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David Robertson Morabito

David Robertson Morabito

also known as David R. Morabito, Sr.

4.8
16 reviews
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at East Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Car Accidents ... +14 more

117 W Commercial St, Po Box 187, East Rochester, NY

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Practice Areas

17

Practice Areas

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.

46 years | 15,000 cases

55%
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.

41 years | 175 cases

30%
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.

46 years | 250 cases

1%
Car Accident 1%

Very extensive trial and litigation experience that has been successful in representation of individuals injured.

46 years | 25 cases

1%
Child Abuse 1%

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

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
Child Custody 1%

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

46 years | 500 cases

1%
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.

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
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.

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
Domestic Violence 1%

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

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
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.

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
Environmental and Natural Resources 1%

Experience representing landowners in vacating mineral rights/leases on private property against oil companies.

29 years | 25 cases

1%
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.

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
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.

11 years | 1 case

1%
Personal Injury 1%

Very extensive trial and litigation experience that has been successful in representation of individuals injured.

46 years | 25 cases

1%
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.

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
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.

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%
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.

46 years | 1,000 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 44 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

David R. Morabito Esq.

117 W Commercial St, Po Box 187, East Rochester, NY, 14445-2151

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Law Offices of David Robertson Morabito

Po Box 187, East Rochester, NY, 14445-0187

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David Robertson Morabito's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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4 stars 0
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2 stars 0
1 star 1
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (11) Lawsuits & Disputes (3) Violent Crime (3) DUI & DWI (2) Divorce & Separation (2) Drug Crime (2) Child Custody (1) Debt Collection (1) Federal Crime (1) Sex Crime (1) Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1) State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (15) Advocacy (10) Practice Area Knowledge (8) Professionalism (6) Recommendation (6) Cost of Services (4) General Knowledge (4) Character & Conduct (3) Communication Style (3) Compassion (2) Responsiveness (2) Trustworthiness (2)

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2015 | Violent Crime

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 13, 2015 | Violent Crime

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.

Posted by Dave | February 26, 2013 | Violent Crime

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 di...spute 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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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2020

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

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Honored Attorney, U.S. News and World Reports

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, David R. Morabito Law Office

1981 - 1985

Public Defender, Monroe County Assistant Public Defender

Sample of 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

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Education

N/A

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

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

2016

Vermont Law School Symposium

High Volume Hydro-Fracturing (fracking) in New York State

2016

Annual Meeting

David vs. Goliath - Fracking Law Suit

2015

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

Publications

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 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)

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

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"
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