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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise this lawyer for being highly responsive, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to achieving favorable outcomes. Many clients note that the lawyer explains complex legal processes clearly and provides compassionate, reassuring guidance, with the vast majority expressing high satisfaction with the results of their representation.

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Showing 26 - 30 of 126 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

A problem solved

I was arrested for marijuana possession when police entered my home during a Nor’easter after a tree fell through my roof and landed in my living room. The event was quite traumatic and I knew I needed a strong attorney. Carl was very sharp in reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of my case. He ...is also very experienced, and it made a world of difference to me that he had experience with the judge that was hearing my case. At our first appearance in court, there was a tricky moment that required a crucial judgment call that had to be made.. Carl’s handling of that moment was vital, and the judge complimented him on his professionalism that day. The result was that I was granted a conditional discharge, and in a short time, the official record will show that the charges were dismissed. I have worked with many nationally recognized attorneys in the area of intellectual property rights, and Carl’s abilities are on par with the best of them. I can not recommend him highly enough.

Posted by Philip | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended Lawyer

From the start of my case Carl was strategic, professional, and simply put, great at his job. He came highly recommended and after hiring him, I also highly recommend him. As a lawyer he answers his own calls, returns emails promptly, and does exactly what he says he will do. He was always on time..., in fact early, and communicates as clearly as possible every step of the legal process so the client knows what is going on. As a person, he is kind and approachable with a good eye for detail, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that he has a healthy sense of humor. He’s a former NY prosecutor, and it shows. From the start of my case he had a strategy and in 6 months, my case was dismissed. A job well done. Thank you for your courtesy and professionalism Carl.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Leaving the scene of an accident

I got into an accident in April of 2018. A person darted out in the middle of the street and while I was driving and ran into the right side of my car. However, I never stopped. Stupid, I know, but in that moment I couldn't. I was scared and a fight or flight moment came over me. Long story short I ...got 8 tickets in the mail shortly after. There was a witness on the scene who got my plate number. The tickets were 1. Leaving the scene of an accident 2. failure to report an accident 3. failure to show license 4. fail to show insurance 5. failure to show registration 6 no liability insurance 7. careless driving: danger to person/vehicle 8. reckless driving. As you can see some of the tickets were repetitive and I feel like some tickets were just written for fun. I'm no detective but if you found my plate number and wrote down my license number to mail all these tickets you would see I have a license, insurance and registration. Again I'm no detective. But hey I'm still in the wrong. I did some research and came across Mr. Spector. The reviews are what made me call him. Lets be serious its not real if there's no reviews. I gave him a call and went over everything. He gave me the possible outcomes and it scared me even more. I was looking at possible license suspension. The fine alone for leaving the scene was $2,500-$5,000 or up to 180 days in jail. I couldn't be angry what I did was stupid. With all 8 tickets I'm not sure what this came up to. I met him in his office and we went over my case in more detail. We worked closely and anything he needed from me I sent over right away. Fast forward to my court date. He met with the prosecutor to see what he can work out of my behalf. He called me over after speaking with him and he told me this situation can be resolved tonight if you want it to. Who can argue with that? Now it was time to listen. We sat and of those 8 tickets I only paid for 2 which was failure to show insurance$ 106 card and failure to yield to a pedestrian $156. Another 3 I just paid $33 court fees for. The rest were dismissed. I couldn't even believe it. He told me this turned out better than even expected and I couldn't agree more. If you need help hire him! He's worth every penny! He even comes with a few jokes too! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

THE BEST LAWYER

I hired Carl to defend me in DWI case. We had a long, hard road to a VICTORY!! My case got the best scenario! It’s dismissed and sealed. Carl is amazing, very well experienced, strategic, smart lawyer. I couldn’t wish for better one. Thank you so much Carl! I’m so happy and feeling blessed that I cho...se you! If you need help call Mr. Spector. Highly recommended!

Posted by Cindy | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

First Timer DWI

Mr. Spector was my first experience with a lawyer and a DWI. I was scared from the moment I got arrested to the moment I was standing in front of the judge. Just like everyone, I was hesitant because I have friends who went with legal aid and some who hired lawyers. Everyone’s outcome was different. ...Few still have their license suspended, few had the breathalyzer installed in their car, still take AA classes. Hiring Carl Spector was the Best decision I’ve ever made. Went online and came across his name with a lot of amazing reviews. I looked at everyone’s story and decided to go for it because I thought my case was not as big as the ones that I had read and he had won these hard cases with the best plea deals. My case took a quick turn. I got screwed over by a clinic on my alcohol assessment. They had declared me alcoholic all while the woman stressed that I didn’t need to be there. But at the end it’s all about the money. I figured it was because they knew I had no insurance so it would have to all be coming out of my pocket. While up at the podium, The judge had gone from sweet to feisty in a matter of seconds but Mr. Spector handled the matter so professionally all while still putting his foot down on what he wanted for me. I was looking at a 90 day breathalyzer system ($90 a day fee). 16 week course that the assessment clinic had recommended me take ($70 plus $200 fee each class, twice a week), $500 fine. criminal record. Impaired driving classes, License suspension. I thought my life was over. I remember sitting there thinking to myself how I could’ve just saved that money that I used to hire a lawyer in order to be able to pay for all these things the judge wanted me to do. This man fought for a reassessment and was able to put my case on hold. After a few hours of running around, meeting and talking to people, we stood in front of the judge once again for a final decision. This man got me a whole new plea deal that was too good to be true! 90 day license suspension, 7 Driving Impaired Classes, 1 V.I.P class, and finally a $300 fine. I was jumping for joy on the inside and a tremendous amount of weight off my shoulders. At that moment I didn’t regret hiring a lawyer! He has years of experience and knowledge. I should’ve never doubted him and I’m so glad he was the one I chose! Thank you again Carl Spector

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