About Joseph
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 60%
I am an extremely experienced State and Federal Criminal Defense attorney with a focus on Major Felonies. I have gone to trial in over 75 cases including over a dozen homicides in the last 7 years. I practice in Nasau and Suffolk County along with all the boroughs of the City of New York. My firm handles many cases for local college students at Hofstra, CW Post and Mollow along with more high profile crimes including mortgage fraud and vehicular homicides often related to allegations of DWI
20 years, 8,500 cases
- DUI and DWI: 25%
My firm has handled misdemeanor and felony dwi cases in Nassau, Suffolk, New York City and beyond. We have successfully tried all types of cases including breathalyzer and refusal cases along with allegations of driving under the influence of drugs. Our more serious cases have involved motor vehicle accidents which have led to a fatality,
20 years, 2,000 cases
- Speeding and traffic ticket: 10%
We handle all types of traffic matters on Long Island in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties along with the city of new york hearings at the traffic violations bureau.
20 years, 1,000 cases
- General practice: 5%
We are a full service law firm handling all types of civil litigation, estate planning and your family needs such as real estate and wills.
36 years, 5,000 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Active | 1998 | 03/16/2017 |
| NY | Currently registered | 1998 | 06/26/2017 |
| Legal answers | 7249 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Law Student Award | FADA | 1997 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Attorney | Legal A Id Society of New York | 1997 - 2003 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County | Immediate Past President | 2005 - Present |
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofstra University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Bridge the Gap | From Theory to Practice--Insights into the Trial of a Criminal Case | 2012 |
Attorney endorsements
(44)
Peter Depew, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lo Piccolo provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers.
Luke Fenchel, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Joe for his familiarity with criminal law and alcohol-related offenses. He clearly has the knowledge, experience, and clarity of expression vital to be a great attorney. He is a consistent and consistently helpful contributor, helping many here in need.
Cost
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- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
1103 Stewart Avenue
Suite 200
Garden City, NY, 11530
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