Jonathan Kaye

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Jonathan Kaye

4.9
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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 40 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Bayside, NY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

3516 Bell Blvd Ste 201, Bayside, NY

About Jonathan

Biography

The only call that you NEED to make! Call now 718-395-4620!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

36 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

36 years

50%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Jonathan Kaye, Esq.

3516 Bell Blvd Ste 201, Bayside, NY, 11361-1709

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Posted by Sasha | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hands down, the best lawyer EVER!!!!!

"Although I only charge $1500, I treat all my cases like a $10,000 case." Mr. Jonathan Kaye said these words to me the day we met at the courthouse in 2017. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical as all other DWI attorneys in my area charged a minimum of $5,000 retainer fee. As a first time o...ffender, one could only imagine the fear I was experiencing. During my arrest, I blew high enough to be convicted of a felony. However, that was not the case thanks to Mr. Kaye. As a former ADA, he knew exactly what to do and what to say to get my charges reduced to almost nothing. I mean, I was facing up to a year in prison. Working his magic, he was able to get the DA to reduce my charges to a misdemeanor. "Every call is answered by a lawyer." This is also so true of Jonathan Kaye (he will actually give you his cell phone number). I've called Mr. Kaye during the past one and a half years for different reasons. Each time I called, he picked up. And if he didn't pick up, he'd return my call before the end of the day. He responds to texts as well. I mean, who does that?! I will tell you who: Jonathan Kaye. I had an Interlock Device installed in my vehicle as part of my reduced charges. There were malfunctions with the device (it was eventually replaced by a functional device). I remember calling him crying because I kept getting violations. Mr. Kaye calmed me down and assured me that everything was going to be okay. Even after my case was over, Mr. Kaye still made himself available to me (at no extra charge) as I still had questions about the Interlock Device. He was able to speak with the DA and remarkably somehow convinced the DA not to proceed with additional charges. Thanks to Mr. Kaye, I am now eligible to have my IDD removed at the anniversary date of installation. I don't have to face the judge for a new charge and I do not have to have the device removed at a later date due to the violations reported to the Monitoring Agency. I will be forever grateful for everything Mr. Kaye has done for me. If you want someone that will be with you every step of the way (and I mean EVERY step of the way) that will not treat you like a criminal, that listens, and that will ALWAYS make himself available to you, look no further. I promise you he will not disappoint.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent lawyer

Jonathan Kaye is an excellent lawyer. I retained him for a DWI matter. He was able to get the case dismissed. This occurred in the early 1990's. But I am grateful not to have a criminal conviction on my record. When it comes to DWI or DUI arrest, he is truly the best.

Posted by MRS. JOHNSON | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

BEST LAWYER

I HIRED KAYE 1 DAY BEFORE MY BROTHERS COURT CASE. THE JUDGE WAS GOING TO GIVE HIM 1 YEAR SENTENCE FOR A DWI CASE. HE GOT MY BROTHERS SENTENCE DISMISSED AND HE WAS RELEASED. I'VE HAD A DWI ATTY IN THE PAST.. BUT NOTHING COMPARES TO MR. KAYE. HE IS BY FAR THE BEST PERSON TO HAVE REPRESENT YOU. HE IS AF...FORDABLE, WORKS FAST AND WILL BE COMPLETELY HONEST WITH YOU. UNLIKE OTHER LAWYERS WHO WILL JUST TAKE YOUR MONEY... DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME SEARCHING FOR A LAWYER. HIRE HIM.! THANK YOU MR. KAYE!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!

Posted by Sara | October 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Very smart lawyer

Best lawyer, does more than he says he will. Gets the job done without worrying you and knows what he's doing. Former prosecutor for very long time.. I've hired him twice and each time he got me off the hook from some serious charges. He's Great.. Funny guy too!

Posted by Sharif | January 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Sharif

I'm very disappointed for the service. My Driving privilege is permanently revoked. I have trusted Mr. Kaye after the consultation was given to me and hopeful to fixed any errors on this serious issue, as a lawyer Mr. Jonathon Kaye has promised and agreed, we will not give up until the solvency of ...this legal matter. unfortunately after three years of waste he told me I'm at the dead end . I'm not sure who else will seek his help on their legal matters.

Jonathan Kaye

Replied last February 23, 2022

This was not a new DWI arrest. You came to me after having 3 prior DWI convictions. They were from 1999, 2001 and 2007. The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles (using the 25 year look back rule), had taken your license away and you were not able to get a new one. Someone at the DMV suggested you try and get one of your previous cases thrown out, and thus you would only then have prior 2 DWI convictions. I was very honest with you when we first spoke. I told you that I could do a 440.10 motion to the court to try and vacate one of the convictions, but I also told you it is very difficult to do and usually will not work. Even though I told you that it was a “gamble” to pay money to try and get one of these convictions vacated, you stated that you were willing to try. So you hired me. I worked on your case for over three years, without asking fcor any additional money. Unfortunately, the motion was denied. You then offered me more money to try something else, but I told you that I did not believe that I could do anything else and would not take any money to do something that would lead to another dead end. So you spoke to other lawyers until you found one that told you what you wanted to hear. I understand that you are upset that I was not able to perform a miracle here. I hope that the new lawyer you paid money to can get you what you are looking for, though I doubt it. I am sorry that you were upset with my honesty. I wish you only the best.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Jonathan Kaye Attorney at Law

1986 - 1990

Assistant District Attorney, Queens District Attorney's Office

1985 - 1986

Fraud Investigator, New York City Department Of Finance

Associations

2015 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Criminal Trial Lawyers Association of America

Member

1990 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

City University of New York, Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Manhattan College

Criminal Law

Languages

English

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