Ihor Puhaiko
Assistant Public Defender | Trial Attorney | Admitted in New York & Ukraine | LL.M. in Trial Advocacy
- Role
- Assistant Public Defender at Clinton County
- Location
- Plattsburgh, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ihor Puhaiko
Litigation-focused attorney with 15+ years of experience handling complex disputes and high-stakes legal proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. Currently serving as an Assistant Public Defender in New York, advocating for clients and protecting constitutional rights throughout the criminal justice process. Skilled in courtroom advocacy, motion practice, legal strategy, and persuasive writing. Dual-qualified attorney admitted in New York and Ukraine, LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, with extensive international litigation experience.
Experience
Assistant Public Defender
Feb 2026 — Present · Plattsburgh, NY, US
Represent clients in criminal matters, protecting their constitutional rights at all stages of the legal process. Conduct client interviews, legal research, case investigation, and motion practice; negotiate with prosecutors; and advocate for clients in court hearings, trials, and sentencing. Collaborate with investigators and experts to develop effective defense strategies while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical advocacy, due process, and equal justice.
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Pre Master of Laws program, Law
Kyiv University of Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
Kyiv University of Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Master of Laws - LLM, Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Laws - LLM, Trial Advocacy
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