About Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security is a U.S. federal Cabinet department, established in 2002 by combining 22 existing federal departments and agencies into one unified agency. Its stated mission is to secure the nation from the many threats it faces. The department reports more than 260,000 employees working in roles that range from aviation and border security to emergency response and cybersecurity. Its operational components include Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, FEMA, the Coast Guard, the Secret Service, CISA, and USCIS.
DHS responsibilities cover counterterrorism, border and immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, transportation and maritime security, disaster response, and protection of critical infrastructure. Within the department, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lists an Office of the Principal Legal Advisor for New York at Newburgh, although the address shown on that page is in Washington, D.C. For law enforcement in New York, DHS publishes regional contact resources for New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
| Type | Government office |
|---|---|
| New York offices | Newburgh |
| Website | dhs.gov |
| Registered NY attorneys | 45 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that Department of Homeland Security describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 29, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Department of Homeland Security.
Registered attorneys
Nancy Torrellas Currently registered Jason Raphael Currently registered Vanita Sinha Currently registered Walter Dirkin Suspended Kerry Kolek Currently registered Edward Schmitt Currently registered Tiffany Gagliano Currently registered Jonathan Estreich Currently registered Jose Defrank Currently registered Edward Lombardo Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.