Searching DUI lawyers on-line, Annemarie Rizzo was highly recommended. Having been charged with a DUI, I was apprehensive , about my fate. On my first meeting with Annemarie, she immediately put me at ease, explaining, that she felt confident I would not end up with a DUI conviction. Ms Rizzo negoti...ated with the State's Attorney, to have my charges dismissed. This was not going to happen. The Prosecutor offered a lesser charge of Reckless Driving, which would not have shown up well on my yearly background check, for my chosen career. Anne Marie felt we had a good case, and I was determined to go through with a trial by Jury. I almost caved in at one point, not having seen Ms Rizzo in action, in the courtroom. She took the time to encourage me, showed empathy for my feelings ,and renewed my conviction, of the belief in myself. She used her extensive courtroom knowledge, as a former prosecutor herself, and experienced attorney, to fight passionately for me. She did her homework, left nothing to chance, tied up every loose end, and proved that she was much better prepared than the prosecution. Immediately before trial, she knocked out the prosecution's best witness, by proving he was not qualified for the testimony he was about to give. She also had at least one aspect of my Field Sobriety Test sequestered. Her defense was brilliant, eloquent, and professional.. She blew the other side away! The jury came back with the verdict:" Not Guilty !". I am so thankful to Annemarie, and also to her great team, who she made available to me, when she could not answer my questions immediately.. If you need representation in any driving offense, Annemarie is the one to have at your side. Five minutes in the courtroom with her, and I was convinced I had made the right choice...This women is an obviously respected adversary , yet shows only" Grace Under Fire!".

Annemarie posseses all of the important traits that one would want in a lawyer: she's dedicated, educated, trustworthy, communicative, and a fierce fighter, plus exhibits a rare quality that one would be lucky to find in a lawyer: compassion. I was blessed to have been recommended to her by a fri...end; and will consequently recommend her to all my friends.

HIRED ANNEMARIE TO HELP ABTAIN MY HARDSHIP LICENSE AFTER A DUI CONVICTION. (THE STATE WANTED INTERLOCK DEVICE ) WHICH WAS NOT PART OF MY PLEA AGREEMENT. ANNMARIE WAS VERY POSITIVE THAT WE WOULD GET THAT REMOVED .SHE DID! SHE IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE BUT ALSO VERY SUPPORTIVE. SHE IS THE BEST. THANK... YOU. JOHN (OCT 2012)

AnneMarie was great. Throughout the whole ordeal she made me feel confident. She said we weren’t going to take no for an answer, and worked to get the result that was best for me. AnneMarie was aggressive, professional, organized, savvy, and always easy each to reach. She went above and beyond to hel...p me with not only the court case but also with other elements that a conviction would have effected. I would absolutely recommend her and her firm.