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Alvin Leon Spitzer

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Avvo Rating7.6
  • Pearl River, NY
  • Licensed for 54 years
  • Free consultation
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About Alvin

I HAVE BEEN PRACTICING FOR 50 YEARS. MAINLY IN THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE AND MATRIMONIAL/FAMILY LAW AREAS, ALTHOUGH I DO HANDLE OTHER MATTERS. I AM HIGHLY RESPECTED BY JUDGES, COURT OFFICERS, COURT CLERKS AND OTHER ATTORNEYS FOR MY DEDICATION TO MY CLIENTS, MY KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW AND MY COURTROOM ABILITIES. I HAVE ALSO HANDLED A NUMBER OF LOCAL HIGH PROFILE CASES AND BEEN A COMMENTATOR ON COURT TV.

Practice areas

General practiceFamilyCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 50%

    I handle all areas of Criminal Defense and all types of offenses from Disorderly Conduct to Homicide.Included also is DWI.

    54 years

  2. Family: 45%

    I work in all areas of Family Law, including but not limited to, Divorce, Separation , Pre Nuptial Agreements, Custody, support and Child Neglect.

    54 years

  3. General practice: 5%

    This area includes all types of Real Estate cases, Landlord-Tenant and House Purchases and Sales. I also work on Business Agreements , Incorporation and other areas.

    54 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

275 N Middletown Rd
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Alvin L Spitzer

275 N Middletown Rd
Pearl River, NY, 10965-1188

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 196512/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
PLAQUE IN RECOGNITION OF RAISING MOST FUNDSNY JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION1993
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATIONRAMAPO YOUTH COURT1992
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATIONSPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH COURT1991
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATIONCLARKSTOWN YOUTH COURT1982
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Alvin L. Spitzer1975 - Present
Adjunct ProfessorRockland Community College1982 - 2010
AssociateSamuel Shane, ESQ.1972 - 1975
Managing Editor CPLR and Penal Law Department.Matthew Bender & Co.1968 - 1972
AssociateEvseroff, Newman and Sunenshine1966 - 1968
Editor-WriterClark Boardman1965 - 1966
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
BENDER'S NEW YORK CRIMINAL LAWCRIMINAL LAW AND PRACTICE1971
BENDER'S FORMSFORMS FOR THE CPLR1970
BOARDMAN'S ESTATE MANAGEMENTESTATE MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE1966
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New York University School of LawLLB1964
City University of New York, Hunter CollegeBS - Bachelor of Science1961
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
EMPIRE MOCK TRIAL COMPETITIONMOCK TRIAL PRESIDING JUDGE2015
VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS IN NEW YORKGRANPARENTS'RIGHT TO VISIT WITH GRANDCHILD2012
REPORT ON CURRENT HIGH PROFILE CASESCOMMENTATOR AND ANALYST-COURT TV1998
NONE'SEMINAR ON NEW YORK'S DIVORCE LAWS1998
CAREER DAYOPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION1980
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
MATTER OF L.G.VERDICT IN FAVOR OF FATHER. NO SEXUAL ABUSE PROVEN.
IN THE MATTER OF S.R. V. D.C.VERDICT IN MOTHER'S FAVOR
MATTER OF KEAHONCOURT FOUND THAT MY CLIENT IN FACT WAS NOT PAID AND WAS OWED THE MONEY.
PEOPLE V.AULICINO AND OTHERSFOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY
PEOPLE V. LENNONPLEA OF GUILTY
PEOPLE V.NAVARROFOUND GUILTY BY JURY
PEOPLE V. KINGLYFOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY
PEOPLE V. KINGLYFOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY

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The Best Legal Rep you can get!

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We used him with an apartment closing and he was superb! Very reliable and knew exactly what he was doing at every step of the way! If you want to sleep better at night get Alvin! I couldn't recommend him enough!
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Alvin Spitzer's response: Thanks Tomi. This mean's alot to me. Hope to see you all at Gila's Restaurant soon. Best regards to all.

ALVIN SPITZER

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Alvin is a true stand up lawyer. Always a gentleman with his client and the court. He is NOT a thief. He always makes time to discuss the issues. As a retired cop I thought I knew the law well. Alvin taught me many things that I did not know. He has a expert command of the law. But more important is how he treats all the people he encounters. This asset is far more important than most think. Being the gentleman he is permits him to strike deals that otherwise would not be secured by an obnoxious lawyer. I trust Alvin with all my legal issues. There is not a better lawyer out there. I have the utmost respect for this man. Something I cannot say for every lawyer I encountered.
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Jared Derosso, Family Attorney on Jun 17, 2019
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I have worked both with and against Mr. Spitzer on complex family and matrimonial matters and fully endorse him.

James Sexton, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Al Spitzer is a dedicated and talented attorney with an impeccable reputation among the bench and bar. At the negotiating table and in the courtroom he is a powerful advocate. He's the kind of experienced and talented attorney any client should want in his or her corner. I would recommend him highly. Ethical and professional.

Peter Jameson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing this lawyer both personally and professionally. From my very first internship in undergrad to my current interactions and observations in the court room, I've witnessed his firm grasp of the law and his dedication to his clients. He is an undoubted asset to any client who requires a seasoned attorney on their side.

William Hirshfeld, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Al Spritzer for years and we have been adversaries on many cases. Al is a good litigator and always advocates zealously for his clients. He is also an excellent criminal defense attorney.

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  • Hourly Rates$350-$450/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
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