The hallmark of David's practice is the incredible experience he offers his clients.  A graduate of the world-renowned Cardozo School of Law in New York City, David Fried serves as a criminal and civil court judge in New York.  He has worked for government leaders including the President of the United States and was elected to the Legislature in his home county.  David knows that in selecting an attorney to represent you, experience matters most.

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Ranked by the Hudson Valley Business Journal as one of New York’s top ten newsmakers, David Fried has a diverse record of experience at the federal, state, and local levels.

David is a former Legislator, the 2013 Democratic Party nominee for County Executive of Rockland County, a candidacy that was endorsed by President Bill Clinton and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and is a Judge in the Village of Spring Valley, presiding over criminal and civil cases.

Starting at the age of 30, David presided over one of New York's busiest courts.  He also led Drug Court and the specialized Domestic Violence Court, for which he secured over $1 million in federal grants.

As a Legislator, David earned the rank of Deputy Majority Leader and chaired the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.  His legislative record includes progressive legislation that enhanced opportunities for local small business owners, made prescription medications affordable for the uninsured, fought discrimination in the workplace and in communities, and combated identity theft.

Prior to serving in elected office, David served as a Presidential Aide to Bill and Hillary Clinton, traveling domestically and internationally with America's First Family.

David Fried attended Manhattanville College where he was graduated with the rank of Magna Cum Laude, earning a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology.  He continued his education at the world-renowned Cardozo School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in Constitutional Law.  David has also received numerous certifications for training completed in Israel and studied the dynamics of law enforcement from an international perspective with a 2008 visit to London as a guest of New Scotland Yard.

In addition to practicing as an attorney, David Fried has utilized his law degree to teach at local colleges and in the police academy.  He is on the advisory councils of the Police Hispanic Society and the Holocaust Museum and Study Center, a role he holds close to his heart as the grandson of Auschwitz survivors.  He has earned numerous citations for his public service from community-based organizations, labor unions, law enforcement agencies, and all levels of government.