Carla Sanderson

Carla Sanderson

Carla Sanderson Law
  • Appeals & Appellate, Immigration Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law ...
  • New Jersey, New York
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Biography

Carla Sanderson is an outspoken advocate for her clients, many of whom are experiencing the most difficult times in their lives. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Ms. Sanderson became an attorney because she was keenly aware of the injustices faced by so many in our society. With power comes responsibility and Ms. Sanderson utilizes her access to courts and prisons to protect the rights of her clients and further the development of a more equal and just society.


Federal and State Criminal Defense:

• Acquittal after trial of felony sexual abuse charge New York County Supreme March 2018
• Arraignments, bail applications, trials, pleas, and sentencings
• Appellate Arguments before Second Department 2018
• EDNY firearm possession trial May 2017
• Assault and resisting arrest trial June 2016
• Types of criminal cases: financial fraud, narcotics trafficking, felon in possession, homicide, Hobbs Act robbery, racketeering (RICO)
• Post conviction work: appeals and CPL 440.10 motions for ineffective assistance of counsel
• Civil rights: false arrest, unlawful searches, police abuse

Employment Discrimination

• Plaintiff side representation for employees who have been discriminated against (racial discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual orientation discrimination, gender discrimination, HIV discrimination, disability discrimination)
• Advocate for the interests of LGBTQ and gender non-conforming clients who have been discriminated against in the workplace

Immigration Experience
• Asylum
• Adjustment of Status
• Naturalization

Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Fees
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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New York
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2nd Circuit
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Languages
  • Spanish
Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (2010) | law
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Honors: Brooklyn Law Review
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Professional Associations
State Bar of New York  # 4899670
Member
Current
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Contact & Map
Carla Sanderson Law
260 Madison Avenue
Floor 22
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Telephone: (646) 499-3818