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As a former prosecutor, I was appointed by the District Attorney of Rockland County as the Senior Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Driving While Intoxicated Bureau. While working in this supervisory role, I was responsible for the training of prosecutors and the review and assessment of every Driving While Intoxicated case brought before the District Attorney’s Office, as well as personally handling the most serious misdemeanor and felony Driving While Intoxicated cases from inception to trial.
As a Criminal Defense Attorney, I utilize my insight and vast background and experience on both sides of the criminal justice system to diligently defend those charged with Driving While Intoxicated and all other Criminal matters before the Courts of Rockland County and the State of New York.
A Driving While Intoxicated charge, unlike most other crimes, not only subjects you to criminal sanctions, but will also have serious ramifications on your driving privileges as early as the first Court appearance. The laws of the State of New York allow for the prompt and immediate suspension of your driving privileges based solely upon an alleged blood alcohol level (.08 or greater), as well as the immediate suspension of your driving privileges for refusing to submit to a chemical test to determine your blood alcohol concentration.
If you or someone you care about has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or any other Criminal matter, please call me at .
DWI and Criminal Defense Lawyer (Attorney) serving All Rockland County (NY) Courts: Town of Clarkstown, Town of Ramapo, Town of Stony Point, Town of Haverstraw, Town of Orangetown, Village of Spring Valley, Village of Nyack, Village of Suffern, Village of South Nyack, Village of Piermont, Village of Airmont, Village of Haverstraw, Village of Wesley Hills, Village of Chestnut Ridge, Village of West Haverstraw, Village of Sloatsburg, Village of Grandview, Village of Upper Nyack, Village of New Square, Village of Hillburn, New York State Thruway and Palisades Interstate Parkway.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
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222 North Main Street, New City, NY, 10956
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Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Professional and Knowledgeable Legal Services
I retained Brian's services to represent me in a first Defense DUI Charge. He immediately put me at ease. I was provided with a thorough understanding of the legal process and all the potential results. He advocated my case and I had the best possible outcome I could hope for. He was professional...
Brian Berkowitz
Replied last January 16, 2019Thank you for leaving this kind review. Meeting and exceeding my client's expectations is what I strive for and I am glad that we were able to resolve your case with such a great disposition.
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
The absolute best!
I retained Mr. Berkowitz for a DWI arrest, refusal for a breathalyzer, and a multitude of tickets. Hiring him was the best decision I could have ever made. He is not your typical attorney- he cares about his clients. He goes above and beyond and his years of experience and familiarity with the cou...
Brian Berkowitz
Replied last January 11, 2019Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. It was great working with you and I am so happy that your case was resolved with such a great disposition. As you know, I am always a phone call away if you have any questions or require assistance with any legal matter.
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer in Town
I found myself in a bad situation, upon being stressed and made a poor decision of getting into an argument with a store clerk while returning items to a department store. Against my better judgement I grabbed an item and walked out. They immediately caught me for shoplifting as I walked out the d...
Brian Berkowitz
Replied last September 08, 2018Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing review. Nothing is more important to me than protecting my clients and I am so happy that I was able to exceed your expectations and resolve your case in this most favorable manner!
Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
BEST LAWYER
Brian is the best lawyer in the New York area. I got charges for trespassing and for possession of marijuana. The charges said I could face possible jail time and I was terrified. I neurotically called every lawyer in the New York area in search for the best and smartest to protect me. Brian patientl...
Brian Berkowitz
Replied last June 08, 2018Thank you for the kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and I am so pleased that the outcome we worked out was so favorable. Glad to be a part of protecting your future!
Posted by Valerie | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney
Mr Berkowitz represented my son in a DWI case. He explained all of the options available and recommended my son for a program that truly helped him learn, grow and realize where his actions were leading him. Brian Berkowitz kept us informed every step of the way, guided my son through the process a...
Brian Howard Berkowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"It is a pleasure when I am given the opportunity to endorse someone like Brian. I have known him since he started working in the Rockland County District Attorney's Office. He is one of the best attorneys in Rockland County when it comes to Dwi and related types of cases. He has a consummate knowledge of the Law and is someone I always turn to when I have a question about DWI matters. He is dedicated to the interests of his clients and strives to make sure they get the best representation (which they do) and the best possible outcome. He is highly respected among the legal community and any judge he appears before."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Brian for at least 10 years. I have recommended many potential clients who need top-notch legal representation. Brian is well respected by Judges and court staff throughout Rockland County."
"Brian is a fantastic lawyer who I have known since my legal career began. He is extremely knowledgeable and will always go the extra mile to help out his clients and colleagues. He is one of the first calls I make when I need advice from a fellow lawyer."
"DWI is a complicated and technical area of practice, with many pitfalls for attorneys who don't know the ins and outs of the relevant statutes and regulations. Brian specializes in this area and indisputably knows the ins and outs of the law. Even experienced attorneys, such as myself, consult him on complicated cases. In my opinion, he is one of the top DWI attorney's in the Hudson Valley region, and I endorse him without reservation. He is also, as is commented on throughout his other endorsements, a genuinely warm and good person."
"Brian is an incredible attorney. He gained incredible knowledge when he worked in the D.A.'s office, and has carried that experience into his private practice. He is a great communicator, and is very well respected by his peers in the legal community, as well as the Judges that preside over his cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a very experienced criminal law attorney. He has the additional expertise needed for DWI cases. He is well respected in the community and also happens to be a very nice person."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is the DUI king in New York, as a California attorney I encourage folks to use him if arrested in NY."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I've referred clients to Brian in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer 100%. Brian is an excellent attorney!!! He is smart, dedicated and well liked by judges, DA's and fellow defense attorneys. I worked with Brian in the District Attorney's Office and as a fellow defense attorney. You are in good hands if you retain Mr. Berkowitz and if I were ever in trouble - I would call Brian!"
"Brain Berkowitz is a good guy, and a better attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"It is truly my pleasure to recommend Brian Berkowitz. Brian is a skilled litigator who is highly respected by attorneys and judges alike for his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He is a tireless advocate who always goes the extra mile for his clients."
"Brian is very competent, besides being a nice guy. Give him a call today, you won't regret it."
"Brian is a highly skilled trial attorney known throughout the community as a lawyer's lawyer. He is respected by the bench and bar alike and is widely regarded as a tireles advocate who skilfully protects his client's constitutional interests.I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking experienced criminal defense counsel."
"Brian is not only the "expert" in DWI defense, he is without question, one of the most skilled criminal trial attorneys in Rockland County. He is a tenacious and unrelenting advocate who is well respected by the bench. His experience and knowledge gleaned from his time as a district attorney provides a unique and unmatched skill-set in his area of the law. I would recommend Brian for any matter."
"Brian Berkowitz is the premiere DWI attorney currently practicing in Rockland County. His experience, knowledge and abilities make him an outstanding attorney in all areas, most particularly in DWI defense. If I have a question about a DWI related area, I call Brian first. Many area attorneys also consider him the local "expert." Brian is a hardworking intelligent lawyer. I endorse him without hesitation."
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. He has one of the finest reputations in the community. Brian is respected by the Judges he appears before, the District Attorney's Office, lawyers in the community, and clients he represents. He is the "go to guy" when it comes to criminal matters. You will be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and respect."
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Experience
Honors
2013
2013 Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
2012 Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2011
Top New York Lawyer, Arrive Magazine
2008
Forty Under 40, Rockland Economic Development Corporation
1998
Best Brief - Law School Moot Court Competition, Roger Williams University School of Law
1998
Finalist - Law School Moot Court Competition, Roger Williams University School of Law
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Law Office Of Brian Berkowitz
2004 - 2013
Assistant Public Defender, Rockland County Public Defender's Office
1998 - 2002
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Rockland County District Attorney's Office
1997 - 1998
Student Attorney, Criminal Defense Clinic - Roger Williams University School of Law
1997 - 1997
Summer Associate, Cetrulo & Capone, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
Rockland County Bar Association - Criminal Law CommitteeBoard Member
2002 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2002 - Present
National Motorists AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Rockland County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2012
Alternatives to Incarceration Advisory BoardBoard Member
2001 - 2002
Community Relations Board - Rockland County District Attorney's OfficeBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. H.S.
Dismissed
Education
1998
Roger Williams University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Ramapo College of New Jersey
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
DWI From A To Z
DWI Refusal Hearings
2013
Youth Academy - Town of Clarkstown Police Department
An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
2013
Weekly Meeting - New City Rotary Club
Driving While Intoxicated--What's New and What's at Risk
2013
Rockland County Bar Association - Criminal Law Committee
Recent Developments in the Defense of DWI cases
2012
Youth Academy - Town of Clarkstown Police Department
The Defense and Prosecution of a Criminal Case in New York
2012
Youth Academy - Town of Clarkstown Police Department
Criminal Defense: A Former Prosecutor's Prospective
2011
Youth Academy - Town of Clarkstown Police Department
The New York State Criminal Justice System
2011
Introduction to Courts
Criminal Defense: A Former Prosecutor's Prospective
2010
Youth Academy - Town of Clarkstown Police Department
The Defense and Prosecution of Criminal cases in the State of New York
2010
Introduction to Courts
The Role of the Criminal Defense Attorney
2009
Youth Academy - Town of Clarkstown Police Department
The Anatomy of a Criminal Case in the State of New York
2008
Youth Academy - Town of Clarkstown Police Department
From Arrest to Trial – A Review of the Criminal Justice System
2008
NYSACDL - Continuing Legal Education Program
DWI Suspension Pending Prosecution: Can It Be Avoided?
Publications
Languages
English
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