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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 | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best Attorney in whole Long Island, NY

Mr. Brunetti helped with my DWI case. Facing jail time was obvious. After I changed attorneys to Mr. Brunetti, you could see immediately the difference a professional, knowledgeable, and high end performance. He worked diligently on my case and was always available for questions, even after hours. ...Mr. Brunetti really put a lot of hard work, time and effort into presenting the best possible defense. Initially the DA wanted to take the case to trial but after knowing who is attorney he quickly offered 3 years TASK. I am grateful for Mr. Brunetti for all his hard work, and for taking a case where I faced 3 years that resulted in TASC.

Posted by ROBERT | July 15, 2014 | DUI & DWI

You are in good hands with Brunetti and Ascione for your DWI/DUI case

First be prepared for a two year battle. That's just how the system creeps along, and yes you won't see Rob or Lisa at every court hearing but rest assured they will be at the ones that count. I had 9 adjournments ,8 of which were because the State was not prepared. I was prepared on several occasion...s , to just give up and throw in the towel and plead guilty to a DWI as charged. What convinced me to fight was when I saw Robs performance at my DMV hearing for refusing the breathalyzer. He had the officer so intimidated that he was stumbling all over himself trying to answer the rapid fire barrage of questions. Finally the State agreed to the lesser charge of driving while impaired with no probation and no community service. I took it and ran. Finally one thing that really impressed me was that Rob returns text messages ...on the same DAY!, and often within minutes.

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!

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Absolutely Amazing Lawyer

I can not say enough about this attorney. He was recommended to me by a family friend to represent me in a case that was close to two years old. My previous lawyer - Frank Adipietro was a horrible and dishonest human being and you can read his reviews on this site. Mr. Brunetti took over and lite...rally fixed my life within a matter of months. He is the most involved, intelligent and caring person I could possibly imagine. I was told by many that he is the best person to go to in NY, but I was obviously skeptical at first. His performance however, was movie-worthy. Because I did not want to plea to any reduced deals, I decided to go to trial in my case. Mr. Brunetti worked late nights and called me early mornings every day during the trial, helping me prepare. His research skills, legal expertise and charisma can only be compared to a TV character. All the chargers against me were dropped. It was not an accident – it was due to his amazing and hard work. I can not recommend him enough. Do not waste your time and money with anyone else and hire the best from the first time. I wish I did.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2013 | DUI & DWI

You are making the best decision for youself, hiring Mr. Brunetti!

If you are like me and find yourself facing an aggravated DWI charge in Nassau County Long Island, you are going to NEED to retain an experienced lawyer. Nassau County is extremely strict and they enforce some of the HARSHEST penalties. If you are reading this review, and are skeptical- just wait til...l you start finding out about all the penalties that you will be facing. I don’t wish it upon my worst enemy. About 9 months ago, I was charged with an aggravated DWI. It was the scariest and most stressful time in my life. Upon the recommendation of a friend in law enforcement, I immediately went to see Mr. Brunetti. I knew, I was facing strict punishments: jail time, inpatient/outpatient treatment, 3 years probation, and even could be a possible felony charge. Mr Brunetti will walk you through the steps of what to expect. Trust me, you are going to need someone by your side through this diffiuclt time in your life. He will navigate you through this difficult road. Brunetti and his associates took care of pretty much everything. They anticapted possible issues and were on top of everything. They are very experienced- and that is definitely what you need. I am writing this review a week after my sentencing. I could not be happier with Brunetti’s service and the outcome. There is no doubt in my mind, that had I not been represented by Brunetti, I would have most likely spent 5-10 days in jail and doing 3 years’ probation, if not worse. Also, Brunetti was there every-time I called to answer my questions or concerns. He is very professional, and quick to respond.

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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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