Michael Block

Michael Block

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

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

277 Broadway, Suite 708, New York, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 70%

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

39 years | 65,533 cases

70%
Criminal Defense 20%

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

39 years | 65,533 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

Defense of DUI and DWI. Save your license.

18 years | 65,533 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Pro bono

3 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

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

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Michael Block's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

341 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 35 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Rachid | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best lawyer

As a yellow cab driver , I had many experiences with DMV lawyers , Mr Block is the best I have so far , he is representing me for many years now , 90% of my summonses were dismissed by Mr Block , and the best of it I don't have to show up at any hearing , he always update me via e-mail , his service ...is the best I could find out there , thank you Mr Block

Michael Block

Replied last May 10, 2016

Rachid, My number one priority is to keep you updated and informed throughout the entire process. I'm glad I was able to fight for you and win!

Posted by Jacqueline | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Attorney

Michael and his team were the absolute best. I hired them two days before my court date (I'm a bit of a procrastinator) and they were still able to help me. I received a traffic ticket for using my cell phone while driving. I was actually using my GPS. Before hiring, I was able to explain my situa...tion to Michael and his team at the DMV on Washington Street. He gave me his honest feedback and said there was a chance I can lose this case, or win, which we did. He also gave me a list of possible scenarios and penalties that could happen if we were to lose but he assured me that he would work hard to win this case. I definitely recommend hiring Michael. My suggestion, always hire an honest attorney like Michael that will give you all possible outcomes and not just things you would want to hear.

Michael Block

Replied last April 21, 2016

Hi Jacqueline, I'm glad we were able to help you out. My goal is to be honest with all of my clients while fighting for the best possible results. If you or any of your family or friends ever need help with a ticket, don't hesitate to call.

Posted by Lui Andy | April 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Lawyer In New York City For Traffic Ticket

I hired Michael last year for 3 tickets i received. One for redlight, speed and disobey device. Never got into trouble with the law. I was a little nervous because i never had to deal with a lawyer. He promised me he would do the best he could and didnt guarantee me anything. He won all 3 tickets and... saved my license. Thank you Michael Block

Michael Block

Replied last April 08, 2016

HI Lui, I'm glad I was able to help you out with your tickets. Our clients are our number one priority and we just want to make things easier for you. If you ever need my help again, please don't hesitate to call me!

Posted by Eliron | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

cellphone ticket found guilty

I was driving and all of the sudden I see an in an unmarked car coming from the other side of the street. At the time I was smoking my e ciggarete, but the officer thought otherwise. At the end I get the ticket back from the officer and had seen numerous mistakes such as wrong last name on ticket, wr...ong date of experaton for my registration as well as wrong color for my car. I thought that there would be a great chance to beat this ticket due to my innocence. So I hired Michael Block as my attormey, even before the ticket had went into the system. The odd thing was that till this day I had not spoken to him once, which seems like an issue for some, except the TLC drivers which apparently look like they are favored. The main problem is that after seeing at least 20 reviews of people getting their cell phone tickets dismissed and apparently one guy had two of them dismissed. I feel like Michael Block did not put in as much effort into this situation as he could. When I got the results back they had told me that the judge favored the officers story, but isn't the whole point of getting a lawyer to distort the image of the officer in the mind of the judge, and make my side of the story more convincing. All that was done was the postponement of a year. the end of the day even though I did not win the case, and had lost 300 dollars , the least that Michael Block could have done was to personally call me and explain why they couldn't get the ticket dismissed. In conclusion if you either directly know Michael Block or are a friend of a friend, you will probably have a higher chance of dismissal if the circumstances allow.

Michael Block

Replied last March 18, 2016

Good Day Mr. Eliron, I apologize you were unhappy with the judges decision. In reference to your comment above, I want to inform you that we do not highly favor TLC drivers. We happen to have a large population of E Class drivers. As far as your traffic ticket, It is solely up to the judge if he wishes to dismiss the case for errors written on the ticket. The errors you pointed out would help if it were a parking ticket. but not even that is guaranteed for dismissal. The goal is to get the case dismissed but as we explained to you before you hired us we do not guarantee wins. You can not base your case on someone elses case. In the end of it all, it is up to the judge to decide who's argument he believes and he is will make decision according. We did call you to give you the results and we sent you a letter. We have over 40k clients. We are not personal friends with everyone who hires us and we fight and win cases. Whether you are a $1 client or a $100k client we do not treat anyone lesser or higher. Everyone is equal in our office. Again I apologize we did not win. Thank you

Posted by Daniel | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Magic

It happen with a day before my birthday when i was stooped by a police cruiser for seeding, they got me with the radar, 49 m/h in 30 m/h limit in NYC at that time. I consider my self an average driver who usually drive with the traffic speed for more than 28 years but on a empty road sometimes we don...'t realize how heavy it's our foot on the speed pedal. Next day on my birthday i was talking with my friends about this speeding ticket and one of them advise me to call Michael Block ....." This guy can do magic" he told me at the and. I called Michael Block office next day, a nice lady answer my call and she explain to me what i have to do. I mailed the ticket and the check with the fee and i start waiting. After a while i received a letter in the mail box from Michael Block office and in my mind i was thinking ....how many points do they give me..... how much do i have to pay again.... I open the envelope and i start reading......Dear Mr. Daniel.....regarding ticket #.....bla ..bla ...bla.....you had been find NOT GUILTY .......So the magic happen ! I don't know what M.B. did and how he did it but to be find not guilty for a radar ticket and no fine .......its Amazing ! Imagine me going to court to fight for this ticket.....I was losing for sure.....losing one day of work and getting the fine and the points. For you out there reading this you should know that i have no other affiliation with Michael Block beside him fixing my problems regarding traffic tickets and i recommend him with open heart. Best for you all

Michael Block

Replied last March 07, 2016

Daniel, I'm glad to I was able to help you out and win your case!! If you ever need my help again with a traffic ticket, just call. Drive safely!

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Michael Block's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Rubinstein

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Neiman

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"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."

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Somair Alam

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 11

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Joseph Dell

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is hands down a great attorney and someone any client can totally depend upon."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elisha Rudolph

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

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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."

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Derek Andrews

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 27

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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."

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Timothy Brown

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"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a brilliant attorney."

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Laura Hoskins

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Block is a dedicated advocate and has impressive client reviews."

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Judd Nemiro

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

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Robert Cohen

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his craft."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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

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Benjamin Goldman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 01

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

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Simon Kabzan

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 11

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

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John O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 19

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"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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 1OO Criminal Law, American Academy of Attorneys

2018

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2017

Client Choice Award 2017, AVVO

2017

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2017

5 Star Review, Google

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

5 Star Review, Google

2015

A+ Score, Better Business Bureau

2015

Top Contributor Award 2015, AVVO

2008

Award of Gratitude, North Bellmore-North Merrick Basketball League

2006

Award of Gratitude, North Bellmore-North Merrick Basketball League

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Lawyer, Michael Block, Traffic Ticket Attorney

1989 - 1993

Attorney in Brooklyn, Indigent Criminal Defense Appointment Panel (Icda)

1988 - 1990

Attorney for Family Court, Indigent Criminal Defense Appointment Panel (Icda)

1987 - 1988

Associate, Menagh & Trainor

1986 - 1987

Associate Attorney, Jacoby & Meyers

Associations

2017 - Present

Association of Motor Vehicle Trial Attorneys

Secretary

2016 - Present

Queens Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Business Network International

Member

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

1991 - 2006

Association of Motor Vehicle Trial Attorneys

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Disobey Sign in Manhattan

Not Guilty - saved 3 points

Failure to Signal Lane Change and Disobey Traffic Device in Manhattan

Dismissed

Speeding (53 mph in a 30 mph zone) in Queens

Not Guilty - saved 6 points

Red Light ticket in Manhattan

Not Guilty - saved 3 points

Failure to Yield to Pedestrian in Manhattan

Dismissed

Disobey Traffic Device in Manhattan

Charge dismissed

Speeding Ticket - 70 mph in a 40 mph in Queens

Not Guilty - saved 6 points

Obstructing an Intersection / Crosswalk in Brooklyn

Not Guilty

No Log Book violation in Cortland County

No Log Book ticket reduced, no points.

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Using a Portable Electronic Device in Manhattan

Not Guilty - saved 5 points

Improper Left Turn in Manhattan

Dismissed

Illegal Turn in Manhattan

Dismissed - saved 2 points

Operation of a Vehicle While Using a Portable Electronic Device in the Bronx

Not Guilty - saved 5 points

Disobey Steady Red Light in Manhattan

Not Guilty

Disobey Traffic Device in Nassau County

Disobey Traffic Device reduced to Jaywalking, no points

Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent and Failed to Signal tickets in Westchester County

Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent and Failed to Signal tickets reduced to a single Parking violation, no points

Driving with Suspended License in New York City

Dropped to a traffic infraction, 0 points

5 Point Cell Phone Ticket

Not Guilty After Trial

Disobey Pavement Markings in New York City

Dismissed

Improper Taxi Pick Up and Obstructing Traffic Lane in New York City

Dismissed No Fines and No Points

Multiple Traffic Tickets in Nassau County

Reduced from 6 points 0 points

Speeding, Failed to Notify of Address Change, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in Essex County

Two tickets reduced, one dismissed - 2 points added to driving record instead of 6, and no criminal record.

Refusal Hearing in New York City

Charge dismissed

Improper Cell Phone Use Traffic Ticket in New York City

Not Guilty - saved 5 points

Speeding Ticket in Nassau County

Charge reduced, no points

Speeding and Uninspected Vehicle in Schoharie County

Speeding and Uninspected tickets reduced, no points

Disobey Traffic Device and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in Rockland County

Disobey Traffic Device dismissed, Aggravated Unlicensed reduced - no points, no criminal record.

Speeding Ticket in Suffolk County

Speeding ticket reduced to Parking violation, no points

Speeding Ticket in Schenectady County

Speeding ticket reduced to Parking violation, no points

Speeding and Failure to Dim Headlights in Yonkers

Failure to Dim Headlights ticket Dismissed, Speeding ticket reduced, 0 points

Speeding Ticket in Westchester County

Speeding ticket reduced to Parking violation, no points

Speeding, Unsafe Lane Change, and Following Too Closely in Yonkers

Speeding, Unsafe Lane Change, and Following Too Closely reduced to two Parking violations, no points

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Education

1985

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

Brooklyn Bar Association

25 Questions You Need Answered in Traffic Defense Cases

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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