William Scott Petrillo

William Scott Petrillo

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1103 Stewart Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City, NY

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Sapone & Petrillo, LLP

1103 Stewart Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530

Sapone & Petrillo, LLP

One Penn Plaza, Suite 5315, New York, NY, 10119

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William Scott Petrillo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Mr. Petrillo: Savior at Law

In early 2012, I was wrongfully accused of arson via circumstantial evidence. The lead detective was determined to have me suffer for someone else's crime and I felt powerless. Mr. Petrillo saved me from my Kafkaesque nightmare through his strength of character, confidence of law and learned talent i...n the court room. From day one, he was upfront about my situation, preparing me for all possible scenarios. My concerns were his, both in and out of the courtroom. When this all began, I was depressed the justice system failed me and I was downtrodden by what appeared to be absolute powers tailoring the facts to my demise. By the end of trial, Mr. Petrillo lead us to a triumphant acquittal; In the process, restoring my faith in the justice system. I'm convinced had I not been in Mr. Petrillo's professional hands, I would not have prevailed and fallen through the fingers of a lesser lawyer. I am forever grateful. Should you find yourself in a similar predicament: You'll want a warrior like Mr. Petrillo fighting at your side in the courtroom.

Posted by O.W. | January 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

What every law firm should strive to be

About a year and a half ago I ran into some legal trouble and needed legal representation. My wife's cousin is a corporate lawyer and she referred us to William Petrillo. Having never been on the wrong side of the law, I didnt know what to expect. I also didn't know if this would affect my employment... status. I had a laundry list of concerns and questions. After my first consultation with Bill, he immediately struck me as personable, professional, confident and honest. He told me what all of my options were and also gave me his personal opinion. My best interest was always his primary concern. He always reiterated that no matter what legal avenue i chose to go down, he was in my corner 100%. I felt extremely confident that i had chosen the right guy. And i definitely did. From the first court appearance right up to my last, Bill and his associate, Karen Bobley always put their best foot forward. They never wanted to settle for anything less than what I had hoped for. At the end of my court proceedings I did get the outcome i was looking for and my friends and co-workers could not believe that it was possible, under the circumstances. I owe it all to Bill and his team. Whenever I needed legal documentation e-mailed or faxed, for work or other purposes, Jennifer, Bill's office manager, was always on top of things. Jennifer would call me the day before any court appearances, as a reminder, and also give me the heads up on what would happen at that appearance. Whenever I had questions, Jennifer usually had an answer and if she didn't, Bill would , personnally, call me back by the end of the day. Words do not truly describe the high level of service that I received. Bill and company made a very stressful situation very manageable and i am forever grateful. Not only is Bill a great lawyer. He is a wonderful human being. And that is what separates him from the rest. So, if you ever find yourself in a legal bind, don't take chances or cut corners. Protect yourself and go with the best, William Petrillo.

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William Scott Petrillo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Christiansen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's no coincidence that most times someone involved with law enforcement gets in a jam (ie. cop gets arrested), they retain the services of Bill. His case outcomes speak for themselves. He is an excellent litigator, well-respected advocate & gentlemen."

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Lauren Riesenfeld

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Petrillo for anyone looking for a top notch criminal defense attorney. Mr. Petrillo is kind, intelligent and a skilled advocate. He goes above and beyond for his clients to ensure the best possible outcome for their case."

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Oscar Michelen

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is simply one of the best trial lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Dedicated, thorough, an expert at cross-examination and a sharp legal mind. On top of that, he is personable and cares deeply about his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him for anyone seeking a criminal defense lawyer."

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Edward Sapone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having known Bill Petrillo for many years, I can state without reservation that he is in the top 1% of trial lawyers. Bill started out working in law enforcement and then for the Nassau County District Attorney's Office where he was one of the most active and successful trial lawyers in the office. That background -- coupled with Bill's raw intelligence and solid work ethic -- gives Bill an arsenal of weapons in the courtroom with which he gains acquittal after acquittal of cases that appear impossible to win. Bill is the lawyer whom judges, other lawyers and prosecutors go to when they need representation. And Bill's ethical and professional standards are impeccable. Bill not only is an asset to the bar; he's an asset to the world. He is an outstanding lawyer and an outstanding person. Anyone who is fortunate enough to have Bill as his or her counsel could not have better representation."

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Michael Lamonsoff

White collar crime lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I unconditionally and heartily endorse William S. Petrillo, Esq. I am the owner of one the largest Personal Injury and Civil Rights firms in New York. I am on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Over the years I have referred Mr. Petrillo numerous clients who required a criminal defense attoney. I have also collaborated with Mr. Petrillo on a high profile nationally known civil matter involving a the wrongful conviction of an innocent man who spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Accordingly, I am uniquely qualified to attest to his professional abilities. As a criminal defense attorney, he has a well earned reputation of being both well respected and feared by his prosecutorial adversaries. He has a “no holds barred” tenacity in the defense of his clients. He has successfully defended some of the most difficult high profile and media cases. Mr. Petrillo is a tenacious, aggressive and unyielding advocate for his clients"

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

The Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Principal, Law Offices Of William Petrillo, P.C.

1998 - 2002

Of Counsel And In House Trial Counsel, Criminal Defense Firm

1994 - 1998

Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office

1984 - 1990

Police Officer, New York City Police Department

Associations

2015 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers; Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

The New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

The New York State Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2002 - Present

The National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2002 - Present

The Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

The Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County

Member

1998 - Present

The Former Assistant District Attorney's Association of Nassau County

Member

Education

1994

City University of New York School of Law at Queens College

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

St. John's University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Nassau Academy of Law

Defense Summation, Cross Examination & Preparation

2017

Hofstra Law School

Cases That Shock The Conscience

2016

Nassau County Police Academy

Courtroom Testimony

2016

Nassau Academy of Law

The Fundamentals Of The Trial In A Criminal Case

2016

Hofstra Law School

Jury Selection

2015

The Nassau Lawyers' Association

Cross Examination

2015

Nassau Academy Of Law

Anatomy of a Criminal Trial From Jury Selection to Summation, Practical Strategies & Suggestions

2015

Marino Legal Institute - NYC

The Perfect Closing

2015

Hofstra Law School

Correcting The Injustice

2014

The Nassau Lawyers' Association

From Arrest To Arraignment

2014

Nassau County Police Academy

Courtroom Testimony

2014

Nassau Academy Of Law

Defense Cross Examination & Summation

2014

Hofstra Law School

From Jury Selection To Summation

2013

Hofstra Law School

Attacking The Prosecution's Case

2012

Hofstra Law School

Winning The Case Before The Trial

2011

Hofstra Law School

The Anatomy Of A Criminal Trial

2010

City University Of New York School Of Law

Cross Examination

2009

City University Of New York School Of Law

Closing Argument

2008

City University Of New York School Of Law

Prosecuting & Defending Fraud Cases

2007

Nassau Academy Of Law

Defense Cross Examination & Summation

2006

Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Defense Closing Argument

2005

Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Opening Statement & Closing Argument

2005

Molloy College

Trial Preparation & Jury Selection

2004

Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Defense Closing Argument

2003

Molloy College

An Analysis Of A Murder Trial

Languages

English

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