Ralph Habib

Ralph Habib

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 31 years

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

211 West Jefferson Street, Suite 20, Syracuse, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Azria Law Office

211 West Jefferson Street, Suite 20, Syracuse, NY, 13202

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Ralph Habib's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

96 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing life saver

This man is my savior. He got my aggravated DWI and traffic violation charges dismissed. I am thankful every day for the outcome of these charges and I owe it all to Mr. Ralph Habib!

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, Knowledgeable, Dependable, Honest, and Hard-Working...

...These are the words I use to describe Mr. Ralph Habib. If you are ever charged with a DWI, or any other criminal charge for that matter, Ralph is lawyer you NEED to have representing you! I was charged with a serious DWI offense, at a very bad time in Central New York considering other high pr...ofile DWI cases being publicly followed/broadcast. A friend of mine recommended Ralph, and I knew from the first time we spoke that Ralph was the lawyer I wanted fighting for me and representing me in Court. Even though the cards were stacked against us, Ralph listened to my side of the story and understood that I am not a criminal, but that I had made a poor decision. He assured me from the very beginning that he would work tirelessly to get the best possible outcome, and he answered all of my questions along the way. Due to his past work as an Assistant DA in Onondaga County, Ralph has the knowledge and connections needed in this type of case. This charge could have easily ruined me as a person, as well as the career I have worked so hard towards, but because Ralph believed in me and fought for me (at all hours of the day/night I might add), he was able to get my charges greatly reduced. I was able to keep my driver's license, which essentially saved my career and my future. I am forever grateful to Ralph for all he has done for me! I will never be able to fully repay him for the effort he put into this case. And to anyone reading this that is in a similar situation to the one I was in, please know I hope your case gets a favorable outcome as well...if you have Ralph Habib standing next to you, there is no doubt in my mind you will be fine!

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Better than I hoped for

I hired Mr. Habib to represent me in my recent DWI case on the recommendation of a friend. He handled my case professionally and with great knowledge of the process. I consider his experience as a former assistant DA to be one of his best assets. Knowing the other side of the system as well as he doe...s allows him to apply a strong and efficient strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for there defendant, and quickly. Mr. Habib was able to get my criminal charge reduced to a violation, other tickets were dropped, and even got the fine reduced by several hundred dollars, all in just two court dates. I feel very fortunate to have received the outcome I did, and Mr. Habib was 100% responsible for that.

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

This gentleman works wonders

Due to my reckless decision making I was charged with an aggravated DWI. This could have ended badly for me and left me devastated financially. I hired Mr Habib and he immediately set up a plan of action for my case. Throughout the process he kept me well informed and detailed exactly what he was try...ing to achieve in my case. This man worked a miracle. Not only did he get the charge dropped down to a DWAI (a traffic infraction) he also mitigated the financial impact this incedent would have had on me by thousands of dollars. I can't thank Mr. Habib enough. If you want a second chance this is the man to call hands down. He even went above and beyond to write a letter to my employer to further explain this unfortunate incident. Thanks again, sir.

Posted by Bill | July 13, 2015 | DUI & DWI

An honorable man

I was charged with 3 counts of DWI with a BAC of .26 and was faced with serious penalties. It was Fathers day weekend and I found myself at the grave of my oldest son. I made it home thankfully without hurting anyone or causing any property damage. Stupidest thing I'd ever done. It's no excuse for du...mb choices but Mr. Habib believed in me and working closely with the DA and counseling services got all charges reduced to 1 count of DWAI and 1 count of reckless driving. I will be forever in this man's debt because now I'm home with my other children instead of waiting for them to come visit me.

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Ralph Habib's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Geisler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Highly knowledgeable and experienced attorney who fights for his clients."

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Dennis Nave

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ralph for years. He is a great negotiator and can get the best results for his clients. If you need a lawyer, do not hesitate to reach out!"

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John Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Habib works hard for his clients and is a talented lawyer."

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H VanHee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ralph is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is a serious attorney and achieves excellent results. I highly recommend Ralph for state court criminal defense!"

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Iman Abraham

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ralph has the knowledge, intelligence, and connections to vigorously advocate for his clients. As a former prosecutor, Ralph has the ability to know and anticipate the prosecution's arguments and case. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ralph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Clifton Carden

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ralph is the most client centered practitioner I have every had the chance to meet. His clients love his attention to detail, knowledge, and accessibility. There have been many times when someone tells me that Ralph is their lawyer when they find out what I do for a living. I would not hesitate to retain Ralph if I ever found myself accused of a crime."

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Seth Azria

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Clifton Carden

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney at Law, Azria Law Office

2005 - Present

Attorney at Law, Habib Law Office

1995 - 2004

District Attorney, Onondaga County District Attorney's Office

Education

1995

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

State University of New York, College at Brockport

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2003

New York State Bar Association

Patriot Act and It's Effects on Banking

Publications

2003

New York State Bar Association Journal Patriot Act and It's Effects on Banking

Languages

English

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