Practice areas
John Tasolides served as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Coordinator for the District Attorney of Kings County New York where he was responsible for screening all DWI arrests county wide.
39 years
As a former Assistant District Attorney with more than thirty years of criminal practice experience I know how the system works from both sides.
34 years
If you Receive a Traffic Ticket, don't ignore it! CONTACT OUR OFFICE IMMEDIATELY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION! We can help you fight a ticket to avoid fines, points and increased insurance premiums
34 years
John N. Tasolides has experience with transportation law., including representation in court, and administrative hearings. His goal is resolve issues facing his clients economically and cost effectively.
34 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1982 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
2014 New York Metro Area Super Lawyer- Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
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2013 New York Metro Area Super Lawyer- Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Eagle Scout | Boy Scouts of America | 1970 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Law Office of John N. Tasolides | 1987 - Present |
Partner | Lefkowitz & Tasolides | 1986 - 1987 |
Supervising Senior Assistant District Attorney | Kings Country (Brooklyn) District Attorney | 1981 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Defenders Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | Admitted to Practice | 1989 - Present |
Nassau County Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Nassau County Bar Association | Criminal Court Law and Procedure Committee | 1986 - Present |
Nassau County Bar Association | Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Committee | 1986 - Present |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | Admitted to Practice | 1982 - Present |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Appellate Division First Judicial Department, Continuing Legal Education Courses | Defending Against Charges of Driving While Intoxicated | 2001 |
Suffolk County Academy of Law | Handling DWI Cases: A Guide for New Lawyers | 2000 |
New York State Bar Association publication | Expert Witnesses, Basic Civil Practice: The Trial | 1998 |
New York County Lawyers Association, Assigned Counsel Plan of the City of New York | Vehicle and Traffic Law: Handling DWI Cases, Forfeiture, Creative Defenses,1996 | 1996 |
New York State Bar Association publication | Expert Witnesses, Power Advocacy: Achieving Maximum Jury Impact During Trial | 1993 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hofstra University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
New York University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Nassau County Women’s Bar Association | Guiding your Clients, Family and Friends through the Traffic Court Process | 2007 |
Continuing Legal Education Courses | Defending Against Charges of Driving While Intoxicated. | 2001 |
Suffolk Academy of Law | Handling DWI Cases | 2000 |
Assigned Counsel Plan of the City of New York | Vehicle and Traffic Law: Handling DWI Cases, Forfeiture, Creative Defenses | 1996 |
National Conference | “What Really Happened to My Loved One?”; “Planting Seeds of Hope and Healing Through Communication” Workshop on communication with prosecutors and law enforcement authorities. | 1990 |
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Lee Bergstein, White collar crime Attorney on May 24, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
John is a hard working, very skilled advocate. I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Millman, Litigation Attorney on May 14, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is highly competent, aggressively and effectively advocates for clients and possesses knowledge in various areas of law encompassing both civil and criminal subject matters. Any client who retains him will be well-served.