Michael Joseph Vavonese

Michael Joseph Vavonese

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Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

407 S Warren St., Suite. 300, Syracuse, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Vavonese Law Firm, PC

407 S Warren St., Suite. 300, Syracuse, NY, 13202-2625

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Michael Joseph Vavonese's Reviews

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Posted by Stephen | February 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

Mike is top notch and could not have asked for a better attorney during my days in the street. Really good guy and listens and tells you the facts without delivering false hope.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Michael Vavonese is a Lifesaver. I got the best result possible. Saved me from $1000 fine and losing my license!

I was referred to Michael Vavonese from another attorney. I was in serious need of a good attorney. He reassured me that all hope was not lost and explained in detail what would happen. It is a huge relief that there are skilled attorneys like Mr. Vavonese that the public can rely on in difficult ...times. Cops and the courts must also know he is one of the best. I highly recommend hiring him if you have a tough legal problem especially if the New York State Police are involved. The NYSP usually are not completely honest or ethical in their dealings with the public. If you need a top notch attorney you need Mr. Vavonese. I am a tough person to please and I am completely satisfied. Thanks Again.

Posted by Joseph | October 30, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best there is, period.

Micheal took a hopeless case and delivered more than hope. He got results. There is nothing better than him. Look no further.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute or Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

1984 - Present

President, Vavonese Law Firm, PC

Associations

1995 - Present

Syracuse Area Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1984 - Present

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

Education

1983

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Canisius College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Onondaga County Bar Association

Handling Motions in Criminal Court

2000

New York State Bar Association

Handling Traffic Matters

1997

Central New York Magistrates - Town & Village Justices

Criminal Law in Justice Courts

1996

New York State Bar Association

Handling Criminal Cases In Local Courts

1992

Syracuse University

Lecturer

N/A

Onondaga County Bar Association

Criminal Law - Lecturer

N/A

Onondaga County Bar Association

Criminal Litigation and Search and Seizure Issues

N/A

New York State Bar Association

Criminal Litigation

Publications

1993

USA Today Syracuse PBA - Born on the Fourth of July

Languages

English

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