Edward L. Fiandach

Edward L. Fiandach

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

100 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester, NY

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DUI and DWI 100%

47 years | 2,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1979

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Edward L. Fiandach

100 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester, NY, 14618-3303

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Edward L. Fiandach's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

90 Client Reviews

Posted by Big Mike | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If ou need him- he's there for you.

Great lawyer represents clients well - is everything he says he is. Perfect for the situation my son was in - as an innocent person! DA wanted a quick plea, was denied and All charges dismissed, lack of/no evidence.

Posted by Brian | March 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

My experience with Mr. Fiandach and his team was exceptional. He treated me with kindness and dignity during one of the most daunting experiences in my life. Facing a second DWI in less than 10 years. Mr. Fiandach utilized his knowledge of the law, and close attention to detail to determine that my s...top was unlawful. He protected my rights, and by doing so he prevented a felony. This preserved my career, and my future. He and his team were prompt, professional, and provided me with comprehensive explanations and guidance on what to expect as my case moved through the legal processes. I placed my trust in his expertise and he was relentless in delivering the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Mr. Fiandach to anyone who is looking for representation.

Posted by Rob | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Really tough time

I was pulled over and charged with DWI and my choice was Fiandach . This caused so much anxiety at a time when a family was very I’ll my choice in lawyers was the best one I could have made , from my first visit to last time I saw him all the anxiety was gone throughout my entire case . The end resu...lt was a dismissal of all charges , that gave me the time and attention to my family members needs and has since passed .Thank you to the entire Fiandach team !!! Would recommend Fiandach &Fiandach to anyone

Edward Fiandach

Replied last September 12, 2023

Thanks, Rob. I enjoyed our relationship and Lord knows I'm always happy when we can resolve a case with a dismissal. Best of luck to you in the future. Ed Fiandach

Posted by Russell | August 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind Professional Perfection

I hired Ed after several people recommended his firm. We met and discussed my case in depth, we discovered many discrepancies while speaking, several that only an expert would realize. His knowledge and professionalism is simply amazing, all charges were dismissed.

Edward Fiandach

Replied last September 12, 2023

Thanks Russ. This was a fairly complicated matter. You are quite correct that there were issues that could have been missed. I work hard at this because I enjoy it so much. Thank you for your kind words and the best of luck to you in the future. Ed Fiandach

Posted by HMG | April 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Responsive, knowledgeable, kind DWI expert

Ed and the team at Fiandach & Fiandach are quite simply the best in the business. If you read no further, know that if you need a DWI attorney, hire Ed now. If you want to know a little more about our experience, keep reading. The day following my son’s arrest, we were in a state of shock and imme...diately hired a different attorney affiliated with one of those DWI firms that you see heavily advertised on billboards. Over the next couple of months, as details of the case emerged, it became increasingly clear that there were issues with the initial stop and inconsistencies with the evidence, but the attorney did not seem to be fully engaged or have mastery of the facts of the case. Often, I would reach out to him when I found an issue and would get no response or a response at the last minute, as if he only looked at the material the morning before the court appearance. Each court date it seemed like he was “going through the motions” with a foregone conclusion that the case would simply be pled down. When I brought up issues with discovery, or the police report, or frustration that no one was reviewing the full facts of the case, I was most often met with a shrug and some comment along the lines of “that’s just how it is in the criminal justice system.” He advised my son to request and accept a plea deal and had us nearly convinced that if we tried to push forward with motions, etc., we were just risking a worse outcome. But this was my kid, and accepting a sentence without anyone really considering the facts of the case just didn’t feel right, so we reached out to an experienced friend for advice and she said, “Fire that guy. You need to hire Ed Fiandach.” At our initial consultation with Ed, he immediately identified that there were issues with the traffic stop and cited the relevant case law. He said the right next step was to file motions to suppress the stop. “You should never skip the steps,” he said. When I shared that the other attorney told us that filing motions could result in a worse sentence and maybe the plea is the best we can do, Ed said something that put everything in to focus. He said, “Your son hasn’t even had a defense yet.” He gave us confidence that my son shouldn’t just accept the plea deal. Ed and his team filed the motions, and when the hearing happened, Ed knew exactly what to say and do to show that the prosecution had not established probable cause for the traffic stop. To follow-up, he wrote a memorandum of law that was thorough, detailed, and fact-based that clearly supported his motion to suppress the evidence. Ed knows the law inside and out and through his efforts, my son’s case was dismissed. Throughout the entire process, Ed was responsive when we had questions, patient, and most importantly, kind to both me and my son. I am forever grateful to Ed and his team for helping my family through this difficult situation.

Edward Fiandach

Replied last April 9, 2023

Thank you for the outstanding review. This was a very interesting case with issues that required a thorough examination. I'm glad your friend advised you and you made the switch when you did, too often people who recieve shoddy represention come to me after it is too late to do any good.

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P. Adam Militello

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fiandach is a leader in the field of DWI defense, and I have had the benefit of attending his talks and seminars on DWI. I am a DWI lawyer who competes for business with his firm, but I do not hesitate to endorse him."

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Lance Williams

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Phillip Goff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His accomplishments are self-evident."

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David Flanagan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Barone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Ed for close to a decade, and believe him to be one of the most knowledgeable and effective DUI lawyers in the Nation. I listened to him speak about breath test defenses in what was one of the best seminars I've ever attended on this topic. I enthusiastically recommend Ed for any alcohol related crime."

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Howard Lewis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fiandach is the finest DUI/DWI attorney in his state period! He is the first and last call I would ever make for a client or a family member. I highly recommend his legal services."

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David Boertje

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Jong

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. When you have so much on the line, experience matters. They do one thing and do it well."

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Kelly Case

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Other

"Mr Fiandach is a fantastic lawyer and I have learned a lot from him. He is very generous with his time and teachings. If I were ever accused of a crime, he is the first attorney I would call. His work is exemplary and he is one of the top DWI lawyers in the country, in my opinion."

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Mary Prevost

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Ed Fiandach for more than 15 years. I originally met him when he was a Regent for the National College for DUI Defense. His reputation as a fighter, his knowledge of science, and his compassionate demeanor make him unsurpassed in his field. Juries love him and prosecutors fear him. He is a force to be reckoned with. Anyone who hires Ed can expect the absolute best possible result in his/her case."

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Garth O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Fiandach is a tenacious drunk driving defense attorney. He dedicates himself to every case and will do his very best to secure a favorable outcome for his clients. He also is a fantastic presenter at law conferences."

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Andrew Mishlove

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed Fiandach is one of the brightest, most talented lawyers in America. I have had the honor to know him for the last nine years as his student and as a fellow lawyer. He is a charismatic and eloquent trial lawyer - with exceptional skill and knowledge. I would not hesitate to refer a loved one to him."

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Lawrence Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ed Fiandach is, simply put, one of the preeminent DUI practitioners in the country today. He is the author of the textbook on New York DUI litigation, is a former Regent and Dean of the National College for DUI Defense, and has lectured to attorneys across the country. I endorse this widely respected member of the profession without reservation."

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ed is THE premier New York DWI Attorney. He is the attorney who 'wrote the book' on NY DWI Law. I endorse Ed with the highest approval."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Rated (Highest - Preeminent), Martindale-Hubble

2017

Tier 1 Top Law Firm, US News and World Report

2016

AV Rated (Highest - Preeminent), Martindale-Hubble

2016

Tier 1 Top Law Firm, US News and World Report

2015

Lawyer of the Year for DWI Defense, US News and World Report

2015

Tier 1 Top Law Firm, US News and World Report

2015

AV Rated (Highest - Preeminent), Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Tier 1 Top Law Firm, US News and World Report

2014

Lawyer of the Year DWI Defense, US News and World Report

2014

AV Rated (Highest - Preeminent), Martindale Hubble

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Lawyer of the Year 2013 for DWI Defense, America's Best Lawyers

2013

Tier I Ranking, U.S. News and World Report

2013

Top DUI Lawyer, Car and Driver Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

New York Area's Top Lawyers, New York Area Magazine

2009

Named to Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2009

America's Best Lawyers, New York Magazine

2006

Dean, National College for DUI Defense,

2004

AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble

1994

President's Commendation,

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Editor-Fiandach's New York DWI Bulletin, MTC Publications, Inc.

2002 - Present

Assistant Adjunct Professor, University of Rochester

1979 - Present

Attorney, Fiandach & Fiandach

Associations

2007 - Present

Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

National Association of Criminal DefenseLawyers

Member

1996 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Founding Member

1995 - Present

National Associaion of Criminal Defense lawyers

1979 - Present

New York State Bar Associaion

1979 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Naional College for DUI Defense

Former Dean

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Johnson

.17 DWI dismissed

People v. R.G.

Case dismissed

People v. Beckwith

Longest NY DWI sentence overturned..

Pringle v. Wolfe

People v. Uruburu

Felony DWI dismissed

People v. D.D

Case dismissed

People v. J.C.

Case dismissed

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Education

1978

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

St John Fisher College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Ontario/Monroe County Assigned Counsel DWI Program

DWI Done Ethically

2017

NYSBA Big Apple XVII

DWI Ethics on Trial

2017

Critical Issues in DWI

Blood Testing in DWI Cases

2017

All You Wanted to Know About DWI (and more!)

All You Wanted to Know About DWI (and more!)

2016

NYSBA Big Apple XVI

Common Uses of an Expert Witness

2016

DWI in New Orleans

Language in the DWI Trial

2015

New York State Bar Association - Big Apple XV

Automobile Stops

2015

NACDL DWI Means Defending With Integrity

Botched Breath Tests

2015

Monroe County Bar Association

"To Blow or Not to Blow"

2015

DWI Means Defending With Integrity

Botched Breath Testing

2014

New York State Bar Association Big Apple XIV

Handling a Homicide

2014

National College for DUI Defense Summer Session - Harvard

Handling Homicides and Assaults

2014

Monroe County Magistrates Assocation

DMV Licensing Regulations

2014

Handling the DWI in New York

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

2013

New York State Bar Association Big Apple XII

DWI Accidents

2013

Monroe County Bar Association

The New DMV Licensing Regulations

2012

Leandra's Law

Leandra’s Law & More

2012

Handling the DWI in New York

Breath Testing Defenses

2011

New York State Bar Association Big Apple IX

Handling DWI Fatalities In New York

2010

New York State Bar Association Big Apple VIII

"Ya Got Trouble"

2010

National College of DUI Defense

"Pennies From Heaven," [Cross-examination of a breath testing expert]

2010

Handling the DWI in New York

"Breath Testing Basics"

2009

Stuart Kinard Memorial Advanced DWI Lecture, San Antonio, Texas

A Case of the M's

2009

New york State defender's Association

"Ya Got Trouble"

2009

National College of DUI Defense

DUI Legal Ethics

2008

Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

DWI Breath Testing Accuracy

2008

New York Astate Bar Association Big Apple VI

Erroneous Breath Testing Assumptions

2008

Instructor, Judicial Training Program, Corning New York, Corning Community College

New York Judicial Training, DWI

2008

Handling the DWI in New York

Breath Testing Basics

2008

DWI

Breath Testing Accuracy

2007

Summer Session

DUI

2007

NYSBA Big Apple

DUI

2007

New York State Office of Court Administration

DWI

2006

Handling the DWI in New York

DWI

2005

Summer Session

DWI

2005

Handling the DWI in New York

DWI

2004

Handling the DWI in New York

DWI

2003

Handling the DWI in New York

DWI

2002

Handling the DWI in New York

DWI

2001

National College For DUI Defense - Winter Session

DWI

2000

Nation College For DUI Defense - Winter Session

Appeals

N/A

Various organizations

Over 200 prior speaking engagements

Publications

2015

New York State Bar Association Big Apple XV What Does it Take?

2014

New York State Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Newsletter Heiidgen and McPherson Affirmed

2014

Nation College for DUI Defense Handling Homicides and Assaults

2014

Big Apple XIV The SuperTough Case

2013

New York State Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Journal Intoxication as a Defense to Depraved Indifference

2013

New York Stat Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Newsletter Intoxication as a Defense to Depraved Indifference

2013

New York State Bar Association Criminal Justice Section Journal What Does it Take?

2012

New York State Bar Association Criminal Justice Journal "Stopping an Automobile. What is the Standard?"

2007

Fiandach's new York DWI Bulletin DWI Review

2006

The Champion Critical Review of Breath Testing Techniques

2006

Fiandach's New York DWI Bulletin DWI

2005

The Champion Miranda Revisited

2005

New York Driving While Intoxicated 2d Book

2004

Fiandach's DWI Bulletin DWI

2003

Fiandach's New York DWI Bulletin Various Articles

2002

Handling Drunk Driving Cases 2d Book

2000

The Champion The Great .08 Debate

1999

New York Driving While Intoxicated Book

N/A

Over 200 articles and 3 treatises on DUI Numerous

Languages

English

Activity

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