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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.
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Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2019 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Waste of TIme
I consulted with this attorney based on a a speeding ticket for allegedly going "approximately 65 mph in a posted 35 mph zone". The officer made a visual estimation and noted on the ticket that the speed was approximately 65 mph. The officer also candidly admitted at the traffic stop that he could no...
Thank you for this review! It really does give me the opportunity in response to showcase and highlight the services we provide actual paying clients. People who read my response can learn a lot about traffic ticket defense, the purpose of an initial phone consultation, and the value of the services we provide. As anyone can see this person did not even retain us. Which calls into question the credibility of his opinion. He is not giving an honest opinion about the services we provide, but trying to hurt our reputation. However, all it does is make us stronger. This reviewer couches himself as a "potential client." Nothing could be further from the truth. First off, he never even called our office. This communication occurred through an online forum where I gratuitously answer basic legal questions for people. He asked a question, I answered it, he asked a follow up question, I answered it, and then he asked very technical and specific questions in the hypothetical. I then told him what he wrote above. By the nature of his questions it was obvious that this person had no intention of hiring us. He was trying to commit intellectual larceny to pick my brain on how to represent himself. My legal knowledge is my inventory of intellectual property. That, in addition to my legal acumen, legal acuity, and reputation is what I sell. While I am happy to answer basic legal questions either in an initial phone consultation or via an online forum, I am not bound to answer every legal question that shoots through ones grey matter. I am happy to provide focused information about the nature of the charges, the problems a finding of guilty can cause, the nature of the services we provide, and what would be a reasonable outcome of the case should you retain us. We need to discuss those issues so that you can make a decision as to whether or not it would be worth it, in your case, to retain our office to fight the ticket on your behalf. However, like I said, this guy never so much as picked up the phone and called, and did not ask questions online in good faith. Rather, he was seeking a written legal treatise of step by step instructions on how to represent himself in court. Again, that is the inventory of which I sell to paying clients. If someone wants to represent themselves in court they have that right. However, they should not expect a professional lawyer to give them step by step instructions on how to do it. When one represents themselves they must do their own legal research to understand the law and process. Myself and my team provide a yoeman's service to our clients. We go to court for them so they don't lose time from work. We save truck driver's from losing their CDL's, prevent thousands of dollars in insurance increases for passenger operators, prevent Uber driver's from having their licenses suspended, deal with difficult issues of suspension and revocation, thereby getting people back on the road who have been restricted from driving for years, and even have the know how and the knowledge to reverse convictions to restore driving privileges. We also represent clients in specialized hearings in the DMV such as fatality hearings, refusal hearing, and other due process hearings. We are very proud of our work, and as you can see have hundreds of positive reviews from actual paying clients. Just look at my web site and review our money back guarantee - the first law firm in the State of New York to make such a guarantee, and to my knowledge still the only ones that give such a guarantee. If you have a speeding ticket, moving violation, or have been charged with an automobile crime, I invite you to check our or AVVO profile, our web sites, and our hundreds of positive reviews from actual clients. Then, pick up the phone and call us toll free at 1-877-99-No-Tix (1-877-996-6849) for a no cost, no obligation phone consultation. This way, you can judge for yourself whether what we have to offer is right for you!
Posted by Kenny | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Did not delay the case to avoid the 18 month period for assessment fee
I hired Mr. Palumbo in October, paid a steep price for apparently the best traffic lawyer in the city. I was told his team would try their best to push the date in hopes of dismissals. I was hesitant on hiring him because of the price but was confident due to the 5 star reviews. On January 18, 2018 I...
As we tell EVERYONE who has a NYC traffic ticket, EVERY case goes to trial. There is no plea bargaining. This means that we cannot negotiate to plead our clients guilty to a non-moving violation. The deal in NYC is that if you do nothing you are found guilty as charged 100% of the time. Our law firm gets a lot of NYC tickets dismissed, however we never know which clients cases will be dismissed and which ones will be found guilty as charged. Part and parcel to NYC traffic ticket defense is that we adjourn NYC tickets for as long as we can. This keeps the client clean for as long as possible. IF the client is found guilty the conviction accrues to the driving record on the conviction date, but the insurance look back period is from the date the ticket was written. In other words, we get the client through all or most of the insurance increase period before we do the trial. This saves the client MORE THAN they paid us, win or lose the case. We NEVER guarantee to adjourn the case a minimum of 18 months. We adjourn the trial for as long as we can. Some adjourn more than 18 months and some accrue less than 18 months. However, EVEN IF we did adjourn this more than 18 months, this still WOULD NOT HAVE avoided the $450.00 assessment. Here is what he is talking about. Whenever a motorist accrues 6 or more points from 1 or more tickets, of which the VIOLATION DATES are within 18 months of each other (note, NOT CONVICTION DATES but VIOLATION DATES), the DMV nails the motorist for an extra fine, called an ASSESSMENT. The assessment is $300.00 for the first 6 points, and $75.00 for every point thereafter. So in his case, he already had a 4 point accrual and the ticket he was convicted of was written within 18 months of the other ticket or tickets. As a consequence, if he were convicted 10 years from now he still would have accrued the assessment, because the VIOLATION DATE of this ticket was with the VIOLATION DATE or dates of the other 4 point accrual. In addition, what he also does not tell you is that he was CHARGED WITH a 6 point ticket, but was CONVICTED OF a 4 point violation. So that saved him 2 points and an additional $150.00 assessment plus about $100.00 less in court fines. What he also does not tell you is that due to this ticket and his other conviction he was considered to be a PERSISTENT VIOLATOR, of which he was in real danger of being suspended if convicted. We avoided that for him as well. The simple fact of the matter is that we did not make any promise we could not keep. We explained our services to him clearly and succinctly as we do to everyone that calls us. In addition, everyone who retains us signs a simply, 1 page agreement which clearly lays out the nature and extent of the services. NEVER did we guarantee a minimum period for adjourning a case. However, you don't have to have to take my word for it. If you have a speeding ticket or moving violation and have questions, give us a call anytime 24 / 7 at (914) 500-8929. We talk to people who have tickets every day, and we'd love to talk to you!
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Positive review.
Mike and his team took very good care of my case from start to finish, and communicated with me along the way. I was 100% satisfied with the process and the outcome.
Posted by Caitlin | October 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Thank You to Palumbo & Associates!
With their help, my daughter's speeding ticket was dismissed! My college student daughter, who holds a California Driver's License, got a very unfair ticket in Dutchess County -- the officer alleged that she was going 68 in a 55 mile zone. Which she was NOT! Because she holds a CA DL, she wouldn't ha...
Never ever consent to a search of your vehicle. Even if you have "nothing to hide." Most cops are good and are trying to do their job, but some are bad and you don't get to pick which cops you deal with. Cops plant evidence all the time to give themselves overtime and stand out among their peers to get promotions and better assignments. You have a 4th amendment right to be free from warrantless, unreasonable searches and seizures. When a cop asks for consent to search a vehicle, simply say "I'm sorry officer, but I don't give consent to search." If a cop asks you to get out of your vehicle ask them if they are asking or ordering. Unless they order you out of the car don't get out. If they do order you out of the car roll the windows up, turn the car off, lock it, and put the key in your pocket. When you do that the police have to get a search warrant if they see anything suspicious in the vehicle because nothing in there is "reachable" or "grabbable."
Posted by John | June 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
NYC Lane Change Ticket Dismissed
Our Afro American son was driving a high end BMW and was pulled over at 1;30am for failure to signal a lane change. He said it was a bogus charge, We believed him. We found Palumbo and Associates. Their fee seemed high but their reputation was great. All they promised was that they would give us th...
"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."
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!"
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."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
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."
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."
"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."
"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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Client's Choice Award, Avvo
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Cum Laude, Pace University School of Law
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Dismissed from trial, Queens NY.
Client to now make civilian complaint against the police officer.
No points, or insurance increase!
No fines, points, or conviction!
No points or insurance increases!
Savings of thousands of dollars in avoidance of insurance increases!
No points or insurance increases!
No points or insurance increases!
Operating without insurance and speeding reduced to a 0 point parking ticket. Avoided license revocation and points!
Plead down to lower charge which caused partial fine refund and prevented an insurance increase!
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
No points / No insurance increase!
Avoided over $900 in fines and a 1 year license revocation!
No insurance increase!
No points / No insurance increase!
No points, insurance increase, or fine!
No points or insurance increase!
All cases reduced to 0 or minimum point violations. Clients did not have to come to court. Insurance increases avoided!
Negotiated for two 0 point non-moving violations and under $500 in fines. No insurance increase and client's court appearance was waived!
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
No fine or insurance increase!
Avoided high fine and surcharge as well as insurance increase!
No points or insurance increase!
No points / No insurance increase!
No points or insurance increase!
No points, fines, or insurance increase!
Negotiated a plea for one count of VTL 1201 (parking ticket) in full satisfaction.
Reduced on negotiation to a non-moving 0 point ticket - no insurance implications!
No points, no insurance increase, no double fine on a school zone speeding!
No negative repercussions!
No points or insurance increase!
No points or insurance increase!
No record whatsoever of having been pulled over and issued a ticket!
Small fine - no insurance increase - no points!
Small fine & no insurance increase!
No points or insurance increases
Assigned risk driver - avoided license suspension & insurance increase!
No fine, points, or insurance increase!
No suspension and no insurance increase!
After full trial, allegations of speeding against our client were dismissed - on points, suspensions, or insurance increases!
No suspension and no insurance increase!
Avoided any DMV record whatsoever of a motor vehicle stop!
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.
5 point cell phone violation reduced to 0 point parking ticket - no insurance increase!
Avoided expensive driver safety assessment and insurance increase!
Defense verdict, case dismissed!
Motion to dismiss made. Motion granted / case dismissed!
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
6 point speeding in school zone reduced to 0 point parking ticket in South Nyack Village Court, Rockland County
Avoided DMV assessment of $300 and insurance increase.
No Points & No Insurance Increase!
Brought a motion to vacate and dismiss which was granted by the court. License suspension averted.
Case dismissed in total upon my written motion to dismiss
Appeal granted. License reinstated. DMV lifetime history corrected
1 ticket dismissed on motion; 2 negotiated to 0 point parking tickets
DWI charge dismissed
Negotiated a plea to a 2 point violation, a parking ticket, small fine, and a driver safety class
reckless driving reduced to parking ticket
Charged on 1 stop 7 tickets in 4 towns
Case dismissed after probable cause hearing
Ruptured fetal sac in auto accident
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