Andre Sedlak is an experienced Hudson Valley criminal defense lawyer who draws from more than 20 years of experience working for the New York State Department of Corrections to represent clients accused of a wide range of crimes. He is an aggressive advocate passionate about protecting the rights, freedoms, and futures of his clients.
Languages spoken
English
Law Office of Andre Sedlak, Esq.
11 Market Street, Suite 205
Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2013 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 448 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Criminal Defense Law | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Retirement Certificate of Appreciation | State of New York Department of Correctional Services | 2005 |
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society | Dutchess Community College | 2004 |
Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society | Dutchess Community College | 2004 |
Instructor Cert, identify/track religions, org., & groups | Crisis Intervention Unit Training NYS DOCS | 1996 |
Corrections Crisis Intervention Unit Certificate | Corrections Crisis Intervention Unit | 1993 |
Municipal Police Training Council State of N.Y. | NYS Correction Academy Harriman NY | 1984 |
NYS Dept. of Corr. Serv. Officer Academy Diploma | NYS Correction Academy Harriman NY | 1984 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | Law Office of Andre Sedlak, Esq. | 2015 - Present |
Associate | the KVA Lawfirm Poughkeepsie NY | 2013 - 2015 |
Legal Extern | Westchester County District Attorney's Office | 2011 - 2011 |
Legal Extern | Legal Services of the Hudson Valley | 2011 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Dutchess County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2013 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society | Member | 2007 - Present |
Alpha Beta Gamma International Business Honor Society | Member | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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www.sedlaklaw.com | New Year’s Eve DWI in New York | 2016 |
www.sedlaklaw.com | New York State Penal Law Article 120 Assault Charges | 2016 |
www.sedlaklaw.com | If Arrested for a NYS DWI or DWAI, Never Underestimate the Importance of Legal Representation at the Arraignment | 2016 |
www.sedlaklaw.com/ | NYS Domestic Violence Laws Assault, Stalking, Menacing and Strangulation | 2016 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | The capture of “Black Bart the poet” | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | DWI Plea Bargain | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | Speeding Tickets and the Taconic SP | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | NYS Conditional Driver’s License | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | NYS Youthful Offender Adjudication | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | First Time DWI Arrest | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | Friends don’t let friends Text & Drive | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | Arnold Rothstein is murdered after the most famous poker game of all time. | 2015 |
www,SedlakLaw.com | Hudson Valley Burglary and the Heroin epidemic. | 2015 |
www.SedlakLaw.com | Slave Leader Nat Turner is Convicted for “conspiring to rebel and making insurrection” | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pace University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Mercy College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Marist College Criminal Justice Society | Careers in Criminal Justice | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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DWI | Client plead to equipment violation to cover all charges. |
Possession and DWAI | Client plead to failure to Dim Headlights in full satisfaction of all charges. |
Domestic Dispute & Criminal Assault | Client plead to non-criminal harassment violation in lieu of the Criminal Assault Charge |
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 7th & Cell phone use while driving | Client plead to non criminal disorderly conduct violation with $100.00 fine to cover all charges. |
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Jason Richland, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Good guy, good lawyer. We have worked together on some matters and the experience was good for my client and good for his. In a co-defendant case, it is crucial to have competent counsel for all defendants. I endorse Andre.
John Ventosa, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andre is a hard-working and knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients and consistently achieves excellent results. I strongly endorse Andre.
Jason Richland, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Good guy, good lawyer. We have worked together on some matters and the experience was good for my client and good for his. In a co-defendant case, it is crucial to have competent counsel for all defendants. I endorse Andre.
John Ventosa, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andre is a hard-working and knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients and consistently achieves excellent results. I strongly endorse Andre.
Benjamin Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow member of the Avvo community I have read Mr. Sedlak's insightful and highly intelligent responses to inquiries about criminal defense law.
Joshua Bannister, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Glenn Bruno, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Andre is a dedicated and effective attorney. He has my complete trust.
Michael Palumbo, Appeals Attorney on Sep 16, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Andre is a skilled attorney. Give him a call if you think you need his assistance.
Dennis Vetrano, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andre Sedlak is professional and committed to his craft. You need to look no further than his stellar client reviews to know what you can expect when you have him at the helm defending your DWI or criminal defense case. Andre's experience navigating the criminal justice system will certainly work to your advantage.
Matthew Harris, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Andre Sedlak. He is my go-to personal injury attorney in New York,
Jorge Vasquez, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andre knows the ins and outs of Criminal Law and is dependable. You will not be disappointed with him as your attorney.
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Brittney Kessel, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Cares about his clients, always on time and trustworthy.
Steven Klein, Family Attorney on May 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Very easy to work with and cares about his clients.
Ronald Tomlins, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Danielle Fenichel, Unknown Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Varble, Esq., Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 31, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Andre's skills are excellent. He is already a top notch attorney and he will do right by his clients for many years to come. I am glad he is part of our team and I hope he will always stay as part of our team for many years to come.
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