You are worth defending.

Just because you are charged with DWI doesn’t mean it’s a closed case. Your life has a voice. My job is to make sure it’s heard.

You are worth defending.

Just because you are charged with DWI doesn’t mean it’s a closed case. Your life has a voice. My job is to make sure it’s heard.

If you’re arrested for DWI and take a plea, you are most likely ending up with a misdemeanor conviction, which is why we try our cases. We believe there’s more to your story than a misdemeanor. We’re willing to do the hard work to prove it, to the court and to the public who thinks they’re able to judge you.

Most people I meet are living healthy lives. They work hard. They love their families. They do the right thing. The officer wasn’t around to witness that. These things don’t erase your bad choice, but they do give perspective on who you really are. A good judge cares about this. As your DWI Defense Attorney, my job is to make sure they meet all of you.

I’m Jim Vallone. I’m a former judge, and I know I can help you.

DWI Defense

Jim Vallone is a former Judge and current DWI Defense Attorney. Don’t go it alone. Call Jim Vallone.

DWI Penalties in NYS

DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired)

First Conviction — up to 15 days in jail, 90-day license suspension, and fines of $300–$500, plus mandatory state surcharges (additional penalties apply to drivers under 21 years of age)

Second Conviction within 5 years of a prior offense — up to 30 days in jail, at least a 6-month revocation of your driver’s license, and fines of $500–$750, plus mandatory state surcharges

Third Conviction within 10 years — misdemeanor conviction (criminal record), up to 180 days in jail, at least a 6-month license revocation, and fines of $750–$1,500, plus mandatory state surcharges

DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)

First Conviction — misdemeanor conviction (criminal record), up to 1 year in jail, at least a 6-month license revocation, and fines of $500–$1,000, plus mandatory state surcharges

Second Conviction within 10 years — felony conviction, up to 4 years in jail (“E” Felony), at least a 12-month license revocation, and fines of $1,000–$5,000, plus mandatory state surcharges

Third Conviction within 10 years — felony conviction, up to 7 years in jail (“D” Felony), at least a 12-month license revocation, and fines of $2,000–$10,000, plus mandatory state surcharges

Aggravated DWI (breathalyzer test result of 0.18 percent BAC or greater)

First Conviction — misdemeanor conviction, up to 1 year in jail, at least a 12-month license revocation, and fines of $1,000–$2,000.00, plus mandatory state surcharges

Second Conviction within 10 years — felony conviction, up to 4 years in jail (“E” Felony), at least an 18-month license revocation, and fines of $1,000–$5,000, plus mandatory state surcharges

Third Conviction within 10 years — felony conviction, up to 7 years in jail (“D” Felony), at least an 18-month license revocation, and fines of $2,000–$10,000, plus mandatory state surcharges

All the above penalties are minimum penalties and could be increased depending on the facts and circumstances of your case.

Take it from our clients:

“Mr. Vallone helped me through one of thee most terrifying experiences of my life. He kept me well informed the entire time and never ever set false expectations — Honestly, I would refer anyone that experiences a DWI to him because he was extremely well versed, personable and stayed with me until the very end and was just absolutely amazing. There are not enough good things to say about this law firm.”

— AnnMarie H.

Take it from our clients:

“Mr. Vallone helped me through one of thee most terrifying experiences of my life. He kept me well informed the entire time and never ever set false expectations — Honestly, I would refer anyone that experiences a DWI to him because he was extremely well versed, personable and stayed with me until the very end and was just absolutely amazing. There are not enough good things to say about this law firm.”

— AnnMarie H.