Nicholas A. Passalacqua

Nicholas A. Passalacqua

also known as Nick Passalacqua

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Utica, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

7 Hopper Street, Utica, NY

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

16 years | 1,500 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

16 years | 500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC

7 Hopper Street, Utica, NY, 13501

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC

499 S Warren St, Suite #220, Syracuse, NY, 13202

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Nicholas A. Passalacqua's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Mike | December 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Had my back

I hired Nick when I reached a low point in my life I have never been in trouble before and it was a firsr for me.. Nick listened to my story didnt jump on the media band wagon and pre judge me... He looked at me as the person I am and not what happened ...i was extremely affraid as what my outcome wa...s going to be I never heard the term jail time after my name before I couldnt believe this was really happening in my life ...i mean I was just a normal 9 to 5 buisness man with a family that I went home to every night...nick had my back from the moment we talked he told me I know its hard not to do but dont worry... He fought for me and explained the situation to the judge ... Constantly kept in touch with me and up to date on everyrhing that was going on I truly felt that he felt he was the one going through this not me .. He showed empathy for me and gave me alot of moral support ...didnt make any decision without consulting me first and explaining it in detail that I could understand...i would reccommend Nick as an attorney to anyone in need of one in fact I have he is great at what he does and goes all in you can tell when someone loves what they do or its just a job to them..well from first hand experince Nick shows more passion for his practice then anyone I know

Posted by Bill | December 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Legal help

Nick and the rest of the team at Passalacqua&Associates did a phenomenal job in handling my personal legal matters. The response time, attention to detail and professionalism makes it easy to recommend Nick and his team...

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family law

He is not a family court attorney i hired him 8months later 3500 later i got no where with him !!!

Posted by James | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent lawyer.

I contacted Nick about being my business attorney. At our first meeting I retained him for my legal matters. His first duty was to create a Non-disclosure Agreement for my company, which he did quickly and for a reasonable fee. He then put me in touch with an insurance company for my liability covera...ge. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone.

Posted by Amber | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Great attorney: Making our family ❤

We hired Nick for an adoption, he is kind, personable and in constant communication! I would definitely recommend him!

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Nicholas A. Passalacqua's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Pelli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Davis

Litigation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nick has been a great resource helping to evaluate cases in New York. I know and have witnessed Nick to be an excellent advocate for his clients. He is ethical, hardworking, and thorough."

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Brian Davis

General practice lawyer

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Rebecca Wittman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Pelli

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2010 - 2012

Associate, Getnick, Livingston, Atkinson & Priore, LLP

2009 - 2010

Trial Intern, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Detroit, Mi

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, New York State Supreme Court, Oneida County

Associations

2019 - Present

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Oneida County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Federal District Bar Association for the Northern District of New York

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Beck v. Town Of Groton

Judgment for Plaintiff (Client)

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Education

2010

Michigan State University College of Law

J.D.

2007

Sacred Heart University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2026

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC Syracuse Personal Injury Lawyer

2026

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC Utica Personal Injury Lawyer

2025

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC Syracuse car accident lawyer

2020

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC Criminal defense attorney

2020

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC Domestic violence lawyer

2020

Passalacqua & Associates, LLC Truck accident lawyer

2020

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Languages

English

Activity

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