Find the best DUI & DWI lawyer in Albany, NY

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James Riotto
5.0 stars 74 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2011
Experience in protecting individual's rights
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
Call (585) 481-8579 Message Website
Call (585) 481-8579 Message Website
Peter Gerstenzang
5.0 stars 25 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1972
Review: “Mr. Gerstenzang and his associates Jim Davis and Jon Cohn are the epitome of professionalism, diligence and legal acumen. My case was handled without flaw or blemish and they eradicated what could have been a career threa...
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
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Kevin O'Brien
5.0 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2006
DWI? I can help you through this complex process and focus on accomplishing your goals.
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
Call (518) 618-4244 Message Website
Call (518) 618-4244 Message Website
Thomas Carr
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1998
Tom’s affiliation enables the firm to offer a full range of criminal litigation and courtroom services including misdemeanor and felony cases from pre-arraignment through trial. His proven litigation techniques and prosecutorial outlook are valuab...
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
George LaMarche
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2001
George LaMarche III is a graduate of Siena College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Subsequently, George attended Albany Law School where he served as an Editor for the Albany Law Review. Following law school George went to work at...
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury
Matthew Hug
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2005
Matthew C. Hug is the principal attorney at HugLaw, PLLC. His practice is limited to litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation and appeals. Mr. Hug's appellate experience is extensive and has argued ...
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals
Andrew Safranko
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1999
Andrew Safranko is a graduate of Albany Academy; Emory University; and Albany Law School, where he was listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students, served as Competitions and Finance Chair, and actively participated in the Albany Law School Mo...
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
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Arthur Frost
5.0 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.9
Licensed since 1996
Any lawyer can plea bargain your case. You need a Trial Lawyer if you're going to trial.
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Car Accidents, Sex Crime, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
Call (518) 874-0152 Message Website
Call (518) 874-0152 Message Website
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Jonathan Cohn
5.0 stars 25 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.6
Licensed since 2009
Review: “Upon entering Jonathans office I had pressing issues involing my case. Jonathan listened very attentively to the extent of my situation; he then told me what he would attempt to acheave and then he went to work right...
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
Call (518) 317-5020 Message Website
Call (518) 317-5020 Message Website
Michael Viscosi
5.0 stars 49 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.5
Licensed since 2009
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Viscosi served honorably in the United States Coast Guard after attending college at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. During law school, he interned with the United States Attorney’s Office in ...
Practice areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

If you are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be arrested for DUI (driving under the influence). Depending on the state, the specific crime is also called DWI (driving while intoxicated), OUI (operating under the influence), or OWI (operating while intoxicated). A DUI conviction has serious consequences (for example, losing your driving privileges); but an experienced DUI attorney can often get the charges dropped or reduced, or may be able to negotiate lesser penalties depending on your circumstances and your past history.