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Robert John Brunetti

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Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 36 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Carle Place, NY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1 Old Country Rd, Suite 347, Carle Place, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

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Brunetti & Ascione, PLLC

1 Old Country Rd, Suite 347, Carle Place, NY, 11514

Brunetti & Ascione, PLLC

490 Main St., Northport, NY, 11768

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51 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Winner

Rob did exactly what he said he would. Knows the law and stands by you through the entire process. You want your rights protected? This is your guy.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DWI February 2017

More than one person familiar with the system recommended R. Brunetti as the way to go and fortunately I was actually smart and followed the advice. During consultation, I was told what our goal would be and how we would achieve it. Only 8 weeks later, our exact goal was achieved, court appearances c...omplete, and they got my vehicle back which looked highly unlikely by law. If you did something stupid like me, be smart and retain Rob; he's been doing this a long time and knows exactly what he is doing.

Posted by RB | August 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Top Notch Representation!!

My first experience with Mr. Brunetti was as a juror for a DUI case. All I can say is the man is passionate about his work, and it showed in ALL aspects of the trial. I took his business card after the trial as I needed legal advice for a family member. He went the extra mile for his client, han...dled each witness for the defense and prosecution like I have only seen in films, and he ultimately proved how his client was innocent. Myself, along with the fellow jurors were immediately unanimous when it came to our verdict during deliberation...INNOCENT on ALL counts. The man knows the legal system.... and I cannot say enough in regards to how he defended his client and stated his case. If you have a legal debacle whether your innocence is in question, or have other legal issues, you will not go wrong with legal representation from Brunetti and Ascione PLLC.

Posted by Dan | May 21, 2014 | DUI & DWI

NOT GUILTY!!!, Rob and Brunetti & Ascione are the BEST at what they do!

Over two years ago I was wrongly accused of driving under the influence. At the time I thought there was nothing I could do but accept the DA’s offer of a misdemeanor and three years of probation. Knowing I was innocent I decided to fight it. Luckily, I had a friend who witnessed my innocence and imm...ediately made a phone call to a judge who was a friend of his. That judge told him “when she is on trail with a difficult DWI case she calls Brunetti for advice.” Shortly after this I got to meet with Robert Brunetti and he insured me that we could win. He informed me how inaccurate the intoxilyzer is and the numerous protocols need to be followed in order for the intoxilyzer to work. If any of these protocols aren’t done the machine will return a high and inaccurate reading. It has been a long two years do to the DA’s persistence not to offer me a lower plea. Today, I look back and can say I glad the DA never did. Rob got me a decision of NOT GUILTY on all accounts. I will always owe Rob for this. I now for the first time in two years can look forward to the future and not dwell in the past. The firm, Brunetti & Ascione has been nothing but professional and caring. I got to know everyone there on personal level, which made dealing with this difficult situation so much easier. Rob treated my case as though it was a million dollar trail putting more energy into it then anyone can imagine. I even got to meet his family when we would work later nights at his house. I cannot stress how fortunate I am for meeting Rob Brunetti. He’s truly the best!

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer who knows the laws and how work the facts to a victorious outcome!!!

Robert is a stand up guy. When i first met him i was working with another lawyer, another good guy but i wanted to feel out my options as i never thought i would be in this situation. I was referred to him by a local official in law enforcement that had to face him. He stated to me that if i was ...ever in that situation "that's the guy I want"!!!! So I did my research and digging and found out that I needed to meet him. So i made and arrangement to meet him and he was more than welcoming. We discussed the case and the facts and he sounded very confident that was a winnable case in a genuine fashion, (not as a salesman). So I decided to retain him and move forward. I was a very pro active client and worked with Mr Brunetti trying to feed him as much info as possible that would help him help me. This case seemed to be taking for ever and the DA was very persistent to prosecute for an aggravated felony. when things were not feeling so comfortable i sought out advice from other lawyers and was on the verge of making a move. We pushed off the case for a day to think. I went to lunch with Robert and he reassured me that we were strong and had a great case. I stuck with my guns and decided to stick with the man i chose, and let the facts prove themselves. through out this whole process Robert and his assistant, Ken Fitzgerald, were very informative and helpful. They walked me through the process and when ever there was a question they responded. There was alot at stake for me and i couldn't have been happier with the outcome. At the mapp hearing Robert was on point with his facts and definately gave the arresting officer as much as he could handle. He was persistent, factual, aggressive, yet respectful. (like a bulldog in a suit and tie). He told me where he was going to capitalize and how we would win. He was correct. Bottom line -- THE MAN KNOWS HIS FACTS. Not all lawyers are created equal and I'm glad my gut told me to pick him!

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Edward Shoulkin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert Brunetti is an exceptional criminal defense attorney and an outstanding advocate for all those he represents. He is tireless in defense of his clients and is a top notch trial attorney with a wealth of trial experience. You could not hope for a better advocate to defend you, and I strongly endorse Robert."

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Lisa Rousso

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to enthusiastically endorse Mr. Brunetti as a criminal defense attorney. I have had the opportunity to witness Mr. Brunetti “in action” on several occasions. To see him working on a trial is a sight to behold; he is definitely a gifted lawyer. He is incredibly well-versed, quick thinking, and spectacular with juries. He is a professional who truly knows his craft, and I recommend his services to those in need without hesitation."

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Jesse Baco

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Brunetti for over 10 years. He is an excellent criminal law attorney focusing on DWI. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and takes a personal interest in their vindication. He is also very well respected in the legal community and is known as a premier DWI trial attorney. I highly recommend Mr. Brunetti."

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Laura Mecklosky

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Brunetti with the highest recommendation. I have always told fellow lawyers that if I was ever arrested in a DWI charge, Mr. Brunetti would be the attorney I'd hire! Thankfully, that situation has never arisen but on two occasions I have recommended him to close friends of mine. On the most recent case, Mr. Brunetti turned what surely would have been a career ending situation for my friend into a disposition that is rarely given by the District Attorney. In addition to watching him practice first hand, I've seen Mr. Brunetti lecture on DWI law and he is an expert in his field. But most importantly, his clients know that not only does he come with the expertise needed to solve the client's problem, but he shows a caring and compassion that unfortunately the legal profession is not known for."

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Nicole Hemrick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Brunetti, Mr. Scott Benjamin, and Ms. Ascione zealously and successfully advocated for a close friend of mine during nearly 1-month-long DWI trial. Mr. Brunetti and his team created reasonable doubt by demonstrating that the police acted in a predatory and unlawful manner in pulling my friend over, illegally signed blank traffic tickets, and lacked knowledge and skill regarding how to conduct field sobriety tests. One of the charges which the police used as a pretext for the arrest was dismissed by the judge as baseless, due to Mr. Brunetti and his team's extraordinary representation the jury properly found my friend not guilty of 2 misdemeanor DWI charges (per se and common law) and a violation DWAI charges. In the end, my friend was only found guilty of failing to signal and walked away (reputation and future saved thanks to Brunetti &Ascione!) with a simple traffic ticket."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Practitioner of the Year, Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Work Experience

1993 - 2023

Managing Partner, Brunetti & Ascione

1990 - 1993

Public Defender, Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County

Associations

1997 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

1995 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County

Member

Education

1989

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

State University of Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Suffolk County Bar Association

Breath Testing Instruments

2013

Nassau County Bar Association

Standard Field Sobriety Testing

2007

Nassau County Bar Association

How to Defend a DWI Case

2007

Legal Aid Society

DWI Defense

2006

Nassau County Bar Association

DMV Refusal Hearing in New York

2005

New York State Bar Association

Pretrial Hearings

Publications

2015

New York Law Journal People v. Trevor M

1995

West Law Journal People v. Joseph O'Connor

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