Benjamin Ostrer Chester, New York,
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| phone | 845-469-7577 |
| fax | 845-469-8690 |
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Mr Ostrer was admitted to practice law in 1977 and opened his Orange County office in 1986, which operated until recently under the name Benjamin Ostrer & Associates, P.C. Over the years, Ben Ostrer has handled a number of high profile cases, and he and his associates have earned a reputation for always putting their clients first. Ben has vigorously represented people from all walks of life who have been confronted with criminal charges. He has served his clients and his community since 1977. He is admitted to practice in New York State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts. He currently serves as attorney for the Villages of Harriman and Monroe. Attorney Ostrer is also a Director of the Legal Aid Society of Orange County. A former linebacker for an undefeated Lambert Bowl winning Alfred University football team, his drive and attention to tasks have served his clients well.
- Areas of Practice:
- Criminal Defense
- Felonies
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Personal Injury
- Head Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Neurological Injuries
- Trials in all Courts
- Municipal Law
- Sex Offenses
- Bar Admissions:
- New York, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1992
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2005
- Education:
- New York Law School, New York, New York,
1976
J.D. - Alfred University,
1973
B.A.
- Representative Cases:
- People v. Maragh, 94 N.Y. 2d 569 (New York State Court of Appeals 2000)
- Village of Harriman v. Town of Monroe, 42 AD 3d 463 (Appellate Division 2nd Department 2007)
- People v. Thomson, 2 AD 3d 1214 (Appellate Division 3rd Department 2003)
- Sherman v. Torres, 35 AD 3d 436 (Appellate Division 2nd Department 2006)
- Carruthers v. Flaum, 365 F Supp 2d 448 (U.S. Dist Ct. SDNY 2005)
- Coleman v. Newburgh Enlarged City School District, 319 F Supp 2d 446 (U.S. Dist Ct. SDNY 2004)
- Katzen v. Twin Pines, 16 AD 3d 133 (Appellate Division 1st Department 2005)
- Representative Clients:
- Village of Monroe
- Village of Harriman
- Healthcare Associates
- USA Construction
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- DNA Evidence at Trial CLE - Poughkeepsie, New York State Assn of Criminal Defense Lawyers [NYSACDL], March 17, 2009
- DNA Guide for Lawyers CLE- New York City, NYSACDL, January 24, 2009
- Murder, Mayem Seminar - Shaken Baby Defense at St. Josephs College Brooklyn, NY, NYSACDL, October 17, 2008 - September 17, 2008
- Shaken Baby Defense - Seminar - Nyack, N.Y., NYSACDL, November 2, 2007
- Honors and Awards:
- Super Lawyers - Criminal Defense Upstate New York 2009
- NYSBA Empire Counsel - 2008
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- New York State Bar Association
- Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Secretary and Executive Board Member
- Legal Aid Society of Orange County, 2000 - Present
- Director
- American Bar Association
- Pro Bono Activities:
- New York State Bar Assn. Empire Counsel 2008
- Birth Information:
- January 29, 1951, New York, New York
