H Dana VanHee

H Dana VanHee

also known as The Forfeiture Lawyer℠, Dana

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Federal Crime

120 E Washington St Ste 721, Syracuse, NY

About H

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

I represent individuals and business entities charged with or being investigated for violations of state law, including Driving While Intoxicated and Boating While Intoxicated, in all New York courts.

23 years

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

I represent individuals charged with driving or boating under the influence of alcohol in all New York State Courts.

23 years

30%
Federal Crime 15%

I represent individuals and business entities charged with or being investigated for violations of federal law. I have handled the following types of cases: Asset Forfeiture, RICO with murder allegation, international drug smuggling, conspiracy, environmental crimes, money laundering, Hobbs Act violations, criminal asset forfeiture defense, Analogue Enforcement Act (designer drugs), post-release supervision violations.

22 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of H Dana Van Hee, PLLC

120 E Washington St Ste 721, Syracuse, NY, 13202-4003

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H Dana VanHee's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Prompt Response & Excellent Results

Back in 2008, I got into some trouble with multiple DWI charges, in a few different counties. Another lawyer referred me to Dana, and when I called him he answered my call immediately. I ended up hiring Dana for all of my cases, and he resolved them all to my satisfaction. In fact, the outcome was... MUCH better than I could have ever expected. Fortunately, I didn't need a criminal defense attorney again until 2016, when I got another DWI. I wasn't sure if Dana would handle the case, because it was far away from his office. I called Dana from the police station, and he answered the phone and was able to give me advice regarding what I should do. I followed Dana's instructions and hired him to handle the case. I was really scared about what would happen to me. The charges were serious, and I was going to lose my license for a very long time (maybe forever), if I was convicted of the charges. I was concerned about my job, as I travel extensively for work and, as a single mother, rely upon my job to support my child. During the course of my case (which was handled very efficiently), Dana was always available to meet or talk by phone to address my concerns. He has the patience of a saint! Somehow, Dana kept my license from ever being suspended and got my felony DWI charges DISMISSED! He saved my life and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone needing a compassionate, skilled criminal defense attorney.

Posted by Eric | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

If I were to recommend a Criminal lawyer it would be hands down Attorney VanHee he's addressed all my needs for everything and exceeded my expectations which were all in my favor.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Skilled, Thorough and Attentive

Mr. VanHee recently represented me in a serious legal matter. I was extremely satisfied with his high level of expertise, professionalism and attention to detail. I felt very pleased with the outcome of my case and would highly recommend Mr. VanHee to anyone seeking a tough, skilled and trustworthy... defense attorney.

Posted by Kalimah | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Save my life

My name is Kalimah and I made some bad choices and was facing jail time. And I found him on the Internet and he was very on point and walk every step of the way with me when I was afraid and scared he made me feel at ease with the entire process he is a top lawyer at what he do and he gives you a pa...yment plan so you can get him and he good at what he do. Before you look at anthor lawyer you look at him. He is the man I would put my life on it thank you Mr Vahee

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H Dana VanHee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Dotzler

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dana for several years and have seen his expertise and strong advocacy skills in representing his clients. I do not hesitate to endorse and recommend Dana VanHee."

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Nicholas DeMartino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dana's extensive experience in civil litigation and criminal defense make him uniquely qualified in the area of federal forfeiture law. His high ethical standards and determined work ethic serve his client's exceptionally well."

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Michael Spano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. VanHee for several years. I have had many opportunities to see how he conducts himself in court. I have always found him to be prepared and have an excellent grasp of legal concepts. He also cares very much about providing a high level of service to his clients. Mr. VanHee is especially knowledgeable in the area of criminal asset forfeiture."

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George Hildebrandt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Dana as a fellow criminal defense lawyer for a number of years. He provides a strong defense for his clients, and I recommend him without hesitation."

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Michael Bottar

Federal crime lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As one of upstate New York's top criminal defense attorneys - with unique experience handling some of the area's most significant forfeiture cases - Dana is well-known for his ability to secure excellent results in state and federal courts. Dana works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights. I endorse him without reservation."

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Anthony Pietrafesa

Federal crime lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Dana VanHee for some time and find him to be a man of compassion and an attorney of skill. I would refer to him for criminal matters. His knowledge of federal forfeiture rights is superb."

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Robert Wells

Federal regulation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dana has developed a true expertise in the area of recovering assets seized by the government from ordinary folks; people who may actually be guilty of nothing. Dana brings the powerful big government to task and gets accountability for their actions. He has had money and property returned to people even though the government has taken possession of it from them and they hold on to it tightly. His ability and capability are unquestionable. Dana handles all the asset forfeiture work for my office."

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Matthew Dotzler

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Ralph Habib

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Helmer

Litigation lawyer

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George Hildebrandt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Pietrafesa

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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William Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Wells

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas DeMartino

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bottar

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of H Dana VanHee, PLLC

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Mackenzie Hughes, LLP

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Bainton McCarthy, LLC, New York, NY

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Raab, Sturm & Goldman, LLP, New York, NY

1998 - 1998

Law Clerk, American International Group, Inc., New York, NY

1997 - 1997

Law Clerk, Onondaga County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

FEAR.org (Forfeiture Endangers American Rights)

Listed Forfeiture Attorney

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony DWI Offender Charges Dismissed

Total Victory

Continuing Criminal Enterprise client gets 33 months

Total Victory

$62,000 Asset Seizure

100% recovery

No mandatory minimum

Successful

DWI dismissed

Charges dismissed

"Career Offender" receives sentence that is 20 years less than his guideline range of imprisonment.

Excellent sentence achieved

DWI dismissed

DWI dismissed

DWI dismissed

Dismissal of charge

$2.6 million wrongful conviction settlement

Successful

Probation for marijuana smuggler

Probation

$1,073,000 Recovery

Total Victory

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Education

1999

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Northeastern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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