She specializes in criminal defense where she represents indigent adult and juvenile clients in New York County Criminal and Supreme Court who are facing felony and/or misdemeanor charges. She has successfully represented defendants in numerous criminal hearings and trials. As part of her practice she often advocates for her clients to attend a variety of programs as an alternative to incarceration. Prior to becoming a public defender, Mrs. Robrish-Fischbein was Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department specializing in tax and bankruptcy litigation.