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Showing 56 - 60 of 148 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Alexandra | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

When only the best will do

There are no words to express how grateful I am to Peter and his team for everything they did for me. One fateful Friday the 13th I got pulled over and arrested for a DWI. Unfortunately, I had a very high BAC and was stopped in a school zone, so the chips were stacked against me. Needless to say, ...I was terrified. I spent a few days tirelessly researching attorneys and kept coming back to Peter...and thank God I did! I knew after our consultation that I had picked the right attorney, but still, there were no guarantees to what the potential outcome would be. Because of my high BAC and the school zone, I was looking at possibly losing my license for 1 to 2 years, having an Interlock device installed in my car when I eventually got my license back and having mandatory drug and alcohol counseling during my suspension. Peter did suggest I be proactive and voluntarily go to a drug and alcohol counselor before my court date and I absolutely agreed that would be in my best interest. The guilt and self-loathing I was feeling about this DWI was unbearable so I figured not only would speaking to someone possibly help me in the eyes of the court, but it might help me stop beating myself up. And it did, on both counts. The next few months were spent going back and forth with Peter and Jessica (his Para-Legal), looking over reports and videos and figuring out what I realistically hoped to achieve and what he thought was humanly possible. Well, I literally just got back from my day in court and I am happy, grateful, but mainly still in awe with the outcome, I didn't actually get what I was hoping for, incredibly, I received a sentence that was better than I ever could have imagined. My charge was reduced to reckless driving and 3 months of a suspended license. I truly hope you never need to hire Peter, but if you do, please be rest assured you'll be hiring one of the best!!!

Posted by Larry F | September 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I am a better person because of him.

On july 21st 2017 i received my second Dui yes my second.I hired Peter before and i got a smack on the wrist and i got cocky 4 years later and started back with my old tricks.Well i got caught again. im a CDL class A holder and with that a second one means bye bye cdl.I was so nasty to the cops name ...calling and everything fines i was facing 2 years suspension CDL gone for good jail time idrc classes 90 days live in alcohol supervision I can't even remember everything I was facing. Right now I know you feel like your life is over that's how I felt that day we went back and forth to court about 12 times took over a year everything that good was going on in my life was over shadow that I had this looming over me . Peter is going to tell you to be honest with yourself don't lie to him if you hire him and you're going to review the video Don't tell him what you think he wants to hear tell him what really happened .I don't remember ,because I was drunk, I was nasty ,I was belligerent that way he can get an idea on how to defend your case. He's going to tell you to do the steps and I know what you're thinking I don't have a drinking problem well if you don't have a drinking problem why are you sitting with a DUI lawyer. Do the steps he tells you trust me it will make you a better person in the long run or you will be sitting here reading about people that had the third their fourth DUIs would you like to know my outcome I know that's what you've been waiting for after everything I put the police through after all the nasty stuff I said to them Peter was able to work out a 6 month license suspension with a reckless driving no DUI no crazy signs from the state I get my license back before the spring even comes I have a convertible I'm going to be able to drive down to Jersey Shore through the town I got my DUI with my top back my license and hands my fiance on the right of me smiling knowing that not only do I have my license back but I am a fully recovered alcoholic and I am not drinking anymore because of this man the past year I had this looming over my head I accomplished so much by changing the person I was you may lose your license but don't lose Who You Are 6 months that's it and I was belligerent and drunk to the officers and they didn't even want to work with me and I only got 6 months in a reckless no second DUI I get to keep my CDL license I get to keep my career and my great life hire this man I told him this to his face you were the greatest man I ever met because you taught me a lesson and you got me my life back too bad I never want to see you again LOL but we have plans to smoke a cigar in the future and I will come through with a box of cigars for him I owe that man everything for helping me grow up now I'm ready for the second half of my life and I'm going to live it alcohol-free best wishes to everyone who reads this.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Worth. Every. Penny.

I was referred to Mr. Lederman and his team by a friend who found himself in a similar predicament. I had just started my career at a hospital and a month later I found myself in this mess. I can not even begin to explain the amount of stress this entire ordeal has caused me. The thought of losing my... job, and the implications that a DUI could have in regards to traveling abroad had me in shambles. However, Mr. Lederman, Jessica, and Noreen were extremely diligent with my case and did not let let even one thing slip by. Mr. Lederman is not only an AMAZING lawyer, but such a good person. He understands everything his clients are going through and does everything he can to defend them. However, he does not mince words, and he will give you everything straight up but believe me when I say he comes prepared for war in that courtroom. A year and a half and a half a dozen court dates later, I was able to walk away with a careless driving charge and $300 fine. I now have a second chance to learn from my mistakes. If you are looking for representation, stop right now and call this man.

Posted by Jason | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Simply the Best - Highly Respected Attorney

I consulted with many attorneys to determine who would be the best fit to represent me in my very serious case. Once I spoke to Pete I realized that I found the right man. During the initial consultation he made me feel at ease and discussed the potential outcomes and the way that we would approach... each charge and I had quite a few. If convicted of these charges I could have lost my driving priveleges for over a year, required an interlocking device in my car, would have had to attend many hours of IDRC classes and would have had to pay approximately $10,000 in fines! I would have also had these convictions on my record permanently! Having these convictions would have very likely excluded me from consideration on future job applications. When Pete provided me with the retainer amount it was quite a bit more than what some other attorneys were charging but I knew I had to pull the trigger knowing that no one could represent me better than Pete. Fast forward to post court appearance Pete got ALL SERIOUS CHARGES DISMISSED!!! I simply accepted a moving violation. Pete ended up saving me thousands and thousands of dollars in the long run and he kept these serious convictions off of my record. I now don't have to worry about having these convictions prevent me from getting a job in the future. You really can't quantify the monetary impact here but it is VERY substantial. Please do yourself a favor and retain Pete Lederman and you WILL NOT be disappointed with the outcome! Thank you Pete for getting me a near impossible outcome!

Posted by James | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic Lawyer - Highly Recommended

Peter is an amazing attorney. From the day I contacted him I knew I made the right choice. Although this was my first offense, my BAC was very high and it happened in a school zone with an accident involved. I was looking at a 1-2 year suspension of my drivers license and maybe even jail time. Pe...ter was able to examine the evidence and present an amazing defense. We went to trial and Peter was able to get the BAC excluded from evidence. The school zone issue along with a careless driving ticket were also dismissed. I walked away with a 90 day first offense suspension and no interlock device needed after that. This was more then I could have hoped for. If you are reading this and are in need of a DUI lawyer look no further. Hire Peter!

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