Luke Scardigno

Luke Scardigno

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kew Gardens, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

123-60 83rd Ave, Suite 1T, Kew Gardens, NY

About Luke

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 5%

Orders of Protection and custody/visitation

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Luke Scardigno

123-60 83rd Ave, Suite 1T, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415

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Luke Scardigno's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Payment Plans

Posted by Marc | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney You Wont Regret

Unfortunately I have needed numerous lawyers in my past so I am familiar with how most are. Luckily for me I found Luke this time around! Was on my 2nd DUI and he got me a very favorable outcome. His rate was very reasonable and at times I offered to pay more if he can stall my case due to his time a...nd he didn't accept the money(9/10 lawyers would have). We didn't know what would happen with my license so stalling it as much as possible was huge for me in particular since I use my car for a living. Used the extra time to save money with expectations of losing my job and then the good news happened I didn't wind up losing my license! He has some great secretaries taking care of the little details, always reminding you of court dates or what stuff you need to do but also very hands on texting/you on his personal cell phone  regarding your case. Like I stated for someone who had experience with lawyers in the past, most of them you just feel are a money grab sadly with him he actually works for you! Payment plan was a plus! Highly recommend!

Posted by Frankie | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer you can not go wrong with LUKE!!!!

I had a DWAI case and I was in search for a good lawyer and I usually only do business through referrals or If I know someone. I found Luke through his reviews and set up a meeting I liked what I read and I knew from just speaking over the phone that this was the guy. Prices were more than Fair and i...s willing to work with you as far as payment goes was willing to set up a payment plan. Long story short I got off with nothing on my Motor Vehicle record and I was able to keep my job. I work in the car business and this was very important to me and Luke made it happen all of his team of staff members were very pleasant. If you need a lawyer to defend you in a DWI, DWAI or DUI case I highly recommend Luke you will not regret it!

Posted by Erika | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An Attorney you are able to be 100% confident in!

If I could give Attorney Scardigno more than five stars I would. I made the stupid mistake of shoplifting for the first time ever in October 2015 and was fearful for the outcome. I feared for my future of grad school and just was devastated with what I did for the first time and of course learned ...a valuable lesson. That night after being released I looked online aimlessly for an attorney because I didn't want to take any chances. Everyone assured me since it was my first time having a mishap with the law it would get dismissed and I should settle for a public defender but I did not want to take any chances. Since it was my first time ever getting in trouble I was relased that night with a desk appearance ticket and a court date for the following month. I searched for several days and many attorneys were asking for at least $1,500, which is hard for someone who lives on their own and pays rent(let alone having rent around the same time my court appearance was. Finally I came across Attorney Scardigno and contacted him. It was the weekend but I still got an email back from him and his price was way lower and very reasonable and he seemed more confident with the outcome than the ones charging me $1,500. He assured me most likely I would only have to do a shoplifting class and receive one day of community service and after six months it can be dismissed (known as an ACD). Attorney Scardigno was very understanding and I had to split my payment between two weeks and even though he only got half the payment the first week right away he made himself available and put me at ease. I work for attorneys and unfortunately many aren't as understanding or are willing to answer themselves but Attorney Scardigno was. I had my full confidence from the beginning of signing the retainer until the day leading up to court in which the result I was promised was delivered. Not only was his job impeccable work but he was also an amazing individual and even put me at ease during our first phone conference. I recommend him to anyone. He is not all about getting paid but really cares about the outcome and working his hardest to get you the best possible outcome. Although I hope I wont need a criminal lawyer in the future I recommend him to anyone

Posted by J.S. | October 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A lawyer that's with you the whole way through

Luke Scardigno is the man you want to hire if you're in any kind of legal trouble. I would highly recommend his services. He's not just a great lawyer, but he treats you as if you are family. He made it easy for me, as he supplied me with a very flexible payment plan. Even after my case was over, he ...still did favors for me without even charging me. I've been dealing with Luke for over a year and a half now. He represented me in 2 different cases and both were resolved in my favor. Great guy!

Posted by Santiago C. | September 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A lawyer who really cares.

I consulted with various lawyers before I hired Luke Scardigno and the main reason was because he immediately put me at ease about my legal case and my financial situation. From the moment I met him during the initial consultation, Luke Scardigno told me not to worry about his fee and assured me tha...t he would see to it that I don't end up with a criminal record. He cared more about me and making sure that I don't end up with a criminal record than his fee, which ended up being about half of what other lawyers were charging. During the initial consultation, he first walked me through the entire process of my case and told me what to expect and then he offered me an easy payment plan for his representation. I was facing two felony charges and Luke Scardigno was able to lower one to a misdemeanor which will be dismissed in six months and he lowered the other one to a disorderly conduct which will be eventually sealed. But, most of all I will not end up with a criminal record, just like he assured me. If you need a criminal lawyer who is experienced, who is extremely knowledgeable, who knows his way around the legal system and who charges reasonable fees, Luke Scardigno is your man. But, if you want a lawyer who will also care about you and not just your case, than Luke Scardigno is the one for you.

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Luke Scardigno's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Gropper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's the my "go to" guy for criminal defense. Skilled negotiator and litigator. I don't hesitate to recommend people to Luke."

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Izabel Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Luke Scardigno. Mr. Scardigno is an excellent attorney who really cares about his clients."

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Barbara Wilkanowski

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jaime Bello-Casais

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Luke for many years. He is an excellent attorney. I have seen him in action. This man is the real thing, a go to lawyer that will get you results. I Highly Recommend Him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

1987 - 1992

Senior Attorney, Public Defender Office

Associations

1994 - Present

Columbian Lawyers Association

Member

1992 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1987

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

St John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Italian

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