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David P. DeSantis
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Biography
David prides himself on client centered representation. He believes in diligent and aggressive defense of client’s rights and a strong commitment to the fields of Criminal Defense and Family Law. Since his time at Syracuse University College of Law, David has made has had a passion for Criminal Defense and made his career about representing clients in need.
Prior to joining Nave Defense Attorneys, David served for several years both as an Associate Public Defender for Madison County Public Defender’s Office and a part-time sole practitioner, focusing mostly on Criminal Defense and Family Court. Through that experience, David gained valuable insight into the extreme difficulties those charged with a crime can face in the criminal justice system. He made his practice about continuously pushing for those who have been disenfranchised and has successfully resolved many hundreds of cases.
At the Public Defender’s Office, David was the Senior Public Defender for 6 Justice Courts in Madison County. Here, he was often in the Courtroom, both at a local level and a County Court level. David has handled every aspect of a criminal case from arraignment through trial and has successfully represented multiple clients in trial including at the felony jury trial level.
David is also active in Family Court. He has successfully resolved many types of cases in this area of law and has a passion for helping clients navigate these difficult family legal matters. Family law cases David regularly resolves include Custody and Visitation, Child Neglect, Paternity and support. Further, he is a trained Attorney for the Child and is a member of the Madison County Attorney for the Child Panel and diligently represents juvenile cases involving minors, including those charged with criminal offenses.
In 2016, David attended and successfully completed New York Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers Trial School. He is also a member of New York state Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in New York state courts.
Education:
• Syracuse University College of Law (Juris Doctor)
• State University of Oneonta (B.S. in Political Science)
Admissions:
• The State Bar of New York
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
12 years | 350 cases
Family
40%
11 years | 50 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
12 years | 50 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
12 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
David DeSantis, Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 203, Sylvan Beach, NY, 13157
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Posted by Anthony | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent
David represented me through my entire year long child custody court battle. He did an outstanding job of making himself available for contact and being responsive to my calls and messages. I appreciated his attentiveness to my case, and how thorough he was in explaining the laws and procedures assoc...
Posted by Ben | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Family court
I met with David in regards to a family court matter involving custody and a relocation. David was straight forward with all the possibilities and avenues. After a few court appearances my case was settled and the judgement was distributed. I would highly recommend David as a family lawyer due to his...
Posted by Paige | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Always professional and utmost knowledgeable in his field
David was always willing to consult with any questions I may have had. Not only was David professional, knowledgeable, and timely, but he was willing to educate me on law and what the proper protocols for cases like mine were. I only have the highest praise and utmost respect for Mr. Desantis and kno...
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"I have known Dave since law school. He is an excellent attorney and exceptional litigator. Dave is well respected in his community. I would not hesitate to send anyone who is in legal trouble to Dave."
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Assistant Public Defender, Madison County Public Defender's Office
2015 - 2019
Solo Practitioner, David DeSantis, Attorney at Law
Associations
2015 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
New York State Academy of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Attorney for the Child, Madison County Panel
Sample of Legal Cases
Sex Abuse 1st
Not Guilty
Criminal Contempt in the First
E felony reduced to a Violation
Education
2014
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers