Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027 
Julie defends accused individuals against institutions, including state and federal governments, as well as universities, professional licensing boards, and employers. She also represents clients who have been seriously injured by law enforcement in violation of their civil rights.
Stressed, scared, and uncertain are feelings clients relate in their initial conversation after being charged with a crime, accused of misconduct by a university, investigated for workplace offenses, or seriously injured by police. Julie understands many of her clients have never hired an attorney or faced legal trouble. She listens to her clients and discusses the often misunderstood realities of defending a criminal, university, or professional licensing case or suing law enforcement for a client’s serious injuries.
Julie works tirelessly and creatively to achieve her clients’ desired outcomes. Julie is respected by judges and adversaries in state and federal courts, and both know that she will not back down when faced with unanticipated obstacles. She has appeared in over 130 federal criminal and civil cases in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York alone. Julie carefully considers when to exercise litigation strategies and confidentially presses her adversaries to protect her clients’ rights.
Julie’s trial results have earned the respect of the legal community. Since 2018, Julie has defended her clients against felony charges at trial in Albany, Columbia, Saratoga, Rensselaer, and Warren counties as well as federal court. A passionate trial attorney, some of her greatest victories are when trial or even criminal charges are avoided because of a dismissal of an indictment, a favorable plea bargain, or representation during an investigation.
Julie also proudly represents indigent clients and commits to defending several federal felony cases annually as a Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorney with the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
In addition to her robust federal practice, Julie is actively involved with the Northern District of New York and is a Trustee with its Federal Bar Association as well as a committee member overseeing the CJA panel, and has served as a Special Master in a complex civil case and a member of the nominating committee for the appointment of a United States Magistrate Judge.
