Finding the Right DWI Lawyer in Rochester NY

THE WISNER TEAM APPROACH: If you have already made one mistake don’t make another. Hire the best legal team you can.

We have a team approach to representation. Each week our team of lawyers and paraprofessionals meet to discuss cases and what needs to get done. At Wisner & Wisner, PLLC we provide a superior level of service as evidenced by our DWI case results  and client testimonials.

The best way to find and hire the best DWI lawyer to handle your DWI case is to not only interview the lawyer but also research online. Most attorneys will offer a free consultation which gives you an opportunity to ask important questions such as:

• Where did you attend law school and when did you graduate?
• Which professional bar associations or other organizations do you belong to?
• How long have you been practicing DWI law in New York?
• Do you practice other area of laws? If so, do you take on cases outside DWI?
• How many DWI clients do you represent a year?
• What percentage of your caseload is devoted solely to DWI cases?
• How often do you appear in the courthouse/courtroom where my case will be heard?
• Have you previously worked with the prosecutor for my case?
• Is a standard practice for you to negotiate plea agreements?
• How often do you take DWI cases to trial?

It is also very important to use the internet to research the DWI lawyer you are considering hiring to represent you. The top three things to consider when hiring a DWI lawyer are:

• REPUTATION
• EXPERIENCE
• RESULTS as the hallmarks of choosing the best lawyer for you.

Reputation is more than advertising. While most lawyers advertise, reputation in the community remains the best way to find a DWI defense lawyer. Ask police or judges who they would recommend. Ask a family lawyer whom he or she would recommend and then interview the most recommended lawyer to find the best. Reputation is more than a name.

Check the lawyer’s Martindale-Hubble™ rating. Martindale-Hubble has been the standard for peer review rating of lawyers nationally and internationally.

WISNER & WISNER has attorneys with a higher peer review rating.
Honorable Donald J. Wisner has a BV® DistinguishedTM rating.

Check with Better Business Bureau. Is the law firm a member of the Better Business Bureau? The Better Business Bureau has standards that its members must abide by and they keep track of complaints filed against businesses.

WISNER & WISNER has an A+ Rating.
WISNER & WISNER has been a member for many years.

Is the lawyer recognized in other peer review associations? SuperLawyers is another basis for the rating of lawyers by state and nationally.

WISNER & WISNER has attorneys recognized by SuperLawyers Upstate for DWI Defense. Honorable Donald J. Wisner was rated as a SuperLawyer in Upstate New York in DWI law

Meet with the lawyer who goes to court. Some law firms lure clients in with the name of a reputable attorney but will charge a client five or six times more money to appear in court with you. Instead, a less reputable, less experienced, lawyer meets you in the court room. Don’t meet with the head of the firm. Meet the lawyer who will be representing you in court. What is that lawyers reputation?

How many years has the lawyer defended DWI clients? If an associate is going to appear in court with you ask for a copy of his/her resume. How many years has the associate attorney been defending DWI clients? Is most of their experience working for the government? Todd J.W. Wisner has been defending DWI clients for over 26 years.

Percentage of cases handled. Ask the lawyer what percentage of the law firm files does he/she handle in court or go to trial on? If the lawyer can’t go to court with you due to conflicts ask what conflict is more important that you.

Reduce fees. Will the fee be discounted if the less reputable, less experienced, lawyer comes to court? If so, what kind of representation are you getting? Does the reduced fee equate to less of a reputation? Less experience? Could you get better representation for that fee?

If you have been charged with DUI, you need to act quickly to save your license. As a New York State Bar Association Member and DWI specialist in Western NY, Attorney Todd J.W. Wisner has handled thousands of these cases. DWI cases are complicated because you are fighting your case in criminal court AND at the DMV.

Sentencing for a DWI conviction varies, depending on your blood alcohol level and whether it was your first DUI offense or a repeat offense. For a first offense in New York, sentences may include:

• A fine of $500 to $1,000
• Up to a year in jail
• Six-month license revocation minimum

A DWI conviction will also cause your car insurance rates to skyrocket, and could potentially hurt your chances of future employment. Each additional DWI offense carry much more severe DWI penalties.

Hiring a lawyer like Todd J.W. Wisner, who has vast experience with DWI defenses, makes a huge difference in the outcome of your case. Contact us today for a free consultation on your specific case.