David W. Haber

Sole Practitioner

Location:

Woodbury, New York

Phone:

888-631-4886
516-714-4039

Fax:

516-692-2746

E-mail:

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David W. Haber began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. As an A.D.A., he successfully litigated hundreds of Misdemeanor and Felony jury trials, bench trials, and Grand Jury presentments. He successfully prosecuting tens of thousands of criminal cases, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Assault, DWI, Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance, Suspended License, Forgery, Burglary, Fraud, Robbery, Grand Larceny and Petit Larceny.

In 2003, he joined a civil litigation firm litigating negligence cases ranging from Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle Accidents, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Trip/Slip and Fall, and Premises liability.

In February of 2006, David Haber opened his Woodbury office, concentrating in Criminal Defense and Plaintiff's Personal Injury matters. From Arraignment to Trial (if necessary), former prosecutor David Haber will personally handle your criminal matter.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Mr. Haber handles Criminal Defense matters ranging from Murder to Traffic Infractions, inclusive of all felonies, misdemeanors and violations, in Nassau County's Mineola, Hempstead and Traffic Courts, Suffolk County's Riverhead, Central Islip and Traffic Courts, as well as Queens, Brooklyn and New York City. If you or someone you know has been arrested, or needs experienced legal advice, contact the Law Offices of David W. Haber for immediate assistance.

DWI

Haber specializes in cases where people are accused of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI/DWAI) and/or Under the Influence of Drugs. Haber uses his experience as a former prosecutor to best defend his clients. Persons charged with DWI face sentence possibilities including jail, probation, license revocation or suspension, fines, ignition interlock and community service.

AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Haber has handled thousands of cases where people are accused of operating a motor vehicle while their license or privileges had been suspended or revoked. It is important to note that in New York, driving with a suspended license, known as Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, is a misdemeanor crime.

TRAFFIC

Haber also utilizes his extensive experience to handle and negotiate all types of Traffic matters. Moving violations, such as Speeding, and non-moving violations, if not addressed and resolved, may lead to a person's license being suspended, high fines and an increase in insurance rates.

Areas of Practice

All areas of criminal law, with a focus on DWI

Litigation Percentage

90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

New York, 1999

Education

Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
- J.D.
- Honors: National Trial Competition Team
Long Island University - C.W. Post College, Brookeville, New York
- B.A. - 1995
- Major: Criminal Justice

Classes/Seminars

Trial Advocacy, National Institute, 2002

Professional Associations and Memberships

Huntington Lawyers Group, Member, 2006 - Present
Former Assistant District Attorneys, Member, 2006 - Present

Past Employment Positions

Nassau County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1998 - 2003
O'Connor, O'Connor, Hintz & Deveney, LLP, Associate Attorney, 2003 - 2006

Languages

Spanish

Fraternities/Sororities

Zeta Beta Tau
Tau Epsilon Phi