The Law Offices of John S. Chambers Handgun Licensing Cases For More Than 20 Years ********************************************** Whether you are contemplating applying for a pistol license, or your are already licensed for pistol possession or carry, THE LAW OFFICE OF JOHN S. CHAMBERS can assist you with: INCIDENTS, HEARINGS, ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS, HANDGUN LICENSE RENEWALS, FULL BUSINESS CARRY PERMITS, ARTICLE 78s, AND APPELLATE APPEALS. *********************************************** HANDGUN LICENSING INFORMATION For Handgun Licensees and Pistol License Applicants, Alike. We receive many inquiries from the public regarding the procedures involved in obtaining a permit for a handgun. As the New York City Police Department's Pistol License Division suggests, because of the very serious safety concerns inherent in the possession of handguns, it is recommended that the decision to obtain a handgun license be carefully considered and that a licensee receives training in the safety and use of a handgun. All licensees MUST become familiar with the rules, regulations, and all relating to handgun ownership. This website will provide you with some idea of what you face as you set forth to apply for a pistol license, and the representation JOHN S. CHAMBERS, ESQUIRE, can offer. The following pages provide information in order to assist persons who are considering applying for a New York City handgun license. They neither imply that a license application will be approved, nor do they guarantee that this law firm will procure same for the applicant. The NYPD is the licensing officer pursuant to statute. Even if you feel you are similarly situated to one of clients discussed in these webpages, their success does NOT guarantee a future simlar result 100% of the time. contact link: Gun Licensing Lawyer
LEGAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR ALL STEPS REQUIRED TO PROCURE A CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE IN NEW YORK CITY. An attorney can be with you at every level. Allow an experienced lawyer to reduce the frustration of the process, and ensure that your application package is as strong as it possibily can be. We also see that you are fully and completely prepared for your "personal" interview by a police officer or investigator at NYC Police Headquarters. Counsel will also accompany you to this interview. LEGAL COUNSEL IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU THROUGH ANY "INCIDENT" INVESTIGATION YOU MAY FACE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR LICENSE. Do not allow the process to intimidate you; rely upon an experienced attorney to handle any problem which may arise with your firearms license. REPRESENTATION BY AN ATTORNEY AT ADMINSTRATIVE HEARINGS AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS. If your firearms permit has been revoked, suspended, or cancelled, YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY. Do not be lulled into thinking you can just "tell your story," because you believe you did nothing wrong. You NEED an expert attorney with vast experience to protect your pistol license, or your rifle/shotgun license. Even if your "incident" does not involve an arrest, or your arrest resulted in the dismissal of the charges, sealing of the record, or an acquittal, you NEED an attorney to assist you. The Pistol License Division is allowed to "look behind" the arrest, so your dismissal may be regarded as immaterial, and your acquittal does not guarantee that your license will be reinstated. IF YOUR FIREARMS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED, REVOKED, OR CANCELLED, YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE AREA OF SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS. Allow us to assist you. ADMINSTRATIVE APPEALS PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY COUNSEL. In the event you are denied a pistol license, or a long arms permit, retain an attorney to write a legal brief, not just a letter, for you to be submitted to the Pistol License Division. CHALLENGES MOUNTED IN NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT TO ANY ARBITRARY ACTION BY THE PISTOL LICENSE DIVISION AGAINST YOUR LICENSE, OR IF YOU ARE DENIED A LICENSE. Any final action by the Pistol License Division is subject to the review of the New York State Supreme Court. If you have a viable challenge, this law firm will consider accepting your case. Fees are based upon complexity of the issues, as well as other factors. APPELLATE DIVISION FILINGS IN CASES WHICH REQUIRE APPEALING FROM THE STATE SUPREME COURT DECISION. APPEALS TO THE COURT OF APPEALS, NEW YORK STATE, MAY BE AVAILABLE IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES. Not all cases are the kinds of cases which will be heard by the Court of Appeals in Albany, and not all cases are the kinds of cases which this law firm would advise be appealed to the Court of Appeals. However, this law firm has experience in this venue, having successfully argued and won in the highest Court in New York State. NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS. Most attorneys, even those with appellate experience, have never had the opportunity to argue before this prestigeous tribunal, let alone win before the highest level Court in New York State. Mr. Chambers has accomplished both.	********************************************************** John S. Chambers, Esquire, a former New York City prosecutor, has been practicing law before the New York City Police Department, Pistol License Division, since 1986. Mr. Chambers specializes in all phases of pistol licensing from the initial application through the challenging of a final agency action in New York State Supreme Court, and into the appeals process in the Appellate Division, and Court of Appeals. Having argued at ALL levels of the New York Court system, including the highest Court, the New York State Court of Appeals, located in Albany, Mr. Chambers is a highly experienced litigator. No other lawyer who claims to be a "pistol licensing" attorney has had as much experience in the realm of licensing and litigation, as has Mr. Chambers. Before specializing in the field of firearms licensing, Mr. Chambers was a New York City assistant district attorney. Both as a prosecuting attorney, and a defense attorney, in his early career, he tried felony and misdemeanor cases, including jury trials, and homicides. While his practice before the Pistol License Division began in 1986, he did not commence ANY litigation in connection with the denial of a pistol license, or a revocation thereof, against the NYPD until 1993. During the years 1985-1993, the License Division operated in a fair and equitable manner. During this period, there existed clear "standards" by which this law firm could measure the likelihood of an applicant's (or licensee's)success. The gaps in the New York State handgun licensing statute were filled in, at least during this time period, by internal policies which were both predictable, and reasonable. Since then, the entire process has become more and more arbitrary, leaving the licensee and applicant without much guidance. In Mr. Chambers' very first lawsuit against the Police Department in 1993, (before 1993, lawsuits were not necessary against the Pistol License Division, as the agency acted reasonably, and without arbitrariness) he challenged the Pistol License Division's denial of a carry permit application by a 24 hour gas station owner. The Pistol License Division erroneously claimed that 1) the applicant failed to distinguish himself from countless others in every conceivable occupation without the benefit of a concealed handgun permit, and our client was also denied because the Pistol License Division claimed that 2) there was already one carry permit issued to the business. Almost immediately after Mr. Chambers commenced an Article 78 lawsuit, and his law firm's litigation papers were filed in New York State Supreme Court, the case was swiftly settled by the city and the applicant was immediately issued a second N.Y.C. concealed handgun permit for his business enterprise. Since then, Mr. Chambers has assisted thousands of individuals who have faced issues relating to their pistol (rifle/shotgun) licenses, or pistol (rifle/shotgun) applications. His reputation speaks for itself, as does his record. His clients include doctors, lawyers, business owners, high profile individuals, private investigators, security guards, and many others.