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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 26 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Robert | September 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
No points
I was researching traffic attorneys and I had a list of three to call. I happened to call Kristen first and from my brief conversation with her I was confident that she was the one to use. I was right. She got my speeding ticket reduced to a parking violation with a nominal fee. She had this resolved...
Posted by Karen | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Avoided a nightmare
I consulted another attorney's office before I went with Kristen. After speaking with both the other party and Kristin I felt much more comfortable with Kristin and decided to go with her. She always returned my calls promptly and was direct when I asked questions and I certainly was relieved and ver...
Posted by Keith | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
100% satisfaction
I highly recommend Kristin Galison . Kristin is very responsive, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with . Once I contacted her in regard to my daughter's speedy ticket I immediately felt at ease .I was very confident it would be handled efficiently . Kristin was able to get a 4 point...
Posted by Dominick | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
6 point ticket dismissed!!!
I had speeding tickets that would of put points on my license and a heavy fine. kristen Galison was able to get my tickets dismissed. She is unbelievable!!!! She was constantly in touch with me and was very prompt to email me back with my questions.
Posted by Denny | May 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
3 points reduced to no points
The officer pulled me over for going 65 in a 55, and also wrote me for not having my physical insurance in the car (electronic version wasn’t accepted). Ms Galison not only was able to get me off without any points but significantly dropped my fines. The fact that I didn’t have to take off from wor...
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."
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"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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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
Q&A
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