Seth Ian Katz

Seth Ian Katz

2.3
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 26 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

32 Broadway, Suite 1405, New York, NY

About Seth

Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Katz Lawyers P.C.

32 Broadway, Suite 1405, New York, NY, 10004-1652

Katz Lawyers, P.C.

36 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY, 10307

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Seth Ian Katz's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vito | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding and no blinker

The best I used Seth on 4 different occasions every time I was happy with the results.on the last one speeding and no blinker he got them both dismissed

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst case scenario for an attorney

Seth Katz is a client’s worst nightmare, He thinks that representing a client is simply adjourning every time a police officer shows up to Court, and changing your not guilty plea to guilty, not presenting evidence, and getting you the same penalties you would have received had you never hired an att...orney. He advertises on his website that he’s available 24/7. Up until you retain him, he’s available. Fine print in his retainer includes exceptions for contacting him before 9am and after 5:30pm. And, if you fall into a not flat rate category, you get billed for those after hours calls. I haven’t spoken with him after hours. I’ve called and went straight to voicemail after hours. There’s no answering service. And, because we never spoke after hours, I was not billed an after hours fee. Throughout the website are at least two false indicators that he or his firm are available 24/7. Yet when you call, almost always, you get a voicemail. Sometimes, you get a receptionist or other staff members who take your message that doesn’t get returned. I wish I had looked at the reviews online before retaining anyone associated with his firm. They all practice the same way. If you wanted to plead guilty, you could’ve and would’ve done so, and not paid an attorney to represent you. Seth had no compassion. No empathy. No moral compass. He cares about one thing- Katz Lawyers. Seth makes a claim on his website that he’s a renowned attorney. The only thing you find throughout your search are extremely poor overall ratings. You also can read through reviews of various people over the years who have had horrific and similar experiences. Go elsewhere! His website states the reasons you need an attorney. I agree with those reasons. The irony is, when you hire Seth:Katz Lawyers it’s almost there opposite of the infamous line from Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” If you read the reviews, the overwhelming likelihood is stated throughout.

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing services by Katz Lawyers!!!

I am writing with gratitude to Katz Lawyers for fighting successfully for 5 years against a speeding ticket, issued without regard to the special circumstances to a first responder on duty. The ticket was eventually dismissed entirely, allowing me an unvarnished driving record, peace of mind and sens...e of justice served! Thank you, Katz Lawyers, and Happy Holidays!!!

Posted by Tristan | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Unprofessional and not comunicative

Paid for a traffic infraction that needed a lawyer since it was a business and not personal. They appeared and settled the issue, but instead of paying the amount using the same card I gave them as previously agreed upon, they just left. I was later told that I needed to go to the court before they c...losed to pay for it, which was a physical impossibility, just because the lawyer left already without doing what was already agreed upon. I later tried to follow up without a reply, and even later get a followup fine for not paying the original fine that they were supposed to pay for in my stead. All without communication on what was going on. They essentially just took my money and did nothing and cost me more money.

Posted by Louis | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Negative Stars

I would give -5 stars if possible. Hired them for a traffic violation. Took my credit card information and did nothing with our ticket which I only found out about after receiving. Notice for a suspended license. And when you call for information you cannot get anyone on the phone. It amazes me that ...he is allowed to practice law.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, Katz Lawyers, P.C.

Education

1999

Quinnipiac University

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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