Criminal defense attorney and former Kings County felony prosecutor
Leor Kweller and his family no longer live under threat and fear of wrongful prosecution and conviction. On May 30, 2023, the New York State Supreme Court dismissed the case against Leor Kweller, agreeing with his attorneys’ arguments that there was no evidence to support the charges. In June 2023, the Broome County District Attorney’s Office under Michael Korchak initiated a meritless appeal seeking to overturn the Court’s decision. On April 1, 2024, the Appellate Division ended that meritless appeal, finally terminating the unjust prosecution of Leor Kweller, an innocent man.
While Mr. Kweller is relieved and grateful that his wrongful prosecution has ended, he knows that the path ahead – to full restoration of his rights and reputation – will be grueling. On April 29, 2024, Mr. Kweller filed a Notice of Claim, indicating his intention to sue those responsible for this terrible miscarriage of justice that caused unimaginable harm to Mr. Kweller and his family – including costing him his job, ruining his stellar reputation, and causing serious emotional and financial harm. It is his hope that his experience will result in real change that prevents future miscarriages of justice.
Mr. Kweller was represented in the criminal matter by Andrea Zellan, Esq. of Brafman & Associates, P.C., Elena Fast, Esq. of The Fast Law, P.C. and Sage Intelligence. He is currently represented in his civil rights lawsuit by Andrea Zellan, Esq. of Brafman & Associates, P.C. Karen A. Newirth, Esq. of Newirth Law, PLLC, and Oscar Michelen of Cuomo LLC.
