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Showing 31 - 34 of 34 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2012

24 POINTS IN VIOLATIONS...DISMISSED!

I was practically on the banks of loosing my license. I got hit with 5 tickets at once and a total of 24 points in violations. No doubt my license would have been revoked if it wasn't for Mike. He knows the traffic laws better than anyone! He gave me information no other lawyer could in his free 30 m...inute consultation. Not only is he reasonable in price but he also delivers!! To be aquitted of these charges in a court where plea bargaining isn't allowed is simply surreal. Thanks Mike! I love you!

Posted by William | June 26, 2011

Traffic Violation Representation - Excellent

I received several tickets in New York State due to an unpaid fine in NYC from several years ago, which I thought I had paid. Michael was great to work with. He took care of everything, and I didn't have to travel to New York State to appear in court. I had a heavy speeding violation and driving... with a suspended license. He went back and forth with the prosecutor for several rounds to get me the best possible deal. I ended up with no points, a reasonable fine, and no misdemeanor charge for the driving w/suspended license charge. I couldn't have asked for a better result. Mike kept me informed throughout the case, and the result was better than I could have ever expected. If I ever get popped in NY again, I know who I'm calling, he is the best.

Posted by Paul A. | January 21, 2011

Got the charge of leaving the scene of an accident dismissed

I am an attorney who recently moved to New York and was wrongfully charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Not knowing the court system I did some research and came across Mr. Palumbo. The court system and defense of a traffic charge is totally different where I practiced law, but it was immed...iately obvious to me that Mr. Palumbo knew what he was doing. He charged me a nominal fee and kept me informed through the process. He made a motion to dismiss the case at the appropriate time and copied me on the motion. As an attorney I was thoroughly impressed with Mr. Palumbo's legal acumen. Apparently so was the judge and prosecutor, because the case was dismissed without opposition.

Posted by Anita H. | March 18, 2010

Michael is a great lawyer

I was wrongfully charged in an assault where I was facing losing my state license and career that I had worked so hard to build for over 20 years. Michael was my 3rd lawyer - the other 2 both told me to plea guilty because it was on film. Michael's take on it was different, he said that the tape help...ed my case, and in his words wouldn't "dream of not letting the district attorney bury it." I had my doubts but you know what, he was right! Michael used that tape to show the judge what liars the witnesses were. But was I found not guilty? Actually not. That's because I didn't have to be - in the middle of the trial the district attorney dismissed the charges! I have my job, career, and life back thanks to him.

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