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William John Garvin

4.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newburgh, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Po Box 2430, Newburgh, NY

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

All criminal matters including DWI, Drug Possession/Sale and violent felonies

70%
Personal Injury 30%

All plaintiff injury cases (car accidents, slip/trip &fall, dog-bite, etc.)

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of William J. Gavin, Esq.

Po Box 2430, Newburgh, NY, 12550-0718

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William John Garvin's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ashley | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend !

Hiring William Garvin was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication were evident from our very first conversation. Throughout the entire process, he provided clear guidance, strong advocacy, and unwavering support—and thanks to his efforts, we achieved... a successful outcome. Working with the best attorney is truly invaluable. When your future or peace of mind is on the line, having someone with Williams’s skill and reputation makes all the difference. He approached my case with confidence and precision, which gave me a sense of reassurance even during the most stressful moments. I highly recommend William Garvin to anyone seeking exceptional legal representation. He is simply outstanding.

Posted by Michael MM | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Michael aka Double M

Bill is the absolute best. I met him through unfortunate circumstances of course back in 2003? 2004? I had 14 charges pending, both felony and misdemeanor, plus was out on bail and rearrested twice. Yeah, I had some issues back then. Had to turn myself in while still out on bail and Bill got me home ...that night, although the alleged victim of an alleged crime was a State Trooper! I walked out intact and grateful. Now that I have gotten older and much wiser Bill is my go to guy for questions, for friends, and for stupid court clerk's that try to have me arrested because I stand up for myself. Bill got up out of the barber chair to defend me, didn't answer the court clerk's call but answered mine. Now that's an attorney you want, is it not? I don't get many tickets or anything anymore, but when my friends do, or I just have a question about law that I cannot find an answer on, guess who I call? Haha, last time I was in court he couldn't make it, but we texted back and forth to get a favorable outcome for me. Really, can you imagine a better attorney? He's like a friend that you only see on bad weather days, but a very appreciated one for sure.

Posted by Nicholas | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fought Hard & Great Attorney

I hired Mr. Garvin for a criminal defense case (DWI). He took the time to educate me on the law that applied to my case so I could make informed decisions on how to proceed. He obtained a great result for me and kept me informed throughout the case. I'm glad he "told me like it is." Why would anyone... NOT want their lawyer to be direct and upfront with the reality of your case? If you can't handle the truth about your case because it hurts your feelings, then the problem is YOURS. I've already recommended him to friends.

Posted by Kyle | September 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney

William J. Garvin, Esq is an excellent attorney! As my defense attorney, Mr. Garvin guided me through the somewhat complex legal process. He is very flexible with his time. He met with me after work hours at my convenience. He explained every detail of a variety of possible outcomes to my case to ...make sure I understood what could or could not happen. If I had questions or concerns about something, Attorney Garvin responded to my questions in a timely manner. Mr. Garvin is professional, intelligent, honest and well-versed on multiple areas of the law and court system. I felt he was truly fighting for me, with me and supporting me every step of the way. Attorney Garvin defended me with the absolute best defense possible.

Posted by Brice | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

Mr. Garvin explained everything before my first court date very well. He kept me up to date all the way through. He was very professional, intelligent, and knows his game like a poker champion. He goes for the best outcome even at low chances, without putting clients in jeopardy. I would recommend Mr.... Garvin to anyone that needs legal help. I wanna thank Mr. Gavin again for his help on getting me the best results.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1999

Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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