International Legal Defense is a specialized legal practice led by Michael Griffith, an internationally recognized criminal defense attorney with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. The firm focuses exclusively on representing Americans arrested or incarcerated abroad, leveraging deep expertise in international criminal law and an extensive global network of legal professionals.
With more than 20 years of experience, Michael Griffith’s practice is distinguished by his active role in the International Bar Association’s Criminal Law Committee and his testimony before U.S. Senate and House committees as an expert on international prisoner treatment and transfer treaties. The firm is particularly suited for U.S. citizens facing legal challenges overseas, offering coordinated defense strategies through a trusted network of lawyers in over 25 countries.
Services Offered
- International criminal defense
- Representation of Americans arrested abroad
- Defense counsel in foreign jurisdictions
- Prisoner transfer assistance to the United States
- Legal counseling for incarcerated individuals overseas
- Expert testimony and legal consultation on international prisoner treaties
- Media commentary and legal analysis
The firm is admitted to practice in State and Federal Courts in New York and serves clients globally, with particular focus on high-stakes international cases. Michael Griffith has been featured as a legal expert on major networks and continues to advocate for the rights of Americans detained in foreign legal systems.
