John Speranza, Esq. is a criminal defense lawyer and trial attorney in Rochester, NY who has been practicing for almost 50 years. His practice concentrates on white collar and non-white collar criminal litigation and trials in both state and federal courts as well as the litigation of professional license grievance and disciplinary proceedings. He has successfully litigated and tried many high profile cases, with many trials lasting multiple months resulting in the dismissal of the charges or acquittal of his clients.

John Speranza’s practice is concentrated in the defense of serious state and federal prosecutions and has litigated many high profile cases. He has dozens of awards and recognitions for his role as an expert criminal defense attorney in upstate New York. He is admitted to practice in New York State; the United States District Court for the Western District of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He is a lifelong member of the New York State and Monroe County Bar Associations and has served on various professional committees and in various capacities over the years.

Criminal Defense Attorney John Speranza has vast experience in the litigation and trial of criminal cases inclusive of homicide, conspiracy, bank and mortgage fraud, mail and wire fraud, racketeering (RICO), grand larceny, federal income tax evasion and the filing of fraudulent returns, state sales tax evasion and fraud, sex offenses, cyber crimes, drugs and controlled substances, state and federal environmental crimes, driving while intoxicated, and more. In addition, John Speranza offers pre-inditement litigation and investigation to help keep charges from ever being brought.

In addition, John Speranza has a long history in the litigation and trial of professional grievance, licensure, disciplinary and ethical violations proceedings before state agencies, boards and courts. He has defended the licenses of numerous professionals, including other attorneys, doctors, plastic surgeons, corporate entities, business people, and other professionals.