Phillip J. Murphy, Attorney at Law has been named Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026 by Expert Law Attorneys as part of the 2026 ELA Awards. The recognition honors the New City, New York firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The ELA Awards recognize law firms across the United States for the quality of their work and the way they serve clients. Honorees stand out for focused experience in their practice areas, responsive client service, professional conduct, and commitment to the communities they serve.
Why Phillip J. Murphy, Attorney at Law Earned the Recognition
Phillip J. Murphy, Attorney at Law is a New City, New York criminal defense practice serving clients in Rockland, Westchester and Orange counties and the Lower Hudson Valley, as well as Bergen County, New Jersey. Phillip J. Murphy has practiced law since 1989 in criminal and civil matters and is admitted in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, as well as several federal district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He handles cases in Rockland County Court, Clarkstown Justice Court and other Rockland County justice courts, along with Bergen County Superior and Municipal Courts.
His practice covers DWI and DUI, drug offenses, assault and violent crimes, theft and shoplifting, traffic violations, juvenile offenses and probation violations. He is a member of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves on the Criminal Law Committee of the Rockland County Bar Association. Rather than rushing to a plea, he reviews the facts and law in each case and pursues alternatives such as diversion or treatment programs where appropriate.
What the Award Means for Clients
People dealing with a criminal charge often have little to go on beyond a website and a few reviews. Recognition in the 2026 ELA Awards gives them one more reason for confidence that Phillip J. Murphy, Attorney at Law takes its work and its clients seriously.