Yvonne F. Garbett

Yvonne F. Garbett

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New City, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Family

3 Eberling Drive, New City, NY

About Yvonne

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Whether you need help with a DWI, misdemeanor, felony, violation/traffic matter, I am committed to providing my clients with the knowledge, integrity & skill they need to fully protect their interests. People never imagine they will be arrested & charged with a crime. Truth is anyone can be arrested! Choosing an attorney who will aggressively assert your rights, listen to you & make sure that all the facts are investigated is critical to minimizing the risk you will be convicted of an offense.

24 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

24 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 10%

When two people divorce - there are no winners, especially if there are children involved. I am dedicated to fighting for and protecting your own and your children's best interest. I make every effort to negotiate an amicable and fair settlement. I try, if possible, to avoid escalating tension and hostilities. I always strive for settlement, but my first resolve is always to fight for you to achieve the best possible outcome given the circumstances.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2002

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Yvonne F. Garbett

3 Eberling Drive, New City, NY, 10956-3703

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Yvonne F. Garbett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

All immigrants be warned!!!!

This lady represented me in 2008 and advised me to pled to a deportable crime without making me aware of the immigration consequences!!!! She doesn’t work with an immigration lawyer to help her clients however she is a ex DA that stills help poor immigrants to plea to deportable offenses!!!! She will... then say she advised you of the immigration repercussions when that would not have been the case!! You lady are a part of the system of deportation and imprisonment.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thorough knowledge of law - Excellent !

I am at the beginning stages of working with Yvonne Garbett, and I am so incredibly thankful I found her. My custody case is very complex with a lot of variables, and is definitely not a “run of the mill” scenario. Due to the situation, I specifically sought out someone with criminal and family law e...xperience. I’ve spoken to several lawyers over the last few years, and not a single one of them seemed to grasp the gravity of my case the way Yvonne did. She told me all the things I wanted to hear, and all of the things I didn’t want to hear about the possible outcomes of my case and the direction it could go. I will update this review when I am at the “end” of my case, but if you are looking for a lawyer with expertise, compassion, and an understanding of personality types and behavioral patterns - do not look any further. I am so thankful I found someone I can trust. Highly recommend.

Posted by William | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

LOOK NO FURTHER

If you dont read anything else of my review, read this.... It would BEHOOVE you to at least give Mrs. Garbett a call to discuss whatever issue you may have and just hear what she has to say about it. Its free to call and she might just be able to help you when NO other lawyer can. That is exactly wh...at happened to me. I met Mrs. Garbett at the worst time in my life, a midst a frantic search, calling every lawyer on google. I called approx 50 lawyers, some charging upwards of $30k and EVERYONE said my objective of keeping case in local court on such short notice was impossible. Not only did Mrs. Garbett see it as a simple task but had it done within an hour of our first conversation. On top of that, she got two felonies dropped to violations and kept my record in-tact. (rightfully so) and charged about 1/4 of the price of the most expensive lawyers I consulted. From our first conversation she put my mind at ease and took away my extreme stress. Mrs. Garbett clearly knows the system very well and all the people/ players within it and has been doing this a long time and her experience is evident. I found all the claims on her website to be true and truly felt she handled my case as if it were her own. Overall, I genuinely thank God for Mrs. Garbett. In a kind, confident and competent manner, she delicately and strategically guided me through, what was certainly the most stressful and worst few months of my life. Taking the burden off my shoulders and carrying it herself. Im going to try and put her phone number for those who may currently find themselves in the position i found myself in. If I didnt find this number, who knows where I'd be right now. Hopefully this number will help someone else like it did me. (845)290-2492 AGAIN, its free to call her and just see what she has to say. I wish you all the best of luck if you need it but you can take luck out of the picture and call Mrs. Garbett

Posted by Debra | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Awesome Attorney

We used Yvonne to represent our son for a DUI and needless to say we made a great choice. Her professionalism and experience really showed...nice to see there are understanding and fair priced lawyers out there....

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2014 | DUI & DWI

The Best Attorney ever

I had a DWI and was looking for an experienced, talented attorney in the Rockland County area. Her name came up in the search and there were great reviews about her on Avvo. I immediately setup a consultation and she agreed to it even on a Saturday, which happened to be her Son's birthday. She is rea...lly so committed to her profession and I decided to hire her right away. She kept me well informed right from the beginning on what the repercussions could be and how to be proactive. This is truly amazing, that she has such profound, sound knowledge about the law. My wife and I were completely torn and I definitely did not want a DWI on my record. Yvonne was able to get me a disposition and reduce the charge to a DWAI which is non criminal and will show just as a violation. I cannot say, how thankful I am to her, since this could have affected my personal and professional career in a drastic way. Once again, I thank her from the bottom of my heart and for anyone who needs the best, if at all there is one, I will bet all my money on her.

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Yvonne F. Garbett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Ostrer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Yvonne is an excellent defense attorney who I recommend without hesitation. ."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."

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Jonathan Ripps

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Yvonne Garbett. We have worked together on several occasions. Yvonne's vast knowledge in her areas of practice, coupled with her keen ability to spot the tough issues, make her an outstanding attorney. Whenever we are working together, I feel confident that our outcome will be nothing less than favorable! If Yvonne is handling your matter, you are very fortunate!"

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K Cucolo

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Berkowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Yvonne for many years, I have had the opportunity to see her work and work with her as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. Yvonne is a dedicated professional, who consistently goes the extra mile for her clients. She is an extremely knowledgable and well respected attorney, and it is my pleasure to provide this endorsement on her behalf."

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Eric Zitofsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Yvonne is a very fine criminal defense attorney who cares a lot about her clients. I have had many opportunities to observe Yvonne in the courtroom and she has always impressed me as someone who never appears to get rattled no matter what a prosecutor or judge may throw at her."

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Ellen Woods

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to recommend and endorse Yvonne Garbett. Yvonne is an outstanding attorney. For her professionalism, experience and caring representation, her clients could not be in better hands."

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James Sexton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Yvonne Garbett is an excellent attorney. She is well respected by both the bench and bar. A tenacious advocate both in the Courtroom and at the negotiating table. I would recommend her highly with total confidence in her abilities and integrity."

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Allen Kolber

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Yvonne on both Criminal Defense matters and as opposing attorneys on a complex real estate condominium litigation. Yvonne is an excellent attorney and litigator."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"This attorney knows her stuff, give her a call today. I know her from when she was with the DA office, she is very competent."

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Jeffrey Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Yvonne is a highly respected, exceptionally talented and extremely qualified advocate. Beyond her abilities as an attorney, she is a very caring and a genuinely nice person. You will be well taken care of with her as your attorney."

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Peter Jameson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Ms. Garbett. She is an excellent attorney who is respected by both the court and her fellow attorneys. Her extensive command of the law, her experience as a former district attorney and innate ability to relate to people make her an exceptional advocate for her clients."

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Joseph Schmitz

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Jonathan Ripps

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Zitofsky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Berkowitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Adams

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Allen Kolber

Real estate lawyer

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David Ascher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jay Golland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

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Peter Jameson

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Appreciation of Dedicated Service, Rockland District Attorney Office

2001

877 Civilian Honor, Haverstraw BPO Elks 877

2000

Civilian Honor Award, Rockland County Police Benevolent Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Yvonne Garbett

2002 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Rockland District Attorney Office

Associations

Rockland County Bar Association

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Sandberg

Probation over 5 years prison

People v. Torres

Granted - Case Dismissed

People v. Gonzalez

Dismissal

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Education

2001

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Long Island University

MA - Masters

Languages

English

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