Martin P. Bonventre

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Martin P. Bonventre

also known as Martin P. Bonventre Esq

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

41 State Street, Suite M100, Albany, NY

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About Martin

Biography

Dedicated Legal Representation

Making sure you are be compensated for your medical bills, your time off from work, and your pain.

Handling all matters from armed robbery and felony drug possession, to DWI and traffic tickets.

Years of experience dedicated to representing clients charged with DWI/DUI.

Making sure insurance companies take care of those who are injured.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Handling all matters from armed robbery and felony drug possession, to DWI and traffic tickets. Focus is on keeping my clients well informed and getting the best result.

16 years

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

Years of experience dedicated to representing clients charged with DWI/DUI.

16 years

30%
Car Accident 20%

Were you hurt in a car accident? You should be compensated for your medical bills, your time off from work, and your pain. I make insurance companies compensate my clients for the accidents caused by their insured.

16 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

With my trial background in the criminal world, I am turning to insurance companies to make sure they take care of those who are injured.

16 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Martin P. Bonventre, Esq.

41 State Street, Suite M100, Albany, NY, 12207

martinpbonventre.com/

Online Presence

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Martin P. Bonventre's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | April 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer.

Martin helped me out tremendously. He was very knowledgeable and supportive. He took the time to develop a clear strategy. He showed me a great deal of compassion and patience. I'm very fortunate to have had his representation.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Grateful to have found Martin Bonventre

Found Martin Bonventre through help of reading reviews on Avvo. The reviews did not disappoint. He is thorough, kind, and hard working. From the first consultation to the end of the engagement he kept all informed and explained legal jargon/procedures in a manner that was understandable. He gave s...ound advice. Do not hesitate to consult or hire Martin if you have the need.

Posted by Taffek | April 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great guy

He such a good soul I was in the situation and I thought I would never Get out of and he told me don’t worry so I put my trust in him and didn’t fail so I would 100% recommend this guy

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Client

Martin Bonventre is Barry good at what he does and I am very pleased with the job he did in resolving a very serious court matter I had. I highly recommend him to hire him as a Kindlon law firm.

Posted by Dave | December 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Martin is my man

A couple years ago I was riding into work on New Year's Eve, and I stupidly brought along my prescriptions. I also had a prior DWAI charge. I got pulled over, cops did the math and it was a true case of wrong place wrong time. I first spoke with a paid public defender, she said she couldn't get it... plead down and wouldn't even entertain the notion that I was operating my vehicle lawfully. Then I hired Martin. Immediately from the adjournment court appearance I could tell he knew what he was doing. He pushed me to the front of the line in court because "that's how we (his legal team) rolls." He jumped at every opportunity to keep the prosecution in check. As time went on I began to actually doubt my own innocence because I was forgetting what happened. Martin assured me "you didn't do s**t" and after a couple more months without the DA submitting a single piece of evidence he successfully moved to have my case thrown out on speedy trial grounds. Martin is just the type of person you want on your side. He will spare no effort to ensure that the justice system treats you truly fair. His rates can be costly but he's worth every penny, I promise. If not for him, I would be stuck carless for the foreseeable future and have a criminal record. You can't put a price on your freedoms and future. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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Martin P. Bonventre's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Andrews

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After knowing Martin for several years, I can comfortably and unequivocally state he's an excellent attorney whom any client could trust. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Hennessy

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If Martin is your attorney you can rest assured that you're in good hands."

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Brett Noonan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Martin is an all around stand up guy that knows his stuff when it comes to criminal defense."

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Michael Viscosi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is a criminal defense attorney that zealously advocates for his clients and has the tools necessary to get the job done. He achieves outstanding results on a regular basis because he has the knowledge and experience necessary to handle difficult cases. There is no one in the Albany area that will get a better outcome on a DWI than Martin. I highly endorse Marty to anyone facing a serious DWI charge."

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Christopher Simser

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bonventre has the ability to apply his considerable academic knowledge of the law to the mechanics of day-to-day DWI defense. He is fully versed in the theory as well as an accomplished courtroom attorney. Anyone charged with a DWI in New York's Capitol Region is well-advised to contact him and seek out his advice."

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Andrew McNamara

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is a proficient and skilled litigator in the realm of criminal defense, having experience in all facets of this practice area. He is a strong advocate for his clients and repeatedly achieves excellent results. I strongly endorse and recommend Martin for all criminal related matters."

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Michal Falkowski

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Martin is an excellent criminal defense attorney and I strongly recommend him. He's very enthusiastic and his knowledge of the law is superb, only trumped by his dedication to client satisfaction and achieving results."

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Kenneth McCauley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marty's ability to defend people charged with Driving While Intoxicated in New York has impressed me on many an occasion. As a criminal defense attorney, I regularly bump into Marty in courts throughout the Capital District Region. I am struck by his ability to obtain favorable dispositions for some of his clients facing more serious DWI charges or those with a prior DWI conviction. I refer people facing Aggravated DWI/Felony DWI to Marty because I am fully confident in his ability to provide his clients with a tenacious and enthusiastic defense. I highly endorse Marty to anyone charged with a DWI violation."

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Kevin O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is an excellent attorney who possesses the knowledge and character to serve his clients needs. He has the uncanny ability to breakdown complex legal issues and advocate for a positive result on his client's behalf. Martin's professionalism and personality make even the most difficult situations easier for his clients."

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Derek Andrews

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Law

Real estate lawyer

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Kenneth Weafer

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Viscosi

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew McNamara

Litigation lawyer

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Michal Falkowski

Real estate lawyer

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Kevin O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2007

President's Law School Group Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Bar Association

2006

National Collegiate Award for Philosophy & Religion, United States Achievement Academy

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, The Kindlon Law Firm

2011 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Martin P. Bonventre, Esq.

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Anelli Xavier, PC

2012 - 2013

Assistant Professor, Mildred Elley College

2011 - 2011

Attorney, Buckley, Mendleson, Criscione & Quinn, P.C.

2009 - 2011

Associate, Smith, Sovik, Kendrick & Sugnet, PC

Associations

2012 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Albany County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Injured Workers Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

State University of New York, College at Geneseo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Guns, Gaming, Marijuana, Opioids and Alcoholic Beverages

Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the Legal Industry

2018

Guns, Gaming, Marijuana, Opioids and Alcoholic Beverages

Prescription Painkiller Law

Languages

English

Activity

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