Experienced New York DWI Lawyer
Serving Orange & Rockland County
Driving drunk is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Please do not drink and drive!
According to the NYSDMV’s You and the Drinking Laws :
- One-third of the fatalities in New York State involve impaired or intoxicated drivers and pedestrians.
- With increased Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), crash risk increases sharply. A driver with a BAC of 0.08 is four times more likely to cause an accident than a driver who has not been drinking. And it only gets worse, a driver with a BAC of 0.16 is 25 times more likely to do so.
- Young drinking drivers are at the highest risk of all. Drivers 20 years old or younger are almost three times more likely to be involved in alcohol-related fatal crashes than other drivers.
No one goes out with the intention to drive drunk. Good people, however, make mistakes, sometimes serious ones. Attorney Steven L, Ginsberg understands the stress and anxiety you feel if you have been arrested for a DWI in Orange or Rockland Counties. You can lean on his experience, knowledge of the law, and years of navigating the legal system to help when you are in a serious situation. Call him at 845-547-2500 to discuss your situation.
How can drunk driving affect me in New York State?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) endangers your life and others. Drunk driving claimed the lives of 10,142 people in 2019 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
New York Law DWI Law has serious consequences including:
- be charged with a crime that can stay on your record permanently
- go to jail for (in some cases) up to 7 years
- lose your license
- be fined up to $10,000
- receive an annual surcharge on your license
- have your insurance rates skyrocket
If I am under 21 are the penalties for drunk driving in New York more severe?
The answer is yes. Not only do the courts want to dissuade people under 21 from driving drunk but the offense carries more severe penalties (see page 3 of the NYSDMV’s You and the Drinking Laws). Additionally, NYS has instituted zero-tolerance laws for people under the age of 21, making it illegal to consume alcohol and drive (see pages 4-5 for details).
Speeding Ticket Lawyer Steven L. Ginsberg can help
Do you feel that your driving record will be ruined, your insurance rates will skyrocket, and life insurance premiums may be affected as well? Are you anxious and stressed that your perfect driving record is now threatened with points for the first time due to that ticket you can’t believe you received? Or maybe you just don’t have the time to go to court? Relax; many of Attorney Steven L Ginsberg’s clients had the exact same feeling until they picked up the phone and called for help – 845-547-2500.
How to find a traffic Lawyer who is best for you
In this short video Attorney Ginsberg will give you three tips on how to find the best traffic ticket lawyer for your needs.
Why do I need a lawyer For A Traffic Ticket Matter?
If you have a moving violation and are considering hiring a traffic lawyer in N Y , especially Rockland or Orange Counties, you’ve come to the right website.
You may ask why you would need a traffic ticket lawyer…. Can’t you just do it yourself? This is a very common thought and you may be able to negotiate a deal by yourself. However, are you giving yourself the best odds? Are you getting the best results in your specific situation? Before you choose to “do-it-yourself,” you should ask yourself a few questions that are listed below…
My Pledge to My Clients
I have been helping clients with traffic and legal issues since 1993. The court system often seems like it is mechanical and does not care about people. It is intimidating and can be confusing to those who do not deal with it every day. The reality is that the legal system is made up of good people who are under pressure to do their jobs well in a system they cannot change. The courts get more and more work every week. The judges, prosecutors, clerks, and all personnel feel this pressure. I have made a point of getting to know the people who work in the courts, not just the judges and prosecutors. I do my best to empathize with them, deal with them respectfully and pleasantly.
Over the years, I have earned their respect and goodwill. During this time, colleagues have become prosecutors and judges. There is no direct measure of the goodwill I receive. However, my track record indicates it is accurate. The pledge I make to my clients is as follows. I will listen to your account, review the charges with you and then develop the best strategy for you. Ideally, charges would always be dismissed. The truth is that will not always happen. When it does not, I will adapt my strategy to your situation. You may need to keep points as low as possible, or you may need to keep the fines as low as possible. No matter your situation, I will always do my best to bring about the advantageous result we can. On this, you have my word
– Steven L. Ginsberg, Esq.
Five Reasons You Need
To Hire A Traffic Lawyer
- Do you have a full understanding of New York State traffic laws and how they can affect you?
- Have you built up years of goodwill, trust and positive relationships with the prosecutors, police officers, court clerks and judges?
- Do you stand to benefit from hiring someone with more than 25 years of legal experience who will plan a legal strategy that is carefully designed to handle your traffic tickets and (where appropriate) negotiate an agreement for the best outcome for your particular circumstances (fines, points, effects on insurance rates, the ability to keep your license and more).
Five Reasons Continued…
- What is your time worth? If court is canceled or your case is not heard, you might spend many more hours than you planned and still not resolve your case, let along obtain the best deal available. Schedules vary greatly – many traffic courts have sessions in the middle of a workday. Hiring a traffic lawyer will potentially save you time in that you will not have to take time off from work.
- What is it worth to turn over all of the aggravation, worry and stress to an experienced attorney and be able to relax knowing that you are in good hands and that the matter will be negotiated as favorably as possible?
LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY STEVEN L. GINSBERG
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MOVING VIOLATIONS
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TEXTING & CELL PHONE VIOLATIONS
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What To do When You Get Pulled Over By The Police
Here Is What You Will learn:
- 9 tips on what to do when you are first pulled over
- 6 Tips on what to do once you have a traffic ticket
- 3 Advantages Of Retain A Traffic Lawyer
- 7 ways to help your attorney help you
- 4 Tips on what to do after you resolve your ticket
Points Carried By
New York State Speeding Tickets
Below are a list of NY DMV speeding infractions and the points they carry.
- Speeding (1-10 MPH over posted limit): 3 points
- Speeding (nonspecific speed): 3 points
- Speeding (11-20 MPH over posted limit): 4 points
- Speeding (21-30 MPH over posted limit): 6 points
- Speeding (31-40 MPH over posted limit): 8 points
- Speeding (more than 40 MPH over posted limit): 11 points
- Involvement in a speed contest (racing): 1ST offense – maximum of 30 days in jail, 1-year loss of license plus a maximum of $618 fine
Reviews & Testimonials
Rockland & Orange Counties’ 5-star Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Please note that we use only the last initial for privacy concerns
Eve E.
Steve Ginsberg, Esq. Is an amazing attorney. I was really impressed with his professionalism, his knowledge and responsiveness…
Al G.
…a fantastic traffic lawyer who goes the extra mile for you! I received a ticket for 20+ MPH over the limit… Steve took care of everything and had my speeding ticket dismissed…
Melanie G.
Incredibly personable and helpful. Helped me address a weird traffic ticket and gave me all the info I needed to deal with the courts. Honest and down to earth guy.
K. S.
If you got a traffic ticket, Steve is the best lawyer to represent you. He got my 6 point ticket to zero! Just awesome!
Case Study – My Client was charges with going 105 in a 45 MPH zone…
Explaining case study here…
Myth – Representing yourself yelids the same results as hiring an Expereinced Traffic Ticket Lawyer
There are times when an indivudual can have a lenient judge and receive the same amount of points as if a traffic ticket lawer repreented them. However, no citizen knows all of the judges in Rockland and Orange Counties. An expereinced Traffic ticket attroney will listen to your situation and then focus on having the ticket thrown out. If that is impossible an attroney like Steven Ginsber will focus on savig you time, money, points and hassels. In most cases you will not even have to show up in court – myth busted!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we do! You can use Zelle or most major credit cards to pay our very competitive fees.
Sorry again. We do not handle parking tickets.
That depends on many factors. In some cases, the convictions will show on your driving record in your home state. You can call Mr. Ginsberg to discuss the particulars of your case to see if it is worth fighting.
In most cases, you can simply wait until the matter has been resolved. We will then contact you and inform you of the resolution, and what fines (if any) you must pay and by what date. Of course, we recommend that while the case is pending, should you receive any communication from the court about your case, you let us know immediately.
Sorry. Our representation means that we will fight for your rights and obtain the best result we can. In some cases, that may mean a full dismissal. But in most instances, you are still going to be liable for any fines that the court imposes after we resolve your case.
Try us – you may be surprised! Our rates, which vary depending on the court, nature of the violation and other factors, are quite reasonable
You have every right to do that. But an experienced traffic lawyer can, in many cases, get you a much better result than you would get yourself. Knowledge of the relevant law and court procedure, familiarity with police officers, troopers, and prosecutors, and experience with particular judges are all important factors. A small investment now may save you a lot of money in the long term.
In New York State, a conviction of a moving violation will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles. They will assess points against your license which may result in a suspension or revocation of your right to drive. You may be assessed a yearly state surcharge that will need to be paid. Also, your auto insurance company may decide to substantially raise your rates. The traffic fine may be just the beginning of a long nightmare.
Yes, you can plead guilty, and you will be fined by the courts. But, if you do, it will be treated as a conviction after a full trial and receive the points assigned to the violation, any surcharges and be subject to an insurance increase.
While most traffic lawyers are competent, Steven Ginsberg goes the extra mile and applied all of his experience and good will to achieve your goals
Not in most cases. For the majority of traffic violations, your attorney will be able to appear on your behalf and dispose of the matter without you needing to take any time off of your schedule to travel to the traffic court.
For certain traffic matters, your appearance may be required. If your situation warrants this, we will explain that to you.
Saving time, money, points & hassles
Speeding Tickets Lawyer –
Rockland County, Orange County, Westchester County & all of New York State
Steven Ginsberg, a speeding ticket lawyer, can help you in Rockland County, Westchester, Orange & throughout New York State when you have been driving too FAST!
Did you know that approximately 1 out of 4 drivers has had a speeding ticket over the past 5 years?* This may not be overly comforting if you just received one, especially if you have had other moving violations over the past 18 months. If you were cited for exceeding the speed limit by over 40 miles per hour, you are in jeopardy of having your license suspended and should call Steven L. Ginsberg, a lawyer who has handled hundreds of speeding tickets, immediately. Besides points on your license, your speeding ticket, if left to stand, may cause you to incur an annual fee of $100 or more from the DMV (in addition to a hefty fine), may cause your auto insurance to skyrocket and can even negatively affect the rate you will pay for life insurance. If you have a commercial license (CDL) and drive a truck, bus, taxi or limousine, speeding ticket(s) can adversely affect your job and livelihood. Attorney Ginsberg has 20+ years of practicing law and focuses his practice on traffic law. He will employ his extensive experience as well as his years of built up goodwill with the members of the traffic court system to negotiate your ticket(s) in a manner that is most favorable to your unique situation.
Attorney Ginsberg has developed a webinar to inform the public about what they should do if they are pulled over the police.
It covers:
- Eight Tips on how to interact with an officer when you are pulled over to ensure you are safe and do not aggravate the situation and handle yourself in a manner that maximizes your opportunity to lessen the infraction.
- Seven things you should do once you receive a summons to a minimum the ticket’s impact
- How hiring an attorney can save you Time, Money, Points, DMV fines and assessments and avoid an insurance increase
- Seven ways that you can help your attorney help you
- four things you should do once the ticket is resolved
- Types of tickets you should handle by yourself
This brief but power packed webinar lasts about 16 minutes including Questions and Answers…
Click On Picture Above To Access Webinar Or link Below
https://al979.boostwebinars.com/21967
Below are a list of NY DMV speeding infractions and the points they carry.
- Speeding (1-10 MPH over posted limit): 3 points
- Speeding (nonspecific speed): 3 points
- Speeding (11-20 MPH over posted limit): 4 points
- Speeding (21-30 MPH over posted limit): 6 points
- Speeding (31-40 MPH over posted limit): 8 points
- Speeding (more than 40 MPH over posted limit): 11 points
- Involvement in a speed contest (racing): 1ST offense – maximum of 30 days in jail, 1 year loss of license plus a maximum of $618 fine
When do you need a speeding ticket lawyer?
If you have received a speeding ticket in Rockland County, Orange County, and Westchester County or anywhere in New York State, and you want help to minimize its effect on your license, insurance and life insurance, call Steven L. Ginsberg at 845-547-2500 to schedule a free, no-obligation telephone consultation.
To see the results attorney Steven L. Ginsberg has obtained in the traffic courts in Rockland County, Westchester, Orange and more… click here
[1] Each situation is different, and the achievable goals vary greatly. Speak to attorney Ginsberg about what objectives are being sought and what is likely to be the result.
New York DWI Lawyer focused in Rockland County, Westchester, Orange and beyond…
Steven Ginsberg is a
DWI lawyer in Rockland County ,Westchester, Orange and beyond
Driving drunk is one of the most hazardous things you can do. Please do not drink and drive! According to the NYSDMV’s You and the Drinking Laws :
- One-third of the fatalities in New York State involve impaired or intoxicated drivers and pedestrians.
- With increased Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), crash risk increases sharply. A driver with a BAC of 0.08 is four times more likely to cause a crash as a driver who has not been drinking, while a driver with a BAC of 0.16 is 25 times more likely to do so.
- Young drinking drivers are at the highest risk of all. Drivers 20 years old or younger are almost three times more likely to be involved in alcohol related fatal crashes than other drivers.
Attorney Ginsberg has developed a webinar to inform the public about what they should do if they are pulled over the police.
It covers:
- Eight Tips on how to interact with an officer when you are pulled over to ensure you are safe and do not aggravate the situation and handle yourself in a manner that maximizes your opportunity to lessen the infraction.
- Seven things you should do once you receive a summons to a minimum the ticket’s impact
- How hiring an attorney can save you Time, Money, Points, DMV fines and assessments and avoid an insurance increase
- Seven ways that you can help your attorney help you
- four things you should do once the ticket is resolved
- Types of tickets you should handle by yourself
This brief but power packed webinar lasts about 16 minutes including Questions and Answers…
Click On Picture Above To Access Webinar Or link Below
https://al979.boostwebinars.com/21967
How can drunk driving affect me in New York State?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) endangers your life and others. Additionally New York Law states that you can:
- be charged with a crime that can stay on your record permanently
- go to jail for (in some cases) up to 7 years
- lose your license
- be fined up to $10,000
- receive an annual surcharge on your license
- have your insurance rates skyrocket
If I am under 21 are the penalties for drunk driving in New York more severe?
The answer is yes. Not only do the courts want to dissuade people under 21 from driving drunk but the offense carries more severe penalties (see page 3 of the NYSDMV’s You and the Drinking Laws). Additionally, NYS has instituted zero tolerance laws for people under the age of 21, making it illegal to consume alcohol and drive (see pages 4-5 for details)
What happens if I get a DWI in NY and have a Commercial License?
If you hold a commercial drivers’ license, no matter if it is class A, B or C, you will be held to stricter Blood Alcohol Content standards and will receive more severe penalties if you are convicted of an alcohol offense (see page 4 of the NYSDMV’s You and the Drinking Laws). There are also more severe penalties for second or third offenses including permanent loss of your commercial driving License, CDL. Being convicted of a DWI may also give your employer lawful grounds for your termination not to mention the fines, surcharges and increases in insurance. If you have a CDL and are ticketed or arrested on a DWI, your next move should be to call Steven Ginsberg for a free consultation. Let him put his experience and know-how to work to find the best way to navigate through this difficult legal predicament.
What kinds of alcohol charges are there?
If you are suspected of using alcohol and driving, you may be charged with DWI if you are accused of having a BAC of .08% or more. DWI is a misdemeanor that carries stiff fines, suspensions or even jail. If you are found to have .18% or more, you can be charged with Aggravated DWI, which includes enhanced penalties, and, in some circumstances, can result in mandatory sentences of prison. With a BAC of less than .08%, it is still possible to be charged with DWAI – Driving While Ability Impaired, which is not a misdemeanor but still goes on your record as an alcohol offense, and is likely to result in a license suspension. Finally, if one is suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs, you can be charged with crimes with very similar penalties and consequences.
Recently, Mr. Ginsberg was able to successfully negotiate a DWAI offense in Orange County to a non-alcohol violation in one instance. Of course past results do not guarantee future results (see full disclaimer here), but he is ready to put all of his experience to work for you.
Steven Ginsberg is a New York DWI Lawyer that knows that good people make mistakes
If you have been caught driving drunk you are going to need an experienced New York lawyer. Whether you think of it as DUI or DWI (called “DWI” in New York), the courts take drunk driving very seriously and you are going to need a good lawyer. Steven Ginsberg has over 20 years of legal experience and has good will built up with the court system. If you were ticketed or arrested in Rockland County, Westchester or Orange counties or throughout New York, one of the smartest things you can do is call Ginsberg’s office and schedule a consultation. Mr. Ginsberg will vigorously review all aspects of your case and then develop the best defense strategy, taking all aspects of your life’s situation into account to develop a strategy focusing on an outcome that minimizes the effect on your life. In the past, Mr. Ginsberg has been able to negotiate settlements that kept his clients out of jail, renegotiated misdemeanor (crimes with records) charges down to violations (not a criminal offense ), and has been able to obtain a conditional driver’s license for his client so their jobs were not jeopardized, and he has been able to keep fines low. *
If you would like to arrange a free, no-obligation telephone consultation to discuss how Attorney Ginsberg can help you, please call 845-547-2500 or complete the form on the right hand side of the page.
To see the results attorney Steven L. Ginsberg has obtained in the traffic courts in Rockland County, Westchester, Orange and more… click here
[1] Each situation is different, and the achievable goals vary greatly. Speak to attorney Ginsberg about what objectives are being sought and what is likely to be the result.
* Please be advised that past results do not guarantee that the courts will accept similar pleas in the future. No two situations are exactly alike. See full disclaimer, here.