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David Robertson Morabito

Criminal defense Attorney at East Rochester, NY

4.8   16 reviews

also known as David R. Morabito, Sr.

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  • State Years
    New York - NY 42 years
    Florida - FL 42 years
  • Licensed for 42 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1981
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 42 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1981
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

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Compassionate Attorney
Len
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Another home run by Dave R. Morabito
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Learn David’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    55%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors, DWI, felonies, violent felonies in all New York State Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals. Also admitted in Florida courts.

    43 years, 15,000 cases

  2. Federal crime
    30%
    Very extensive federal criminal defense: drug cases, white collar crimes, conspiracies, gun cases in all Federal Courts including U.S. Circuit Courts for the Second, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits as well as United States Supreme Court.

    38 years, 175 cases

  3. Appeals
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors, DWI, felonies, violent felonies in all New York State and Federal Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 250 cases

  4. Car accident
    1%
    Very extensive trial and litigation experience that has been successful in representation of individuals injured.

    43 years, 25 cases

  5. Child abuse
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors, felonies, violent felonies in all New York State Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  6. Child custody
    1%
    Experience in New York State Family Courts representing parties attempting to modify custody and/or visitation.

    43 years, 500 cases

  7. Constitutional
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors, felonies, violent felonies in all New York State and Federal Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  8. DUI and DWI
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors and felony DWI cases in all New York State Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  9. Domestic violence
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors, felonies, violent felonies in all New York State Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  10. Drug Crime
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors and felonies in all New York State and Federal Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  11. Environmental and natural resources
    1%
    Experience representing landowners in vacating mineral rights/leases on private property against oil companies.

    26 years, 25 cases

  12. Gun Law
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors, felonies, violent felonies in all New York State and Federal Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  13. Oil and gas
    1%
    Brought the only case in the United States against the State of New York and the Cuomo Administration that the ban on High-Volume Hydro-Fracturing (fracking) violated the United States Constitution under the 4th/5th/14th Amendments.

    8 years, 1 case

  14. Personal injury
    1%
    Very extensive trial and litigation experience that has been successful in representation of individuals injured.

    43 years, 25 cases

  15. Sex crime
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors and felonies in all New York State and Federal Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  16. Violent crime
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors, felonies, violent felonies in all New York State and Federal Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  17. White collar crime
    1%
    Very extensive criminal defense: misdemeanors and felonies in all New York State and Federal Courts, including Post Conviction Relief Applications and Appeals.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

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Po Box 187
East Rochester, NY, 14445-2151
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4.8 / 5.0
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Posted by Len | December 23, 2022
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Compassionate Attorney
David Morabito defended my son in a very high profile federal criminal case. The proceedings lasted over three years. During this time David explained everything in terms that we could understand and more importantly David treated my son like his own. This may have been David’s job but it was my son’s life and I feel he went above and beyond to get us the outcome we were looking for.
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Posted by Jed | August 13, 2022
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Another home run by Dave R. Morabito
Dave got all the "false" charges dropped; proved my innocence; and they paid me, instead of me paying them. He's a lifesaver-- literally. I can't begin to thank Dave enough for his professionalism, compassion, and expertise. If you have retained Dave to represent you, then consider it a blessing. He's that good.
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2019
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Excellent Attorney
I was charged with 9 A1 felony counts. Looking at life in prison. Dave believed in me and my innocence and took my case very seriously. Dave's professionalism and expertise allowed my trial to conclude in a not guilty verdict on all counts. This was only achieved with Dave's expert knowledge of the law. I am so grateful that I chose Dave to represent me. I have my life back due to Dave. I cannot ever thank him enough.
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Posted by Hyson | January 18, 2017
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Defense At Its Best
Dave is an awesome lawyer if he cant do it...it cant be done..had my best interest from the start...he told me we have to fight and fight hard we did....Victory was ours!! Best Choice i ever made! Thank You So Much J.Hyson
Posted by Yvette | May 28, 2015
THE VERY BEST
I have been raising my grandson for the past 10 years. He's had serious problems with the law over the years and was charged with 2 separate sets of possession of weapons that were used in separate murders. Mr. Morabito was the lawyer for both trials. The first trial he fought for my grandson and he got a not guilty on all counts. The next trial he got the best deal possible by time served and my grandson was released from jail. Mr. Morabito even got the violation of probation charges dismissed at the third trial. No one could fight harder and he was always there for us. Whenever I called him he would always call me back the same day. He answered all my questions and did everything to help my grandson. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Best attorney in Rochester.
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Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2015
SAVED MY HUSBAND'S LIFE
Last spring my husband was arrested in Rochester for a double murder. We had a 2 week jury trial in Supreme Court. He was acquitted of everything for the murder and weapons. If your charged with something bad call Morabito.
Posted by justin.jonhson225 | May 12, 2015
Awesome Attorney
I was arrested for DWI and Assault in Fairport, NY. I was a passenger in a car driven by my girlfriend. We had stopped in the road to make a turn and a car rear ended us. The impact was so great that the car was totaled. I had to climb out of the driver side window and that is when the driver who hit us told the Police that I was the driver. The driver of the other car came over to me and started a fight and I had to defend myself and my girlfriend. I immediately contacted Mr. Morabito to represent me for the criminal charges of DWI, assault and traffic tickets. If I was convicted of DWI, I would have lost my job. If I was convicted of assault, I could have been looking at jail time. Mr. Morabito did such an amazing job that all my charges were dismissed at trial.
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Posted by Justin | March 24, 2015
Awesome Attorney
I was arrested for DWI and Assault in Fairport, NY. I was a passenger in a car driven by my girlfriend. We had stopped in the road to make a turn and a car rear ended us. The impact was so great that the car was totaled. I had to climb out of the driver side window and that is when the driver who hit us told the Police that I was the driver. The driver of the other car came over to me and started a fight and I had to defend myself and my girlfriend. I immediately contacted Mr. Morabito to represent me for the criminal charges of DWI, assault and traffic tickets. If I was convicted of DWI, I would have lost my job. If I was convicted of assault, I could have been looking at jail time. Mr. Morabito did such an amazing job that all my charges were dismissed at trial.
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Posted by Sam/Anessa | January 27, 2014
Excellent Attorney
We recently retained David Morabito with regard to a matrimonial matter. After several months of frustrating and unfruitful legal proceedings , things were going nowhere . We contacted Mr. Morabito and requested he take on our case. His actions on the matter were not only immediate but decisive and within a matter of weeks things began to turn around. He is extremely professional, exceptionally compassionate, and very aggressive in defending his clients . His knowledge and expertise regarding the law is exceptional. He is thorough in his practice and always available and timely in dealing with matters. Our legal matter has been resolved and we are extremely pleased that we made the decision to retain Mr. Morabito. We highly recommend him as a highly competent, aggressive, and trustworthy attorney.
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Posted by Bradley | December 4, 2013
Outstanding Criminal Defense Lawyer
My son was arrested on multiple felony drug charges and bail was set at $100,000, I went to my family lawyer and he highly recommended Dave Morabito to represent us in this matter. After meeting with Dave immediately, he had bail reduced to $20,000 and I had my son out within 24 hours. At that time negotiations started and the DA would not come down any lower than 7 years. At that point Dave went to work. After about 7 months of doing exactly what he advised us to do and him doing everything that he does he was able to cut a deal for 3 years and eligible for Shock Camp. My son is now at Camp and he will be back home in 6 months, a new man with a second chance on life. I literally put my son’s life in his hands and he was able to get the best possible results for this situation! I would highly recommend Dave Morabito to represent you!
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Posted by Marilyn | September 24, 2013
Great attorney
He was absolutely wonderful. He represented us at trial only and I wish we would have hired him from the beginning. First lawyer took our money and did not have the experience or expertise he claimed. David did the research on the facts and presented himself so professionally in court while bringing out the legal defense we were entitled by the facts of the law. He always took our phone calls on questions and even called us to see if we had questions on anything. I did not feel like I was bothering him like the first attorney made us feel. My only regret is that I did not hire him from the beginning of the arrest because I believe we would not have had to go to trial in the first place. Professional, knowledgeable, caring, etc. I highly recommend him.
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Posted by Dave | February 26, 2013
Superior
I have known of David Morabito for many years because he has represented many of my friends and I have known of him through the media for representing some of the most serious criminal cases in Western New York. Last St. Patrick's Day, I was falsely accused of violently raping my cousin. I had a dispute with my cousin and threatened to have her arrested for abusing drugs. After she was kicked out of my apartment, about one week later, the police knock at the door and I was arrested for rape. I was facing 25 years in prison for something I did not do. I did not hesitate to call Mr. Morabito because I knew he would help me. His fees were very reasonable. I told him the whole story and he said don't worry, he will take care of everything. We had our trial a few weeks ago and he did a superior job. His cross examination in the courtroom was unbelievable. He controlled the whole courtroom and did a great closing. I was acquitted of all the violent felonies and able to go home as a free man. There is no one else I would ever recommend. He is a master in the courtroom and it is obvious that he has great respect from all the judges and prosecutors. He is something else.
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Posted by Chris | February 5, 2013
Divorce
Mr. Morabito took on my divorce case, and handled this with extreme professionalism. After reading the complaint from the ex-wife against me he encouraged me to be patient and that he would take care of everything. Well 6 weeks into the Family Court case because I had listen to his advice the Family Court Judge took the children away from my ex-wife and gave them back to me. He was able to establish residency of the children to be with me. I have maintained 1 lawyer (Mr. Morabito) throughout the entire divorce proceedings while the ex-wife has had lawyers adding up to somewhere in the double digits. Mr. Morabito is a firm, tough lawyer that is highly respected in the court system and is a true gentleman.
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Posted by Donald | April 23, 2012
Great Attorney
David was absolutely fabulous in my defense against false accusations made against me by the Rochester City School District and the City of Rochester. To say that he mopped the courtroom floor with them would be an understatement.
Posted by Brittany | October 21, 2009
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer In NY State
David Morabito was my attorney in a case involving possession and sale of the drug heroin. This is 2 class B felonies, and in my county, that means prison time, up to 10 years. I am a 20 year old female, caught up in a situation because of an addiction to heroin. I was represented by Dave and he was very formal, knew what he was talking about and his first thing was to get me out of jail. He then showed the court that I am actually an asset to society and that with the proper help from my rehabilitation program, I will do great things. Rather than doing time, I was able to start college, get a job and stay in an intensive outpatient rehab. He helped my family and I a great deal and I know he can and will help anyone he can. He is also working on me and my brothers case right now involving a class D felony. He is doing a wonderful job and I just hope we can prove my innocence once again. Dave knows my second charge is false and he is going to do everything he can. I trust him with my future and I know everyone that meets him will feel the same.
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Posted by Jen | July 31, 2012
DWI
I called David after meeting him near my hometown and he was doing business with a close family friend. With that thought I already felt I could trust him with my case. Bottom line, communication was not returned until two days before my trial in a case that never should have went that far. He now is trying to garnish my wages for a trial that never happened. I was unemployed at the time time and still struggle to make ends meet. Not my type of business savy.
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AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • David R. Morabito Law Office
  • 1985 - Present
  • Public Defender
  • Monroe County Assistant Public Defender
  • 1981 - 1985

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • Morabito et al vs. New York State et al
  • Case denied at third conference by the US Supreme Court Justices
  • Morabito et al vs. New York State et al
  • Lower Court's Order affirmed
  • Khammanivong vs. United States
  • Case denied at first conference by the US Supreme Court Justices

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • Top Ten for New York State
  • New York State Attorney and Practice Magazine
  • 2020
  • Top Ten in New York State
  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
  • 2020
  • Top Ten of New York State
  • American Association of Attorney Advocates
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Honored Attorney
  • U.S. News and World Reports
  • 2019
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
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Publications

  • American Law Reports-Federal
  • Commencement of cause of action under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure so as to toll a statute of limitations
  • 1981
  • American Law Reports-Federal
  • Consumer product warranty suits in Federal Court under Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
  • 1981
  • American Law Reports-Federal
  • Timeliness of application for intervention as of right under Rule 24(a)
  • 1981
  • Contributing Editor-Volume 29-Real Property Tax
  • New York State Consolidated Law Service
  • 1981
  • Contributing Editor-Volume 44 Court Rules
  • New York State Consolidated Law Service
  • 1981
  • Contributing Editor-The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Company
  • Michigan Probate
  • 1981
  • Contributing Editor-The Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Comapny
  • Copyright Law
  • 1981
  • Contributing Editor-Volume 24-Contribution and Indemnification
  • Texas Jurisprudence 3rd
  • 1981
  • American Law Reports-Federal
  • Disqualification of Judge under 28 USCS Section 455(b)(4)
  • 1980
  • American Law Reports-Federal
  • Validity, under Federal Constitution of so-called municipal "head shop ordinances"
  • 1980
  • Contributing Editor - Vol 24-Executions
  • Florida Jurisprudence 2d
  • 1980
  • Contributing Editor - Volume 27-Gambling
  • Florida Jurisprudence 2d
  • 1980
  • Contributing Editor-Vol 1 Civil Procedure
  • Standard Pennsylvania Practice 2d
  • 1980
  • Contributing Editor-The Lawyers Co-Operatiave Publishing Company
  • Florida Corporations
  • 1980
  • Contributing Editor-Volume 21A Customs Duties and Import Regulations
  • American Jusiprudence 2d
  • 1980
  • Contributing Editor-1980 Supplements
  • Federal Tax Action Coordinator
  • 1980
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Speaking Engagements

  • National Public Radio (NPR)
  • Zoning
  • 2017
  • National Public Radio (NPR)
  • Militerization of Police Departments Using Military Equipment
  • 2017
  • Bob Lonsberry Radio Show
  • High Volume Hydro-Fracturing (fracking) in New York State
  • 2017
  • Vermont Law School Symposium
  • High Volume Hydro-Fracturing (fracking) in New York State
  • 2016
  • Annual Meeting
  • David vs. Goliath - Fracking Law Suit
  • 2016
  • National Public Radio (NPR)
  • High Volume Hydro-Fracturing (fracking) in New York State
  • 2015
  • Bob Lonsberry Radio Show
  • High Volume Hydro-Fracturing (fracking) in New York State
  • 2015
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East Rochester Criminal defense Lawyer David Robertson Morabito
David Robertson Morabito
Criminal defense Attorney
East Rochester, NY
Licensed for 42 years
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