Some expenses passed on to clients are challenged, but firms respond that the costs are what should be expected in a case with a settlement of more than a half-billion dollars.

James D. Gibbons, a Manhattan Criminal Court judge, resigned last week without explanation.

Lynne Stewart’s lawyers are arguing for her original 28-month sentence, but prosecutors want 15 to 30 years.

Mr. Krane worked to coordinate legal help for the families of people injured or killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Faisal Shahzad is the latest high-profile defendant to be represented by the understaffed office that does battle with the United States attorney’s office.

The Manhattan federal defenders’ office is small and represents hundreds of defendants each year, but it has won praise for its effectiveness.

He represented “Son of Sam,” lured clients with phone book ads, and then lost his right to practice. Now he’s back in court, and in the Yellow Pages.

Weitz & Luxenberg is pouring money into the campaign of Kathleen M. Rice, the Nassau County district attorney and a Democrat.

Prosecutors said Victor M. Espinal worked as an immigration lawyer for 15 years and bilked many of his clients.

A few judges have fumed at debt collectors and their lawyers, scolding them for excessive interest and berating for them for abusive practices.