Meet Brian Griffin
Experienced Partner
Bio
Representing People Charged With Crimes
Brian J. Griffin concentrates his practice of law in the areas of criminal defense at the state and federal level. Clients often come to see Brian and the firm at an extremely difficult moment in their life. For many being accused of a crime or arrested by the authorities can seem overwhelming and isolating. When you come to Brain and Foley Griffin that will change. While the best result is the ultimate goal, helping clients and their families through a very difficult process is equally important. With Brian and Foley Griffin you have a true “partner” in the defense of your case. As the firm’s principal New York criminal defense attorney, Mr. Griffin regularly attends court proceedings both in State and Federal court and is often on trial. Mr. Griffin’s in-court trial experience has proven invaluable for Foley Griffin’s clients. In 2010, Mr. Griffin was awarded the prestigious Practitioner of the Year award by the Criminal Courts Bar Association. Mr. Griffin regularly appears as a legal commentator and is regularly quoted in local newspapers such as Newsday.
Mr. Griffin is a life long resident of Long Island. Mr. Griffin attended the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania where he graduated with honors with a degree in Economics/Finance. Upon completion of his degree in Scranton, Mr. Griffin returned home to New York to pursue his law degree as a Dean’s Merit Scholar at Brooklyn Law School. At Brooklyn Law, Mr. Griffin interned for a Federal Judge and later the United States Attorney’s Office. As a third year law student, Mr. Griffin joined the staff of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission where he worked until graduation.
Immediately upon completion of his studies at Brooklyn Law and after taking the New York State Bar Examination, Mr. Griffin continued his legal career as a prosecutor. He joined the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office located in Hempstead and Mineola, New York. At the DAs office, Mr. Griffin was initially responsible for handling misdemeanor crimes such as driving while intoxicated (DWI), assault, domestic violence and traffic offenses. After a short time, he was promoted to the County Court Trial Bureau. In the County Court, Mr. Griffin was responsible for handling a wide range of felony offenses including felony DWIs, violent assaults, burglaries, and robberies. At the DAs office, Mr. Griffin tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained valuable courtroom exposure. Mr. Griffin was also appointed as a Special Prosecutor for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and handled a variety of prosecutions in Suffolk County.
In 1997, Mr. Griffin left the DAs office along with this colleague and current law partner, Thomas J. Foley. The firm was originally located in Mineola and moved to the current location in 2008.
Call Foley Griffin at (888) 966-8480.
Employment
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1994
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Education
- University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1990
- Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York, 1993
Professional Associations & Memberships
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- Former Assistant District Attorneys Association - Member
- Nassau County Bar Association - Member
- Criminal Law & Procedure Committee - Past Chair
- Judicial Screening Committee
- Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association - Former President
Past Employment & Academic Positions
- Nassau County, Assistant District Attorney
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- St. John's University, Adjunct Professor
Community Involvement
Volunteer/Charitable Involvement
- Organizer and chief sponsor of the Massapequa Turkey Trot. All proceeds from this event are donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Since the inception of the race in 2010, we have been able to donate over $250,000.00 to charity.
Not Just Promises, But Real Results
At Foley Griffin, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Always responsive, professional, diligent, and knowledgeable."Always responsive, professional, diligent, and knowledgeable. They made a very difficult time in my life as manageable as possible. Everything lawyers should be.- Zahra C.
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"Brian Griffin was a great advocate for my father & I would recommend his firm to anyone."We had a very positive experience working with Brian Griffin on my father's case. He explained everything thoroughly and he and his staff Amanda were very responsive. He was a great advocate for my father and I would recommend his firm to anyone.- Kerrie G.
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"Foley Griffin have the experience, knowledge, & professionalism to guide their clients to a successful outcome."Foley Griffin attorneys have the experience, knowledge, and professionalism to guide their clients to a successful outcome. I always recommend Foley Griffin to all my family members, friends, and business associates.- Rich C.
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"Tom Foley and his staff were excellent throughout the entire process representing me regarding my personal injury/car accident."Tom Foley and his staff were excellent throughout the entire process representing me regarding my personal injury/car accident. Their experience, knowledge, and professionalism helped guide me to a successful outcome. Tom Foley and his secretary, Nicole Feuer were outstanding by keeping me informed with updates, insurance information, and helped me with all the necessary paperwork needed for my case. My family and I always felt comfortable with their friendly personalities, their professional approach, with client satisfaction results! Tom Foley and his staff provide high quality and respectful service, and I would highly recommend their firm!- T.T.
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"They were very effective in getting me the money I deserved for my injuries from my car accident."Great law firm. They were very effective in getting me the money I deserved for my injuries from my car accident. Will use Foley Griffin again in the future if needed. Thanks to T. Foley, Nicole, and all the staff that helped me out in my time of need.- C.P.
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"The degree of which the entire team cares for their clients is impeccable"After looking for the right Attorney, I finally found a great Law Firm! Always friendly staff to assist and the degree of which the entire team cares for their clients is impeccable, to say the least. I would highly recommend Foley Griffen to all who need legal help.- J.U.
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"Hands down the greatest legal team I could have ever asked for."Best of the best! Hands down the greatest legal team I could have ever asked for. Thank you Brian & Dan for always going above and beyond. Reliable, consistent and all around great people. There are not enough kind words to describe my gratitude to everyone at Foley Griffin. It is such a good feeling knowing I always have you guys in my corner.- A.P
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"Brian Griffin is a master in the courtroom! He got both of my charges dismissed."Brian Griffin is a master in the courtroom! He got both of my charges dismissed. The prosecutors wanted to adjourn to a further date but he refused. Amazing, this is the second time I've worked with him. DWI or other criminal charges call Brian.- C.S.
