Toni Messina, Esq. is a distinguished New York criminal defense attorney with over 25 years of experience, known for her fierce advocacy and dedication to defending individuals who have been arrested or are in immigration custody. A former Public Defender for the Legal Aid Society, she has built a reputation for securing favorable outcomes in high-stakes cases, including jury trial wins in both State and Federal Courts.
Her practice is distinguished by a compassionate, client-centered approach, focusing on protecting clients’ rights and freedom while fighting deportation. She handles a wide spectrum of criminal matters, from minor offenses to serious felonies, and is also highly experienced in immigration defense. Fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian, she effectively serves a diverse clientele throughout New York and in federal courts nationwide.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- Assault Cases
- Attempted Murder Defense
- Burglary Defense
- Domestic Violence Defense
- DUI Defense
- Disorderly Conduct Defense
- Grand Larceny Defense
- Identity Theft Defense
- Narcotics Trafficking Defense
- Rape Defense
- Robbery Defense
- Shoplifting Defense
- Immigration Defense
- Asylum Applications
- Cancellation of Removal
- Convention Against Torture Claims
- Record Sealing
- Jail Time Reduction
She serves clients throughout New York State and all Federal courts across the United States, and is fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian to better serve a multilingual client base.
