Buffalo DWI Attorney Discusses the Ten-Year DWI Rule As an experienced Buffalo DWI Attorney I am often asked about the so called Ten-Year DWI rule. A lot of people think that if after 10 years and a day, you’ve had a prior DWI, it magically falls off your record. That’s not the case. The 10-year…
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Does the Buffalo Family Courts Allow a Child to Choose Their Residency? Parents are always coming up to me and wondering whether or not their children have a voice and what’s going to happen with custody and access. The children do have an advocate through issues of custody and access, whether it be through a…
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What is Probable Cause? I am often asked about the probable cause needed for a DWI arrest. If you’re pulled over in New York State and subsequently charged with DWI, there are certain things that a qualified, seasoned DWI attorney must assess to ensure that your charge is legitimate and legal. One thing that an…
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What Should I Bring to My First Divorce Consultation? When people first come to my office, they always want to know what do I need to bring with me. If you’ve been served with a summons, it’s always helpful for me to see that summons. If your case is ongoing and there have been some…
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Buffalo DWI Lawyer Discusses Penalties for a DWI Conviction As an experienced Buffalo DWI Lawyer I am often asked about the penalties for a DWI conviction. If you’re charged with DWI or DWAI in New York State, there are certain things that are going to happen to you, criminally and civilly. Criminally, it will depend…
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Does the Erie County Family Court Prefer Joint Custody? When people ask me questions about what’s going to happen to the children through the divorce, they’re often very concerned about who’s going to have custody. Are we going to have joint custody or are we going to have sole custody? When we’re talking about custody…
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How Do the Buffalo Family Courts Decide on Child Visitation Rights? I am regularly confronted by people who are wondering how courts decide on child visitation rights. Sometimes when parties are not able to reach a resolution between them about how the children are going to spend time with both parents, you may need to seek…
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What Should I Do If I Lost My Traffic Ticket? I am often asked what one should do if they lost their traffic ticket. If you’ve lost your traffic ticket, which a lot of people do, my advice would be to immediately contact an attorney who does a lot of vehicle and traffic law, like…
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Buffalo Divorce Attorney Outlines How Long One Must be a Resident in New York Before Filing Divorce As a skilled Buffalo Divorce Attorney, people who come to me initially with questions about divorce are often wondering about whether or not they’ve lived in the state of New York long enough to obtain a divorce. That…
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