About Richard Anthony
Richard Anthony Portale is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in White Plains, New York. He earned his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall School of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1999, he is known for his dedication to client rights and his aggressive courtroom strategies. In 2017, Mr. Portale co-founded Portale Randazzo LLP, a firm specializing in both criminal and civil defense. The firm is located at 245 Main Street, Suite 605, White Plains, NY 10601.
His practice encompasses many criminal cases, including assault, burglary, drug crimes, DWI defense, homicide, robbery, sex crimes, theft, and white-collar crimes. In civil matters, he handles asset seizure forfeiture, ERISA defense, Fair Labor Standards Act defense, general counsel services, healthcare compliance, and Qui Tam defense. Before establishing his firm, Mr. Portale served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, he advanced from the Appeals Bureau to Investigations. He prosecuted cases involving narcotics, firearms, and gangs, achieving a high success rate in appeals and trials.
Mr. Portale has been recognized for his legal excellence, being selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2018 to 2025. He has also been honored with the Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers award in 2021 and 2022. In 2019, he received the Litigator of the Year award in Criminal Law from the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, he was named among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers in 2015, 2016, and 2018. Fluent in English and conversational Spanish, Mr.
Portale is a member of several professional organizations, including the New York State Bar Association (Criminal Law Section), Westchester County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America. The Columbian Lawyers Association. Clients commend Mr. Portale for his unwavering commitment and approach. One client noted, "Richard Portale is the person you want to call because he will fight for you." For legal representation in criminal and civil defense matters, Richard A. Portale offers experienced and dedicated counsel.
