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Posted by AL | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Michael Palumbo got my 2016-12-07 red light violation dismissed on 2018-02-26...he's the best !

On 2016-12-07, on the 1st day of my new job, I got a red light ticket which I did not even deserve: Followed 4 cars in front of me and they all had yellow/red like me but cop stopped me (they're terrible and sneaky and harass us where I live on Staten Island NY because they get bonuses when they exce...ed their ticket quota). I hired Mike Palumbo, and upon his recommendation, I immediately took and passed the "ONLINE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE" gave him the certificate of completion afterwards. Then he fought for me for 2 years. Then I got the email from his office today (2018-02-26); and I was sure I would be found guilty; have to pay north of $300 and have to incur the points as well BECAUSE THE JUDGE ON STATEN ISLAND NY HAS A 96% CONVICTION RATE AND FINDS YOU GUILTY EVEN THOUGH YOU SHOW HIM PICTURES AND EVIDENCE SO I KNEW I HAD NO CHANCE TO WIN WITH HIM JUDGING MY CASE. Additionally I am on a budget as I am the sole-wage-earner in my household and support 3 adults and a house; and in my I.T. business, all of our jobs have been illegally/criminally sent to India by greedy USA CEOs (due to Prez Clinton changing NAFTA Trade Laws back in 1992) & it takes 1+ yrs to even get a job interview; so I was worried how am I going to be able to afford $300+ for this ticket ? But to my surprise: I was found not guilty and the points were not added to my license. I almost had a heart attack. Finally I am vindicated as I was not even guilty anyway except for being relentlessly harassed by Staten Island NY cops (for things we're not guilty of (and they don't want to even hear our story rather they only want to give us a ticket) because they're money-hungry. Hence, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND MIKE PALUMBO'S EXCELLENT AND PROFESSIONAL "TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS" LEGAL SERVICES TO EVERYBODY AND ANYBODY. Thanks Mike--YOU ARE THE BEST !!! AL DIOVANNI (mainframe and SAS programmer)

Posted by Rainier | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Still in shock!

Mr. Palumbo & his team are top of the line. Two summers ago I unfortunately was caught in a New York City speed trap, going 67 on a 25. This was good for 11 points and a suspension of my license under the rules of the NYC TVB. Yikes. Obviously I needed the help of a top lawyer, and after thorough re...search I decided to commit to Mr. Palumbo, and boy am I glad that I did! Somehow, someway, he was able to get my entire ticket dismissed.. completely! Thank you so much Mr. Palumbo & Co. for your hard work! Really saved me a bunch of time, money, and stress. THANKS AGAIN!

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...ve been able to do traffic school, so this ticket would've been a real and long term financial hardship. We also now know, thanks to Palumbo & Associates, that an officer can't just order you out of your car and search it for no reason without your consent. The officer threw her groceries out of the bags (it was late afternoon - she had been at work and then grocery shopping), tossed things out of the glove box, etc. and made her stand with her hands on the car. This was very traumatic for her and it was news to both of us that they can't just do this. Such a bad experience for her. We are so glad that Palumbo & Associates was there for us. And they made the process easy! They called us back right away, emailed us the paperwork that we needed to fill out and, other than waiting for the result, that was it! Money well spent and we are very grateful.

Michael Palumbo

Replied last October 07, 2017

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 Kathleen | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great lawyer!

So happy! I remember calling on the day i received the 6point speeding ticket in Queens, i believe it was on a saturday; and to my surprise i was able to speak to Michael Palumbo himself! He consulted with me on the phone and reassured me that he can handle the ticket, and also explained worse cas...e scenarios. He was very kind, and knew what he was talking about. I hired him right then and there. I didnt have to do a thing after that. I finally received an email today advising me that i was found not guilty and that the case is over. Thank you so much!!

Posted by SERGEY | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Outstanding outcome

I am very pleased that I chose Michael J Palumbo law firm to represent me in the Greenburgh Town Court. The resolved my ticket with a plea from the charge of Failure to Move Over for An Emergency Vehicle (3 points) to the reduced charge of a 0 point parking violation. It was a great experience to dea...l with them, because from the very beginning I felt their professional approach to my case. Ronnie Ritz was profound and attentive, answered all my emails, regularly updated the situation with my case because the Greenburgh Town Court was perhaps one of the busiest in US and during almost 5 months Ronnie was very patiently replying to all my numerous letters. Thank you very much!!

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