About Us
A Powerful Synergy of Trial Experience, Prosecutorial Insight & Uncompromising Defense.
At Portale Randazzo LLP, we do not believe in passive legal representation. Based in White Plains and serving clients across Westchester County, the New York Tri-State area, and cases throughout the country, our attorneys bring hundreds of years of combined defense experience to the defense of your freedom, your career, and your future.
Founding partner Richard Portale manages the firm’s criminal defense and white-collar practices, while founding partner James Randazzo handles mostly civil litigation. We are not a volume-driven firm that seeks quick, convenient plea agreements at the expense of your rights. We are a committed team of trial strategists who prepare every case for the courtroom from the first day of our engagement.
What It Means to Have Portale Randazzo LLP in Your Corner
Facing the criminal justice system or a severe regulatory investigation can be an isolating and intimidating experience. We believe that professional representation must be paired with clear, honest, and direct communication.
You maintain control: We break down complex statutes and confusing procedural rules into clear, understandable legal choices. We outline every available option transparently, so you always have full control over your case's direction.
Comprehensive investigation: We do not rely solely on the police report or the state's version of events. Our legal team meticulously gathers supporting evidence, interviews witnesses, and constructs an authoritative defense narrative.
Unwavering support: Regardless of what you have been accused of or what you have done, your constitutional rights are absolute. We stand with you at every turn; you are protected, heard, and defended to the fullest extent of the law.
Backed by more than 150 years of combined experience, our team of former prosecutors and investigators anticipates the other side's strategy, thinks several moves ahead, and prepares every case for trial.
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The Advantage of Seasoned Courtroom Veterans
The true strength of our firm lies in our diverse backgrounds and deep-seated familiarity with the New York legal landscape, including criminal defense, civil litigation, and general counsel work. We have intentionally built a team comprised of trial-tested advocates who understand how the state evaluates evidence, structures indictments, and presents cases to a jury. We have handled almost every type of litigation, and we have seen the motions and legal issues that arise in complex cases.
When you trust your legal matter to us, you gain a multi-layered defense advantage:
The former prosecutor lens. Our founding partners, Richard Portale and James Randazzo, began their legal careers serving as Assistant District Attorneys within the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Having prosecuted complex narcotics, firearms, violent crimes, and financial schemes, we know exactly how the opposition builds an investigation. We spot the flaws in the government's evidence before they can use it against you. That prosecutorial experience helps us understand what the prosecutor is doing, what he or she is thinking, and how the case is being built.
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If you are looking for a lawyer who truly cares about their clients and fights for the best possible result, look no further.
I cannot recommend Rich Portale and his team highly enough. From the very beginning, they were professional, honest, and incredibly knowledgeable. I was facing a situation that could have resulted in prison time, and thanks to their dedication, skill, and persistence, I was able to avoid that outcome. He took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all my questions, and made sure I always knew what was happening with my case. His calm confidence and attention to detail made an incredibly stressful situation manageable.
Danielle S.
