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28 Aug, 2022 by Ùƒù„ùš ø´ù…ùˆø®
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28 Aug, 2022 by Ùƒù„ùš ø´ù…ùˆø®
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01 May, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired Xavier and associates for a DWI and was shocked by their inconsistent service. My representation was changed three times before the end of my rather straightforward case. My second attorney was late for my court appearance and late with my paperwork to the DA, prolonging my case significantly. I was asked for the same paperwork multiple times and could not get more than one word answers to my questions. My last court appearance my third attorney could not attend and sent a proxy that was completely unprepared. I felt adrift. And immediately after my sentence i was sent a close out letter indicating they were done with me. I feel as if I threw my money away. They did the minimum they could possibly do and were obviously overwhelmed with cases.
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30 Jun, 2017 by Shawn
I hired Xavier and Associates DWI defense following an arrest that resulted in two class A misdemeanors(Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration) a violation(Harassment) and 3 traffic violations. Thanks to the great work of my team at Xavier and Associates, all the charges were dismissed.
I had been pulled over for a suspected DWI, but the subsequent events led to these charges. It was bad, and I was very scared. The penalties for the misdemeanors carry max sentences of 1 year in prison and $1,000 fines.
I had heard that Xavier was the best DWI defense team in central New York so I decided to schedule a consultation. After the consultation, I was very confident they were the right people to handle my case. Throughout the entire ordeal they were there for me. At any time I could call or text the lawyer who was handling my case and he would respond right away.
In the end however, all that truly matters is results. THEY GOT RESULTS!
I would highly recommend keeping their number on hand for a time you find yourself in a similar situation.
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09 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
Brent and his team helped my Dad when he needed it. I really appreciate the initial meeting, the ongoing communication, and the end result. A true life saver! Thanks!
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12 Oct, 2023 by Eden
Andrew helped educate me on parts of the law that I did not know about, and he was empathetic to my situation of losing my dad to a drunk driver.
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15 Sep, 2021 by Sally
This is the worst human being and lawyer there is. Contacted to see what my options are as the school had reported my son missing. The cops even had to put out an apb and toile nearly an hour to find him. Cops even screaming at the principal as to how this can happen. Supposedly the cops told me this is the 3rd child they lost that day. My heart was so broken thinking something happened. I have anxiety dropping him off in school and can’t sleep. Contacted this lawyer to see what my options are and instead tried to blame it on me and eustiomed how I am raising my son. My son did the right thing and waited where he was last seen for someone to find him instead off wandering off the school grounds. This lawyer has no sympathy. How dare he have the audacity to say it’s my fault he got lost cause I didn’t raise him right. He is a 6 year old child!
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25 Sep, 2018 by Gary
Great answers to my concerns-If atty Velonis accepted cases in the NJ area I would have tried to retain his service-very informative do not hesitate to call for consult you will be glad you did!
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