Neil William Gunther

Neil William Gunther

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

16 W. Main Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY

About Neil

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Experienced criminal defense attorney that has represented hundreds of clients throughout Monroe County.

15 years | 2,850 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

I have represented individuals charged with DWI in every court in Monroe County. I will work with through every step of the process to get you the best result possible.

15 years | 700 cases

25%
Family 25%

15 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Foti Law Firm P.C.

16 W. Main Street, Suite 100, Rochester, NY, 14614

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Neil William Gunther's Reviews

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Posted by Joe | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dedicated and Knowledgeable

I contacted Neil when I was charged with a DWI. We had a 30 minute meeting and I knew he was the right person to hire for my case. He explained the process and the best way to proceed. Neil did a great job at the trial and I was found not guilty. Additionally, Neil always returned my calls and was wi...lling to answer any questions I had.

Posted by Tim | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Job

Neil represented me on a criminal charge is Rochester City Court. Neil has a great knowledge of the law but more importantly took the time to explain the process to me. This put my mind at ease and the made the process less scary. I would recommend Neil to anyone that finds themself with a criminal c...harge.

Posted by Sara | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney

Neil represented my on a DWI in town Court. He has a great knowledge of the law and did a great job at trial. He is the only person I would hire if I was ever in a similar situation.

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Roman Misula

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the opportunity to practice against Mr. Gunther as a prosecutor and now to observe him as a fellow defense attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful trial attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Felipe Alexandre

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Neil is a great advocate who is passionate about what he does and who takes his responsibility of holding the government to their burden very seriously. He was a great source of knowledge and inspiration while we worked together. I endorse Neil without hesitation."

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P. Adam Militello

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Neil is an excellent advocate for his clients. I've seen him argue in court on numerous occasions, and he never loses track of what matters most- the result clients want. I trust him and I refer cases to him regularly."

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Mark Foti

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Neil has an outstanding trial record and has earned the respect of his colleagues, the judiciary, and most importantly, his clients. He is one of the best attorneys to represent a person accused of a crime facing serious consequences."

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Helen Syme

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Neil Gunther to all of my friends and family members without hesitation. He is an extremely talented trial attorney, who has consistently demonstrated his ability to succeed in even the toughest of cases. He is always aware of the latest developments in criminal law, and always willing to go the extra mile for his clients."

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Roman Misula

Criminal defense lawyer

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Felipe Alexandre

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P. Adam Militello

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Up and Coming Attorney, Daily Record

2012

CALI Award for Criminal Defense Law Clinic, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Mark Foti

2012 - 2017

Assistant Public Defender, Monroe County Public Defender Office

2011 - 2012

Summer Associate, Lacy, Katzen, Ryen & Mittleman, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Secretary

2015 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. SW

Not Guilty

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Education

2011

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

2008

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Nuts and Bolts Series

Assault and Justification

2016

Nuts and Bolts Series

Cross Examination

2016

Monroe County Bar Association

Court of Appeals Case Law Update

2016

Monroe County Bar Association

Fourth Department Case Law Update

2016

Basic Trial Skills Trainer

Direct Examination

2015

Monroe County Bar Association

Court of Appeals Case Law Update

2015

Monroe County Bar Association

Fourth Department Case Law Update

Publications

2016

NY Daily Record Excellence in Law

Languages

English

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