
The Alber Firm P.C. headquarters:
21 Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station, New York 11746
Phone: (844) 283-2648
Website: https://alberlegal.com/
Additional offices are located in Manhattan, Queens, Westchester, Buffalo, and Syracuse.
The firm serves clients across Long Island and throughout New York State.
Client Focus
The Alber Firm P.C. serves individuals facing criminal charges in New York’s state and federal courts, as well as individuals and families dealing with divorce, custody, and civil litigation matters. The team of more than 30 attorneys, including former prosecutors, provides depth that allows the firm to handle complex, multi-count criminal cases, federal RICO prosecutions, and contested family law matters simultaneously across multiple offices. The 24-hour availability for criminal matters reflects the reality that serious legal situations require immediate access to counsel.
FAQ
Does the firm handle both state and federal criminal cases?
Yes. The Alber Firm P.C. represents clients in criminal matters in both New York State courts and federal courts throughout New York.
What does it mean that the team includes former prosecutors?
Former prosecutors bring direct experience in how the government investigates and builds criminal cases. That experience informs how defense strategy is developed, particularly in understanding which arguments prosecutors tend to find compelling and where their cases are likely to have weaknesses.
Does the firm handle same-sex divorce?
Yes. The firm handles divorces under New York’s Marriage Equality Act, which provides equal access to marriage and divorce proceedings for all couples in New York State.
What is a RICO charge and why is it particularly serious?
RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is a federal statute that allows prosecution of individuals associated with an ongoing criminal enterprise. Convictions can carry substantial prison sentences and financial penalties. The complexity of RICO cases requires defense counsel with the capacity to manage extensive evidence and multifaceted legal arguments over an extended period.
How many attorneys does the firm have?
The firm employs more than 30 attorneys, including former prosecutors and trial specialists, across its offices in Huntington Station, Manhattan, Queens, Westchester, Buffalo, and Syracuse.
Closing
Six offices across New York State, a team of more than 30 attorneys including former prosecutors, a managing partner recognized as a Super Lawyer for seven consecutive years, and a documented record of not guilty verdicts in attempted murder cases: The Alber Firm P.C. has built a practice with the capacity to handle serious criminal charges, contested family law matters, and civil litigation across Long Island and throughout New York. Criminal matters have 24-hour coverage. Reach the firm at (844) 283-2648 or at https://alberlegal.com/