Seven-Time Best Lawyer on Long Island

I have been voted Best Lawyer on Long Island seven times — 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2026. Each year, residents across Nassau and Suffolk cast their votes, and each year, I am honored that they chose me to represent them.

I don’t take this recognition lightly. After 31 years of defending clients in Long Island Criminal Defense and DWI Defense, I understand that a reputation isn’t given — it’s earned, case by case and year after year.

About the Best of Long Island Award

The Best of Long Island competition is run by FourLeaf Federal Credit Union (formerly Bethpage Federal Credit Union). It is a community-driven vote that covers professionals across both counties. You can verify my 2026 win on the Official Best of Long Island Winners Page.

Winning once reflects a strong year; winning seven times reflects a durable legacy of success in the courtrooms of Mineola, Central Islip, and Riverhead.

Decades of Criminal Defense Excellence

While many know me for my work as a Long Island DWI Attorney, these seven awards also recognize my work defending individuals against serious criminal allegations. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a high-stakes felony, the Long Island community has recognized my firm for:

• Aggressive Felony Defense: I have successfully defended clients against charges of Domestic Violence, robbery, and Drug Possession.
• Unmatched Courtroom Presence: I appear in Nassau County Criminal Courts and Suffolk County Criminal Courts daily. I know the personnel, the judges, and the specific tendencies of each jurisdiction.
• Protecting Professional Careers: My work often involves defending teachers, medical professionals, and CDL holders whose livelihoods depend on a clean record.

Why the Community Continues to Choose Ed Palermo

Awards come from people — real clients who have stood in front of a judge with me by their side. Here is why I believe they continue to vote for my firm:

1. Results That Matter: From a Not Guilty verdict for a teacher in Nassau First District Court to saving a career for a crane operator, the results are public and proven.
2. Direct Access: Every client gets my personal cell phone number. Whether it’s a 2:00 AM arrest or a weekend question about your case, you reach me directly.
3. 31 Years of Experience: Since 1993, I have represented more than 2,000+ clients. I’ve seen every kind of case, every kind of prosecutor, and every kind of judge.

Facing a Charge? Call the Attorney Long Island Trusts.

If you’re facing a DWI or criminal charge, you have choices. You can hire a firm where you are just a file number, or you can hire the seven-time Best of Long Island winner.

Learn more about my Long Island Criminal Defense and DWI practice.