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Lee A. Koch

Lee A. Koch is the Managing Partner of Koch Law, PLLC in New York, NY. Since founding the firm in 2017, he has focused his practice on criminal defense and immigration law. Mr. Koch earned his J.D. from New York Law School in 2015 and was admitted to practice in New York in 2016. Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2023 to 2025, he is also an active member of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Lee A. Koch
How Do You Know Your Cybercrime Lawyer Has Enough Experience?
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Last Modified on Oct 06, 2025

here are hundreds, if not thousands, of qualified criminal lawyers in the State of New York. These private defense lawyers handle theft charges, DWI cases, and even allegations of sexual abuse on a regular basis. While defense to any criminal offense requires a substantial amount…

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Can You Be Charged with Attempting a Crime in New York?
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Last Modified on Aug 25, 2025

At the time of your arrest or during questioning by the police, you might be shocked to hear charges for attempted robbery or attempted rape. Similarly, you could be formally charged with attempted identity theft or attempted embezzlement as a federal crime in New York.…

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Searching Cell Phones: When Can the Police Search Your Devices?
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Last Modified on Dec 12, 2025

Police can search cell phones and electronic devices under three main circumstances in New York. First, when law enforcement obtains a valid search warrant from a state or federal judge that specifically identifies the devices to be searched, though individuals are not required to provide…

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What to Do When the Police Want to Search Your New York Home?
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Last Modified on Nov 17, 2025

It is a unique and stressful experience to open your front door and find the police on the other side. For most clients at Koch Law, it is also an extremely rare occurrence that can immediately ignite fear, suspicion, and concern. Yet, as a New…

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Should You Go To Trial for Federal Criminal Charges?
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Last Modified on Dec 08, 2025

Early in your federal criminal case, you have a major decision to make: do you want to accept a plea bargain from the federal prosecutor or go to trial? In the United States, upwards of 90% of federal criminal charges are settled before trial, and…

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What Actions Result in Criminal Charges for Information Warfare?
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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2025

Cybercrime is on the rise in the United States. The State of New York is not immune to the increase in cybercrime accusations and prosecutions. Each year there are more charges for computer fraud, identity theft, and phishing schemes in New York than the year…

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When Does Your Online Activity Become Defamation in New York?
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Last Modified on Oct 22, 2024

The Internet was built for the proliferation of information and exchange of ideas. What probably wasn’t anticipated at the inception of Wi-Fi and home computer networks was the emphasis on opinions, comments, and social interaction that we now experience online. Today, the Internet is used…

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What to Do When Your Business Is Accused of a Phishing Scam?
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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2025

It’s tough for startups and new businesses to begin building their presence online and through direct marketing. To build brand recognition and interest in the company, you can make phone calls, invest in a social media presence, and send outreach emails. Often, these emails reach…

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A NY Criminal Lawyer Explains: What Is Cyber Terrorism?
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Last Modified on Jan 09, 2025

There are massive benefits to our plugged-in, cyber-obsessed world. We are able to create physical items on a 3D printer, access our bank accounts from anywhere in the world, see family and friends through video calls, and share information with the click of a button.…

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