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Matthew J Simone

Matthew J Simone

Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets ...
  • New York
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Biography

Matthew J. Simone is a partner at the law firm of Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Binghamton University in 2010 and graduated from Albany Law School in 2013.

During Matthew’s tenure at Binghamton University, he majored in financial management, was a Division 1 Scholarship Athlete and captain of the baseball team in his senior year. In law school, Matthew interned at the Schenectady County Public Defender’s Office and the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.

Prior to joining the firm, Matthew was an associate attorney at a local firm where he practiced in the areas of DWI defense, criminal and civil litigation, personal injury and vehicle & traffic matters. He was admitted to practice law in New York in January of 2014, and was admitted to practice in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York in June of 2015.

Mr. Simone’s practice is focused on DWI defense, criminal and civil litigation, personal injury and vehicle & traffic matters in the following Counties: Schenectady, Albany, Saratoga, Greene, Columbia, Warren, Washington, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Delaware, Schoharie, Otsego, and Broome.

Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Civil Litigation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Professional Experience
Partner
Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang
- Current
DWI, Criminal, Personal Injury and Vehicle & Traffic Defense.
Associate Attorney
Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang
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DWI, Criminal, Personal Injury and Vehicle & Traffic Defense.
Law Intern with Practice Order
Albany County District Attorney's Office
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Criminal prosecution in the Major Crimes Unit
Law Intern
Schenectady County Public Defender's Office
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Criminal Defense
Education
Albany Law School
J.D. (2013)
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State University of New York - Binghamton
B.S. (2010) | Management Finance
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Awards
2023 Upstate New York Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2022 Upstate New York Rising Star Award
Superlawyers
2021 Upstate New York Rising Star Award
Superlawyers
2020 Upstate New York Rising Star Award
Superlawyers
10 Best Attorneys
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
Octo-Finalist in the 2011 Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Competition
Albany Law School
Dean's List
Albany Law School
Professional Associations
State Bar of New York
Member
Current
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Schenectady County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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National College For DUI Defense
Member
- Current
Activities: Completed summer session curriculum in DUI Defense Law conducted at the Harvard Law School in 2018.
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New York State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
DWI Practice
Schenectady County Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
VTL ISSUES, VTL SUSPENSIONS, VTL STATUTES AND DMV REGULATIONS, New York State Association of Magistrates Court Clerks, New York City
Association of Towns
The seminar will serve to address unique issues arising in a vehicle and traffic case, as well as suspensions and revocations that can be imposed by the Court and the Department of Motor Vehicles. The seminar will also discuss the issue of tickets made returnable when the court is not in session, requests for supporting depositions, and the effect of failing to file accusatory instruments with the Court prior to the return date of the appearance ticket.
To Blow or Not to Blow, That Is The Question, DWI On Trial: The Big Apple XXII, Albany, New York
New York State Bar Association
This lecture is designed to help lawyers systematically handle the late night phone call from an individual under arrest for DWI. The lecture will not only cover how to answer the question, but to do it in a way that does not incriminate the individual making the call. In addition, the program will cover representing an individual accused of refusing to submit to a chemical test during the virtual DMV hearing, and refusal consequences.
Breaking Down SFSTs & Proving Sobriety, Virtual
Schenectady County Bar Association
To Blow Or Not To Blow & Handling Test Refusals, NYSBA Webinar
New York State Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section
To Blow Or Not To Blow & Handling Test Refusals is a program designed to help lawyers systematically handle the late night phone call from an individual under arrest for DWI. The lecture will not only cover how to answer the question, but to do it in a way that does not incriminate the individual making the call. In addition, the program will cover representing an individual accused of refusing to submit to a chemical test at the DMV, and in the Courtroom.
To Blow Or Not To Blow & Handling Test Refusals, Schenectady County Courthouse
Schenectady County Bar Association
Handling a DWI Case In New York State, Albany, Syracuse, Poughkeepsie, and Long Island
New York State Bar Association
Ethics & Playing By The Rules.
Websites & Blogs
Website
www.dwilawny.com
Contact & Map
Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang
210 Great Oaks Blvd.
Albany, NY 12309
Telephone: (518) 859-9235
Cell: (518) 859-9235
Fax: (518) 456-6056