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Mayo Bartlett is the Principal Attorney at the Law Offices of Mayo Bartlett, PLLC and he was a partner at the law firm of Young & Bartlett, LLP, a litigation law firm which focused on Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Civil Rights matters. He worked for the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office for more than ten years, and served as a litigator in the Superior Court Trial Division prior to his appointment as the Chief of the Bias Crimes Unit. Mr. Bartlett has provided hate crime training for the law enforcement community and he works with community organizations and schools to ensure that hate crimes are properly identified, reported, and investigated.
Mr. Bartlett is a co-founder of SAFE PASSAGE, a youth law forum that brings issues of law and policy to the classroom, and he speaks regularly on the topics of human rights and non-violent conflict resolution. Mr. Bartlett served on the Advisory Board of the Westchester Holocaust Education Center, assisting the Center in the development of an alternative educational sentencing program for young people who are believed to have been involved in non-violent hate crimes in Westchester, New York and adjoining counties.
Mr. Bartlett has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Pace Law School, where he taught Moot Court and lectured on Ethics. He was an active member of the New York State Hate Crimes Coalition, an organization that played a pivotal role in the passage of the Hate Crime Act of 2000, the first comprehensive hate crime legislation in New York State. Mr. Bartlett is a past Vice President of the Westchester County Bar Association, where he served as Co-chair of both the Criminal Justice Section and the Membership Committee, is a member of the Judiciary Committee, and a past delegate to the New York State Bar Association. He served as a Director of the Westchester County Black Bar Association, and is a past Chair of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission. He is a convener of We Are Westchester, a coalition of not-for-profit organizations that focuses on social justice.
Mr.Bartlett is a Director of the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, a Trustee of the Music Conservatory of Westchester, a past Director of (Congregations Linked in Urban Strategy to Effect Renewal), a Director Emeritus of the New York Civil Liberties Union, and he is a member of the African American Men of Westchester.
Mr. Bartlett is the author of A Day at the Museum, and he frequently spends time working to strengthen communities.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1993
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Acquired: 1992
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Posted by Dawit | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great Lawyer
I decided to hire Mr. Bartlett for my DWI case after he was referred to me by multiple people as I searched for an attorney. I am so happy I did. He was always reachable and got back to me within minutes. First, we had a DMV refusal hearing with the DMV court which he was remarkably able to get dism...
Posted by James | June 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank You Mr. Bartlett
I went to Mr. Bartlett with a case I thought not easily winnable. Mayo is extremely knowledgeable and he spoke to me in ways that made it easy for me to understand the complicated legalities of the case. He listened to what I had t...
Posted by Edgar Z. | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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Mr. Bartlett is a fabulous defense attorney. He will make sure you understand your options when in need of legal representation. His friendly and professional demeanor will make you feel at ease the moment you meet him. He will go above and beyond for you and more than being your legal representative...
Posted by Anthony | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
100% recommend Mr. Bartlett
anyone in need of a great lawyer for your corner. Mr. Bartlett is someone who can resonate with you quickly & find many remedies for resolve regarding your case. He is very intelligent & understands complexities as each case is a unique challenge. In your needs, He makes great strides to extend resou...
Posted by Lisa Glover | February 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Traffic violations
We were very fortunate to find such a knowledgeable and also caring lawyer. Me. Bartlett was accessible throughout the process and he is clearly a respected lawyer in the field. He has integrity and great credentials - I highly endorse Mayo.
"Mr. Bartlett is possessed of an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. He is a razor-sharp litigator, a genuine leader, who is gifted at bringing out the very best in others. He has an awesome ability to illuminate the most complex of legal concepts to a colleague, a courtroom or to the man in the street."
"Whether it is a civil rights case or a complex criminal matter, always consult with Mayo before deciding on a lawyer. You will be impressed with his knowledge and compassion. But most of all, Mayo knows how to get results!"
"Mayo is New York's "go to" guy for criminal defense. There is not case too big for him to handle. He consistently secures great results for his clients. His reputation among the bench and bar is beyond reproach. I endorse Mr. Bartlett."
"I have had the good fortune to observe Mayo at work. He is an exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated, hardworking and caring attorney and litigator, not only in the area of criminal law, but in civil rights matters as well. Mayo makes himself available to his clients and colleagues as needed and to members in the community who request or require his assistance and varied expertise. If someone close to me needed a criminal lawyer, Mayo is the first person I would call. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"Mayo is a top knotch attorney. He is experienced, aggressive and his heart is always in the right place."
"I have known Mayo Bartlett for quite some time now and have had the opportunity to observe him interacti with clients as well as press his considerable talents as a defense lawyer against tough, tough odds. Mayo is tireless and relentless in the pursuit of justice, and his tenacious attitude is tough to match. If I have a criminal matter I always reach out to Mayo with complete confidence! I recommend Mayo without reservation and with considerable enthusiasm!"
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Proclamation, Westchester County Board of Legislators
2012
Certificate of Distinguished Service, Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino
2009
Herbert G. Cave Award, WESTCHESTER Community Opportunity Program, Inc.
2001
Achievement Award-District Attorney's Bias Crime Unit, National Association of Counties
2013 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Mayo Bartlett PLLC
2003 - 2013
Partner, Young & Bartlett LLC
1992 - 2003
Assistant District Attorney, Westchester District Attorney
2015 - Present
Westchester Children's AssociationAdvisory Board
2012 - Present
Westchester County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
Music Conservatory of WestchesterTrustee
Member
Director
Member
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
Advisory Board
2008 - 2009
Westchester County Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionCo-chair
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Stop & Frisk and the cost of incarceration
2013
Children in the Criminal Justice System
2012
2007
English
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What class/degree misdemeanor is DWAI as a result of drugs?
16 Aug 2015
Does a UPM stay on your record? Is it better to plead guilty or not guilty?
26 Apr 2013
My brother is being charged with PL 120.15 00, PL 240.26 01, PL 120.00 01 Sentencing will be? Never been arrested before.
26 Apr 2013