Time is crucial after a DWI arrest in Suffolk. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to fight the charges. Get started now with a trusted DWI attorney who will review the details of your case, protect your rights, and guide you through every legal step. We’ll examine the traffic stop, the testing procedures, and every aspect of the case. Our goal is to reduce or dismiss the charges whenever possible.
38 years of experience in handling DWI cases, we provide expert legal representation that you can trust.
Certified in DWI defense with specialized training in Lead Risk Assessment and Abatement.
A deep knowledge of Suffolk’s courts, law enforcement, and legal processes, providing you with a strategic advantage in your defense.
If you’re facing a DWI charge in Suffolk County, you need a team with the experience and dedication to protect your future. For over 38 years, we’ve been defending clients against DWI charges and guiding them through the legal process. Our attorneys provide personalized guidance, clearly explain your options, and build a strong defense according to your unique situation. With extensive knowledge of local laws, courts, and law enforcement, we work tirelessly to give you the best chance at a favorable outcome. From your first consultation, we’re committed to protecting your rights and easing your concerns. We’ll clearly explain your options, answer your questions, and guide you through every step of the legal process — whether we’re challenging evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, or preparing your defense for trial. Our goal is to give you the best possible chance at a positive outcome. With decades of experience fighting for Suffolk clients, we’re here to ensure you don’t have to face this challenge alone. Let us put our expertise to work for you and 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 representation for driving under the influence of drugs, challenging evidence and protecting your rights.
Assistance for drivers charged with being slightly impaired by alcohol or drugs, focusing on reduced charges or dismissal.
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.
Serious legal defense for charges involving death or injury caused while driving under the influence.
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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.
Explore the procedure of getting start with our DWI attorney services in Suffolk ny.
The process starts with an initial consultation. We make sure to understand your particular situation in detail. We gather all relevant documentation such as police reports, witness statements, and test results. Your options will be explained by our attorneys, along with an evaluation of possible outcomes of your case. Immediate worries, such as license suspension, are dealt with as soon as possible so that no chances are lost.
To craft a precise defense strategy that aims for the best possible outcome, we first gather all the necessary information regarding your case. As part of the strategy, we may contest procedural blunders, perform audits of test equipment logs, and review them with some specialists. Additionally, we conduct witness interviews and motions to exclude improperly obtained evidence. We take every step with precision and your active involvement in mind.
Upon advancing the case to court, seasoned attorneys confidently and coherently present cases for clients. Due to numerous years spent in the courts of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens, they have developed a deep understanding of the intricacies and procedures within these jurisdictions. We tirelessly work to destroy the prosecution's evidence while simultaneously building persuasive evidence for your side.
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
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