$ 200-250 per hour
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I was born in Canada, went to law school in Montreal and got married to a beautiful American! We now have two children, and we live in upstate New York. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work as a sous-chef, a logger and a carpenter in my younger years. I have dedicated the last 15 years of my life to law. I now have a Master's Degree in Law and i regularly practice in New York and in Quebec. I have been hadnling criminal cases for almost ten years now and i have been involved in Immigration Law for about 5 years. I routinely represent Canadian clients who face criminal charges in the United States, whether in New York or federal courts. I've also handled hundreds of TNs, L-1a and L1-b visas.
When i'm not practicing law, and after the kids are in bed, i like to create metal scultptures, fix broken engines and listen to and play music.
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Practice Areas
19 years | 2,000 cases
14 years | 200 cases
19 years
$ 200-250 per hour
Always
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
69 Client Reviews
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Posted by Shane | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer.
He got me the best outcome I could have hoped for in my case. Very responsive with questions and knowledgeable with every concern I had.
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Understanding, Knowledgeable, and Effective
I can't thank David Gervais enough for his incredible support. Not only did he demonstrate remarkable legal expertise at all court hearings, but he also has exceptional interpersonal skills. He returned my call for help and scheduled a consultation within 24 hours; meanwhile, other firms never called...
Posted by Paul | August 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Last Defense !!!! Amazing!
If you’re a resident of Clinton county , you need to have this man’s name and number on your phone!!!! … If you’re not in law enforcement , or have connections and find yourself in a jam, you want this lawyer !!! Unfortunately , I have had the need for many criminal defense lawyers in my life; for ma...
Posted by Matt | November 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great response time
Dave got right back to me and was on point! He made the whole process of getting my wife approved for a green card easy!!!
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best!
I found myself in a really bad position while crossing the border into the US. I was charged with three serious misdemeanors. I thought my career was over. It’s imperative that I’m able to cross borders for my job. The first person I called was Dave Gervais And I’m so grateful that I did...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gervais is knowledgeable, hard-working and a well regarded attorney in the community. Highly recommended."
DUI and DWI lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2023 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
2015 - Present
Northern District of New York Bar associationMember
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Barreau du QuebecMember
Not guilty on all counts.
Hung Jury, felony reduced to a misdemeanor.
All charges dismissed
All charges dismissed
Not guilty
Not guilty of Most serious charge
Gren card approved
Client found not guilty
Client found not guilty
Not guilty verdict
Defendant granted participation in Drug Court program avoided prison sentence.
Motion granted, charge dismissed.
Judge ruled in favor of defendant, found not guilty.
Case dismissed, all charges were dropped.
2007
LL.M - Master of Laws
1994
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2022
Criminal cases related to illegal immigration from the Northern Border
2019
WCAX television interview on recent criminal law changes
2019
New York Times Interview on recent trends in Immigration
2017
Trans-border criminality
2017
RECENT IMMIGRATION CHANGES
2017
Immigration issues under Trump
2016
Mining claims vs landowners rights in Adirondacks
2008
English
French
Legal Answers
I have served 2 years of a 5 year probation sentence in upstate ny ...can i apeal to terminate probation at any timr
13 May 2017
Can someone from NJ file charges and have me arrested in NY? Also, can I be extradited to NJ to face trial?
13 May 2015