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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 Victor | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Amazing prompt & efficient service!
I contacted Mr. Palumbo the last minute in desperation (literally the day before my court appointment). My court date had come and I had been so busy with work that I forgot all about it until the day before. I was totally unprepared and decided to just go to court and accept whatever consequences wo...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Performed beyond my expectations.
I ran into a state trooper who charged me with 16 points and a misdemeanor. The amount of charges I was facing put me in direct jeopardy of jail time, losing my driver’s license and losing my job/livelihood. I contacted Michael Palumbo’s office. They took down my information as well as all the...
People often want me to personally represent them from beginning to end, however practicing law as a corporate model is why we get the results we do for all of our clients. Now make no mistake the law firm is Palumbo & Associates, PC, I am the owner, and when you hire us you do hire me. I take full responsibility, both good and bad, for everything that goes on in my office. Nonetheless, there is no way I could bring the high quality service to our clients cost effectively if it were me personally doing every single evolution. Elisa is an employee with our law firm and John Hughes is Of Counsel. In addition to what our client stated here, there was a lot of "behind the scenes" our of court work done on his case by both Elisa and me. We pulled his driving history, interviewed him, and conferenced the matter pre-court date with the prosecutor to put the charges and case in proper perspective to get a good offer on the table. Then, we had John Hughes, a former Assistant District Attorney in that county who is well known and respected, make the court appearance to in essence convince the judge to approve the offer of reduction. Yes, when you retain our office you do get me. But, you also get the network of the team of employees and counsel that we have built to service your case and get the results you want.
Posted by Chris | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very pleased with my service
When I was informed my license was being revoked by the DMV I contacted the office of Michael J Palumbo through attackthatticket.com. Michael and his team helped me avoid receiving not one but two 4 point speeding tickets and they both became 0 point violations. I was extremely pleased with the servi...
Posted by Thomas | August 23, 2016 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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I needed a lawyer for a few traffic tickets I got and I consulted his firm. I told them my situation and they told me I needed to retain them right away because my traffic tickets were bad and I was gonna need to give them 2 grand to help get out of them. I said that sounds steep for traffic tickets,...
This guy was doing 115 MPH on the Long Island Expressway in a 55 MPH zone. In addition had 2 lane change violations, before the Suffolk County Traffic Violations Agency. He called on Monday, August 22, 2016 The day after 6 people were killed in Suffolk County in an accident caused by a driver doing over 100 MPH. The case was in one of the worse courts in NY State at the worse time. The court is being sued in Federal District Court for civil right's violations against the motorists who come before it. You can read about it here: http://www.trafficticketlawyersblog.com/2015/07/suffolk-county-traffic-violations-bureau-sued-in-class-action-lawsuit-alleging-violation-of-the-civil-rights-of-motorists-defending-charges-before-the-court/. He was doing 115 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. Let me repeat - 115 MPH in a 55 MPH zone - PLUS 2 unsafe lane changes. He's "that guy" you see on the road who puts your child's life in danger. This guy needs an attorney. Badly. Even if he were before the softest court in the State there is no mercy for this guy. There is no leniency for this guy. He's in a venue that remands motorists; i.e., send them to prison, with questionable authority. That suspends and revokes licenses like they are taking candy from a baby. This guy, who claims to be a salesman, claims that I was selling my services. He says it like it's something I should be ashamed of. If helping people make a decision which is good for them is selling, then I'm a salesman. While I was happy to discuss the case with him and give him a free phone consultation believe me when I say that this is the kind of case I can take or leave at any price. Once this guy told me the charges against him, the first thing I told him was "the question is not whether or not you are going to lose your license, the question is whether or not you are going to jail." Now, does that sound like a "hard sell" to you? In discussing the case with him, the man did not have the mental capacity to understand how bad of shape he is in. He was fixated on saving his license which, unless the cop who wrote the ticket disappeared from face of the earth, is NEVER going to happen. He was so stuck on not losing his license that to keep the conversation productive I literally had to tell him "picture in your mind's eye your license. Picture it now growing wings and flying away, like in a cartoon. That's what's going to happen to your license." He is also lying that I asked him for $2,000.00. I said that it would cost him AT LEAST $2,000.00 and likely more. This case was going to take a lot of mitigation and finesse. I was going to have to put together a huge specials package and have him take not only the defensive driving class, but the alive at 25 program as well. I was going to have to interview him extensively and get him into anger management counseling. In other words, I was going to have to humanize him before the court. Quite difficult to do under the best of circumstances with a guy driving like a maniac. A tall order and total uphill battle before the Suffolk TVA Court. He also lied when he said I asked him for payment. We never got that far. The man was arrogant beyond belief, self righteous, in denial, and had unrealistic expectations. Hiring an attorney is not like hiring a gardener. It's a relationship. Despite the court and the type of charges, I would have represented him, as I am not here to judge. However, this guys most egregious lie is that I asked him for the sale. Quite to the contrary, I ended the conversation by rejecting the case when I realized he was so unrealistic. I simply told him that I was not interested in taking his case. I turned him down because he would have been a train wreck of an unmanageable client. He was rejected and his ego got bruised, which drove him to write this dishonest review. He should be ashamed of himself for his selfish behavior in the way he drives, and for his dishonest review left purely out of spite.
Posted by Scott | August 17, 2016 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
5 stars. Quick response time.
I beat my traffic ticket with the expert help of attorney Palumbo. He is very knowledgeable and accessable. I highly recommend hiring him for any driving related matters.
"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
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
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
2013 - Present
VermontLicensed to practice
2013 - Present
Vermont Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American LegionMember
2002 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
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Westchester County Bar AssociationMember
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United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
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ConnecticutLicensed to practice
1995 - Present
Columbian Police AssociationMember
2007 - 2012
Eastchester Boy Scouts Troop 353Committee Member
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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