Robert Tsigler

Robert Tsigler is the Founding Attorney of the Law Offices of Robert Tsigler, PLLC, and a lifelong resident of New York dedicated to client satisfaction and aggressive legal representation. With over 15 years of practice experience, Mr. Tsigler represents individuals and corporations in complex administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings in courtrooms throughout New York, New Jersey, and across the United States.

Mr. Tsigler brings a well-rounded perspective to every case from his time interning at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in the Homicide and Green Zone units, where he assisted in prosecuting hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases. He further honed his courtroom skills representing clients in over 1,000 Removal Hearings across the country. Known for his thorough trial preparation and relentless advocacy, Mr. Tsigler and his top-rated team provide strategic, results-driven defense across all state and federal criminal matters, as well as complex immigration and deportation cases.

Over the course of his career, Robert Tsigler has successfully secured the dismissal of thousands of criminal cases, protecting his clients’ rights and reputations against severe charges. Additionally, his track record in immigration law includes securing green cards and lawful status for countless individuals and families navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. His commitment to achieving favorable outcomes has made his practice a trusted choice for those facing critical legal challenges.

Recent Accolades & Selection to NADC “Nation’s Top One Percent” (2026)

• National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC) – Nation’s Top One Percent (2025 & 2026)
  Selected for the second consecutive year to the NADC’s Nation’s Top One Percent, a distinction awarded to fewer than 1% of all practicing lawyers in the United States following an independent four-stage evaluation process involving peer nominations, research vetting, a blue-ribbon attorney panel, and a judicial review board of former judges.

Awards & Recognitions

• Nation’s Top One Percent – National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2025, 2026)
• Top 40 Under 40 – The National Trial Lawyers (2016, 2017, 2018)
• Top 100 – The National Trial Lawyers
• Top 10 Under 40 – National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (2017, 2018)
• Rising Stars – Super Lawyers (2017)
• 10 Best Attorneys (Client Satisfaction) – American Institute of Legal Counsel (2017)
• 10 Best Immigration Law Firms – American Institute of Legal Counsel
• Clients’ Choice Award (10.0 Superb Rating) – Avvo (2015, 2016, 2017)
• Client Champion Designation – Martindale-Hubbell
• Lawyers of Distinction
• America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys

Experience Overview & Practice Areas

Mr. Tsigler and his firm represent clients facing complex legal challenges across New York’s five boroughs, New Jersey, and federal jurisdictions nationwide.

Criminal Defense (State & Federal)

• White Collar Crimes & Wire Fraud
• Drug Trafficking & Drug Offenses
• Murder & Homicide Matters
• Assault & Violent Crimes
• Gun & Weapon Possession
• Sex Crimes
• Grand Larceny & Financial Crimes
• Domestic Violence Allegations
• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DUI)

Immigration & Removal Defense

• Administrative & EOIR Removal Proceedings (1,000+ Hearings Handled)
• Criminal Immigration Matters (“Crimmigration”)
• Deportation Defense & Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)

Family Law & Matrimonial

• Divorce 
• Child Custody & Visitation Rights
• Child Support & Spousal Maintenance
• Property Division & Equitable Distribution
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
• Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Investigations & Child Neglect
• Orders of Protection & Domestic Violence Proceedings

Bar & Court Admissions

• State Bars:
  • New York State Bar
  • New Jersey State Bar
• Administrative Agencies & Boards:
  • Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
• U.S. District Courts:
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
• U.S. Courts of Appeals:
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) – New York Law School
  • Honors/Activities: New York Law School Fellowship Program (focused on debt collection defense against major financial institutions)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice & Psychology – State University of New York at Albany
  • Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

Professional Affiliations & Leadership

• New York County Lawyers Association (Criminal Justice Section)
• National College for DUI Defense
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• New York State Bar Association
• New York Criminal Bar Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

Professional Profiles

• Super Lawyers Profile
• Avvo Profile
• The National Trial Lawyers Profile
• NADC Profile