Attorney Salvatore Piemonte
Born and raised in Upstate New York, Sal went on to obtain his college degree and subsequently attended Syracuse University College of Law.
After a seven year career in the Onondaga County District Attorney´s Office where he prosecuted violent felony offenses, Sal went on to private practice and rose in the ranks of a private law firm until he became a partner in the law firm of Martin, Martin, Piemonte & Woodard. While concentrating his practice on complex criminal and civil litigation, Sal also lectured extensively for both the New York State and Onondaga County Bar Associations and taught as an adjunct professor at Cayuga Community College as well as Syracuse University. Additionally, Sal has lectured extensively on trial practices at Syracuse University College of Law.
Throughout his career, he has been a prosecutor, judge, a defense attorney and a defendant himself. His unique experiences have allowed him to see the criminal justice system from every angle.
He has successfully handled some of Upstate New York's most notorious cases, including two death penalty cases in both State and Federal Court.
Sal's courtroom victories include acquittals in high profile murder cases and numerous narcotic cases as well as other violent and non-violent felony matters. At one point in his career, a local police narcotic squad was so beset by his winning tactics that they actually wore t-shirts with his picture on the back with the Spanish phrase "the drug lawyer".
Sal Piemonte has had feature articles written about his legal career in the Syracuse Post Standard, Herald Journal and the Syracuse News Times. He is considered one of the area's top criminal trial attorneys whose unique tactics have garnered him countless courtroom victories.
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Do You Need a DWI Lawyer?
Sal Piemonte has had what is probably the most colorful career of any criminal lawyer in Onondaga County. The firm's logo "Experience like no other" are not mere words but facts.
His office handles an entire array of criminal matters from traffic tickets to drinking driving offenses, probation and parole violations, as well as complex criminal litigation. His teaching and courtroom experience have allowed him to become a masterful public speaker both in and out of the courtroom.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected.
Even more than that, you need someone with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of DUI law to fight for you. At Piemonte Law our experience inludes an intricate understanding of DUI law and aggressive approach to legal defense has helped hundreds of our clients keep their freedom and licenses.
There are literally hundreds of legal recourses that can help you reduce your sentence to a non-criminal charge or get your case thrown out altogether. We know every single one of these loopholes, and we know how to use them to your advantage. If the arresting police officer did not follow due process in any aspect of the arrest, we will find out and, in many cases, use that information to get your case thrown out entirely. This is why it is crucial to have an attorney on your side. You must never go alone to defend yourself against a drunk driving charge.
So when you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation, and not some fly-by-night attorney who is only interested in settling your case as soon as possible, trust the DUI experts at Piemonte Law to do everything in their power to get the best possible ruling on your case.
To find out about our flexible and affordable payment options or to receive a free consultation, please contact us today.
Every state has some sort of "drunk driving" statute. The term "drunk driving" is in quotes because none of these laws require that you be "drunk" or "intoxicated" to be guilty. All that is required is that your ability to operate a vehicle has been impaired to any extent at all or that your Blood alcohol level exceeds the state limit (which is now .08% in all states). Some states call it DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), but it refers to the same offense. The consequences of DWI differ drastically from state to state and are influenced by your age, blood alcohol limit (BAC), whether you have been arrested for DWI in the past, and whether you caused injury or death during the DWI.
A DWI Lawyer can help...
Assess your legal situation
An experienced DWI Defense lawyer can help you understand what you are up against and the fines you may be required to pay. A DWI lawyer mostly deals with DWI matters and knows the process inside and out – including options that a public defender may not tell you.
Explain the consequences
The consequences of a DWI vary greatly from state to state and a DWI lawyer will be able to explain how those consequences in your state apply to you such as
- harsher punishments for those arrested with BAC limits over .08,
- special laws for underage drivers arrested for DWI,
- possible community service or plea bargaining,
- overlapping jurisdiction of Courts and your state's motor vehicle licensing department to suspend or revoke your license, and
- contingent license programs that allow you to use your vehicle to get to and from work.
Manage the process
Dealing with the motor vehicle department can be frustrating and time consuming. A DWI Lawyer can manage the process for you by completing the required forms; making phone calls; scheduling and/or representing you at a Motor Vehicle Department suspension hearing, and making other necessary arrangements.
Represent you in court
An experienced DWI Lawyer knows the ins and outs of the courtroom and may be able to obtain a lesser sentence for you if your situation and state law allows for it.
Don't know if a DWI Lawyer is right for you? Here are some general guidelines:
Definitely hire a DWI Lawyer if you already have several DWI's and receive another; or if your DWI arrest was the result of an accident or if anyone was injured; or if you are a professional driver whose livelihood depends on keeping your license.
Seriously consider hiring a DWI Lawyer if you've been arrested for a second DWI (in the same or another state) or were arrested with a BAC limit over double the legal limit as harsher penalties may apply.
You might want to hire a DWI Lawyer if you don't understand your rights or DWI laws, what you need to do, or the consequences you face. You also might want legal representation if you are in a profession (or plan to be) that requires bonding or in which any criminal conviction might prevent you from getting or keeping a professional license. If you don't know the requirements, then you need expert advice before handling the case yourself.