Syracuse Criminal Defense Law Firm - Former Prosecutors Now Defending You
Cambareri & Brenneck, PLLC is a Syracuse, NY criminal defense firm founded by former Onondaga County prosecutors. Our criminal defense lawyers handle misdemeanors, felonies, DWI and federal charges in Syracuse, across Onondaga County, and in Auburn and Oswego. Call 315-424-8326 for a free, confidential consultation.
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Syracuse Criminal Defense Law Firm — Former Prosecutors Now Defending You
Cambareri & Brenneck, PLLC is a Syracuse, NY criminal defense firm founded by former Onondaga County prosecutors. Our criminal defense lawyers handle misdemeanors, felonies, DWI and federal charges in Syracuse, across Onondaga County, and in Auburn and Oswego. Call 315-424-8326 for a free, confidential consultation.
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ABOUT OUR FIRM
A Criminal Defense Law Firm Built by Former Prosecutors
Cambareri & Brenneck is a criminal defense law firm in downtown Syracuse. Our attorneys spent years in the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office before they switched sides. They charged, presented and tried the same kinds of cases our clients now face: DWIs, drug and weapons cases, assaults, burglaries, fraud and homicides.
Now we use that experience for you. We know what the DA has to prove, where a case is weak, and what makes a prosecutor willing to reduce or dismiss a charge. We put that knowledge to work at every stage, from the first phone call to arraignment, motions and trial.
Now we use that experience for you. We know what the DA has to prove, where a case is weak, and what makes a prosecutor willing to reduce or dismiss a charge. We put that knowledge to work at every stage, from the first phone call to arraignment, motions and trial.
We defend people in New York State and federal courts: city, town and village courts, Onondaga County Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. When a conviction needs to be challenged, our appellate team takes cases to the Appellate Division, Fourth Department.
- Former prosecutors with insight into the other side
- Personalized strategy for every case we accept
- Direct attorney access — no being passed to staff
CASE TYPES
Criminal Cases Our Syracuse Defense Lawyers Handle
Arrested or Charged in Syracuse? Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer
The first 48 hours after an arrest can shape your whole case. Bail, statements, searches and orders of protection are often decided before your first court date. Before you talk to anyone:
The consultation is free and confidential. Phones answered 24/7.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet Our Syracuse Criminal Defense Lawyers
Steve Cambareri
Partner
Scott A. Brenneck
Partner
Hon. John V. Centra (Ret.)
Special Counsel
Melissa K. Swartz
Attorney
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Choose Our Criminal Defense Law Firm
Former Prosecutors on Your Side
We prosecuted cases in Onondaga County before we defended them. We know how charges are built and where they fall apart.
Trial and Appeals Under One Roof
Our team includes trial lawyers and appellate lawyers, plus a retired Fourth Department justice as Special Counsel. If your case needs a trial or an appeal, you don't have to change firms.
Phones Answered 24/7
Arrests don't wait for office hours. Call any time, and a member of our team will get back to you quickly.
Free, Confidential Consultation
Tell us what happened. We'll explain your options and our fee before you commit to anything.
AREAS WE SERVE
Criminal Defense Lawyers for Syracuse, Onondaga County, Auburn and Oswego
Our office is at 300 South State Street in downtown Syracuse, a short walk from Syracuse City Court and Onondaga County Court . We defend clients in city, town and village courts across Onondaga County, and in neighboring Cayuga and Oswego counties. Federal cases are heard at the federal courthouse in Syracuse.
Syracuse, NY
Onondaga County Towns
Auburn & Cayuga County
Oswego & Oswego County
TESTIMONIALS
Cambareri & Brenneck Reviews From Real Clients
Cambareri & Brenneck
4.7 Star

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Anthony Vergara
Scott Brenneck is an amazing attorney he has help me with my own personal legal matter as well as coworkers.
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