David Sebastien Gervais

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David Sebastien Gervais

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Plattsburgh, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

22 Us Oval, Suite 203, Plattsburgh, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About David

Biography

Have you or a loved one been charged with a crime? Attorney David Gervais is here to help!

Attorney David Gervais has been handling drug possession and sales, assaults and DWIs since 2007.

Attorney David Gervais handles visas such as TN, L-1a or b, H-2, as well as Green Card applications

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Criminal defense across New York and in the Province of Quebec: DWI, assault, burglary, theft. Jury and non-jury trials.

19 years | 2,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Immigration 25%

spousal green card and citizenship applications as well as L-1A, L-1B, TN, and other business visas

14 years | 200 cases

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David Gervais

22 Us Oval, Suite 203, Plattsburgh, NY, 12903

dgervaislaw.com/

David Sebastien Gervais's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Gurkirat | July 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thanks David

David Gervais helped me walk through my bad days with his expertise and knowledge about my criminal case. He was a phone call away to help me with any questions and thoughts i had. I am very satisfied with his work and efforts. Totally recommend him.

Posted by Kayla | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended Lawyer

I recently was faced with the daunting task of having to go through the court system. I was full of anxiety and did not know what to expect. David Gervais was my lawyer and after my first meeting with him I felt at ease. He was very thorough in explaining the process and what I could expect to hap...pen every step of the way. He was very prompt with replying to my messages regarding questions I had. He is a very knowledgeable lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. He strives for the best outcome he can obtain and in my case he was very successful in obtaining an extremely favorable outcome. He was very involved, professional and helpful every step of the way. I highly recommend David Gervais to anyone facing a legal matter or who has questions regarding how the legal system works. Without a doubt he is the best!

Posted by Annie | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An Outstanding and Compassionate Lawyer

I have recently experienced the distinct advantage of being represented in a court matter by David Gervais. When searching for a skilled lawyer, knowledge of the subject matter is key. His law firm is uniquely qualified to suit your needs. Bonus point? He spoke French to me - which is my native langu...age. He paid meticulous attention to detail toward every aspect of my case from beginning to end. Part of this includes continual accessibility via text messages or emails. Though no one can predict with certainty what happens in the courtroom, he worked hard to ensure the best possible result. When you meet Mr. Gervais, you will understand why so many glowing adjectives are attributed: gentleman, confident and keenly aware, cool under fire, knowledgeable and a very compassionate advocate. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Mr. Gervais made me feel instantly comfortable and respected and that goes a long way. I was really appreciative of his kind demeanor and thoughtful efforts of reassurance. My settlement was favorable, but even if it was not, I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend David Gervais. Why? I perceive the foundation of an outstanding law firm that's building a monumental legal legacy that will be unrivaled. I cannot thank Mr. Gervais enough for outstanding legal representation. Thank you Monsieur Gervais from the bottom of my heart!

Posted by Xiomara | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Gifted Attorney

Dave's experience and dedication was obvious in his hard work and extreme knowledge of how to handle my complicated case. I contacted him about an auto accident which I was charged with 7 violations, including DWI. The proper handling of my case was necessary as the outcome could have been detrimen...tal to my immigration status. Dave did an outstanding job and is highly knowledgeable in both areas of the law. He suggested several ways to proceed with my case. We ended up doing a motion which the judge granted based on extensive information David put together about myself and my case. The DWI was dismissed and the outcome was beyond my expectations. I am forever grateful for Dave's God-given skills and gifts of helping others. I hope I never have need of his services again but if you find yourself needing an attorney I suggest David Gervais without reservations.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Law

My wife and I hired Dave to obtain her U.S. citizenship. Dave took great care of us and in short order she became a U.S. citizen. Dave works hard and is extremely knowledgeable on the law. Dave is so good that we are going to hire him to get our children duel citizenship.

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David Sebastien Gervais's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Robert Spencer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dennis Nave

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an excellent criminal lawyer. Further, he has the knowledge of being a Canadian and US lawyer, which provides his international/immigration clients with this expertise that other attorneys do not have. I highly recommend David for any criminal or immigration matters."

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Nicholas Evanovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is a fantastic attorney and person. He has an unbelievably wide array of life skills which puts him in a unique position to understand a client no matter their background. He is responsive and hard-working on any case, no matter how big or small you believe it may be. I worked hundreds of case against David and he humanized each and every client."

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Matthew Waite

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David not only knows the law well, but he is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He is well versed in the potential immigration consequences for his clients, and knows how to get the best results for his clients."

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Benjamin Goldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gervais can do wonders in Plattsburgh and I highly recommend him."

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Rebecca Fox

General practice lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gervais is knowledgeable, hard-working and a well regarded attorney in the community. Highly recommended."

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Dennis Nave

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Waite

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Evanovich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rebecca Fox

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Staff defense counsel, CLinton County Drug Court

2013 - 2014

Staff defense counsel, Plattsburgh CIty Court Mental Health Court

2009 - 2011

Associate, Niles, Piller & Bracy, PLLC

2007 - 2009

Associate, Ruchelman and Cruikshank PC

Associations

2023 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2015 - Present

Northern District of New York Bar association

Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Barreau du Quebec

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. K.B.

Not guilty on all counts.

People v. A.H.

Hung Jury, felony reduced to a misdemeanor.

People v. T.I.

All charges dismissed

People v. K.P.

All charges dismissed

People v. C.S.

Not guilty

People v O. S.

Not guilty of Most serious charge

Petition for Green Card

Gren card approved

People v S. B.

Client found not guilty

People v. G. H.

Client found not guilty

People v. G.H.

Not guilty verdict

New York v. W.

Defendant granted participation in Drug Court program avoided prison sentence.

New York v. Peter

Motion granted, charge dismissed.

New York v. Gadway

Judge ruled in favor of defendant, found not guilty.

Crown v. Joe

Case dismissed, all charges were dropped.

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Education

2007

University of Montreal Faculty of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1994

University of Montreal Law Faculty

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2022

Radio Interview

Criminal cases related to illegal immigration from the Northern Border

2019

WCAX Channel 3

WCAX television interview on recent criminal law changes

2019

Phone interview

New York Times Interview on recent trends in Immigration

2017

Radio interview

Trans-border criminality

2017

Radio interview

RECENT IMMIGRATION CHANGES

2017

Our Refugee Crisis

Immigration issues under Trump

2016

Mining and Subsurface rights in the Adirondacks

Mining claims vs landowners rights in Adirondacks

Publications

2008

University of Montreal Law Faculty Review Mandatory Arbitration clauses in Consumer Contracts

Languages

English

French

Activity

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