Colette Katz

Colette Katz

also known as NY Traffic Attorney, Colette T. Katz

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 18 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

PO Box 7212, New York, NY

About Colette

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 60%

I have defended several hundred traffic violation cases in the past 7-9 years. Most of them were DMV violations, but some included related criminal charges. I have also defended TLC violations.

18 years | 1,509 cases

60%
Administrative Law 29%

Tolls & EZ Pass violations, OATH

6 years | 100 cases

29%
Criminal Defense 10%

I have defended DMV-related criminal violations for drivers, such as reckless driving.

16 years | 28 cases

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 1%

2 years | 1 case

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2007

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Location

Colette Katz, Attorney

PO Box 7212, New York, NY, 10116

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Colette Katz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

157 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Fair fees for representation

Professional attorney in NYC area. No appearance done in the court. Violation completely gone off the record.

Posted by Max | November 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very professional and reliable attorney. Everything was handled smoothly.

Ms. Katz was very professional and helpful. She handled everything smoothly, explained the process clearly, and helped get the ticket dismissed with no further issues. I really appreciate her work and highly recommend her to anyone who needs legal help in New York.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

TOLL VIOLATION

I had a toll violation issue, and she helped me handle it very smoothly. I was really stressed, but she managed everything calmly and professionally. She explained every step clearly and made the whole process much easier for me. I’m truly thankful for her support and guidance. I would highly reco...mmend her to anyone who needs legal help. She is knowledgeable, kind, and very reliable.

Posted by Jose | April 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The best lawyer

I hired the lawyer and he patiently resolver my reckless divino caso whit a happy outcome.

Colette Katz

Replied last May 19, 2025

Thank you Jose. Colette

Posted by Moises | March 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Very helpful, very professional most important very humble

I feel very happy. It's a blessing to know you were able to help me. I just passed my CDL Class A last week. My birthday is April 24, and I'm getting married in the church in May 24. This news has given me so much faith and motivations that my life can improve. Thanks to you, since I met you, you've ...gotten me out of three big troubles. May God bless you and your entire family, just as I am being blessed.

Colette Katz

Replied last May 19, 2025

Hi Moises, I am happy too, because customers like you make the work truly gratifying. Colette

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Giacomo Behar

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 09

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 17

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Mark Rowe

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 13

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"Colette Katz aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of her clients. She is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect her clients rights. I highly recommend her."

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James Medows

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 06

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"I gladly endorse Ms. Katz. Colette is a skilled traffic attorney whose patience and demeanor are traits that our peers sadly lack in our profession. Colette is a true professional in all respects."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Colette Katz Traffic Law Defense

Education

2007

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

City University of New York, City College

MA - Masters

N/A

Fordham College Lincoln Center

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2005

Book Tort Law and Practice, 3rd Edition

Languages

English

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