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About David
Biography
I have been an attorney practicing in Suffolk County, New York for the past 43 years. Throughout that time, I have represented thousands of criminal defendants in matters including, DWI and DUI, burglary, white collar crime and murder in both State and Federal Court. I have tried over a thousand cases throughout my career, with much success.
I have also represented countless attorneys and judges, whether in civil, criminal or professional disciplinary matters.
I have been AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell throughout most of my career.
As the Managing Partner of Long Tuminell, LLP I strive to ensure that every client of the Firm receives the benefit of our decades of experience, skill and expertise.
Professional. Experienced. Compassionate. Call now 631-336-2589!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
DUI and DWI
20%
Litigation
20%
Federal Crime
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 53 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Max | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great attorney
David is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. He and his stuff handled my case well, and obtained a favorable disposition that was acceptable to me.
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"I endorse this lawyer. David Besso is a well respected and skilled attorney with decades of experience. Mr. Besso has exceptional trial skills and the highest integrity. I strongly recommend him for all types of criminal and civil litigation."
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Directors’ Award, Suffolk County Bar Association
2014
New York Area's Top Rated Lawyers of 2014, Legal Leaders
2007
19th Annual Peter Sweisgood Award, Suffolk County Bar Association, Lawyers' Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
1995
Certificate of Appreciation, Appellate Division Second Department, New York
Work Experience
1977 - Present
Managing Partner, Long Tuminello, LLP
1975 - 1975
Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
1975 - 1977
Chief, Criminal Defense Department, Siben & Siben, LLP
1973 - 1975
Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society, Suffolk County
Associations
2006 - Present
Suffolk County Assigned Counsel PlanAdministrator
2002 - Present
Committee on Character and Fitness for the Ninth and Tenth Judicial DistrictsMember
1998 - Present
Lawyers' Assistance FoundationDirector
1995 - Present
Nassau/Suffolk Judicial Selection CommitteeMember, Judicial Screening Committee
1991 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2009
Judicial Hearing Officer Screening CommitteeMember
1997 - 2002
Suffolk County Ethics CommissionCommissioner
1995 - 2000
Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial DistrictChair
1995 - 2004
Suffolk County Ethics CommissionCommissioner
1993 - 2000
Grievance Committee for the Tenth Judicial DistrictMember
1991 - 1992
Suffolk County Bar AssociationPresident
1989 - 1990
Suffolk County Bar Association, District Court CommitteeVice President
1988 - 1989
Nassau/Suffolk Judicial Screening CommitteeCo-chair, Bench Bar Committee
1987 - 1992
New York State Bar AssociationMember, House of Delegates
1985 - 1986
Suffolk County Bar Association, District Court CommitteeSecretary
1982 - 1993
Suffolk County Bar Association, District Court CommitteeDirector
1980 - 1981
Suffolk County Bar Association, District Court CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Elsalam
Acquitted of rape charges
People v. Wilson
Acquitted
Education
1972
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
Long Island University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Assigned Counsel Defender Plan
Brady/Rosario Discovery
2015
Assigned Counsel Defender Plan
Litigation of Sex Offenses
2014
Assigned Counsel Defender Plan
Jury Selection
2014
Assigned Counsel Defender Plan
Intoxilizer 9000
N/A
Trial Advocacy Workshop
Trial Advocacy
Publications
Languages
English