Criminal Defense Attorney · Albany, New York
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Former Prosecutor. Trial-Tested Defense Attorney. Protecting individuals and businesses across New York State and Federal Courts for over 30 years.
"Bob" Babcock
Strategic Criminal Defense Built On Decades Of Real Trial Experience
Robert G. "Bob" Babcock is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with more than three decades of experience handling state and federal criminal matters throughout New York. As a former Queens County prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Bob has investigated and litigated some of the most serious criminal cases involving homicide, narcotics trafficking, organized crime, firearms offenses, fraud, and violent felonies.
Today, Bob uses that prosecutorial and investigative experience to defend individuals and businesses facing criminal allegations, government investigations, and high-stakes litigation. His unique approach incorporates the views of a criminologist, an investigator, and a former New York City prosecutor — giving clients an edge from day one.
Bob specializes in criminal defense throughout New York's Capital Region with a focus on Albany, Troy, and Schenectady. He crafts unique defense strategies for clients facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to complex white collar crime, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and violent crimes.
Meet BobThree Decades On Both Sides Of The Courtroom
Bob spent the early part of his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York, where he was a member of the Special Victims and Narcotics Bureaus, investigating and prosecuting sex crimes and narcotics trafficking offenses.
As a member of the Homicide Investigations Bureau and the DEA-NYPD Redrum Unit in the EDNY U.S. Attorney's Office, Bob's team apprehended and convicted Colombian drug cartel operatives responsible for kidnappings and murders throughout Brooklyn and Queens. His work on these cases is highlighted in the book The Takedown by Jeffrey Robinson.
He later served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, before opening his own criminal defense practice in Manhattan and Hartford, Connecticut.
Bob has handled several high-profile cases in state and federal courts. He conducted the investigation of the Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs shooting at Club New York that culminated in Combs' acquittal on all charges.
His work in the Linda Henning kidnapping and murder of New Mexico banker Girly Chew Hossencofft was chronicled in the book September Sacrifice by Mark Horner, where Bob raised a Manchurian Candidate defense and secured a deal of 27 months in prison in exchange for his client disclosing the location of the victim's body.
Bob also successfully defended a 23-year-old babysitter charged with capital murder after an infant in her care died. He demonstrated through forensic and testimonial evidence that the fatal blow was accidental, leading to a manslaughter plea and a significantly reduced sentence.
Bob has conducted hundreds of investigations in his role as legal counsel to private and public sector organizations. Following the 2008 financial crisis, he served as Investigations Counsel to Bank of America Corporation in Tampa, Florida — a certified fraud examiner handling internal and external forensic investigations across the enterprise.
As an attorney advisor to a federal agency, Bob conducted investigations of alleged fraud, waste, and abuse committed by government employees, contractors, and vendors.
Early in his career, Bob completed an internship with the Connecticut State Police where he shadowed the legendary criminologist and forensic expert Dr. Henry C. Lee during his investigation of the infamous Woodchipper Murder.
Education, Training & Admissions
Education & Training
- Juris Doctor, Villanova University School of Law
- Bachelor's Degree, University of Tampa
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Criminal Trial Certification
- NYPD Forensic Evidence Collection Training
- NYPD-QDA Witness and Suspect Interview Training
- NYPD Homicide Investigation Training
- U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Trial Training
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Internship, Connecticut State Police Forensic Science Laboratory
Bar Admissions & Memberships
- New York, 1994
- Connecticut, 2003 (inactive)
- U.S. District Courts, Eastern & Southern Districts of New York, 2001
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 2024
- U.S. District Court of Connecticut, 2004 (inactive)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, 2008
- New York City Bar Association, 2000
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), 2015
Focused Criminal Defense Representation
Across New York
Drug Crimes
Defense for drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and federal narcotics offenses.
White Collar Crimes
Representation in fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and federal financial investigations.
Weapons Offenses
Aggressive representation for firearms charges and weapons-related criminal cases.
DWI Offenses
Defense for DWI, aggravated DWI, and vehicle-related criminal matters throughout New York.
Violent Crimes
Defense for assault, homicide, robbery, and serious violent felony allegations.
Sex Crimes
Experienced, discreet defense for sexual assault allegations and sensitive criminal accusations.
An Advantage Built Into Every Defense
Former Prosecutor Insight
Bob understands exactly how prosecutors build cases — and uses that knowledge to expose weaknesses and construct stronger defenses for his clients.
30+ Years of Experience
Extensive courtroom and investigation experience spanning state courts, federal courts, and government agencies across New York and beyond.
Direct Attorney Access
You work directly with Bob Babcock throughout your entire case — not a paralegal or junior associate. Your case always has Bob's full attention.
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