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Michael Block

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also known as Michael Block Attorney at Law P.C., Best DUI Lawyers in New York City 2020
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About Michael

I have dedicated my career to defending motorists with traffic tickets and criminal summonses. With over 31 years of experience in the New York State Court system, I will fight your tickets with dedication and determination. My offices are based in lower Manhattan and Mineola in Nassau County.  I represent clients in every county throughout the State of New York.

Practice areas

DUI and DWICriminal defenseSpeeding and traffic ticket
  1. Speeding and traffic ticket: 70%

    Defense of Speeding and all other traffic tickets. Reduce points, lower fines and dismiss tickets.

    34 years, 65,533 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 20%

    Defense of motorists charged with misdemeanor or felony offenses in criminal courts throughout New York State.

    34 years, 65,533 cases

  3. DUI and DWI: 10%

    Defense of DUI and DWI. Save your license.

    13 years, 65,533 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

Michael Block Attorney at Law P.C. DEFENDING TRAFFIC, CRIMINAL, COMMERCIAL, OATH AND TLC TICKETS

277 Broadway
Suite 708
New York, NY, 10007

Michael Block Attorney at Law P.C. DEFENDING TRAFFIC, CRIMINAL, COMMERCIAL, OATH AND TLC TICKETS

94 Willis Ave, Suite 100
Mineola, NY, 11501

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 198609/07/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers338
Legal guides44
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 1OO Criminal LawAmerican Academy of Attorneys2019
10 Best AttorneysAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2018
Top 100 Criminal Defense LawyersThe National Top 100 Trial Lawyers2018
Client Choice Award 2017AVVO2017
A+ RatingBetter Business Bureau2017
5 Star ReviewGoogle2017
10 BestAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2017
Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2017
5 Star ReviewGoogle2016
A+ ScoreBetter Business Bureau2015
Top Contributor Award 2015AVVO2015
Award of GratitudeNorth Bellmore-North Merrick Basketball League2008
Award of GratitudeNorth Bellmore-North Merrick Basketball League2006
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
LawyerMichael Block, Traffic Ticket Attorney1986 - Present
Attorney in BrooklynIndigent Criminal Defense Appointment Panel (Icda)1989 - 1993
Attorney for Family CourtIndigent Criminal Defense Appointment Panel (Icda)1988 - 1990
AssociateMenagh & Trainor1987 - 1988
Associate AttorneyJacoby & Meyers1986 - 1987
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Association of Motor Vehicle Trial AttorneysSecretary2017 - Present
Queens Chamber of CommerceMember2016 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
Business Network InternationalMember2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember1986 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember1986 - Present
Association of Motor Vehicle Trial AttorneysTreasurer1991 - 2006
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
BlogTLC Ticket: Unlicensed Vehicle2017
BlogThe Hidden Cost of a Cell Phone Ticket2017
michaelblocklawyer.comCar Crashes are the Leading Cause of Death for 4- year olds. Keep Them in Seatbelts2016
michaelblocklawyer.comNY Traffic Lawyer Warns Brooklyn Drivers about an anticipated 11,580 more Failure to Yield to Pedestrians Tickets in Brooklyn, NY coming in 2016.2016
Bronx TimesTraffic Ticket Attorney gives summer safety driving tips2016
Michaelblocklawyer.comNassau County Announces AMNESTY period on National Random Acts of Kindness Day2016
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
State University of New York at Buffalo School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1985
State University of New York, Stony BrookBA - Bachelor of Arts1979
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Brooklyn Bar Association25 Questions You Need Answered in Traffic Defense Cases2006
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Disobey Sign in ManhattanNot Guilty - saved 3 points
Failure to Signal Lane Change and Disobey Traffic Device in ManhattanDismissed
Speeding (53 mph in a 30 mph zone) in QueensNot Guilty - saved 6 points
Red Light ticket in ManhattanNot Guilty - saved 3 points
Failure to Yield to Pedestrian in ManhattanDismissed
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Reviews

(272)
5 Star
94%
4 Star
1%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
4%
Review Michael Block

Great

Posted by

Above and beyond , i love michael Block law firm because they always win,, they are the Best.
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Michael Block's response: Thank you for the 5 stars, Evans!

Genius

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I’ve been with Michael for few years now and several tickets, and never disappointed me. Every ticket he handled was easily dismissed and found not guilty. I highly recommend him. Thank you again
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Michael Block's response: Thank you for the 5 star!

Traffic ticket

Posted by

I was giving a ticket in New York that would have cost me 5 points and and my Job, A friend referred me to the firm of Michael Block, today I received a message not only my case was dismissed With no points I did not have to pay extra. Thank you so much. The staff is beyond professional. You are on my speed dial. Sincerely, Marie
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Michael Block's response: Thank you Marie!

Best In Class

Posted by

It took almost 2 years for my ticket to get resolved. Michael and his team kept me informed every time the courts pushed back the hearing. His office staff is very kind and professional. Michael was able to get my ticket dismissed and kept 8points from being added to my license. Wouldn’t hire anyone else.
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Michael Block's response: Thank you so much Jose for the review!

Driver

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Excellent and professional service. Saved me time and money by resolving ticket issues. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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Michael Block's response: Thank you Muhammed!

Meet the best traffic attorney in town

Posted by

One of the best lawyers in handling traffic tickets. Seriously recommend him for anyone fighting traffic tickets
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Michael Block's response: Thank you Ikenna!

Not guilty

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He has done a great job for me so far. He’s responsive and professional. The next time a cop will knock on my door I will tell him who my lawyer is!
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Michael Block's response: Thank you for the 5 star review!

Excelent lawer

Posted by

He is a excellent Lawer. 50% of my ticket dismissed and save my point. Before I got lawer who even couldn’t save any of ticket. I wish his good luck. And his office staffs are also very nice. Well behaved, never get disturbed no matter whatever issue I wanna talk to. Always gives me call before tickets hearing. And always informed with written letter as well as calling me. I wish and hope they will continue their support. I want to suggest them. If they care little bit the time they receive the ticket. If they listen little bit history of getting it/ given us a paper to write how we got the ticket. So they will not have to fight blindly. Most of the time we get ticket for nothing. Thank you.
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Michael Block's response: Thank you for taking the time to write us an amazing review!

Thank you for your great help

Posted by

100% truthful. Appreciate your help, thanks for this great For labor. You are a professional in your field.
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Michael Block's response: Thank you Emzari for the 5 star review!

Excellent Service

Posted by

Michael Block had my traffic violation completely dismissed. He handled my case with professionalism and was very responsive to any questions or concerns I expressed.
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Michael Block's response: Thank you for the 5 star review!
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Attorney endorsements

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Ronald Rubinstein

I endorse this lawyer.

Kevin Neiman

Attorney Block is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and his clients. He is strategic, compassionate and a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. His experience makes him uniquely qualified to provide the practical advice that matters most to clients. I endorse this attorney because, in addition to those qualities, I know that he can be trusted to handle the case to the best of his ability.

Somair Alam, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Joseph Dell, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jan 17, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Michael is hands down a great attorney and someone any client can totally depend upon.

Luis Toribio, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Dec 30, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Julian Cordero

I endorse this lawyer.

Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Elisha Rudolph, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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Michael is a very experienced attorney who will work hard to fight for your rights. He is particularly well respected in the areas of DWI and traffic offenses. I would not hesitate to refer Michael.

Derek Andrews, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
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Michael is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney and anyone charged with either a vehicle and traffic infraction would be well-served by hiring him. I endorse this lawyer.

Timothy Brown, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a brilliant attorney.

Laura Hoskins, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Block is a dedicated advocate and has impressive client reviews.

Judd Nemiro

I endorse this lawyer. Definitely on the path to greatness.

Robert Cohen, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his craft.

Mark Murad

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Arbeit, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Robert von Dohlen, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Great defender, credit to the profession.

Benjamin Goldman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Block is an excellent attorney highly knowledgeable in DUI and DWI matters.

Simon Kabzan, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice.

Robert Brown, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

John O'Brien, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Cost

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  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs15 minutes
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  • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.3 %
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