Jia Y. Liu, Esq.

Attorney

BIOGRAPHY

Jia Y. Liu is a litigation-focused attorney whose practice centers on criminal defense, complex civil disputes, and immigration matters in state and federal courts. With more than ten years of experience in legal case intake and client consultation, he brings both frontline practical knowledge and disciplined litigation training to every matter he handles.

Attorney Liu works closely with senior trial counsel on high-exposure cases, contributing to case strategy, motion practice, evidentiary analysis, and trial preparation. He is known within the firm for his reliability, responsiveness, and willingness to stand by clients — including remaining available late into the night when urgent arrests or emergent legal issues arise.

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Criminal Defense

Criminal defense forms the core of Attorney Liu’s practice. He represents individuals facing serious charges in state and federal court and collaborates with experienced senior counsel on complex and high-stakes matters.

His work includes:

• Violent felony and serious state prosecutions

• Federal drug trafficking and conspiracy cases

• Financial crimes, fraud, and money laundering investigations

• Multi-defendant indictments

• Strategic pretrial motion practice and evidentiary hearings

Attorney Liu approaches every criminal case with disciplined preparation and strategic focus. He assists in comprehensive discovery review, suppression motion development, and defense coordination in matters involving significant sentencing exposure.

He understands that criminal accusations often arise suddenly and create immediate crisis. For that reason, he remains accessible and responsive, frequently working late hours to ensure clients receive immediate legal guidance following arrest or investigation.

Civil Litigation & Commercial Disputes

In addition to criminal defense, Attorney Liu assists in civil litigation matters involving complex disputes and substantial financial risk. Working alongside senior litigation counsel, he contributes to motion drafting, procedural strategy, and case development in contested matters.

His civil practice includes:

• Commercial and business disputes

• Contract and partnership litigation

• Fraud-related claims

• Dispositive motion practice and evidentiary analysis

Attorney Liu brings structured analytical thinking and careful case management to civil matters, helping ensure procedural compliance and strategic positioning throughout litigation.

Immigration Law

Attorney Liu also assists clients in immigration proceedings, particularly in cases where immigration issues intersect with criminal charges. He assists in removal defense matters and works on strategic filings before Immigration Court and federal appellate courts.

His immigration practice includes:

• Removal defense and Immigration Court proceedings

• Motions to reopen and reconsider

• Criminal-immigration consequence analysis

• Federal appellate review in appropriate matters

His background in case intake and client consultation allows him to clearly explain complex immigration processes to clients who may be unfamiliar with the legal system.

Professional Approach

With many years of experience conducting legal intake, Attorney Liu has developed strong client communication skills and an ability to quickly assess complex factual scenarios. He is known for being warm, responsible, and attentive to client concerns, while maintaining disciplined legal judgment.

He works collaboratively with senior attorneys on sophisticated matters, contributing thoughtful analysis and careful preparation. Clients value his responsiveness and commitment — particularly his willingness to remain on standby during urgent criminal matters when immediate legal guidance is critical.

Attorney Liu’s practice reflects diligence, accountability, and steady advocacy in criminal, civil, and immigration matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), St. John’s University School of Law, 2024

• Bachelor’s Degree, Baruch College, 2011

Bar Admissions

• State of New York

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

• United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

• United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

• United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

• United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Languages

• Mandarin Chinese (Native)

• English (Fluent)