About Me

The legal system is complicated. When you get arrested for a criminal matter or stopped for a DWI, you cannot help but worry. Whether this is your first encounter or fifth, an expert criminal lawyer is a must.

For the past 30 years I have maintained a private practice focusing exclusively on criminal, DWI and all driving related matters. It is not enough to have an experienced attorney who knows the law, you need an attorney who knows the police, the prosecutors and the local court system. I make it my business to know the people and policies that can affect your case.

No lawyer can guarantee a particular result, but I can guarantee expert legal representation with dignity and compassion. I will not allow the legal system to take advantage of you or a loved one. You will be protected every step of the way.

The foundation of my success is the personal attention I give my clients. You are not hiring a law firm but an individual specialist. I am the firm. When you hire me, you get me.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• Traffic
• DWI
• Drugs
• Shoplifting
• Weapons
• Assault
• Burglary
• Larceny
• Stolen Property
• Fraud
• Forgery
• Criminal Mischief
• Trespass
• Harassment
• Disorderly Conduct
• Probation Violations
• Speeding
• License Revocations

Litigation Percentage

• 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Virginia, 1972
• New York, 1972
• District of Columbia, 1972
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1978
• U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1978
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1978
• U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1978
• N.Y. Court of Appeals, 1978
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1978

Education

• George Washington University National Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia, 1971
  J.D.
  
  
• Syracuse University, 1967
  B.S.
  
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• New York State Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  
  
• National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  
  
• New York State Defenders Association
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• U.S. District Court for District of Columbia, Clerkship, 1971 - 1972
• Washington, D.C. Private Practice, 1971 - 1978
• New York State Private Practice, 1978 - 2008