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Kristin Galison
About Kristin
Biography
Kristin Galison is a former Nassau County Assistant District Attorney experienced in all aspects of criminal law. Ms. Galison was assigned to several bureaus during her tenure with the office including District Court where she specialized in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases and County Court where she prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. Kristin Galison has handled thousands of criminal cases and has tried dozens of cases to verdict.
Kristin Galison is a graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. While earning her Juris Doctorate, Ms. Galison participated in the AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy Trial Techniques Program.
Kristin Galison is the 2015 recipient of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association Courage Award.
Kristin Galison regularly appears in Nassau and Suffolk County Traffic and Criminal Courts and Village Courts throughout New York State. Kristin Galison is licensed to practice law in the State Courts of New York and Massachusetts.
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Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
David Galison, P.C.
1539 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY, 11501-4271
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Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
6pts reduced to no points
First time using a lawyer for a traffic ticket. Contacted Kristin Galison through avvo. Extremely professional with expeditious service. My speeding ticket of 6 points was reduced to 0 points. Thank you Kristin Galison and Avvo!
Posted by Sam Gornez | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
2 Tickets - No Points, Total Dismissal, and Charge Reduction
Kristin Galison is very professional and is a prompt communicator with her clients, Highly recommend. Initially called her office for the free consultation and she explained her process and potential outcomes right then and there. I had a few more questions which I addressed via email, and she answer...
Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding ticket over 55 mph zone
Highly recommend Kristin Galison. She was able to get the speeding ticket and 6 points reduced to no points. Very easy to work with and she goes to court on your behalf. The issue was resolved in less than two weeks. 5 Stars across the board!!
Posted by Emmanuel | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic Tickets
I hired Kristin to take care of my 4 traffic violations.She was always prompt in returning phone calls and emails When it can to courts decisions, the fines were drastically reduced and others were dismissed completely.I highly recommend using her law firm
Posted by Raphael | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Friendly, Efficent, Effective took 4 points speeding down to 0 points
Kristin was Efficent, effective and Friendly. She took care of my speeding ticket within 24 hours and got a four point infraction downgraded (plea bargained) down to a parking ticket and no points. I can only say good things about Kristin and am pleased that she came recommended by a friend who also ...
Kristin Galison's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kristin Galison has earned her respect in the courtroom. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, a smart and skilled negotiator, and focused on achieving results. I had the privilege of working together with her at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office where she was tasked with handling a wide variety of serious criminal investigations and prosecutions. Juries love her and judges respect her. I firmly endorse Kristin Galison for criminal defense."
"Kristen Galison is a well respected and trusted attorney who achieves tremendous results for her clients charged criminally in New York. She has earned the respected of fellow attorneys within the defense bar, prosecutors and judges for her zealous representation of her clients. I endorse her without hesitation."
"As a former prosecutor, I opposed Kristin on a number of cases and tried a case against her. She is a very talented and knowledgeable criminal attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an extremely capable and highly experienced practitioner who always strives for the best possible result, given the facts at hand. Her Clients can count on her for diligence, legal knowledge, and honesty."
"Kristin has a solid background in criminal and traffic law having startd as a prosecutor in the same office I started in. She conducts herself with the utmost professionalism and I would not hesitate to endorse her."
"Kristin is an excellent lawyer who is an aggressive advocate on behalf of her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable on the law and I highly recommend her!"
"Kristin is an excellent attorney. She works hard for her clients and truly cares about them. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!"
"I had the pleasure of working with Kristin at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. Kristin is a skilled trail lawyer who fights to obtain the best possible results for her clients. She is hardworking, intelligent and quick on her feet. I highly recommend Kristin to anyone charged with a criminal offense."
"I have known Kristin since 2008 when we worked together as ADAs for the Nassau County DA's Office. Kristin is a very knowledgeable and well-respected attorney in the legal community, and I highly endorse her for any criminal case."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Courage Award, Nassau County Women's Bar Association
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, David Galison, P.C.
2007 - 2015
Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau CountyMember
2007 - 2007
AAJ Student Trial Advocacy TeamMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. GK
Case Dismissed
People v. MF
9 Points Reduced to 0 Points
People v. AA
13 Points Reduced to 0 Points
People v. JS
Top Felony Charge Dismissed After Trial
Education
2007
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
State University of New York, College at Geneseo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Should I fight it and should I request a supporting deposition? Does he have to prove it was me or am I powerless to fight it?
04 Jan 2016
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Question about Interlock Device start time
25 Dec 2015
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Should I hire a attorney to fight a speeding ticket in NYC? Will they reduce ticket would like no points.
22 Dec 2015