A graduate of Northwestern University School of Law, Fernich has written and argued dozens of appeals in courts across the country – among them the U.S. Supreme Court and the New York Court of Appeals – posting an admirable record of success. His diverse clientele – prominent and lesser-known alike – includes individuals and corporations implicated in a broad range of crimes, from business, professional and financial wrongs to offenses involving violence, narcotics and racketeering. Named a New York-Metro Super Lawyer since 2009, and ranked “AV” preeminent by the Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating firm, Fernich teaches appellate advoacy at Pace and Brooklyn law schools and serves as a director for the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In the latter capacity, he co-chairs a friend-of-court committee that files public interest briefs on issues of concern to the criminal defense bar at large. A frequent author and lecturer on criminal justice topics, Fernich regularly appears in the media as an expert legal commentator. Aside from handling criminal appeals and motions, he also maintains active civil and trial practices.
