Facing a DWI charge in Suffolk County? Our knowledgeable DWI lawyers are here to provide the help you need. We understand that dealing with legal issues can be overwhelming, so we focus on simplifying the process for you. Our team will guide you at every step, ensuring you know your options and helping you build a solid defense. If you need support or want to talk about your case, our Suffolk County DWI attorneys are here to protect your rights and future.
With 38 years of experience in handling DWI cases in Suffolk, we provide reliable legal representation that you can trust.
Certified in DWI defense, our team has specialized training in Lead Risk Assessment and Abatement, ensuring we provide informed and effective legal support.
A deep knowledge of Suffolk’s courts, law enforcement, and legal processes, providing you with a strategic advantage in your defense.
The DWI Law Team of Steven S. Siegel, PLLC is dedicated to helping clients facing DWI charges in Suffolk County. With over 38 years of experience, we focus on defending clients and guiding them through the legal process. Our attorneys provide personalized support, clearly explaining your options and creating a strong defense tailored to your unique situation. We have a thorough understanding of local laws, courts, and law enforcement, which enables us to work diligently for the best possible outcome. From your first consultation, we are committed to protecting your rights and addressing your concerns. We will walk you through every step of the legal process, whether we are challenging evidence or negotiating with prosecutors. With almost four decades of experience advocating for clients in Suffolk, the DWI Law Team ensures you don’t have to face this challenge alone. Let us use our expertise to help you take control of your situation.
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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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Our process begins with a detailed consultation where we take the time to understand your unique situation. We collect all relevant documents, including police reports, witness statements, and test results. Our attorneys clearly explain your legal options and assess the potential outcomes of your case. Urgent matters, such as the risk of losing your driving privileges, are addressed right away to protect your rights from the start.
Once we have all the necessary information, we develop a customized defense strategy aimed at achieving the best possible outcome. This may include challenging procedural errors, reviewing and auditing test equipment logs with experts, and filing motions to exclude improperly obtained evidence. We also conduct witness interviews and ensure that every detail is carefully examined. Throughout the process, we keep you informed and actively involved in important decisions.
If your case proceeds to court, our seasoned attorneys represent you with skill and confidence. With decades of experience handling cases in Suffolk County, we have a deep understanding of local courts, prosecutors, and judges. This insight allows us to effectively challenge the prosecution’s evidence while building a strong case in your defense. We work tirelessly to protect your rights, minimize penalties, and fight for the most favorable outcome possible.
Steven S. Siegel is an accomplished attorney with more than 40 years of legal experience. He earned his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 1982, completing the program in just 2½ years while working full-time at a law firm, and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984. Over the decades, Steven has developed a distinguished career focusing on DWI, DWAI, and vehicular defense cases throughout Suffolk County and surrounding areas. His expertise extends beyond criminal law to complex civil matters, including cases involving birth defects, brain injuries, and construction accidents. Steven has also served as a Justice for the Village of East Rockaway and as an arbitrator and mediator for the Jansen Group. He is a founding member of the Philippine Legal Defense and Education Fund and has contributed to charitable causes such as The Gift of Life Organization. With his broad legal background and deep courtroom experience, Steven S. Siegel offers Suffolk County clients exceptional representation in all areas of DWI and criminal defense, combining skill, dedication, and a personalized approach to every case.
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
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