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Stuart Austin
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Summary
With over 25 years of experience and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, few Long Island criminal defense lawyers have the reputation as Attorney Stuart Austin. As a former public defender, he helps clients of Austin Law Associates, P.C. by providing unique insights from both sides of the courtroom that help to have charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether you are facing a traffic ticket or charges involving a violent crime, their team offers free consultations to help you protect yourself against the life-changing consequences of a criminal conviction. Get started today. They serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Juvenile Law
Additional Practice Areas
- Civil Forfeitures
- Drug Treatment Court
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
- New York
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner/ Attorney
- Austin Law Associates, P.C.
- - Current
- Adjunct Professor
- State University Of New York Buffalo Law School
- - Current
- Public Defender
- Legal Aid Society Of Nassau County
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Education
- State University of New York - Buffalo
- J.D. (1993)
- Cornell University
- B.S. (1988)
Awards
- Hurricane Sandy Community Service Award
- Young Israel of Long Beach
- Hurricane Sandy Community Service Award
- Young Israel of Long Beach
Professional Associations
- Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County
- President
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- Cornell Alumni Association
- Member
- - Current
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- New York State Bar # 2584969
- Member
- - Current
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- Criminal Courts Bar Foundation
- President
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- Criminal Courts Bar Foundation of Nassau County
- President
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- Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County
- Board Member
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- Criminal Courts Bar Association
- President
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Austin Law Associates, P.C.
Legal Answers
7 Questions Answered
- Q. What if you weren't stealing but kept it safe because his door was open and couldn't lock it and returned it when he
- A: The law is usually defined as permanently depriving the owner of his property or doing something inconsistent with the owners rights. It will be a question of fact based on when you told him what happened. If you told him after he confronted you it may seem likea self serving excuse. If you told him immediately when he got home, it would appear to be more genuine. Other circumstances surrounding your safeguarding the property will also need to be answered.
- Q. Good Morning, I have a question for a criminal Attorney
- A: In NYS an ankle monitor does not count as incarceration. It is an alternative to incarceration. Therefore he will not receive official credit for that time. It is possible, however, for the sentencing judge to take into consideration the time he was wearing the ankle monitor and reduce his sentence if he is not already at a mandatory minimum.
- Q. I was convicted in 1989 for a non-violent felony, did 5 yrs probation, 1 yr of drug rehab. I want my record sealed
- A: Depending on the crime and if you have been clean for 10 years you may be eligible to have your case sealed. Your case should be on microfiche at the courthouse and you will have to order it. You need to bring id with your married name. Once you receive the papers... call us and we will review them with you.
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