About Richard
Richard Hochhauser pursued legal studies after completing a bachelor’s degree in political science at City University of New York–Queens College in 2008. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 2014. Those years in school set the stage for early courtroom exposure and municipal legal work.
His first post-law school position was as an assistant district lawyer in Nassau County in 2014. In that role he handled trial calendaring, client interviews and case preparation under the supervision of senior prosecutors. Before law school he spent time as a law clerk at Cooperman Lester Miller, where he worked on research and drafting that supported litigation and transactional matters. Those formative experiences gave him both prosecutorial perspective and familiarity with civil litigation practice.
In 2017 he opened his own practice, founding the Law Office of Richard Hochhauser, PLLC. As a founding partner he has overseen a small office handling matters that arise in county courts and in federal forums. The firm’s docket has reflected issues common to litigators who manage both trial preparation and courtroom appearances.
Through his career he has maintained active ties to regional legal organizations. He holds membership in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the Southern District of New York. He is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Criminal Courts Bar Association and the Jewish Lawyers Association of Nassau County. Those affiliations provide regular contact with colleagues across prosecution and defense practice.
Colleagues describe him as a lawyer who balances courtroom readiness with attention to client interviews and file management. He has worked on matters originating in local criminal courts and has appeared in federal court as a member of those district bars. Cases, dockets or specific client outcomes are not summarized here.
Today he maintains his practice at the Law Office of Richard Hochhauser, PLLC, handling matters that arise in both state and federal courts. He currently focuses his practice on criminal matters in New York’s state and federal systems.
