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I was pulled over and charged with DWI and my choice was Fiandach . This caused so much anxiety at a time when a family was very I’ll my choice in lawyers was the best one I could have made , from my first visit to last time I saw him all the anxiety was gone throughout my entire case . The end result was a dismissal of all charges , that gave me the time and attention to my family members needs and has since passed .Thank you to the entire Fiandach team !!! Would recommend Fiandach &Fiandach to anyone

I hired Ed after several people recommended his firm. We met and discussed my case in depth, we discovered many discrepancies while speaking, several that only an expert would realize. His knowledge and professionalism is simply amazing, all charges were dismissed.

Ed and the team at Fiandach & Fiandach are quite simply the best in the business. If you read no further, know that if you need a DWI attorney, hire Ed now. If you want to know a little more about our experience, keep reading. The day following my son’s arrest, we were in a state of shock and immediately hired a different attorney affiliated with one of those DWI firms that you see heavily advertised on billboards. Over the next couple of months, as details of the case emerged, it became increasingly clear that there were issues with the initial stop and inconsistencies with the evidence, but the attorney did not seem to be fully engaged or have mastery of the facts of the case. Often, I would reach out to him when I found an issue and would get no response or a response at the last minute, as if he only looked at the material the morning before the court appearance. Each court date it seemed like he was “going through the motions” with a foregone conclusion that the case would simply be pled down. When I brought up issues with discovery, or the police report, or frustration that no one was reviewing the full facts of the case, I was most often met with a shrug and some comment along the lines of “that’s just how it is in the criminal justice system.” He advised my son to request and accept a plea deal and had us nearly convinced that if we tried to push forward with motions, etc., we were just risking a worse outcome. But this was my kid, and accepting a sentence without anyone really considering the facts of the case just didn’t feel right, so we reached out to an experienced friend for advice and she said, “Fire that guy. You need to hire Ed Fiandach.” At our initial consultation with Ed, he immediately identified that there were issues with the traffic stop and cited the relevant case law. He said the right next step was to file motions to suppress the stop. “You should never skip the steps,” he said. When I shared that the other attorney told us that filing motions could result in a worse sentence and maybe the plea is the best we can do, Ed said something that put everything in to focus. He said, “Your son hasn’t even had a defense yet.” He gave us confidence that my son shouldn’t just accept the plea deal. Ed and his team filed the motions, and when the hearing happened, Ed knew exactly what to say and do to show that the prosecution had not established probable cause for the traffic stop. To follow-up, he wrote a memorandum of law that was thorough, detailed, and fact-based that clearly supported his motion to suppress the evidence. Ed knows the law inside and out and through his efforts, my son’s case was dismissed. Throughout the entire process, Ed was responsive when we had questions, patient, and most importantly, kind to both me and my son. I am forever grateful to Ed and his team for helping my family through this difficult situation.

In April of 2021 I got into an accident involving 2 cars and a house and I couldn't be happier with the work Mr. Fiandach and his team brought for my defense. My case had a lot of ups and downs involving the prosecution over the stretch of a year. Mr. Fiandach and his team handled these delays and the entire process perfectly which resulted in my case being dismissed. Couldn't be happier with my decision to choose Fiandach & Fiandach for my case.

In July of 2020, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was charged with my 3rd alcohol related driving offense. In the back of the police car, I asked to speak to my attorney, Ed Fiandach. It was midnight on a Saturday and Ed answered the phone within a couple of rings. Ed explained to me that because this was my 3rd offense within 25 years, I did not have the option to refuse the breath test at the station. The laws changed in 2012 and if I refused the breath test at the station, best case scenario I would automatically lose my license for 5 years and then I’d have another 5 years with a restricted license where I would need a breathalyzer installed to legally drive – a total of 10 years. These laws were new to me but I trusted his guidance. At the station I blew a .13. I couldn’t believe it, still completely in shock. Afterwards, I was dropped off to a family member’s house both ashamed and embarrassed. The next day, I began researching the new DWI laws that passed in 2012. It turned out that because this was my 3rd offense in 25 years and if convicted of the traffic violation I would be over 20 points on my license, I would lose my license for the rest of my life. If convicted of either of the two DWI charges (VTL-1192(2) or VTL-1192(3)), I would no longer be able to drive in the United States for the rest of my life. Ed’s advice to blow into the breath test at the station was my only hope. I needed to overcome the traffic violation and both DWI charges to even have a chance at driving again. If I didn’t blow that night at the station, my life would have been forever changed as I wasn’t aware of the new laws. I hired Ed Fiandach exclusively. I needed the best attorney that was available – I did not have the option for settling. Ed’s credentials are vast and long. He’s board certified by the National College for DUI Defense and has more awards than any other DWI defense attorney in the area. He’s written books, publications, has over 200 articles pertaining to DWI/DUI enforcement, and has given over 300 lectures on related DWI/DUI topics and defense. In my opinion, he is arguably one of the best DWI defense attorneys in the nation. After numerous court dates with Ed fighting long and hard in my defense, we ended up having the breath test suppressed due to a technicality in new laws, and I was offered a plea bargain to DWAI which I accepted. This meant I would be suspended for 90 days and I would not lose my license for the rest of my life. I remain fully convinced that without Ed Fiandach, I would not be driving again. His attention to detail, knowledge of both old and new laws, and his many years of experience were truly put to the test in my case. He’s seen it all but even with unique cases like mine he simply figures it out. Ed is a pilar in our community, an exemplarily DWI defense attorney, and many times the only hope someone like me has when faced with serious DWI allegations. Do not settle, hire Ed Fiandach and his team.

My son was involved in a very serious single vehicle motorcycle accident in 2019 from which it took him two long years to rehabilitate. He was cited by the Geneva NY police for five different alleged violations, the most serious of which was alleged DUI/DWI involving alcohol and other substances. We hired Mr. Fiandach, who represented us diligently for more than two full years including a number of court appearances, meetings with officials, prosecutors, etc. The case was recently finally resolved in a manner exceedingly helpful to my son getting on with his life without meaningful legal history hanging over his head. I am extremely grateful to Mr. Fiandach and his team for their diligence, understanding, compassion to our situation, and dogged pursuit of a rightful outcome. I would recommend him highly.

Mr. Fiandach and his staff were great!! They were always very attentive and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Mr. Fiandach as your lawyer.

One thing led to another and i found myself in a postioin where everything i did in the past 17 years would be erased; I would have to start from scratch. My commercial drivers license, boating license and other credentials were hanging in the balance. I was in the mouth of the cannon - I couldn't function. I called one lawyer whom i never heard of, who's office is walking distance from my apartment. He told me he wouldn't take the case unless he could win so relax. I did realx for about six months and then i began to panic. I quit drinking since my "episode" and began to lean on my support group more then ever. I didnt want to make Mr. Fiandach's task worse so I gave the Judge absolutely no reasons to punish me further. I asked few questions, keep my mouth shut and trusted Ed. In due time the case against me was dismissed, I salvaged my career as a truck driver along with my life. Im eternally indebted to Ed and his secretary.

Ed was referred to me by a friend when I was arrested for my first and only DWI. I had a clean criminal and driving record. Ed was immediately available. He was very helpful in explaining the process that was ahead of me. My case was a nightmare but it was no fault of Fiandach and Fiandach. Due to Covid and the Greece, NY court being an absolute mess, my case dragged on for two years. Ed and his team were always available right away to answer questions and help me in any way. Samantha at the office is simply wonderful. They were all very compassionate, helpful and understanding. Ed is a no nonsense attorney. That’s exactly what you want. He knows his business forward and backward. He has many important relationships throughout the Rochester area and that works in his favor. He was very professional and ethical throughout the entire proceeding. I refused at the scene, at the police station and didn’t answer a single question. I was charged with DWI and the refusal under the implied consent law. For many of us, losing your license is the biggest fear. My career requires a lot of travel and I was devastated when I realized the law says you’ll lose your license for a year, no questions asked. Don’t panic. Let Ed do what he does. I was able to drive legally and unconditionally for almost all of my proceedings. (That won’t always happen but Ed got that to happen for my circumstance). Ed also got my charge reduced to a DWAI and got me a conditional license so I can continue to make a living. Things will seem hopeless at first and you’ll feel like your life is collapsing. Trust Ed. It took me a long while to stop worrying and trust him. It paid off. This mistake is behind me now and I’m back to my life.

In the wrong place at the wrong time, pulled over because the cop needed a DUI arrest the night before thanksgiving and it was almost 1am. I was friendly and admitted to the cop I had come from a bar and had a few drinks over the course of a few hours but felt fine, especially to drive home 1 mile away. He was out to get me and despite performing well on field sobriety tests, cop tried to stick me with a DUI because I refused to blow. So satisfying to watch Ed shred the cops case and build one of my innocence. In the end wasn’t even found guilty of the bogus speeding charge that initiated my being pulled over.

I just got home from court with Ed as our attorney. I cannot recommend Ed highly enough. He destroyed the case brought against us. He is smart, likable, and was just a machine in dismantling the case against. CALL ED if you need a DWI attorney

I hired Mr. Fiandach and his team to represent me for my first DWI. Having never had a run in with the law before, naturally, I was very worried and anxious about the whole process. I had plenty of questions and worries, which his team thoroughly and patiently responded to each and every one of them. They explained everything in detail, every step of the way, and never left me with any doubt in regards to the court processes and other proceedings. I had a lot of odd troubles with the DMV in obtaining my conditional license, both before and after I was sentenced. The conditional license was certainly the biggest hiccup for me. I needed it to comply with many of the requirements the court demanded of me after I was convicted. Even though the case was done with and one could certainly expect the lawyer and his team to move on to other cases, they still helped me throughout my dealings with the DMV and really went above and beyond what any client would expect them to do. I really am grateful for everything they have done to help me through this troubling time and can say with confidence that you will not regret hiring Mr. Fiandach and his team.