I am honored to have been voted BEST LAWYER ON LONG ISLAND in 2019, 2020 and 2021 in the Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s “Best of L.I.”

Here are some of my additional honors and recognition:

1.  I was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Lawyers for three straight years;
2. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel selected me to the Top One Percent of Lawyers in the nation; and
3. I hold a perfect 10 “superb” rating from AVVO.

My practice as a Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer has been built on a foundation of success and satisfied clients.  My life revolves around my clients and their ultimate satisfaction.  Many lawyers call themselves Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI lawyer but very few can point to such a long, sustained track-record of client results.

When facing a  permanent criminal record and possible incarceration, second best will not do.  My clients have included doctors, lawyers, corporate executives, teachers and college students.  My clients care deeply about their reputation and freedom. My only desire is the BEST POSSIBLE RESOLUTION for my client.  Nothing deters me from obtaining this outcome. I am a Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer who will fight for you or your loved one!

Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer

Edward Palermo is here to defend you or your loved one.

Member Of The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers

As a Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer, I hear these questions and many others every day. The first thing to do is take a deep breath and relax. I know that criminal charges are stress-full. I believe in putting things in perspective. You are only  ACCUSED of a crime. The Presumption of Innocence is the bedrock of our criminal justice system. I will make sure that it is given to you!

Hiring the right Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer is critical to a successful outcome. Many lawyers who have general practices will dabble in criminal law. Avoid them at all costs. A criminal case is much t0o serious to leave in the hands of a jack of all trades. There is nothing about your case that can surprise me. I have seen it all in the past 27 plus years.

I have forged terrific relationships with the judges and prosecutors. These relationships are incredibly important. I value them as an asset when representing my clients. I am a Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer with the professional relationships and concentrated experience to get the result you need.

My depth of experience in criminal and DWI law has honed my skills.  The results I can achieve now are far more beneficial to my clients as a result. Hiring a skilled, thoroughly experienced Suffolk County Criminal Attorney is the key to achieving a successful outcome in your case.

Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer, Edward Palermo

will review your case and design your defense strategy

I will answer all of your questions. I will explain the criminal charges you face. I will explain potential strategies to win your case. New clients ALWAYS feel better after they speak to me. Information and knowledge are power. I will allow you to know and understand the legal concepts involved with our case. I will also explain how I will help you through this.  Suffolk County criminal and DWI charges can be complex and involve many different legal and factual elements.  You need a Suffolk County DWI Lawyer with the experience, knowledge and talent to get your case resolved favorably.

In my 27 plus years practicing criminal law and DWI law, I have seen everything.  I will review the evidence in your case and strive to always have the best possible strategy for success.  I am proud of my track record handling criminal and DWI cases and look forward to helping you or your loved one obtain a favorable result.

Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo Will Vigorously Defend You!

Chosen to Top One Percent in Nation

There is no Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer fighting harder than me. My clients are everything to my practice. I treasure them and truly appreciate that they retain me to defend them in matters of such importance. I will do everything in my power to get you a great result. Nothing will deter me from my goal of providing you with a successful defense to your criminal case. I am the Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer to retain when you need results.

I am a Suffolk Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer that has handled all level of criminal cases, from homicide  to misdemeanor DWI cases. I have handled hundreds of drunk driving and driving under the influence cases. No case is too big or too small. I will give the same 100% effort whether your case is high-profile or a simple misdemeanor. I truly love what I do. I will fight to get the best result.

Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo Is Always Available For Clients

All of my clients receive my personal cell phone number. Clients can contact me anytime. A client who knows that his / her lawyer is available is a happy client. My goal is to resolve my client’s case favorably so that I have a client for life. I pride myself on being a Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer / Suffolk County DWI Lawyer who is always directly available to his clients.

AVVO Highest Rating!

This website is a resource for anyone in need of criminal or DWI representation. It allows someone charged with a crime to find an experienced criminal defense attorney. I am always happy to meet a new client through my website. So please do not hesitate to call me. I look forward to hearing from you and will do everything in my power to get you a favorable result.  You have found the Suffolk County DWI Lawyer with a 27 year plus history of aggressive, personalized representation.

Notable DWI Results:

• Client charged with aggravated DWI and additional violations with a motor vehicle accident in Nassau County.  Edward Palermo scheduled the matter for trial before The Honorable Joseph Girardi of the Nassau County First District Court.  First, Edward was able to obtain dismissal of the additional violations after motion during the trial and the client was then found NOT GUILTY of the aggravated DWI charge after trial.  All charges dismissed and client, who is a teacher, was able to resume his life and career with a clean record.
• Client charged with aggravated DWI. Client is a financial professional and his future career advancement was in jeopardy if convicted of this serious misdemeanor crime. The Suffolk County District Attorney VERY RARELY agrees to reduce such a charge because of the elevated Blood Alcohol Content finding by police. Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo negotiated an extremely favorable resolution which will lead to the reduction of the aggravated DWI to a simple traffic infraction after 1 year of good behavior by the client. His professional license and future career opportunities are secure.
• Medical Doctor charged with DWI in Suffolk County. Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo negotiates reduction to simple traffic infraction to insure no negative impact on Doctor’s career.
• Client charged with DWI after driving his vehicle into a residential home in Suffolk County. The District Attorney originally recommended jail time. Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo negotiated a very favorable outcome which will lead to dismissal of criminal charges and only a traffic violation after 1 year of good conduct by client.
• Pennsylvania business man charged with DWI in Suffolk County. Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo negotiates a reduced charge of only a single traffic violation.
• Edward represented a New Jersey Businessman charged with DWI in Suffolk County. Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo negotiates a reduction of the criminal charges to a non-criminal traffic violation.
• Edward Palermo represented student at Stony Brook University charged with DWI in Suffolk County. Again, Edward negotiates a reduction of the criminal charges to a non-criminal traffic violation.
• Edward Palermo represented a Brooklyn resident in a DWI charge on Long Island.  As a successful real estate broker, the client was concerned about the effect a criminal conviction would have on his professional license and livelihood. The District Attorney would not reduce the charge to a non-criminal traffic violation because the client was previously arrested for driving while intoxicated.  Edward found a flaw in the prosecution’s handling of the case and made a motion to dismiss the case.  The motion was granted in its entirety and the case was completely DISMISSED.  
• Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Edward Palermo represented a client in DWI matter involving an accident and an alleged .20 blood alcohol content based upon a preliminary breath test administered by the arresting officer.  Edward scheduled the matter for trial and the client was found not guilty of the driving while intoxicated misdemeanor.

Suffolk County DWI Lawyer Who Maintains A Manageable Caseload & Is Hands-On With All Clients.

I never take-on more criminal and DWI cases than I can handle. I am the Suffolk County DWI Lawyer  who will personally resolve or take your case to trial. Many so-called criminal lawyers practice in volume, taking on as many cases as possible. These lawyers can not give anywhere near the level of service that I provide to each of my clients.

I am often retained to handle cases for clients who originally started with other attorneys. These clients greatly appreciate the attention and concentrated effort that I give.  When you hire Edward Palermo – you get Edward Palermo. I will handle all important aspects of your case. I will never delegate to my staff what your attorney should do!

Notable Criminal Case Results:

• Edward Palermo represented a young man charged with first degree assault and a number of assorted felonies and misdemeanors. The charges carried a maximum sentence of 25 years and a minimum sentence of 5 years upon conviction. The assigned Suffolk County District Attorney offered a sentence of 15 years. Edward rejected the offer and scheduled the matter for trial in the New York State Supreme Court. The trial lasted for four weeks and approximately 15 witnesses, including 3 experts, testified. The jury needed only four hours to acquit Edward’s client of the assault first degree and all other charges. The case was reported in Newsday.

• Edward Palermo represented a college student from New York City in a tragic vehicular death case in Manhattan wherein a young Scottish woman died. A conviction on the charges carried a sentence of up to eleven years in State’s prison. The case was covered in the cities major newspapers including the Times, the Post and the Daily News. Edward negotiated a very favorable disposition for his client and avoided any state imprisonment.

• Edward Palermo represented an infamous reputed leader of a Haitian paramilitary group in a mortgage fraud case in New York State Supreme Court in Suffolk County. The client faced a sentence of up to 25 years in state’s prison. The case received television and press coverage including a three-page article in the New York Times, where Edward was quoted, and in national wire reports. Edward successfully opposed a one million dollar bail application by the prosecuting attorney and after months of litigation, negotiated a very favorable disposition for the client to the least state sentence under law.

• Edward Palermo represented two people charged with First Degree Rape. Each faced up to 25 years in state prison. The matter went to trial in the New York State Supreme Court in Suffolk County. Both clients were acquitted of all charges.

• Edward Palermo represented a client charged with violent Second Degree Burglary allegation. The client faced the three strikes rule and life imprisonment. Edward tried the case and convinced a fair-minded Suffolk County Jury that his client was not guilty of the charge. The client was then immediately released after having been detained in jail for more than 8 months while awaiting trial.

• Edward Palermo represented a client accused of a gunpoint First Degree Robbery wherein the client faced up to 25 years in state prison. Once again, Edward convinced a Suffolk County Jury to acquit his client.

• Edward Palermo represented a businessman accused of Second Degree Sodomy. The client faced up to 7 years in State prison and deportation. Edward persuaded a Jury in Nassau County to acquit his client of the sodomy charge.

• Edward Palermo represented the president of an international shipping company who faced the prospect of federal fraud and bribery charges in the United States District Court in Jacksonville Florida. 20 years in federal prison was the potential exposure for the client if convicted. Edward negotiated a result wherein the client would serve 6 months in a federal halfway house. The client was only incarcerated at night. He was able to continue to work at his company.

• Edward Palermo represented a medical doctor charged with leaving the scene of an accident with a fatality. The doctor, who had no prior criminal history, now faced up to 4 years in a state prison. Edward convinced a New York State Supreme Court Justice to sentence his client to probation without any jail time.

• Edward Palermo represented a man charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree in the Suffolk County Supreme Court. Edward was hired after bail was set at a million dollars with the man’s prior counsel. The client faced upwards of a decade in State prison if convicted of the charges. Edward, first, reargued bail and successfully lowered the amount to $400,000, which the client posted. He then successfully motioned the Court to dismiss the marijuana charge. Finally, he negotiated a very favorable disposition to a misdemeanor where the client received no jail and no probation. The District Attorney’s Office also agreed to return a large sum of cash that was seized from the client at the time of his arrest. The client then advised Edward that he was “his attorney for life”.

• Edward is a Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer |Suffolk County DWI Lawyer who has successfully represented hundreds of other clients. His passion for helping the underdog is unmatched. He is ready to help you or a loved one.

Remember that prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Call Edward Palermo  today for a free telephone consultation.

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