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Todd J W Wisner
About Todd
Biography
Todd J.W. Wisner has been defending DWI exclusively for twenty five years. Our trademark: DWI DEFENSE IS ALL WE DO is based on decades of representation in this field. His law practice is with his father, the Hon. Donald J. Wisner, a retired New York State Supreme Court Appellate Justice.
The law firm of WISNER & WISNER, LLP represents clients in Rochester, Buffalo and the surrounding communities. We have been criminal trial lawyers since 1966. We are available twenty four hours a day at.
Mr. Wisner was the first attorney in New York State to be certified by NPAS at the factory on the BAC Datamaster. He was also certified as a supervisor to test and calibrate the device. Mr. Wisner was also certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and as an Instructor in field sobriety testing by NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
Mr. Wisner founded and to update both citizens on the DWI laws in the state and lawyers on the state of the law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
DUI and DWI
100%
33 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
WISNER & WISNER LLP
110 Linden Oaks Drive, Rochester, NY, 14625
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
highly recommended
Communication was great dealing with Todd and his crew. Todd is a very confident attorney and you feel comfortable with him and his team standing beside you. Todd was able to dissect my case from the beginning and constantly talked to me about his strategy on what "they" were doing wrong and our n...
Posted by Jason | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Made a mistake
I made the biggest mistake of my life but Todd and his paralegal Janna were there too help me through. The first couple months were nerve racking with court datres and stuff and I was fearing the worst. From hearsay of others experiences I made out pretty well considering three three tickets includin...
Posted by James | September 08, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Huge reduction
When Mr Wisner entered the court room the state trooper, bailiff, D.A. and the judge all knew him and seemed happy to see him. That made me feel at ease as the speeding violation with my company car could have cost me my job. Mr Wisner was able to keep me from a moving violation and though I had to...
Todd J W Wisner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. 25 years of practice in field Trained in every testing piece of equipment Respected by the judges Will personally appear with you at court"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Donald Wisner
DUI and DWI lawyer
Maria Reed
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Barry Zone
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Tamara Strohl
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Experience
Honors
2019
Membership Distinguished, DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best DUI Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
10 Best DUI Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2010
Board of Directors, Camp Good Days & Special Times
2010
Finance Committee, Camp Good Days & Special Times
2005
Lifetime Achievement Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003
Wisner & Wisner recognized for Adopt A Highway Program, Monroe County Department of Transportation
1999
Recognized as a Member, National College for DUI Defense
1998
Life Member, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1998
Life Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1992
American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyering Before Trial, West Publishing Company
1991
American Jurisprudence Award, Constitutional Law, West Publishing Company
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Managing Partner, Wisner & Wisner, LLP
1992 - 1994
Associate, Trevett Cristo Salzer & Andolina
1987 - 1989
Litigation Paralegal, Silver Golub & Teitell, LLP
1986 - 1987
Paralegal, Squadron Ellenoff Plesent & Lehrer
Associations
2018 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
2014 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
1998 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
1995 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1994 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1994 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of New YorkMember
1994 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New YorkMember
1993 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1995
Genesee County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - 2004
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Hernandez
Verdict of not guilty on 1192(2) charge
We have numerous results on our web site.
charges dismissed; evidence suppressed
Education
1992
Western Michigan School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Denison University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
McQuaid Jesuit High School
H.S.
Speaking Engagements
2019
THE BIG APPLE XIX
DWI ON TRIAL
2019
3rd Annual Master Class in DWI Defense
Drug Edition Challenging Issues with DWAI Drug Cases
2018
The Big Apple XVIII
DWI on Trial
2017
The Big Apple XVII
DWI on Trial
2017
Media Interview
What happens if you are charged with a DWI?
2016
The Big Apple XVI
DWI on Trial
2015
The Big Apple XV
DWI on Trial
2014
DWI attorney comment and analysis
"Texting" charges when motorists are not texting
2014
CLE Seminar
DWI on Trial - The Big Apple XIV
2014
Attorney comment and analysis
Can Diabetes Defend Redon's Drunk Driving Case?
2013
DWI Attorney commentary and analysis
NYS Senators pass DWI Ambulance Bill
2013
DWI Attorney commentary and analysis
NTSB Wants States to Lower Legal Blood Alcohol Limit
2012
CLE Seminar
DWI on Trial
2011
CLE Seminar
DWI on Trial
2010
DWI attorney commentary and analysis
Victim of DWI crash weighs in on ignition interlock devices
2002
DWI Attorney analysis and commentary
Remote Calibration of the breath testing machine
2001
CLE Seminar
DWI on Trial
Publications
2017
WHAM TV Channel 13, Rochester, New York, by Jane Flasch, on April 26, 2017
Rochester City Court Judge reverses DWI verdict - again.
2017
WHAM TV Channel 13, Rochester, New York, by Jane Flasch
City Court Judge Dixon changes mind in DWI case after rendering a verdict
2017
WROC TV 8 Rochester, New York
City Court Judge overturns guilty verdict in DWI case
2017
Media Interview
What happens if you are charged with a DWI?
2016
Time Warner Cable News, Rochester New York
Unlocking the Ignition Interlock: How A DWI Device Works
2014
WROC , television interview Rochester channel 8
"Texting" Tickets Issued to People Not Texting
2014
WROC, television interview Rochester, NY Channel 8
Can Diabetes Defend Redon's Drunk Driving Case?
2014
Democrat & Chronicle, A Gannett Company, Rochester, NY
Deputy Mayor Leonard Redon Charged with DWI
2013
WROC-TV Rochester, NY Channel 8
NTSB Wants States To Lower Legal Blood Alcohol Limit
2013
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY Channel 10
NYS Senators pass DWI Ambulance bill
2011
New York Daily Record
DWI Case Questions Electronic Signatures
2011
Democrat & Chronicle
Tyler Gaudioso to go to trial over fatal car crash
2010
Democrat & Chronicle
New York Imposes Mandatory Ignition Interlock Device on all DWI offenders
2010
Democrat & Chronicle
Judges, District Attorney clash over DWI cases
2010
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY Channel 10
Victim of DWI crash weighs in on ignition interlock devices
2009
New York Daily Record
DWI Penalties Changing
2009
New York Daily Record
Unlawful Stops
2007
Democrat & Chronicle
Trials Atypical In Local DWI's
2007
New York Daily Record
Irondequoit Rulings Reversed
2002
WHEC-TV, Rochester, NY Channel 10
Remote Calibration of the breath testing machine
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
After taking my alcohol /substance assessment urine test that I was ordered to take by courts.Do I have to take another one??
12 Sep 2019
Q&A
How long until the dmv let's me enroll in the Ddp?
13 Aug 2013
Q&A
When does the license suspension start?does it start on the day sentenced or when I plead guilty?
13 Aug 2013