Samuel Breslin

Samuel Breslin

4.3
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 16 years

Litigation Lawyer at Albany, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

733 Broadway, Suite 1, Albany, NY

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Representing individuals charged misdemeanors and felonies including DWI, Drug Offenses, Marijuana Possession, Larceny.

16 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

I represent clients charged with all misdemeanor, felony, and violation-level DWI charges in New York.

16 years

25%
Litigation 25%

All civil litigation, business disputes, and contractual matters, as well as licensed professionals before New York State administrative bodies.

16 years

25%
White Collar Crime 15%

Represents individuals and corporations under state and federal investigation, including financial professionals, medical and dental professionals,

16 years

15%
Personal Injury 10%

I represent individuals injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and all other personal injury matters.

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Breslin Law Group

733 Broadway, Suite 1, Albany, NY, 12207

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Samuel Breslin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | November 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Albany County DWI Resolution, Highly Recommend!

I hired Sam Breslin for a DWI charge in Albany County and I could not be more pleased with my decision. This was one of the toughest situations in my life and I was interested in finding someone local to the area and specifically listed DWI law as one of their specialties which led me to Sam. His web...site was easy to use and people had written glowing reviews. What was even better, I was contacted within an hour or two on a Sunday by someone at the law group to collect the information of my case. When Sam called to talk, he could not have been a better human being. He was incredibly compassionate about the range of emotions I was experiencing and when it came to being a lawyer, he made it very simple to understand the law. While there was things I hoped could happen that the law does not allow, Sam did not make me feel like I wasted his time with my questions and that made it easier to appreciate and understand. He got right to work and did all the necessary due diligence and we were able to get quick resolution. I highly recommend Sam if you are in a similar situation as me because he really put me at ease. Not just a great lawyer but an excellent human being!

Samuel Breslin

Replied last November 09, 2020

Thank you! I was very pleased with this result and appreciate your kind words.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Knowledgeable and Assuring

I was very lucky to work with someone like Sam on my DWI charge. Sam's legal knowledge and communication helped me understand all the paths forward that would have been impossible to discover on my own. Sam had an empathetic and assuring approach that put me at ease during a very uneasy time. Sam was... successful at reducing my charges and was able to get items dropped that would have been very difficult to recover from financially and professionally. I hope to never need Sam's services again, but if I ever do, I would not hesitate to contact him again.

Posted by Jordan | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Representation-Outstanding Results

Sam is an excellent attorney. I was in a very bad place and nobody would listen to my side of the story. I was pulled over for absolutely no reason by troopers and consequently arrested. I refused to blow into the breathalyzer because my rights were violated every step of the process. I did not reali...ze that Albany had special laws about this assertion of your statutory right. Sam listened to my story and fought very hard for me. He represented me through the refusal hearing at DMV which we won (very rare) while a different attorney told me to just waive the hearing. I thank God I picked Sam. Sam won my DMV case with his keen ability to understand the questions to ask at the right times at the right hearings. He knew how to get the troopers to hang themselves with their own lies. He also knew how to face an aggressive DA and play their tolling game. Sam was insistent on moving to dismiss when a trooper ignored a judges subpoena to appear after the trooper came up with every excuse. They knew they had lied and Sam knew that the dog ate their homework. His team changed my life with his commitment and knowledge. He was reasonably priced and worked with me when I couldn't cough up thousands like most of the other attorneys try to get you to do. His results must be better. Gratitude is not enough. He is also a very nice guy without being cocky unlike most other attorneys I consulted with. He did everything possible and his method in front of a judge is very well thought out. If your looking for an attorney with excellent courtroom skill and who treats you like you are human, Sam Breslin is that attorney. He even has a calming effect in the face of terrible stress. He also sheds light on the police conduct in front of the judges, which is something that we must do to keep these troopers from getting out of control like they did in my case. Words and gratitude are simply not enough to express how he changed the course of my future. Although the incident ruined a lot of my life (lost my apartment, job, and car), Sam worked for justice and stopped a terrible possibility. Excellent attorney and outstanding result.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Couldn’t be happier with outcome

I had found Mr. Breslin through an internet search when I was charged with filing a false report to the police. As soon as I spoke to him on the phone, much of my anxiety lifted and I was confident I found the right representative. He made the whole process a lot less scary for a person who was not f...amiliar being in a court setting and even got the criminal charges reduced to a disorderly conduct violation. Very happy with the results and will continue to use Sam for all my legal needs.

Posted by David | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

Personal Injury Case

I was referred to Mr Breslin from another law firm that didn't want to deal with an elevator accident, I had a broken foot from a fall and Sam took time to listen to me and helped with all the documentation that I given him, He was fair and honest and very easy to speak to, He is very professional... and always returns phone calls with updates, I had a difficult case however, Mr Breslin made it very successful, I cannot thank him enough,

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Samuel Breslin's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Knox

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is an excellent attorney who puts his clients first every time. I would never hesitate to refer a matter to him, knowing that he works tirelessly to defend his clients. We've worked together on matters in the past and I've known him to be an insightful and inventive advocate."

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Thomas Higgs

Unknown lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a great advocate for his clients."

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Eric Schillinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Breslin is an experienced defense attorney with a reputation for getting his clients results. He has significant trial experience and does not hesitate to challenge the prosecution - he knows the law and knows how to make it work for his clients."

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B. Alan Bazzari

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Breslin is a competent and well-established attorney here in the Capitol Region. He knows the courts, the judges, and the prosecutors. His experience and connections are invaluable assets to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Manfredo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a superb criminal defense attorney whom I have known for several years. He is a dedicated and passionate advocate for his clients. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone who is in need of a criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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John DeProspo

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Breslin is a dedicated, highly-skilled attorney well-respected within the legal community. I fully endorse him."

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Timothy Austin

Federal crime lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Breslin is an outstanding federal criminal defense lawyer and a fierce advocate for his clients. He is held in high regard among his peers."

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Lauren Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a knowledgeable, skilled, and effective advocate for his clients. He is also personable and cares about his clients and their needs. I recommend his services without hesitation."

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Benjamin Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Top-notch criminal defense practitioner in both state and federal court."

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Molly Casey

Insurance lawyer

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James Knox

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy O'Connor

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Eric Schillinger

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Manfredo

Employment and labor lawyer

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Lauren Hunt

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ryan Donovan

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Benjamin Hill

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Breslin Law Group, PLLC

2013 - 2015

Associate, Hinckley, Allen & Synder, LLP

2009 - 2013

Associate, Dreyer Boyajian LLP

2008 - 2009

Summer Associate & Law Clerk, Dreyer Boyajian LLP

2007 - 2007

Intern, Office Of The Federal Public Defender

Associations

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Albany County Bar Association

American Bar Association

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Moreno, et al.

Federal Indictment Dismissed

Land Man Realty, Inc. v Weichert, Inc.

Settled

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Education

2009

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Tufts University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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