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Robert John Brunetti

5.0
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 | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Not GUILTY!!!!

Next to proposing to my Wife, Rob Brunetti was BEST DECESION I EVER MADE….. I was dealing with multiple Police officers fabricating DWI evidence and a laundry list of charges against me. If convicted with the DWI charges that I was facing, I would have lost my business and incarcerated for months ...to years. I first went to a famous Celebrity Attorney, YES a Park Ave Attorney Firm with their $5000 suits and after my first hearing I realized they didn’t care whatsoever about me just cared about their own Ego’s. Robert Brunetti only cares about one thing “YOU.” Don’t let his caustic antics at your first meeting fool you one bit. When Robert is in the court room this is where he shines and should win an OSCAR! He’s your personal Gladiator fighting for your freedom. I have seen him discredit witness, Breathe Technicians and Police officers on the stand with complete ease. Rob knows the breathalyzers, proper police procedures’ and breath tech procedures cold. Rob has a full team of expert’s with impeccable credentials discrediting the DA’s police and witness. Rob and his entire team at Brunetti & Ascione live your case and truly care, they are the BEST TEAM to have in your Corner! YES, Rob got me a NOT GULTY on all Charges!!!!!

Posted by Richard | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Awesome Job!

Even though it was over 30 years in between, technically this was my third DWI. There was a video of me hitting another car in the parking lot as I was backing out. It was during a snow storm but you gotta admit---it doesnt look good. Refused the breathalyzer (best decision I could have made!) Had to... complete 1 year with TASC. (couldnt drink for a year---who cares!) End result...reduced plea to driving while impaired--60 days suspension of license and have to take a DDP course (For DMV-not court)--$750 fine. No community service, no interlock device, no BS! My daughter who had a 2 week lapse of insurance had a harsher penalty! You will not see Robert all the time but Lisa, Robert and all the staff lawyers and secretaries were awesome.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Life altering experience.

Not Guilty was the end result after 20 months of waiting for my daughters DUI trial Robert Brunetti performed brilliantly in the courtroom. His meticulous strategizing and intimate knowledge of the subject of DUI prepared us for what lay before us. After 10 days in court with experts he put on ...the stand and his amazing cross examination style, the jury realized there was no verdict but NOT GUILTY even though we were told by other attorneys to plead guilty. I highly recommend anyone to consult with Mr. Brunetti and his Team before making a decision on counsel as this can be a life changing experience. We are forever grateful to Rob Brunetti.

Posted by dmj3252 | August 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Testimony

As a police officer where I had to testify in the courtroom resulting from DWI arrests, I have had many challenges in going up against Robert Brunetti. He knows the breathalyzer instrument better than most attorneys. He knows and understands how it's designed and functions. Brunetti is very thorough... and knows how to win.

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.

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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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