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Posted by Dan | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Speeding Ticket

I was told that my speeding ticket would very likely be reduced to zero points and a nominal fine. While Michael was able to get me zero points, the fine ended up being 4x more than what he said was the highly likely outcome. I thought I was paying for a premium lawyer to get me a lower fine, but was... disappointed with both high legal fees and a 4x higher fine.

Michael Palumbo

Replied last March 16, 2022

I did exactly as promised. Sentencing (i.e., the amount of the fine), is up to the discretion of the court. If I did not accept the fine amount set, I would have had to set the case down for trial. Had you lost, you would have gotten all of the points, a much higher fine, and a huge insurance increase. Also, when you are found guilty after trial you lose total ability to control your sentence. This means that the judge could have, in addition to assessing a much higher fine, suspended your license. I would never put a client in such risk, and judging from your complaints here had your license been suspended because I turned down what you perceive to be a high fine you would have had an aneurysm. You paid a premium lawyer to know what to do to protect their clients. Yes, it was an excessive fine I agree, but let's read between the lines here. When a judge assesses a high fine, they are transmitting to you that they really don't care about your trials and tribulations. Would you really want me to seek a trial dismissal in front of that guy, or would you want me to exercise my experience, wisdom and common sense and close the case out?

Posted by ron | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

delivered as promised,

very happy got ticket going 87 in a 65 mile zone,reduced to stop park viol. no points, worth the money, Ron

Posted by Jonathan | December 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Worth Every Penny, Honest, To the Point, No Drama and the Best at Adjournments

Michael represented me on two bogus cell phone while driving tickets given while stationary by officers walking up and down the street in literal standstill NYC traffic, at a single fee. While we did loose the first case (which can happen) he did get the case adjourned 18 months+ and helped out massi...vely and eliminated my points with a course. My second case, a case I critically needed to win, he was able to adjourn the case for a whopping 4 years (Nov 2017 to Dec 2021.) He then won the case outright. Michael is a no nonsense guy, he shoots straight which may come off as tough and abrasive to some, but that is literally exactly what you want in a NYC traffic attorney. No B.S. straight to the point, say this, do that, and we should be able to make a good case. etc. Michael also is the most responsive lawyer i’ve ever met. In my business career I work with lawyers all day, everyday at immense retainers and hourly fees. No one, and I mean no one, replied faster than Michael. An email after not talking for months, is responded to in minutes, often with a phone call. 1030 pm a day before christmas eve and he’s firing off emails, after doing so all day and reassuring me. I am glad I hired him and will continue to use him if I ever have a NYC / VT / CT ticket again, or a referral if I get a ticket in my home-state of NJ. Thanks again Mike and Attack that ticket ! - Jon

Posted by Lisa | November 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney, got my cell phone violation DISMISSED!!

I contacted Michael Palumbo for my cell phone violation received in Queens. He was able to get the case adjourned several times and when it finally went to trial, he was able to get it completely dismissed! He did not settle for a plea to a lesser charge, he got it completely dismissed! I never had ...to appear in court, he did everything! Well worth every penny I spent on his fee. Very satisfied!!

Posted by Dale | November 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Incredibly Helpful Law Firm!

Palumbo and Associates have been exceedingly helpful in dealing with a number of speeding tickets I have received. In each instance, they were completely professional and worked very hard to achieve very good results. I highly recommend that if you have received speeding tickets in New York to contac...t them immediately.

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