Stalking Charges Attorney in Westchester County

Former Prosecutors Prepare Your Defense for Trial from Day One

Stalking accusations can turn calls, messages, online activity, or repeated encounters into evidence of an alleged course of conduct. Drawing on our former-prosecutor perspective, we examine the questions that often define these cases: intent, legitimate purpose, identity, the context of each interaction, and whether the claimed fear meets New York’s legal standard.

Portale Randazzo LLP handles criminal defense matters throughout Westchester County. We can step in after an arrest, during an investigation, or when a court order places immediate restrictions on communication and daily life.

Over 150 Years of Combined Legal and Trial Experience

Our legal team brings over 150 years of combined experience in state and federal courts. Richard Portale began his career in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. James Randazzo served there as an Assistant District Attorney from 1989 through 1995 and tried more than 30 cases to verdict.

That prosecutorial background is reinforced by Michael Duffy’s investigative experience. A former White Plains police officer and former Chief Investigator for the same office, he led a 38-investigator squad handling organized crime, financial crime, public integrity, and Internet sex crime investigations.

We use this perspective to assess how police and prosecutors may interpret communications, witness accounts, location information, and the history between the people involved. Our attorneys gather supporting evidence, build a defense strategy, explain the available options, and keep you informed so you can make decisions with a clear understanding of the case.

What to Do After a Stalking Accusation

Preserve texts, emails, call logs, social media records, photographs, location data, and other material connected to the alleged incidents. Don’t delete or alter potential evidence, and don’t post about the accusation. If investigators request an interview, consult an attorney before deciding whether to answer questions.

Review any order of protection carefully. Its terms may prohibit direct contact, indirect communication, social media interaction, or messages sent through another person. Don’t assume contact is allowed because the other person initiates it. We can review the order, answer your questions, and explain what its restrictions mean for you.

How We Examine the Evidence in a Stalking Case

Our stalking charges attorneys in Westchester County examine the full sequence of events rather than isolated screenshots or statements. Relevant evidence may include call logs, complete message threads, emails, social media records, surveillance footage, witness accounts, location data, and earlier communications that establish the context of the relationship or dispute.

Important defense issues may include:

• Whether the alleged incidents establish a qualifying course of conduct
• Whether the accused was the source of the communications or activity
• Whether a legitimate personal, professional, or legal purpose explains the contact
• Whether prosecutors can prove the intent required by the charged subsection
• Whether the alleged fear or harm satisfies the applicable statutory standard
• Whether digital records are complete, authentic, and presented in context

Local City, Town, and Village Courts handle misdemeanor trials and may conduct arraignments in felony cases. Westchester County Court conducts felony criminal trials. We develop the factual and legal record with potential courtroom litigation in mind from the outset.

Understand the Accusation and Your Legal Options

Our prosecutorial and investigative backgrounds give us insight into how authorities may have assembled the allegations. We review the charged statute, available evidence, witness accounts, and applicable restrictions to identify issues that require closer scrutiny.