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John L. Kotchick III

Criminal defense Attorney at Binghamton, NY

5.0   28 reviews

also known as Jack Kotchick

  • Licensed for 36 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1987
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About John

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John L. Kotchick, III, Esq., (Jack) is a native of the Southern Tier of New York.  He received his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan in 1985.

Mr. Kotchick founded his firm in 2011 with a concentration in criminal defense, DWI and trial work.  Mr. Kotchick is admitted to practice in the Third Department of New York State.

Jack began his career in the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, first as an Assistant District Attorney handling vehicle and traffic matters and Misdemeanors in the local criminal courts throughout Broome County.  He thereafter was appointed the Stop DWI prosecutor which put him in the position of prosecutor which put him in the position of prosecuting every felony DWI in the county as well as every drug and alcohol related vehicle and traffic matters resulting in death or physical injury from 1991 to 1996.  In 1997 Jack because a Sr. Assistant District Attorney charged with handling county wide serious felonies until 2004.

In 2004 Jack decided it was time for a change and joined the Broome County Public Defender’s office, and was appointed to defend major felonies throughout Broome County thus giving him the unique advantage of having worked both sides of the street from a governmental perspective.  For several years Jack worked for the Law Offices of Remy R. Perot, doing a majority of its work in the field of DWI Defense and Criminal Litigation. 

Jack currently operates his own practice and has worked in every criminal court in Broome County over the last 30 years.  He has tried hundreds of cases to verdict.  Jack will stand by you through it all, you won’t be pushed off to some young associated with less training or experience.  When you hire the Law Office of Jack Kotchick, you get Jack Kotchick.   

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The Law Offices of Jack Kotchick
95 Court Street
2nd Floor
Binghamton, NY, 13901

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Posted by Alfonso | February 3, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Very Professional
Mr. Kotchick was very professional on my case, I had a speeding ticket and he fight for me and get just a parking ticket, no loose any point and my insurance still the same. I plenty recommend Mr. John L. Kotchick Thank you so much. Alfonso R.
Posted by Rafael | January 8, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent service and Result, 100% Satisfied.
My wife and me want to thanks Mr. Jack Kotchick, and Miss Jesscia, for the excellent service and result that we received from you. This is the A-Team for dealing with traffic tickets , they really are problem solving Law Office, I would recommend this Law office with no doubt, 100% result. Thanks again.
Posted by Jennifer | January 2, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
Highly recommend. Jack and Jessica were very prompt and professional with all emails and correspondence and were able to get my speeding ticket reduced to a parking violation. I would recommend them to friends, family or anyone needing their services.
Posted by Emily | December 21, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Works for Justice
I hired this firm to fight a ticket that was involved in an accident. They went above and beyond to take this case very seriously, familiarize themselves with all aspects of the case, successfully cross examine the prosecutions witnesses, all leading to a rare acquittal of all charges. Would highly recommend to my friends and family.
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Posted by Carli | November 28, 2018
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GREAT Experience, if you need a lawyer he's your guy!!!
I got a traffic ticket and selected Mr. Kotchick office to represent me. They handled everything for me and I didn't have to worry one bit. I am super happy with the results and would highly recommend Mr. Kotchick to be your lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2018
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Got Impressed.
I got a move-over ticket. It’s an amazingly expensive 2 point ticket, I realized. After all, I went this team, and they did as what they told me. Besides, they know the best online course and recommended it. Very Excellent.
Posted by Dan | November 19, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Mr. Kotchick is fantastic. He goes above and beyond to understand your case, your needs and be attentive and diligent. My case required extra travel time and research and he did so with a smile on his face. I was very pleased with the outcome of my proceedings and I have Jack to thank.
Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Speed ticket
Great job!!!! Really good service here. Thank you very much. You guys safe my time and money. Thank you so much!
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
You will not regret hiring Attorney Kotchick
He is a wonderful lawyer who gets the best outcome for his clients. Jessica is very helpful and kind too. They both are great and they are very kind people
Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Traffic tickets Speeding
This was a painless process.. This was quick & fast. I hope I dont need his service in the future^but if I do, I will return. He was very on point with his information & reply. Thank you for taking my case.
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
First ticket and my first attorney
I would say it is very pleasant experience and happy to recommend him for every one
Posted by Mary | August 13, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
My lawyer Mr..Kotchick
I went to Off the Record to find my lawyer John Kotchick. He handled my speeding ticket. Because of his work I was not given points on my license. I was allowed the option of completing the online defensive driving course which I completed. If I ever needed help w a ticket in the future, I would immediately contact Mr. Kotchick. Thank you Mr.Kotchick.
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Posted by Russell X | July 12, 2018
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Great Job
I was frustrated at getting pulled over while out of state and receiving a speeding ticket. John and his paralegal fought my ticket and managed to get the it knocked down to parking ticket, which I was very happy about. They were very diligent and easy to work with. Two thumbs up.
Posted by Andrew from out of state | May 22, 2018
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Straight-forward, fast, and effective representation.
I got a speeding ticket on 81 and needed help from a local law firm. I really appreciate that Jack and his team have good communication and relationships with the DA: this helped them quickly address my ticket and find a shared resolution. Jessica in his office is very easy to work with over email, quick to respond, and makes the process as easy as possible given the circumstances. I hope to not need the firm's services in the future, but I can highly recommend them to those who do!
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Posted by Milos | May 16, 2018
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The Most Pleasant Lawyer Team
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Jack Kotchick and Jessica Warholic for their service, and honor them for their class, and professionalism. Speeding tickets are rough, especially the first one, but Jessica has made the entire process extremely easy for me. From responding to late night emails, to always responding quickly, and reassuringly, she has been an absolute delight to work with, throughout the whole experience. Jack has completely remedied my situation and made it something extremely manageable. Starting from the free consultation, Jessica and Jack have been kind, and very reassuring as far as what will heppen, and as a result I was a lot less stressed. Their prices are beyond reasonable, and are extremely fair. I cannot come up with anything negative to say about this firm, because they handled everything perfectly. I am truly happy with my choice to retain this firm, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone. Thanks again Jessica, and Jack, you guys were incredible.
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Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2018
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Excellent!
John got my speeding ticket dismissed with only a fine and defensive driving course in a timely fashion. I would definitely use him again if in the unfortunate case that I get another speeding ticket in upstate ny.
Posted by Zach | April 23, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Saved Me A Lot
Saved me a lot of time, money, stress, and points on my license! Highly recommended especially if you are not familiar with how to handle/dispute traffic tickets.
Posted by Dani | April 18, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Amazing!
My lawyer was great and continued to keep my in touch of everything that was going on with my case!
Posted by Andrew J | April 17, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Speeding Ticket
John handled my out of state speeding ticket. I’m from CT. He was quick, efficient and answered all my questions.
Posted by Jorge | April 13, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Resolved speeding ticket
Thank you for successful handling of my son's speeding ticket!! The process was efficient and satisfactorily handled via email and phone which was essential since my son is away in college.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Office of Jack Kotchick
  • 2017 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Law Offices of Remy R. Perot
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Owner
  • The Law Office of Jack Kotchick
  • 2011 - 2015
  • Associate Attorney
  • Law Offices of Remy R. Perot
  • 2009 - 2011
  • Public Defender
  • Broome County Public Defender’s Office
  • 2004 - 2009
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • Broome County District Attorney's Office
  • 1991 - 2004
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Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1985
  • State University of New York, College at Cortland
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1980

Legal Cases

  • People vs. Darrell Van Patten
  • Found Not Guilty

Associations

  • Broome County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • LC Rated for Criminal Law - State Level Crimes
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2018

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (4)
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DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John has an encyclopedic and commanding knowledge of DWI law in New York State. I endorse John because he perpetually executes outstanding representation for his clients and finds the best possible outcomes."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"John has been practicing criminal law in the Binghamton community for years. I would recommend him without question."
Criminal defense
DUI and DWI
Criminal defense
Binghamton Criminal defense Lawyer John L. Kotchick III
John L. Kotchick III
Criminal defense Attorney
Binghamton, NY
Licensed for 36 years
Free Consultation