Comprehensive Client Service in New York Criminal Defense
The trial attorneys of Michalski Militello LLP help people overcome serious criminal charges in Upstate New York, especially in cases involving DWI or drug charges. We also work with our clients to anticipate, avoid and overcome the consequences that an arrest or conviction can have for other aspects of their lives, such as protecting a professional license or a parent-child relationship.
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To learn how our experience can benefit you, contact an attorney at our offices in Rochester or Avon. Examples of the kinds of cases we handle include:
- Drug crimes involving possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine
- State drug trafficking and distribution charges
- Unauthorized possession or sale of prescription drugs
- Criminal cases with implications for a job or professional standing
- Criminal cases charged against college students, high school students or juveniles
- Suppression issues in drug or drunk driving cases
- First-time charges of DWI or DWAI
- Repeat or felony DWI charges
- Aggravated DWI
- Leandra's Law charges involving drunk driving with a child passenger
- DWI or DWAI charged against underage drivers
- DWI defense for deaf people
- DWI charged against CDL drivers, whether on or off duty
Criminal defense lawyer Jeannie Michalski's approach to client service reflects the experience she gained while serving at various times as a Monroe County Assistant District Attorney and public defender. She has taught legal courses at several area colleges and the Rochester Police Academy. Her insight into the prosecutor's job helps with the accurate evaluation of criminal cases and also helps her to find the weaknesses in the prosecution's case against a client.
Criminal Defense Skills That Reflect Broad Experience
Ms. Michalski's prosecutorial experience helps clients understand charging decisions and plea options. Her work as both an Assistant District Attorney and a public defender gave her the trial experience necessary to protect your interests in court. Finally, her teaching experience allows her to communicate with clients in terms they understand and not in complex legal terminology.
We offer free initial consultations (20 minutes) in criminal defense, and we offer a choice of billing arrangements to help keep your access to legal advice affordable. To learn more about our practice, contact Michalski Militello in Rochester or Avon.


