Kristin Galison

Kristin Galison

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 18 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Mineola, NY
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1539 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

David Galison, P.C.

1539 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY, 11501-4271

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Kristin Galison's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

194 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Kimberly | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Efficient, Great Results, Friendly and Very Professional

I had Kristin Galison handle three tickets. I was extremely worried I would not get my license suspension lifted and would have to pay an exorbitant amount of money. A year and a half ago I was pulled over and I had forgot to bring my wallet. I received three tickets: unlicensed, no insurance and uni...nspected. Potential fines 2,849.00. Kristin was able to get the no insurance & unlicensed dismissed and uninspected dropped to jaywalking (no points). In the end I had to pay 115$ in fines and a 210$ suspension lift fee. Kristin made everything easy to understand, she was quick to resolve my tickets and very thorough. If I ever need a lawyer again I will know who to call- Kristin Galison. I highly recommend her to anyone with pending traffic violations, license suspensions, DWI, DUI and any other traffic related tickets. Thank You Kristin.

Posted by Steve and Sara | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Traffic tickets

Kristen Galison got my wife’s traffic tickets taken care of with no hassle at all. Very efficient and professional. 5 points reduces to no points, failure to signal, failure to maintain lane and refusal of roadside bac test all reduced to jaywalking. We will definitely use her services again if... needed.

Posted by Stephen | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

6 points reduced to 0...thank you so much!

Kristin Galison was a pleasure to work with. She is professional, efficient, communicates well, and of course gets the job done! I was facing a 6-point speeding charge which Kristin got reduced to 0 points and a fine. I highly recommend Kristin for speeding and traffic ticket cases, and I'm sure sh...e is equally efficient with Criminal defense, DUI, and DWI.

Posted by Kevin | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

My DWI

This is my first review of a lawyer that I've ever written, and I don't know where to start. That being said I guess, well if you've ever been in some serious trouble picking the right lawyer is tough. I went to so many lawyers before I chose kristen. It was a nightmare. The reason I chose her is bec...ause her price was very fair. Especially for a DWI . Kristen was extremely professional, very nice. Kristen went over my entire case with me top to bottom. If i had trouble understanding something, She made sure she'd go over it with me and describe what was going on. Kristen was also recommended to me by someone I know. In my opinion kristen did everything that she could right. I never once didn't know what was going on. When she knew I knew. She kept in contact with me so I wouldn't feel left out. Kristen also went out of her way to meet me on weekends when I needed, because I have such a busy schedual. Kristen had me take extra precautions to make me look better in court. She knew exactly what to do. I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it. (If you know what I mean). In the court room kristen handled herself very well. She was very confident, and was always prepared with whatever we needed. Which made me feel alot better that I didn't have a lazy lawyer. Kristen may seem all nice and sweet on the outside, but let me assure you. The woman is a PITBULL! That's not a joke. She fought for me and she will fight for you. I witnessed her on several different occasions fighting for my innocence with the police officer that arrested me, or the judge. It was amazing. She worked wonders. Needless to say I'm very happy with the outcome of my case. I got a speeding ticket. Just for your information. And that's way better then a dwi on your record. Not to mention all the money you will have to spend, and you get to keep your liscence. Ohh also I had my liscence the entire time. Start to finish. I'm sure I'm leaving so many things out, But this has already become a lengthy review. I give Kristen Galison A+'s across the board. I couldn't be happier with the turnout of the case, and the lawyer i chose. I would definitely recommend her to anyone with any traffic trouble. I just hope I never have to use her again lol.

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Kristin Galison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brendan Ahern

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Robert Schalk

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Richard Hochhauser

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Somair Alam

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Block

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Kahn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kristen Clodfelter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michelle DiPaolo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Jennifer Mazzei

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kristin is an excellent attorney. She works hard for her clients and truly cares about them. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!"

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Gerard McCloskey

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Barry

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Joshua Kahn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle DiPaolo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristen Clodfelter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gerard McCloskey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Alber

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Mazzei

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Polk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brendan Ahern

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kimberly Lerner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Schalk

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Barry

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2016 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County

Member

2007 - 2007

AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Team

Member

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

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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

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