Peter Gerstenzang, Esq.; Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang

Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang is an Albany-based criminal defense firm that concentrates on DWI and vehicular crimes across New York State. The firm features Peter Gerstenzang, a board certified DUI defense law specialist who is among a small group of lawyers in New York with this credential, highlighting the firm’s high level of DWI expertise. In addition to defending clients, the firm contributes to the field by training other lawyers through programs sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Defenders Association, and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

For more than 40 years the firm has focused on the defense of DWI cases in courts across New York State, and its authorship of Handling the DWI Case in New York is regarded as one of the most authoritative treatises on the subject. The firm has a reputation for integrity and honest dealings, and its work is trusted by prosecutors, judges and police officers alike.

Clients benefit from a highly accessible, client-centered approach. The practice emphasizes direct communication, with attorneys available on cell phones and two or more lawyers reviewing each case to ensure a thorough team-based analysis. The firm relies on referrals rather than mass media advertising, underscoring a trusted reputation within the legal community.