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Ian Thomas Fitzgerald
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Biography
I am a former Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office where I spent nearly every day in a courtroom practicing criminal law. During my nine year career I was assigned to the District Court Bureau, the East End Bureau, the Case Advisory Bureau, the Major Crime Bureau, and the Vehicular Crime Bureau. I earned a reputation as a skilled trial attorney and tried numerous cases to verdict including Driving While Intoxicated, Vehicular Assault, Manslaughter, and Attempted Murder. I prosecuted cases in First District Court in Central Islip, most of the Village Courts in the five western towns of Suffolk County, all the Justice Courts of the five eastern towns, and County Court and Supreme Court in Riverhead.
In 2012 when the District Attorney of Suffolk County chose to prosecute driving while intoxicated and crimes arising out of motor vehicle crashes more aggressively, I was one of just three Assistant District Attorneys selected from among 175 attorneys to be a member of the Vehicular Crime Unit, which later became the Vehicular Crime Bureau. While there I was on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to the scenes of motor vehicle crashes to assist detectives with their investigations and would handle those cases from the scene to arrest to final disposition.
Upon my retirement from the District Attorney's Office in October 2013 I opened the Law Office of Ian T. Fitzgerald to put my experience and skill to work for you. I know that being accused of a crime can be overwhelming and that you need an experienced attorney who knows the system to protect your rights every step of the way. I try to make all my clients feel as if they are my only client. 24 hours a day, seven days a week I am here to help you.
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Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
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Location
The Law Office of Ian T. Fitzgerald, LLC
320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 6800, Central Islip, NY, 11722
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Ian Thomas Fitzgerald's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Don't recomend
I hired him and was extremely mislead. He will not investigate or care how weak the prosecutor s case is. For my case I found out afterwards that he witheld favorable evidence
Posted by Brian | February 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Client
Ian came highly recommend. His background in criminal law was very impressive. The court system is very confusing but Ian knew the process and seemed to always be one step ahead. My case turned out more than favorable for the defense. Ian always returned my calls, always followed up outside of the co...
Posted by Jason | February 11, 2014
The Go-To lawyer for traffic, family, and criminal matters. Best in the industry!
Ian handled a bunch of my traffic issues promptly with amazing results. He has also handled a few of my family cases and is absolutely one of the best in the industry when it comes to knowledgability, reliability, and customer service. He Always returns phone calls and is an absolute pleasure to work...
Posted by gtyja | January 13, 2014
A must have criminal attorney
A Lawyer Who Is Of High Integrity And Honest. A Lawyer Who Actually Returns Calls. A Rarity Indeed. A Lawyer Who Actually Cares About His Client! I Would Highly Recommend Him To Family, Friends And Anyone Who Asked Me For A Competent Criminal Attorney.
Ian Thomas Fitzgerald's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with this attorney on several matters and he is a very good attorney who is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense law."
"I have worked with Ian when he was a prosecutor. He was always well prepared and presented his case well. I am sure he will continue to do well as a defense attorney applying the same work ethic he displayed as an Assistant District Attorney."
"I worked with Ian Fitzgerald at the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. Ian is a hard working, professional, and knowledgable attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal, The Law Office of Ian T. Fitzgerald
2004 - 2013
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Office Of The Suffolk County District Attorney
Associations
2016 - Present
Suffolk County Criminal Bar AssociationMember
Education
2004
Hofstra Univ.
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
State University of New York, Albany
B.A.
Languages
English
Activity
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21 Jan 2015
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Can I get arrested for breaking a TV in a bar?
17 Nov 2014
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Can I get a class E felony taken off my record?
10 Nov 2014