About Krystal
Krystal Harrington built her academic foundation at SUNY Potsdam, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and Government in 2005. She went on to Syracuse University College of Law and received her J.D. in 2008. Those years shaped her approach to courtroom procedure and public service. They also set the stage for a career spent largely near the bench and behind the defense table.
Her early post-law school work is not listed here, but public records show a move into public defense by 2015 when she served as an Assistant Public Defender in Jefferson County. That role placed her in regular contact with clients facing criminal charges and required frequent appearances in county court. She handled case preparation, client interviews, and courtroom hearings. Courtroom experience continued to define her next role.
In 2017 Harrington became Principal Law Clerk at the Jefferson County Court. The clerkship deepened her familiarity with judicial procedures. It involved drafting bench memoranda, preparing orders, and supporting judges during trials. Sitting at the intersection of advocacy and adjudication gave her a perspective few advocates gain early in their careers.
By 2022 she moved into private practice as a Senior Lawyer at Nave Law Office. The title indicates a senior role, and her prior positions suggest an emphasis on litigation and criminal matters. At Nave Law Office she took on more responsibility for trial strategy, case management, and mentoring younger attorneys. The shift from public defender and court clerk to a senior role in private practice reflects a steady progression through litigation-related positions.
Harrington is licensed to practice in New York. Her résumé ties together direct client work, judicial support, and law office leadership. She is comfortable in the courtroom and familiar with the local courts where she has worked. Her experience ranges from client advocacy before the bench to detailed legal research and drafting.
Those threads—public defense, court clerkship and private practice—inform how she approaches cases today. She blends perspective gained inside the courtroom with hands-on trial work. She currently practices in New York, where her work centers on trial advocacy and criminal defense.
