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Biography
David A. Bythewood holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Hofstra University School of Law and is a trial and transactional lawyer with more than thirty-nine (39) years of experience. That experience is in criminal defense, civil litigation and trials, and negotiating all forms of transactions in jurisdictions around the world, and more. In addition, at the Hofstra University School of Law, he teaches both law students and lawyers the art of trial others practice.
Personally, David A. Bythewood is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, D.C. and a number of federal courts including the United States Supreme Court. But, when needed, permission to handle matters in other jurisdictions is arranged. Matters have been handled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, California and Massachusetts and he has been lead counsel for matters in the Bahamas and Germany as well as negotiating in Switzerland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Bulgaria and the Bahamas.
Some of the clients of this office have been: Lybia, the Times Mirror Corpobration, the Nassau County Board of Elections, the New York State Thruway Authority, Salman family entities(Salman Brothers-Comindus Group-Universal Genesis) and defending certain persons accused of crimes such as Joseph Gambino.
Choosing a lawyer can be a very stressful experience. Because of this, I always give the first consultation for free in order to determine if I am able to help the potential client. During this consultation, the client is fully briefed on my opinion of his/her/its case.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
42 years
Litigation
25%
42 years
Civil Rights
15%
42 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
42 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 42 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
David A. Bythewood, Esq.
(516) 741-0072
Fax
114 Old Country Road, Suite LL-62, Mineola, NY, 11501
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David A Bythewood's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am delighted to endorse David Bythewood. I have known him for more than ten years and found him to be honorable, knowledgeable and very kind. I am very comfortable referring clients to his practice, whether the matter is civil or criminal."
Lisa Bloom
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
President's Circle, Top Attorneys of North America
2022
Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2021
Among top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in New York, The National Trial Lawyers
2021
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2021
Top 10, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2021
Top 10 Trial Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2021
Top 10 Legal counsel, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2021
Excellence, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Top Attorneys in North America, Who's Who Legal
2015
Top Attorneys in North America, Who's Who Legal
2011
Outstanding Trial Skills and Leadership, Hofstra Law School
2010
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
2009 - Present
Long Beach Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Nassau County Bar Association
Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Vassilenko
Won
United States v. Gambino
Won
United States v. Guardian National Bank
Successful Defense
People v. Benetos
Successful Defense
Howley v. Newsday
Successful Defense
Gavrusenco v. Arakelova
successful prosecution
United States v. Graham
successful defense
Matter of James Simmonds
Avoided client's disbarment
People v. Pitman
Successful Defense
People v. Neverson
Double Jeopardy Dismissal
United States v. Gisbert
Successful Defense
Land v. Lopez
Eviction of mental patient from adult home
Jackson Terrace Associates v. Rice
Successsful Defense and counterclaim
Davis, et ano v. Burger King
successful
Allen v. Roslyn Public Schools
Settlement
Education
1981
Hofstra University School of Law
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Long Beach Lawyers Association
CLE in Foreclosure Law
Languages
English