About Us 

At Harrington & Mahoney, each partner has more than 45 years of experience as a private criminal defense lawyer. Each partner is a former President of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, Jim Harrington served as a Director of the Erie County Bar Association, while Mark Mahoney was elected to the maximum of two consecutive terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Each partner has been sought out as an educator to law students, lawyers, and judges. 

Mark Mahoney is the only attorney in North America and perhaps the world, dedicating his practice almost exclusively to the representation of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's Syndrome. Mark's practice takes him around the country where he has worked with other attorneys representing individuals with autism. At least 8 of these other attorneys were former Presidents of the NACDL. 
   
Harrington & Mahoney is not a "general practice" law firm. We are dedicated primarily to the defense of all types of criminal cases and selected appeals and post-conviction matters. When a client comes to us seeking assistance in an area outside our expertise, we are happy to assist in finding the best lawyer outside the firm to help.

Our associate attorneys, Connor Dougherty, Winter Eaton, and Zachary Buncy, have developed broad expertise in handling criminal cases in the firm. Our two legal assistants, Ivonne DeLuca, Denise Dzierzewski, and our billing clerk, Debra Logan, are often the firm's primary contacts and help us effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our clients. At any point in time, the firm employs two or more law clerks who take an intense interest in client matters.