Peter Gerstenzang’s Reviews

We received an emergency call one night, informing us that a family member was in DWI trouble. I knew less than zero about what to do. I tried a few NY lawyers that advertised on line, left messages on their machines and sent e-mail responses to their advertisements, but those efforts were fruitless.

I found Peter Gerstenzang's office number at the Avvo site. The secretary said Peter was on holiday in Florida, gave me his cell phone and politely instructed me to call him immediately. Within minutes, I was speaking with Peter Gerstenzang. I had never before encountered someone who returned calls as fast as Peter does. And, honestly, when someone you care deeply about is in trouble and needs help, this single aspect of his service is greatly reassuring. When Peter Gerstenzang represented us, his son Joe Gerstenzang and everyone in the office made us feel as if they cared. Under such circumstances, it makes a huge difference to know that you matter.

Peter did not waste any time. His office takes pride in personal service and within days I had an agreement explaining how things work, what to expect in terms of costs and he didn't "nickel and dime" me. That's nice too.

Peter and Joe Gerstenzang were our primary contacts and together they kept us well informed. Despite the difficulty of this task they showed tremendous patience with explaining the law, the significance of certain details and the points that were hard for us to understand.

When it mattered most, communicating with the judge and opposing council Peter Gerstenzang handled matters gracefully and confidently. Peter was so knowledgeable, tactful and insightful, that we could not be more pleased with the outcome.

My son, learned a valuable lesson and his future is intact. This is due to Peter Gerstenzang and the considerable talent within his office. I highly recommend Peter. In his representation of our family he proved to be thoughtful, expert and effective.

Peter Gerstenzang was able to get extremely positive results from a very complicated DWI case I was involved in. His skills, professionalism, and knowledge of the law made the difference between a conviction and a dismissal. He is known and well respected by all in the legal community. I would recommend Peter to anyone who finds them self in a legal bind as a result of drinking and driving.

I'm an average person, No criminal history and have always had a Good job... But involves driving. I am coming home one night and a police car is driving very slowly in the passing lane, I go around the car and Now I am being tailed, Try to pull my car over to get out of his way and the red lights go on. Now, I am being pulled over and accused of DWI.
The next day, I hire a normal attorney out of the telephone book. That was a big mistake! I give him all the details and he has no interest in fighting it or doing anything. I am told, first time offense, You will get a traffic offense.
DWAI is not a traffic Offense... Your license is suspended for 90 days, you lose your job, your car insurance goes through the roof, you have to go to classes,etc and you cant even go to visit Canada because you are now a criminal in their eyes.
I finally realized what a HUGE problem I had and that an ordinary attorney would not work. I was fighting for everything I had ever worked for.
I asked our family attorney who was the best DWI attorney he knew of.... He said that the best attorney in the Capitol District and NY state was Peter Gerstenzang! You may not hear those fancy Commercials... But Peter gets the job done.
I called him immediately... He talked with me that day... Gave me his personal cell phone and told me to call at any time.
This is what I needed if i was ever going to fight this charge.
We go to Court, Peter is known by everyone in the court house. It is well known that Peter will go the distance and that he is going to demand that you are given all your rights. He asks for all the preliminary trials and actually will go to court and face the officers that arrested you. His examination of the officers is amazing. Any issues with the arrest, any problems with the officers swore testimony is another avenue to prove your innocence.
In any case, After Peter completed the preliminary hearing... Many doubts were raised... The Judge had issues with the case and we were able to get a very favorable ruling... This would have never happened with just any lawyer and I truely believe that without Peter... I would have lost everything.... So many years to build your life and in minutes it can be gone. So, Dont take DWI or DWAI lightly... It is serious! You better get the best!
Peter saved my life... I am forever grateful.

I trusted my job and career with Mr. Gerstenzang and he went above and beyond my expectations. I was referred to Peter by a family member when I put myself into trouble and he steered me the right way.

From the start Peter was very upfront and very open with me about everything, just as he was expecting that I would be about my case.

He handled the case very, very professionally. He would explain to me everything that was going on that I did not understand. To see him work in the court room is unbelievable and something to be seen. He’s knowledge of the law and what can and can’t be done is impressive. I also could see when we were in the court room how respected he is from other attorneys, judges, and anyone that has or had come in contact with him.

Not only when you hire Peter you also receive help of his legal team and everyone that works with him. He always told me “I wouldn’t send one of my partners if I didn’t trust them to do the same job and get the same results as I.” Like I said earlier I trusted him with my future in my job and he did not let me down at all. I would highly recommend Mr. Gerstenzang to anyone and everyone that needs legal help.

Mr. Gerstenzang, Peter, is truthful, careful, realistic, and very empathetic. He is the best attorney in the business.

He successfully represented our son in a DWI case. His review of the evidence , oral examinations, and subsequent written arguments with the Court were extraordinarily thorough. He was always respectful and professioanal and it was obvious that he is deeply respected by the Law Officers, the Prosecutor, and the Judge.

All of his appearances,client meetings, and written correspodence were timely, on point, and extremely well done.

Peter is one of the foremost experts in New York and probably the US. Future clients should consider themselves very fortunate to be representd by this wonderful person.

I trusted my daughter's case to Mr. Gerstenzang. He handled every aspect of her case with perfection. He treated my daughter as if she was one of his children. Every question answered, every detail handled with professionalism and grace. Please read this review and just call his office. It will be life altering. When circumstances like this happen just go for the best. Words can never express my gratitude to this wonderful man who changed my daughter's life forever. He went passed the extra mile to achieve the best outcome. I had started with another attorney prior to knowing of Mr. Gerstenzang and the case was imploding. Thankfully I found Mr.Gerstenzang in a desperate unfair situation and he immediately went into action and did not stop until every aspect was taken care of. There is no room for error in cases like this and you only have one shot for a favorable outcome or life can be destroyed especially for a teenager. Our family will be forever grateful for finding the most extraordinary attorney and the most unique man.

Mr. Gerstenzang is by far the best of the best. Peter's vast experience, knowledge and ethical approach proved positive with a solid victory in my case.