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Michael J Palumbo
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I am very proud to say that I am simply the best NY, CT and VT traffic court defense lawyer. This is not what I alone say, but this is what my clients say. When you read our testimonials you will see that our clients could not be happier with our responsiveness, accessibility, ease of service, but most of all results.
I am also proud of our mission statement - to bring quality and affordable legal representation to New York motorists charged with speeding, moving violations, DUI, and automobile crimes. We have been executing on this mission since the inception of my law firm.
I realized that the public needed such a focused legal service when I first started practicing criminal defense and would watch motorists, unrepresented, try to defend themselves. What was needed was a law firm savvy enough to create a business model to provide high quality criminal defense cost effectively to New Yorkers charged with speeding and other infractions. Out of that idea o ur website was born. The service could not be more affordable and convenient. Our clients do not have to go to court or come to our office, can pay by credit card, and we charge 1 low flat fee.
The second thing I did was partner up with just a tremendous trial attorney, my good friend and business partner Mark Kosofsky. Partnering up made each of us stronger, better attorneys and better advocates for our clients. We opened practice areas that neither one of us could have done on our own. Mark has been practicing personal injury for over 20 years. Mark has recovered millions for his clients injured in auto accidents, slip and falls, and the like.
Today our clients benefit from our growth. We have expanded to include almost the entire Northeast for speeding and traffic ticket defense. Our office is licensed in NY & CT and we have affiliate referral counsel in NJ, MA & RI.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
80%
25 years | 5,000 cases
Transportation
20%
25 years | 550 cases
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Licensed in Vermont for 13 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 24 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
914-777-2990
411 Theodore Fremd Av., Suite 206 South, Rye, NY, 10580
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Speeding & Traffic Ticket (541)
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Administrative Law (7)
Business (4)
Debt Collection (4)
Insurance (4)
Bankruptcy & Debt (3)
Car Accidents (3)
Transportation (3)
Appeals (2)
DUI & DWI (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Violent Crime (1)
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Recommendation (210)
Cost of Services (173)
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Professionalism (127)
Communication Style (108)
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Posted by Denise Jensen | July 24, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Michael Palumbo Gets speeding Ticket Reduced to Parking Violation!
Michael Palumbo and firm was hired to represent me in three serious traffic violations that occurred in a three month span. On Monday he got my first 4 point speeding ticket reduced to a parking violation. I am under 21 and all my tickets would put 10 points on my license and I would have hefty fin...
Posted by Thomas | July 10, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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I contacted Mr.Palumbo for advice on getting my license back after I was denied by the dmv for restoration. Every lawyer I spoke to said there was nothing I could do. When I spoke to Michael he said I should pay him $500 so he could "look at my records" and he has helped many people in my same seneci...
Michael Palumbo
Replied last July 10, 2015We were hired us for what a lot of hire us for - reviewing the denial of relicensing after more than 2 lifetime DWI convictions. In other words, this client had at least 3 lifetime DWI convictions. NY is the toughest state to get your driving privileges restored after at least 2 DWI convictions. There is a confusing and complex matrix of rules that apply, and what if anything someone can do to obtain driving privileges turns on the specifics of their lifetime driving history, the content of the DMV denial letter, and their rational for denying relicensing. An overview of the new regulations can be found on my web site here: http://www.attackthatticket.com/relicensing_after_alcohol_conviction.html The simple fact of the matter is that before I can advise someone on what, if anything, they can do to restore NY privileges I must review their denial letter, review the regulations, and then intelligently interview them about particulars of their lifetime driving history. When this commenter alleges that I "should have know" certain things that is a lie because while the denial letter state convictions dates and points accrued, which are all relevant as to the severity of the relicensing hold, they do not detail which of the 1,400 courts of the State of New York they were convicted. I need to know this because sometimes the difference between a lifetime revocation and immediate restoration is going back to a court of conviction years earlier and commencing a special proceeding to vacate that conviction. Sometimes just removing one of several minor convictions is all it takes. Our office practices traffic ticket defense throughout NY, and as such we are familiar with all courts. Some will just reject the appeal, so I want to know the names of each court so that I, through my vast years of knowledge and experience, can advise my client to choose the best court to make such a request. This initial review of records, regulations, and client interview is the necessary first step required to advise the client not with guesses but with accuracy and certitude. The commenter is correct in that other lawyers simply say that there is nothing that can be done, but there is ALWAYS SOMETHING that can be done. I know because I do this for clients all the time. The question really is whether it is practical and cost effective to do, and of course clients always what to know what the chances of success are. None of these questions can be answered without taking the first step of this initial review and consultation, which I did in this case. My office has been successful for numerous clients in restoring their driving privileges or taking them from a permanently ineligible status to a 5 year hold status in which their driving privileges would be restored after 5 years. We have done this in several ways. In some cases courts reported 2 DWI convictions to the DMV when it should have only been one and on that correction privileges were restored. In others we identified an error of driving history with the DMV and upon that correction the client was eligible. In other cases we vacated old moving violation convictions and the client was eligible. There are also cases of which the driving record is so terrible that there is virtually no chance of success, and in others while there is a viable option the investment required is more than the client can afford. Whatever the case, the client hires us to review and interpret fact, regulation, and law, apply the facts to the law, and explain it to him in plain English and give him legal advice on what can be done going forward to meet his goals. That is what this client purchased, and that is what this client received. In his case there is something that can be done, but he chooses not to undertake. This is because he has a horrific driving history, so he made a cost / benefit decision that the required investment was not worth the low odds of success.
Posted by Fred | June 12, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Queens speeding ticket dismissed
I received a speeding ticket in Queens on 6/9/13 on the LIE near Springfield Blvd. I was clocked at 71 in a 50 which meant 6 points on my license if I pled or was found guilty in TVB court. I am a CDL driver. 6 points on your license is virtually a death kneel in the commercial driving industry, no...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Orange County Ticket
I received a ticket in in a small town in Orange County NY. The town has a reputation has a speed trap, but my ticket was for a lane change without proper signaling. Not wanting the points on my record and not having the time to go to court, I arranged for representation from Michael Palumbo's fir...
Posted by Richard | June 04, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Professional and Knowledgeable Service
Mr. Palumbo office shows professional and knowledgeable service in my case which resolved my ticket in Suffolk TPVA with a plea from the charge of a 6 point speeding violation to the charge of a 0 point parking ticket.
Michael J Palumbo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike often covers cases for me in the Westchester/Greater NYC area. I can count on Mike to make the right decisions while he is acting on my behalf. I strongly endorse this attorney."
Lawrence Newman
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I would not hesitate in hiring Michael. He is a straight shooter, a diligent advocate, and most importantly gets results. Michael cuts to the point, and does not waste time. He is part of a trusted network of fellow attorneys who choose to focus their practices on criminal defense and traffic matters. With his background and training he understands the system, and the game. He shares freely of his time and knowledge answering legal questions. His reputation and his word are solid!"
Patricia Scanlon
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is diligent, aggressive and kind--a very rare combination and much appreciated in a trusted colleague."
"Michael is a personal friend and fellow lawyer in the community. Michael is intelligent, thoughtful, and extremely knowledgable in his practice area. I refer anyone who asks me about a ticket to his office, and I would not hesitate to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a diligent attorney for whom understanding means acting, or volunteering his time and expertise. He's a lawyer whose judgment I trust."
"He knows his traffic law and is demonstrated by his answers. I endorse him for Mamaroneck, NY"
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
Lorenzo Napolitano
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding, dedicated traffic attorney. If you have a traffic ticket anywhere in the areas this firm handles, hire Mike! He will take care of the ticket from start to finish. I am an attorney that has handled thousands of traffic ticket and I refer clients to Mike outside of my geographic area all the time. I refer clients to Mike without hesitation as I know he will do his absolute best for the client. I don't think any attorney in New York State has handled more tickets than Mike has. He is passionate and knowledgeable in his field. I would highly recommend his services."
Robert Schuster
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael Palumbo is at the very top of the field of traffic ticket, auto crime defense, and transportation law. He has mastered of every aspect of obtaining the best possible results for his clients. His achievements in the restoration of revoked licenses are beyond what I have seen any other attorney obtain - and that is just one small aspect of his practice. Michael retains a deep and abiding interest in the evolution of the law and he is always working to improve his mastery of same. He has a quick and keen mind that he brings to bear in a variety of settings, including advising fellow attorneys and in his prolific writings. On top of all of this, he has a unique boldness which makes him a fierce adversary, setting him apart from his peers. A credit to the profession, he is the first choice in traffic, licensing, and transportation defense."
"He is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and his clients sing his highest praises. Michael Palumbo aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"I endorse this lawyer for his high quality work and expertise. I strongly recommend him."
"No one does Speeding & Traffic Tickets like Michael Palumbo. I refer all my friends and colleagues to Michael when they receive tickets particularly out of state. Michael exceeds expectations with the results he produces in reducing ticket fines, and points on licenses - he knows the law that well. Hire or refer Michael!"
"Michael is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Palumbo is an expert in Traffic Law and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"It is my pleasure to endorse Attorney Palumbo. He works tirelessly to achieve the best results for his clients and has an outstanding reputation in the legal community."
"He is one of the top attorneys in this field. His practice is one that attorneys should strive for."
"Mike Palumbo is one of the smartest, hardest working, and toughest lawyers out there. He has turned traffic ticket representation in to a high level of litigation practice. Other lawyers settle quickly, but Mike and his firm will do everything in their power to get the best results for their clients, including motion practice and full litigation of the matter. He accepts nothing less than excellence and believes the client shouldn't expect any less than that either. If you have been issued a speeding or traffic ticket, don't wait, and call him today. He's my first referral for such matters."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Cum Laude, Pace University School of Law
2000
Pace University School of Law Client Counseling Competition, American Bar Association
1985
Good Conduct Medal, United State Navy
1985
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, United States Navy
1984
Humanitarian Services Award, United States Navy
1984
Meritorious Unit Citation, Secretary of the Navy
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Palumbo & Associates, PC
2002 - 2006
Senior Counsel, Various Staff Counsel
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Various Law Offices
1992 - 2000
Police Officer, Greenwich Police Department
1985 - 1992
Security Manager, Macy's, Inc.
1981 - 1985
Gas Turbine Systems Electrician 2nd Class Petty Officer, United States Navy
Associations
2013 - Present
VermontLicensed to practice
2013 - Present
Vermont Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American LegionMember
2002 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Westchester County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
ConnecticutLicensed to practice
1995 - Present
Columbian Police AssociationMember
2007 - 2012
Eastchester Boy Scouts Troop 353Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
5 point cell phone ticket
Dismissed from trial, Queens NY.
Red Light Ticket, Brooklyn NY - Dismissed at trial!
Client to now make civilian complaint against the police officer.
Hamburg, NY - Erie County. 4 point tail gaiting w/ accident reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
No points, or insurance increase!
Beacon City Court 5 point cell phone ticket dismissed on our oral application
No fines, points, or conviction!
Harrison Town Court Westchester County, NY - 5 point cell phone reduced to a 0 point parking ticket!
No points or insurance increases!
Harrison, NY Westchester County NY - Motion to vacate conviction
Savings of thousands of dollars in avoidance of insurance increases!
Harrison Town Court Westchester County, NY - 5 point cell phone reduced to a 0 point parking ticket!
No points or insurance increases!
Harrison Town Court Westchester County, NY - 6 point speeding reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
No points or insurance increases!
South Nyack Village Court - Rockland County
Operating without insurance and speeding reduced to a 0 point parking ticket. Avoided license revocation and points!
Harrison Town Court - previously entered plea of "guilty" to excessive speeding vacated upon our Coram Nobis motion
Plead down to lower charge which caused partial fine refund and prevented an insurance increase!
Greenburgh Town Court - case dismissed upon our oral application
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
Suffolk County TVB Court 6 point speeding reduced to a 0 point parking ticket.
No points / No insurance increase!
Manhattan, NYC Uninsured Motorist Charge Dismissed!
Avoided over $900 in fines and a 1 year license revocation!
Rye City Court, Westchester, NY 6 point speeding reduced to a 2 point fail to obey a traffic control device
No insurance increase!
Manhattan Cell Phone ticket - dismissed after trial
No points / No insurance increase!
Kings County / brooklyn, NY 6 point speed dismissed after trial
No points, insurance increase, or fine!
Ramapo Court, Rockland County, NY 4 point speeding case reduced to 0 point parking ticket
No points or insurance increase!
Mount Pleasant, NY 5 cases handled
All cases reduced to 0 or minimum point violations. Clients did not have to come to court. Insurance increases avoided!
Yonkers City Court - 6 point speed and 3 point lane change
Negotiated for two 0 point non-moving violations and under $500 in fines. No insurance increase and client's court appearance was waived!
Red light ticket dismissed after trial in Manhattan, NYC
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
Patterson Town Court, Putnam County NY 4 point speeding reduced to 0 point parking ticket
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
Queens County, NYC - 4 point speeding dismissed after trial
No fine or insurance increase!
Woodbury NY Court - Orange County 6 point speed reduced to a 2 point obstruction of an intersection
Avoided high fine and surcharge as well as insurance increase!
New Paltz Village - Ulster County, NY - 4 point speed reduced to 0 point parking ticket w/ $125.00 fine
No points or insurance increase!
5 point Manhattan Cell Phone ticket - dismissed after trial
No points / No insurance increase!
Manhattan Fail to obey a traffic control device - dismissed after trial
No points or insurance increase!
White Plains City Court - Westchester County NY 3 point unsafe lane change dismissed upon oral application!
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
Port Chester, NY. Unsafe start (2 pt), Right on Red (3 Pt), Imprudent Speed (3 pt) and Fail to change address (0 pt).
Negotiated a plea for one count of VTL 1201 (parking ticket) in full satisfaction.
White Plains, NY City Court 5 point cell phone charge
Reduced on negotiation to a non-moving 0 point ticket - no insurance implications!
Suffolk County, NY Traffic Violations Bureau - 6 point speeding in a school zone reduced to 0 point parking ticket
No points, no insurance increase, no double fine on a school zone speeding!
NYC Traffic Violations Bureau Manhattan - Unlicensed, Red Light & Unregistered dismissed after trial
No negative repercussions!
Wappingers Falls NY Court / Dutchess County 4 point speed reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
No points or insurance increase!
Schoharie Town Court / Schoharie County, NY 3 point fail to yield for an emergency vehicle reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
No points or insurance increase!
Brooklyn, NY DMV Court 6 point speeding ticket dismissed after trial!
No record whatsoever of having been pulled over and issued a ticket!
Chestnut Ridge, NY Rockland County 6 point speed reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
Small fine - no insurance increase - no points!
Rutland County, Vermont 3 point speed reduced to 0 point equipment violation
Small fine & no insurance increase!
4 point speeding, Tuckahoe Village, Westchester County, reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
No points or insurance increases
Wappingers Falls, NY Dutchess County - 3 point failure to "move over" reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
Assigned risk driver - avoided license suspension & insurance increase!
6 point speeding ticket in Staten Island, NY dismissed after trial
No fine, points, or insurance increase!
Kent, NY in Putnam County - 4 point speeding reduced to a 0 point parking ticket
No suspension and no insurance increase!
NYC speeding ticket, Queens County - speeding ticket dismissed!
After full trial, allegations of speeding against our client were dismissed - on points, suspensions, or insurance increases!
Austerlitz Justice Court, Columbia County, NY - 4 points plead down to 0 point parking ticket
No suspension and no insurance increase!
Patterson, NY Putnam County 4 point speeding negotiated to a Town Ordnance parking ticket
Avoided any DMV record whatsoever of a motor vehicle stop!
Town of Eastchester and City of New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY. Client charged with 8 points total
Client previously had a clean license and received 2 tickets in 2 courts totaling 8 points within days of each other. Resolved both with a plea down to 3 points in total. No insurance increase or DMV assessment.
Rye City Court, Westchester County, NY
5 point cell phone violation reduced to 0 point parking ticket - no insurance increase!
6 points reduced to 2 points in Greenville, NY (Orange County)
Avoided expensive driver safety assessment and insurance increase!
Speeding ticket trial Addison County, Vermont
Defense verdict, case dismissed!
Trespassing charge Clarkstown, NY (Rockland County)
Motion to dismiss made. Motion granted / case dismissed!
2 tickets plead down to 1 in East Fishkill, Dutchess County
4 point speeding and unregistered motor vehicle plead down to a 2 point failure to obey a traffic control device. Avoided excessive fines and insurance increase
Avoided an insurance increase and over $1,000 in fines and surcharges!
6 point speeding in school zone reduced to 0 point parking ticket in South Nyack Village Court, Rockland County
6 point speed reduced to 2 point non-speeding, New Rochelle City Court
Avoided DMV assessment of $300 and insurance increase.
Carrollton Town Court Cattaraugus County, NY. 4 Pt. speed reduced to 0 point parking ticket
No Points & No Insurance Increase!
6 point speed reduced to a 2 point fail to obey a traffic control device, Stanford Town Court, NY
6 point speed reduced to a 0 point parking ticket, Tuxedo, NY
4 point speeding ticket dismissed after trial, Staten Island, NY
Plea of guilty by client reversed / license suspension prevented, Sidney Town Court, Delaware County, NY
Brought a motion to vacate and dismiss which was granted by the court. License suspension averted.
Rosendale Town Court
Case dismissed in total upon my written motion to dismiss
Appealed denial of re-licensing and remediated client's record with DMV
Appeal granted. License reinstated. DMV lifetime history corrected
Hit the "trifecta" in New Rochelle City Court
1 ticket dismissed on motion; 2 negotiated to 0 point parking tickets
DWI case dismissed, Bronx, NY
DWI charge dismissed
Younkers City Court client charged w 17 points
Negotiated a plea to a 2 point violation, a parking ticket, small fine, and a driver safety class
Reckless driving
reckless driving reduced to parking ticket
People v. Anonymous
Charged on 1 stop 7 tickets in 4 towns
People v. Anonymous
Case dismissed after probable cause hearing
Personal Injury case
Ruptured fetal sac in auto accident
Education
2002
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2001
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Mercy College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1981
Eastchester High School
General
Speaking Engagements
2014
Attorney advertising and social media
AVVO and social media
2010
Publications
2014
Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter
Drop That Phone! New Regulations for Cell Phone Violations
2014
Westchester County Bar Newsletter
A New York State moving violation conviction can have administrative consequences for an out of state licensee
2014
Westchester County Bar Newsletter
Elements of the Move Over law for Emergency Vehicles
2014
Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter
Cross Examination of a Police Officer's Visual Estimation
2014
Westchester County Bar Newsletter
Hidden Cost of a Traffic Conviction - the Driver Responsibility Assessment
2014
Westchester County Bar Newsletter
The Coram Nobis Proceeding - A "Do Over" For Client's With Buyer's Remorse - Page 13
2014
Westchester County Bar Newsletter
The National Data Registry (NDR)
2013
Westchester County Bar Newsletter
DWI/DWAI: Reinstatement of a license after revocation not a sure thing
2007
Westchester Bar Journal
Cross Examination of a Police Officer's Visual Estimation in a speeding ticket trial
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