Niagara County New York DWI Lawyers

The consequences of being arrested for driving while intoxicated in New York can be far reaching. You could lose your job, your driver's license, your auto insurance, and even your freedom.

While it is strongly advised to not drink and drive, good people occasionally make mistakes. Even responsible social drinkers may find themselves in an embarrassing and frightening situation. In fact, New York DWI laws state that a law enforcement officer can make an arrest for drunk driving in Niagara County even with a blood alcohol content below the legal limit of .08%. Suspicion of impairment is enough to initiate an arrest for Driving While Ability Impaired. A DWI and a DWAI can lead to similar penalties, including jail.

If arrested for suspicion of DWAI or DWI in Niagara County, you need to hire a qualified and experienced drunk driving defense attorney as quickly as possible. Not just any attorney though, one who understands your unique situation.

Niagara County New York DWI Lawyers Friedman & Ranzenhofer offers complete and aggressive legal defense to those accused of drunk driving in New York. Attorney Robert Friedman is a former prosecutor who understands both sides of a NY DWI, giving you an advantage in the courtroom. He will defend your rights and fight for the best possible result. His experience can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case - possibly even leading to acquittal of all charges.

To answer your questions and provide information about your specific charges, Niagara County DWI Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer, P.C. offer a free initial review of your case. For immediate help, call (716) 631-9999 or fill out the consultation request form to the left. All inquiries are promptly answered and your information is kept confidential.

Time is critical, so call now and get Friedman & Ranzenhofer started on your defense.

The consequences of driving while intoxicated in Niagara County can include fines, court costs, suspension of driver's license, loss of auto insurance or the need for expensive, high risk coverage, a mandatory alcohol assessment and possibly even jail. The Department of Motor Vehicles will charge a Driver's Responsibility Assessment each year for three years just for the privilege of renewing your license.

The severity of the penalties is influenced by factors, such as whether you have any prior DWI arrests, caused an accident with injury or had a blood alcohol content in excess of .18, which is considered an Aggravated DWI in New York.

A conviction for DWI in Niagara County would mean having a criminal arrest record, which, with background checks, could keep you from finding or keeping a job. Canada too is utilizing background data received from the United States to restrict those with a criminal record from entering the country. The restriction can even apply to those found guilty of Driving While Ability Impaired, even though it is legally considered a traffic infraction.

The financial, legal and social consequences of a NY DWI or DWAI can impact the rest of your life. To protect your future and try to keep your record clean, contact Niagara County DWI Lawyers Friedman & Ranzenhofer now.

The Niagara Falls DWI Attorneys with Friedman & Ranzenhofer guarantee that, as a client, you will receive cost-effective legal services delivered in a timely manner. They promise to involve you in the decision-making process and keep you informed of the status of your case. Their policy is to promptly return all telephone calls. While the result of a case cannot be guaranteed, Friedman & Ranzenhofer does promise satisfaction with their services. If they do not perform to your expectation, let them know and they will work to resolve the issue.

Niagara County DWI Lawyers Friedman & Ranzenhofer has been successfully defending Western New York residents who have been arrested or charged with a crime for over five decades. By being committed to the area, they have established excellent working relationship with law enforcement, prosecutors and judges, giving their clients a unique advantage.

Principals of the law firm, Robert Friedman and Mike Ranzenhofer, manage seven law offices in the Western New York area. Attorney Robert Friedman received an undergraduate degree from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo and a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in all New York State Courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. He was named 'Western NY Prosecutor of the Year' in 2003.

Niagara Falls DWI Lawyer Robert Friedman is a member of the American Bar Association, the Erie County Bar Association, the Genesee County Bar Association, the Monroe County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

The law offices of Friedman & Ranzenhofer are open days and evenings Monday through Friday, and Saturday by appointment. MasterCard, Visa, and American Express credit cards are accepted for payment of legal services. The initial consultation for NY DWI is free. Any questions about the law firm's fees or your case are encouraged.

To schedule a free review of your specific case, contact Niagara County New York DWI Attorneys Friedman & Ranzenhofer by calling (716) 631-9999 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. The lawyers will outline your legal options and their fees, before having to decide to hire them. Time is very important in the defense of a NY DWI, so for the best results and for help with your driver's license, call now.

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