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Michael Block
also known as Michael Block Attorney at Law P.C., Best DUI Lawyers in New York City 2020
About Michael
Biography
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
3
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
70%
39 years | 65,533 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
39 years | 65,533 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
18 years | 65,533 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
3 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 39 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
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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Posted by Michael Dixon | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Michael Block was very helpful
I had a cellphone violation,and Michael Block got me a dismissal ! Thanks again Michael Block!
Michael Block
Replied last May 27, 2016Hi Michael, I'm glad I was able to get that cell phone ticket dismissed! If you ever need help with a moving violation, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Posted by Stephen | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Not guilty !!!!
I sped up to get around a slow driver. The cops pulled me over and said I was speeding. So I asked the officer how can I get around the person doing 2 miles per hour if I don't speed up. Low and behold I still got a ticket. I got Michael Block on the case and I was found NOT GUILTY!! Thanks to Mr. B...
Michael Block
Replied last May 19, 2016Hi Stephen, I'm glad we could help! If you ever need assistance with a ticket again, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Yellow cabbie go to lawyer
I've been using Block for ten years. he's the difference between me having a license and not, as a yellow cab driver aka road lion. From turns to speeding he's won for me. Or delayed until the cop retired. Tip, as soon as you get a ticket bring it to him asap. Then forget about it til they call. I...
Michael Block
Replied last May 12, 2016I'm glad I've been able to service you for 10 years and continuously help you out!
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Holland Tunnel exit to NYC Red Light Trap - Win
Michael Block helped me win a case in which I was ticketed for being in the cross section of a light that had turned yellow to red. I was forced to slow down, stop in the intersection as result of a pedestrian crossing when he shouldn't have. The NYPD regardless sit and wait all day in the same sp...
Michael Block
Replied last May 10, 2016I'm glad I was able to help you with your ticket. Please be careful when driving and if don't hesitate to call me if you ever need help with a traffic ticket again!
Posted by Jenssel crousset | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great outcome
Thank you for your help I had a summons for and illegal u-turn which was four point on my license, and he was able get the case dropped. Thank you.
Michael Block
Replied last May 10, 2016You're welcome Jenssel.
Michael Block's Lawyer Endorsements
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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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Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 21
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"I endorse this lawyer. Great defender, credit to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Block is an excellent attorney highly knowledgeable in DUI and DWI matters."
"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."
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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
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 AttorneysSecretary
2016 - Present
Queens Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Business Network InternationalMember
1986 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
1991 - 2006
Association of Motor Vehicle Trial AttorneysTreasurer
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
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
2017
Blog
TLC Ticket: Unlicensed Vehicle
2017
Blog
The Hidden Cost of a Cell Phone Ticket
2016
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05 Apr 2016
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06 Apr 2016
Legal Guides
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20 Jul 2016
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13 Jul 2016
Legal Guide
A Criminal Summons is Most Than Just a Pink Summons!
01 Jul 2016