Friendship DUI & DWI Lawyers

Matthew Piston is a dedicated advocate for his clients, whether through court room proceedings or negotiating a resolution to his clients’ matters. His practice is focused on assisting individuals and businesses in a variety of litigation needs, including divorce, commercial, employment and personal injury litigation. Additionally, Matt’s past experience with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office affords him the ability to thoroughly represent individuals in all types of criminal proceedings and governmental investigations.

Michael T. Dwan is principal of The Law Offices of Michael T. Dwan. Mr. Dwan handles Real Estate transactions, Estate Planning and Criminal Defense. Mr. Dwan is one of the top trial lawyers in Erie County.

Mr. Dwan is the son of longtime Judge and trial attorney Timothy J. Dwan.

Mr. Dwan received his undergraduate degree from Niagara University, and received his J.D. from the University of Buffalo Law School. He has also served as an adjunct criminal justice professor at Erie Community College and is frequently asked to be a guest lecturer at the University of Buffalo.

25 Years of Experience | Personal Attention | Reasonable Rates I grew up in Monroe County, in Penfield, New York. I have spent my entire legal career in Monroe County, New York. I was a prosecutor in the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office for over 10 years, where I prosecuted misdemeanor and felony level DWIs and related offenses, felony level drug and gun crimes and violent felonies. Throughout my legal career, I have conducted hundreds of trials and hearings, and I have represented clients in Federal, State, Town and City Courts throughout Monroe County and the surrounding Counties....

Jared Hirt is a Business Law, Divorce & Family Law, DWI & Criminal Defense, Litigation and Real Estate attorney in Rochester, NY.

I am a criminal defense, DWI, and traffic law attorney with offices in the historic High Falls area of Rochester, New York. My practice is primarily in Monroe County, but I also handle cases in the surrounding counties of Livingston, Genesee, Wayne, Ontario and others. My traffic law practice takes me to Stafford, NY and Tyre, NY. I defend individuals accused of felony and misdemeanor crimes and less serious violations. These crimes include: Assault DWI Aggravated DWI DWAI (violation) Driving under the influence of drugs Grand Larceny Petit Larceny Armed robbery Possession of controlled substances (drugs) Narcotics sale Criminal trespass Criminal possession of stolen property Criminal possession of a weapon Driving...

At a very young age, Jeff began to develop a passion for fighting injustices wherever and whenever they occurred. As he grew up, that passion became so deep and strong that he decided that only by becoming a lawyer would he be able to seek justice for those who needed it most. This passion led him to join the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office where he represented indigent criminal defendants for almost 5 years. Jeff has been in private practice since late 1990. A former partner in the law firm of Bansbach, Zoghlin, Wicks & Wahl, P.C., Jeffrey Wicks opened his...

My name is Mike Ranzenhofer. I assist residents of the Buffalo and WNY area with their legal needs in three specific practice areas, injury law, divorce and family law and DWI and other crimes. I am one of the managing partners of Friedman & Ranzenhofer. Our firm has been helping Buffalo and WNY area folks since the late 1950's so it's likely we've helped a family member or friend in the past. In fact, we're told numerous times weekly just that. Area residents come to us for help for three reasons. 1. We provide exceptional...

Michael J. Ingham is a seasoned courtroom attorney with over twenty years of trial experience. He has served as a trial attorney/prosecutor on both the county and state levels. His practice includes all federal, state and local courts. Areas of focus are criminal defense, personal injury, DWI defense, traffic offenses and all family court matters.

Born and raised in the Buffalo area, Mr. MacKay is a graduate of Canisius High School. Following high school, he attended S.U.N.Y. Buffalo, graduating cum laude and “With High Distinction” in the psychology department. Attending law school after taking several years off, Mr. MacKay graduated magna cum laude early on an accelerated track from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo Law School. While there, he participated in several moot court competitions, including representing the school in a national criminal law moot court competition. In addition, Mr. MacKay interned with the Hon. Timothy J. Drury of the New York State Supreme Court and...

Robert Ross Fogg is a criminal defense attorney in Buffalo, NY who personally handles each of his clients’ cases from start to finish. He has used his knowledge, dedication, and tenacity to get his clients the best possible outcome since 2002.

I am a solo practitioner criminal defense attorney who is extremely passionate about helping my clients and obtaining the best possible outcome in their cases. I understand that being charged with a crime is often the worst time in someone's life, and I am here to provide my expertise and compassion to guide them through this difficult process. With a focus on delivering personalized attention and aggressive representation, I am committed to fighting for the rights of my clients and achieving the most favorable results.

Sebastian Law Firm is a full service criminal and traffic ticket defense law firm committed to aggressively advocating for the rights and interests of our clients. Based in Buffalo, the office is proud to serve the Greater Buffalo Area and all of the surrounding Western NY counties. Mr. Sebastian is a native of New York State . He was born and raised in the NYC metro area. After graduating from law school and passing the NY Bar Exam, Sebastian gained valuable New York State Criminal and Traffic Law experience by serving as...

Experience After nearly a decade of public service as an Assistant District Attorney in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, Louis C. Mussari founded a small boutique firm focused Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Insurance Defense Litigation. Mr. Mussari is a consummate professional in the courtroom and his background as a prosecutor makes him a formidable opponent. Louis has successfully litigated jury trials to verdict in the following areas: Homicide, Rape, Gun Possession, Burglary, Strangulation, and Driving While Intoxicated. Education Following graduation from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2008 (B.A. Psychology Magna Cum Laude) Mr. Mussari attended Law School...

Tracy Jong is a Senior Attorney of the firm. Tracy graduated cum laude from SUNY at Buffalo and Touro Law School. In addition to a doctorate of law, Tracy has scientific and technical training in the chemical arts as well as 27 years’ experience in private legal practice and government administration. She is a member of the Business Law and Intellectual Property Sections of the New York State and Monroe County Bar Associations. Tracy volunteers and serves on the Board of Directors for Story of Hope Comfort Care Home. She is also an active member of the Rochester...

Stephen K. Underwood is a Buffalo New York lawyer that practices in the New York State and Federal Court systems. Mr. Underwood is a graduate of the Binghamton University School of Management with a concentration in Finance (B.S. 1992) and obtained his Juris Doctorate from OCU School of Law in 1997. Mr. Underwood was duly licensed and admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1998.

More than 40 years of litigation experience with an emphasis on high asset divorce,criminal trials and appeals,dwi/dui and estates.Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers.Rated AV Martindale Hubbell for ethics and ability.

Let the inside knowledge that I gained while working for years as a probation officer in Erie County work to your benefit. I can charge more reasonable fees than many attorneys as I am a solo practitioner with little overhead expenses. I am experienced in many areas of the law but my focus is on criminal law, family law and civil law. Hire me and get the caring and dedicated representation that you deserve.

Dennis Nave has been passionate about defending individuals facing DWI, traffic, and criminal charges for most of his legal career. Dennis approaches each of his client’s cases as unique and each person as his equal, always going the extra mile to ensure his clients are fully educated on their case and knowing they are receiving the best quality representation and best defense of their rights and interests. Dennis is the founding and managing partner for Nave Law Firm located in Syracuse, New York where he was born and raised. Dennis is devoted to staying in and serving his local community. Call him...

Mr. Kron is an expert in handling traffic violations ranging from a minor traffic ticket to speeding to reckless driving. Some violations won't hit your driving record, but if you have tickets you've not dealt with, you can be arrested.

Many traffic citations require legal guidance, especially if you have numerous tickets. There's more unwanted trouble in store if the points on your driving record push you over New York's limit.

Mr. Kron deals with a blend of regulations and criminal offenses based on state, county, or city ordinances — each related to operating a vehicle. Federal law may come...