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Getting arrested for DWI, DUI or DWAI in Nassau can be frightening and embarrassing. The courts move fast, and without legal help you could miss key chances to protect yourself. At DWI Law Team of Steven S. Siegel, PLLC, We are ready to act immediately. Fill out our form now to start your defense and get guidance from lawyers who understand what you are going through.
With 38 years of experience handling DWI, DUI and DWAI cases, we provide expert legal representation you can trust in Nassau County.
Dedicated attorneys providing trusted defense for Nassau residents facing DWI, DUI and DWAI charges.
Extensive knowledge of local Nassau courts, law enforcement, and local legal procedures, giving you a strategic advantage.
The Law Office of Steven S. Siegel PLLC has been protecting the rights of Nassau drivers and families since 1987. For more than three decades, our firm has built a reputation for strong legal defense combined with personal attention. We understand that facing a DWI, DUI or DWAI charge is overwhelming and can affect your job, your license and your reputation. That is why every case is personally handled by an experienced attorney who reviews your evidence, explains your options and develops a defense plan designed for you. You will never be left wondering what is happening. We guide you through hearings, court dates and any urgent matters like license suspension, making sure you have clear information and steady support at every step. Our goal is to protect your future while reducing the stress that comes with a serious criminal charge.
Explore our area of expertise as dedicated and professional DWI, DUI and DWAI lawyers in Nassau County NY.
Legal defense for individuals facing their first DWI charge, aiming to reduce penalties or dismiss charges entirely.
Defense for individuals with prior DWI convictions, focusing on minimizing harsher penalties and protecting driving privileges.
Defense against charges involving high BAC or special circumstances, with strategies to mitigate enhanced legal consequences.
Legal defense for individuals charged with DWI involving an accident, focusing on minimizing penalties and protecting your rights.
Legal defense for individuals accused of violating DWI probation, protecting your rights and working to avoid further penalties.
Defense for drivers under 21 charged with any alcohol presence, aiming to avoid license suspension and fines.
Specialized defense for commercial drivers facing DWI charges, focusing on saving their CDL and employment status.
Serious defense for DWI charges classified as felonies due to injuries, repeat offenses, or aggravating circumstances.
Immediate legal support post-arrest, ensuring fair arraignment procedures, bail hearings, and rights protection.
Negotiating with prosecutors to reduce DWI charges or penalties, potentially avoiding jail time and long-term consequences.
Assistance obtaining limited driving privileges during suspension, allowing essential travel like work, school, or medical appointments.
Representation at DMV hearings challenging license suspension for refusing a chemical or breath test.
Guidance on IID installation, compliance, and legal requirements following a DWI conviction or court order.
Help clearing or sealing past DWI offenses from public records to restore privacy and future opportunities.
We help clients fight DWI-related license suspensions and work to restore driving privileges as quickly as possible. Our team understands New York’s license laws and delivers strategic, results-driven defense.
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Representing clients charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, where the blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the legal limit of 0.08%.
Defending clients against traffic-related offenses, including reckless driving, license suspensions, and other motor vehicle violations.
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Every Nassau County DWI, DUI or DWAI case begins with a thorough consultation where we take time to understand your situation and review all available evidence including police reports, witness statements and test results. During this stage, our attorneys clearly explain your legal options, discuss potential outcomes and immediately address urgent concerns such as license suspension so that no critical steps are missed.
Once we have all the facts, our team develops a focused defense strategy designed to achieve the best possible result. For Nassau County clients, this can include challenging procedural errors, reviewing breath-testing equipment maintenance records, consulting with specialists, interviewing witnesses and filing motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence. We make sure you are informed and involved throughout the entire process.
When your Nassau County DWI, DUI or DWAI case moves to court, we use our decades of local experience to represent you with confidence and precision. Our attorneys know the procedures, prosecutors and courtroom dynamics specific to Nassau County, allowing us to effectively challenge the prosecution’s evidence and present a compelling defense. Our goal is always to protect your rights and work toward the most favorable outcome possible.
Steven S. Siegle is an experienced and dedicated attorney with a career spanning over 40 years. He earned his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 1982, graduating in just 2½ years while working full-time at a law firm. Steven was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984 and has since built a distinguished career, specializing in DWI/DWAI and vehicular defense. He has extensive experience in both criminal and civil law, having handled complex cases involving birth defects, brain injuries, and construction accidents. Steven has served as a Justice for the Village of East Rockaway and as an arbitrator and mediator for the Jansen Group. He is also a founding member of the Philippine Legal Defense and Education Fund and has contributed to various organizations, including The Gift of Life Organization. With his broad expertise, Steven provides clients with top-tier legal representation in all areas of DWI and criminal law.
Steven S. Siegel, Esq.
Discover the impressive career and expertise of Steven S. Siegle, our head attorney, dedicated to exceptional legal defense.
Graduated in 2 ½ years while working full time at the Law Firm of Maurice Young and Associates.
1980 B.A. Psychology, Cum Laude, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York
1981 Oxford University, Oxford, England
“Psychotherapist-Patient Sexual Contact: A Guide for Plaintiff’s Attorneys,”
Published in New York Negligence Reporter, Matthew Bender & Co., November 1995 issue, co-author with Bruce V. Hillowe, J.D., Ph.D.
Philippine Legal Defense and Education Fund,
Founding Board Member and General Counsel, 2010 to Present.(italicize)
Peninsula Counseling Center, Member of Board of Directors, 2004-2008
Treatment and Research Advancement (TARA) Association for Personality Disorder, Charter Member of Board of Directors, 1997-2000
The Gift of Life Organization, Legal Advisor and Charter Member of Board of Directors, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital Center, New York, New York, Heart Transplant Division 1999-Present
Legal Counsel to Queens Hospital Center Advisory Board, 1997
Certificates in Lead Risk Assessment and Abatement, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, 1993
Law Offices of John Chambers, P.C., New York, New York, 2002-2007
Responsibilities:
Defense Management of all significant trial matters for preeminent firm; I have taken hundreds of depositions all across the State relative to brain damaged baby litigation as “Of Counsel” to a large Maryland Law Firm. My caseload included severe birth related defects, brain injuries and other matters involving serious physical impairment; trial preparation requiring proficiency in complex medical conditions and procedures as well as close associations with highly regarded experts.
Justice of the Village of East Rockaway, New York, 2004-2021.
Responsibilities: Adjudication of Village Code Violations, Motor Vehicle matters as well as lesser criminal cases.
Jansen Group, Jericho N.Y. 2009 to present. Arbitrator, Mediator.
Cronin & Byczek, LLP, Lake Success, New York, 1999-2002
Responsibilities: Management of complex civil and criminal matters including oversight and trial of all catastrophic cases such as crane related deaths, products liability litigation and other construction accidents.
Law Offices of Steven S. Siegel, Garden City, New York, 1987-99
Responsibilities: Diversified practice including trial defense of New York State Homicide cases and Federal RICO actions; Prosecution of high profile civil litigation including medical malpractice, and general liability negligence matters.
Queens District Attorney, 1984-1986
Responsibilities: Queens County District Attorney’s Office: Trial Attorney Special Victims Bureau, handled the first DNA prosecution in the County of Queens.
Adjunct Professor, St. John’s University Division of Paralegal Studies, Flushing, New York, 1996-99
Explore the areas we serve in Nassau County and how we defend individuals facing `charges.
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