I am a Suffolk County DWI Lawyer with more than 28 years of experience. I concentrate my practice on helping individuals who face DWI charges. I have represented more than 1000 Long Island and NYC residents over my career.
I am proud of my track record of success. Helping my clients is my only goal. If you or a loved one needs a Suffolk County DWI Lawyer, please do not hesitate to call me today. I am always here to help.
There is no substitute for experience when finding a Suffolk County DWI Lawyer. I am always happy to extend my family of clients. I will fight for you and make sure that you always feel protected and secure.
Voted Best Lawyer on Long Island
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:
My practice as a 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.
Driving while intoxicated by alcohol and driving while ability impaired by drugs is taken very seriously in New York. People charged with Driving while intoxicated by alcohol or driving while ability impaired by drugs face consequences including prison time, a life-long criminal record and revocation of driving privileges. Hiring the right New York DWI lawyer is critical.
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.
Arrested For A Criminal or DWI charge? You Probably Have A Number Of Questions:
Contact me today and I can answer these questions for you!
Member Of The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers
As a 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 create tremendous stress and anxiety. 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 DWI Lawyer is critical to a successful outcome. Many lawyers who have general practices will dabble in DWI law. Avoid them at all costs. A DWI case is much too serious to leave in the hands of a jack of all trades. There is nothing about your case that can surprise me.
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 DWI Lawyer with the professional relationships and concentrated experience to get the result you need.
My depth of experience for over 28 years as a Suffolk County DWI Lawyer has honed my skills. The results I can achieve now are far more beneficial to my clients. Hiring a skilled, thoroughly experienced Suffolk County DWI Attorney is the key to achieving a successful outcome in your case.
I will answer all of your questions. I will explain the DWI charges you face. I will explain potential strategies to win your case. New clients ALWAYS feel better after they speak to me.
Suffolk County 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.
I have been involved in very complex DWI matters involving felony charges, motor vehicle accidents with injury and / or death. I have also represented many individuals charged with leaving the scene of an accident in addition to driving under the influence. It is imperative that the attorney you retain have a depth of experience in all facets of DWI defense law.
I have represented many New York State licensed professionals including, medical doctors, registered nurses, teachers, and lawyers. If you hold a professional license in New York and are charged with driving while intoxicated or driving while ability impaired, it is imperative that you hire experienced and talented counsel. A conviction for driving under the influence in New York can have more severe consequence on the life of a licensed professional including potential loss of license and inability to continue in their chosen profession.
I am proud of the fact that I have represented many licensed professionals and protected many from any collateral consequences to their license and career. I am very sensitive to the potential problems a criminal conviction can cause licensed professionals and always make sure to take all steps to protect my clients when they face driving under the influence charges.
There is no 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 DWI case. I am the Suffolk County DWI Lawyer to retain when you need results.
I am a 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.
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 DWI Lawyer who is always directly available to his clients.
AVVO Highest Rating!
This website is a resource for anyone in need DWI representation. It allows someone charged with a DWI to find an experienced Suffolk County DWI Lawyer. 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.
There are six different offenses codified in New York State for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs:
New York DWI laws are complex. If you or a loved one is charged with a driving while intoxicated or driving while impaired charge, you must hire an experienced and skilled DWI lawyer for the best possible defense.
Felony DWI’s can occur for a number of reasons. These charges are very serious and convictions can lead to loss of driving privileges and potentially long prison sentences.
The offenses of DWI, Aggravated DWI, DWAI Drugs or DWAI Combined Influence can all be charged as felonies if within the past 10 years you have been convicted of any of these offenses (or Vehicular manslaughter or Vehicular assault). You could be charged with a class “E” felony and face the following possible consequences:
If you are accused of Aggravated DWI, DWAI Combined Influence, DWI or DWAI Drugs after having been convicted of one of those offenses (or Vehicular Assault 1st or 2nd degree or vehicular manslaughter) two times within the preceding 10 years, you could be charged with a class “D” felony and face the following penalties:
Felony DWI charges can be life shattering. Having an experienced, talented DWI lawyer by your side can make all the difference.
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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!
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