Jeremiah Rygus

Candidate Information

Email: jeremiahrygus@gmail.com

Phone: (425)329-5825

Salary Expectation: TBD

Skills: Trial advocacy, criminal defense litigation, commercial litigation, motion practice, legal research, courtroom advocacy, cross-examination, deposition strategy, jury trials, appellate litigation, constitutional law, forensic evidence analysis, high-stakes litigation, legal writing, case strategy development, complex dispute resolution, expert witness examination, witness preparation, suppression hearings, contract disputes, negotiation, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, leadership, team training and supervision, persuasive advocacy, public defense, forensic pathology, digital privacy law.

Current Location: 18 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Willing to Relocate?:

Relevant Experience: Jeremiah Rygus is an experienced trial attorney with a strong background in criminal defense and high-stakes litigation. With a proven track record of successfully arguing complex cases in court, he has personally tried 17 cases to verdict, including 12 jury trials, and conducted over 100 witness examinations. As a Supervising Attorney and Training/Trial Director at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem, he has led litigation teams, trained attorneys, and developed strategic trial approaches. While his primary experience is in criminal law, his expertise in forensic evidence, pre-trial litigation, and aggressive courtroom advocacy makes him well-equipped to transition into real estate litigation.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Supervising Attorney & Training/Trial Director – Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (2021–Present)

Leads and supervises a team of trial attorneys, overseeing case strategy, trial preparation, and motion practice.
Conducts trainings on pre-trial litigation, suppression hearings, and trial techniques for attorneys transitioning to felony practice.
Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice – Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (2019–Present)

Tried 17 cases to verdict, including 12 jury trials, securing favorable outcomes in complex litigation.
Conducted 40+ suppression hearings addressing constitutional violations and police misconduct.
Examined 100+ witnesses, including law enforcement officers, forensic experts, and lay witnesses.
Drafted and orally argued over 100 motions, covering forensic evidence, sentencing issues, and trial procedures.
Forensic Practice Group, DNA Specialization – The Bronx Defenders (2017–2019)

Developed expertise in forensic litigation, including digital privacy, forensic pathology, and DNA evidence.
Assisted attorneys in preparing expert witness testimony and complex motion practice for forensic cases.
Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice – The Bronx Defenders (2013–2019)

Handled high-stakes felony cases, jury trials, and constitutional litigation.
Argued numerous motions and developed litigation strategies to challenge forensic evidence and law enforcement practices.
Legal Publications & Thought Leadership

Contributing author for People v. Foster-Bey (2020) and Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder (2013), focusing on constitutional law and criminal justice.
Faculty member at The Defenders’ Academy, where he trains attorneys in trial skills, cross-examination, and persuasive advocacy.
Education & Admissions

J.D., New York Law School, Cum Laude (2013)
B.A., Journalism, University of Washington, Cum Laude (2008)
Bar Admissions: New York

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