I cannot say enough about Mr Ed Fianchach, and his team at Fiandach & Fiandach. When Ed met with me, he passed no judgement, however, was blunt and direct about possible outcomes. This was unfortunately my 2nd, and absolute last DWI. My first one, I contacted a lawyer who did not specialize in these ...cases, but had worked with some in the past. Things ended okay, but they could have been better. The outcome with Ed and his team were way better than I ever expected. I lost my license for 6 months. It could have been so worse. I signed up for a treatment program. It was suggested by Ed to do it right away, as the court will ultimately ask for it. And to be honest, it really did change myself and how I am. The court could see the real me and didn't think of me as a repeat offender, even though my history could have made them think otherwise. But I truly believe it was because of my representation. I met with Ed originally and he was at the very first court appearance. The 2nd appearance was with Daniel Magill, who did a great job. At the 3rd appearance, Mr Fiandach was there, and was the first tho shake my hand and did 2 things: a) Congratulate me on the outcome b) Told me how very lucky I was and how this is not over. Any more offenses and my punishment will be 1000 times worse. And I know he is right. The final piece to my puzzle was trying to see if the County court judge would reinstate my pistol permit, given my past. On the day of the hearing, Timoth Rath from the firm met with me for about 10-15 minutes, mainly shooting the breeze. When he represented our case to the judge, I could not believe honestly how well spoken he was, and how well he really captured me, who I am, my intentions in life and how I know what I did was wrong. All from a quick 10 minute conversation before going in. Fast forward...and I have just been reinstated for my NYS pistol permit. I cannot thank Fiandach & Fiandach enough for truly taking the time to work with me and standing by my side.

One night I made a really bad decision that was completely out of my character. Driving is a necessity in my career and anything less than a full acquittal would have cost me much more than fines and the cost of a lawyer. I needed nothing short of the best no matter what the cost considering my cir...cumstances. After doing a lot of research everything kept coming back to Edward Fiandach. I called his office and they got me in to talk to him almost immediately. He was extremely professional and could not have done a better job at putting me at ease. From the second I started talking to him he started working. Although my stomach was in knots for months he kept telling me things would work out and I believed him. Ed Fiandach not only built a rock solid case but pulled apart the entire testimony of the witness. He was able to get me a Not Guilty on all charges and I walked out of court like it never happened. I have to say I always knew that getting a DWI would be a nightmare but I had no idea how bad it really is. Please download UBER on your phone because even if you think your doing everything right and your fine to drive things can happen and it’s NOT worth it. Don’t take the chance that everything will be fine because it’s 6 months of not being able to sleep. If you do find yourself getting pulled over after any drinks at all Do Not Blow and call Fiandach & Fiandach. He treats you like a human and he will get you the best possible outcome for your particular situation. His professionalism and knowledge cannot be duplicated.

I contacted this office the day after my arrest. I met with Ed himself who assured me he would personally representing me. I was reassured that I was choosing the best option for circumstance. He recommended I have an alcohol evaluation done because the judge will want one and I will look good gettin...g it done early. At my first court appearance a man walked up asking my name & said he’s representing me today. He had my “file” and didn’t need any imformation from he said. The judge ordered intake an evaluation for next appearance. I was frustrated because the result of the one I just had was in my “file.” The DA and judge didn’t have it. Now the next appearance comes and its some different guy representing me. I actually see him almost every time after that. We rarely communicate and I’m just greatful I have my mother with me every time. Ow we get towards the end of things. The court interviews the trooper who pulled me over and I’m found guilty. Of course my lawyer, the DA and the judge are very friendly with and enjoy catching up with the trooper. He’s a friend to all apparently. So of course I’m found guilty. I’m ordered to attend a driver impact panel, take the DDP classes and to pay court fines and dmv costs. The judge and my lawyer assure me at that time that if I complete everything I shouldn’t even have to appear for the last date of compliance. I complete everything, except the DDP class as I was only in class 3 of 7. It took weeks for the dmv to get court paperwork to sign up for the class and the classes usually have monthly sign ups. So this was not by any fault of mine, as this compliance date was about 6 weeks out. A week prior to this date I called and spoke with Cassandra and explained that everything was completed except my completion of the DDP classes. She said she had to get back to me because there were no lawyers in the office. Okay, I called back that Friday, 2 days later. It was Cassandra again. She seemed to have an attitude or frustration that was calling again. She explained that there no lawyers in still and Monday was going to be a holiday, Labor Day so people were out. She would try to get answer by end of day. So Tuesday comes, my court date is Wednesday and my little preschooler’s first day of school ever. I was so excited and so was he that I bring him that first day. My court date for compliance is weighing on my mind though as it’s at 9am and I was getting anxious! I call Tuesday now, as they couldn’t help me Monday due to the holiday. Of course I get Cassandra. I’m frustrated now as she doesn’t have an answer from a lawyer still! She talks down to me and tells me I should have known I had court and had to appear and shouldn’t be upset because it’s what happens when I’m involved in something like this. If you could have seen my jaw drop! I’m so angry now and demand to talk to a lawyer or supervisor. She gets condescending and reply’s with things like I’d be so happy to do that for you and I hope your day gets better mam. I wanted to drive down there so she could look me in the face as she was speaking to me that way! I get Sue now. I explain how pissed I am and especially with Cassandra. Sue explains that Cassandra is new and should have taken care of everything the week proline but didn’t know that. Sue asked for an email with all of my paid receipts and notice I was enrolled in my class. She said the lawyer would represent me and I wouldn’t have to come to court that be t day. I thanked Sue and was feeling somewhat relieved. So of course nobody calls me after court or all week. I just wait for my documents to come in the mail. Saturday they come. It says that the judge has ordered another evaluation and a mandatory court appearance from me in 4 weeks! I’m beyond anger, frustration, sadness. Each evaluation costs me $200. Plus I thought I already complied and was sentenced & it’s less than 9 months since my last one.. I get it done & no lawyer shows up on my court date! My mom talks to Cassan

I was involved in an accident and, unfortunately, I had had too much to drink. At 3:45 AM I called Ed Fiandach's service and Ed promptly answered the phone. He ran me through a through litany of questions and advised me not to take the breath test. The next day (a Saturday) I phoned Ed Fiandach and h...e scheduled me for an appointment. At that appointment, I hired him and I am SO glad I did. He and his associates managed to beat the refusal revocation. At trial, Ed Fiandach was superb. His court room style is like something out of the best lawyer show ever. I could tell that even the prosecutor and my Judge were in awe of his talent. Thank-you Ed Fiandach, from the bottom of my heart.