Luigi Vigliotti

Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti, P.C.

22 years of experience

New York

Luigi Vigliotti is a former New York State Prosecutor and a seasoned criminal trial lawyer who focuses his practice on criminal law with a particular emphasis on DWI/DUI defense as well as general vehicular criminal defense.

While in the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Vigliotti was assigned to the prestigious DWI/DUI unit where he successfully prosecuted thousands of vehicular cases involving DWI/DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, breath test refusals, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, driving while ability impaired, hit and run and countless other crimes. He also prosecuted a variety of Misdemeanor and Felony cases, tried several Misdemeanor and Felony jury trials to verdict, conducted scores of pretrial suppression hearings, presented Felony cases to the Grand Jury for indictment and handled a wide array of criminal cases from Arraignment to Trial.

In 2008, Mr. Vigliotti started his own law practice where he focuses the bulk of his efforts on the defense of all criminal matters and personal injury litigation. Mr. Vigliotti has also been active in teaching trial advocacy to law students. He has been asked several times to teach at Hofstra Law School’s Trial Advocacy program courses.

Mr. Vigliotti is a former traffic prosecutor at 801 Axinn Ave (formerly 16 Cooper Street, Hempstead) and handles both simple and complex traffic matters from arraignment to trial.

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
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
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
Video Conferencing Skype Zoom Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
New York
Since 2002
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Languages

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Founder, Criminal Defense Attorney
Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti, P.C.

Current

Since 2004
Chief Counsel
New York State Fraternal Order of Police Foundation Inc.
2013 –

Current

Trial Advocacy Instructor
Hofstra University School Of Law
2005 –

2012

Assistant District Attorney
Nassau County District Attorney’s Office
2001 –

2004

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
J.D. (2001) | Law
Activities: Moot Court, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Trial Techniques, Advanced Trial Techniques
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New York University
B.A. (1997) | Political Science
Honors: magna cum laude
Activities: Dean’s List every semester. Actively involved in fraternity, Sigma Lamba Beta.
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Excellence in the Defense of DWI/DUI Clients
National College for DUI Defense
2023
Since 2015
Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Client’s Choice Award, 5.0/5.0 Client Rating
Avvo
2022
2015, 2016, 2019, 2021
Nassau County Bar Association

Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association

Member
Current
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American Bar Association

Member
Current
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Columbian Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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Nassau County Assigned Counsel Panel (Felony & Misdemeanor Panels)

Member
Current
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Assistant District Attorneys Association

Former Member
Current
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New York State Bar

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Member
2002 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
IF YOU’RE NOT A CITIZEN, SOME CONVICTIONS MAY CAUSE YOU TO BE DEPORTED OR DENIED FUTURE CITIZENSHIP
Luigi Vigliotti
January 24, 2021
I RECEIVED A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) TICKET (AKA TRUCKING TICKET)
Luigi Vigliotti
January 23, 2021
I RECEIVED A NO INSPECTION TICKET IN NEW YORK
Luigi Vigliotti
January 22, 2021
WHAT CONSTITUTES A SEARCH?
Luigi Vigliotti
January 22, 2021
I WAS CHARGED WITH DRIVING WHILE ABILITY IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Luigi Vigliotti
January 14, 2021

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONTINUED
Luigi Vigliotti
January 10, 2021
WHAT TO DO IF I’M CHARGED WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER’S LICENSE AND/OR A SUSPENDED/REVOKED REGISTRATION
Luigi Vigliotti
January 10, 2021
RECEIVED A FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS TICKET IN NEW YORK
Luigi Vigliotti
January 9, 2021
CAN I VIDEOTAPE THE POLICE DURING A STOP
Luigi Vigliotti
January 6, 2021
DOT COMPLIANCE AUDITS
Luigi Vigliotti
January 6, 2021
WHAT IF THE COMPLAINING WITNESS WANTS TO DROP THE CHARGES? DOES THAT MEAN THAT THE CASE WILL BE DISMISSED?
Luigi Vigliotti
January 6, 2021
I RECEIVED A DISOBEYING A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE TICKET IN NEW YORK
Luigi Vigliotti
January 4, 2021
I’M CHARGED WITH DRUG POSSESSION AND/OR SALE, WHAT DO I DO?
Luigi Vigliotti
January 4, 2021
I RECEIVED A SPEEDING TICKET IN NEW YORK
Luigi Vigliotti
January 2, 2021
PRACTICAL TIPS WHEN YOU’RE STOPPED FOR A SUSPECTED DWI/DUI OR GENERAL TRAFFIC STOP
Luigi Vigliotti
January 22, 2019
PRACTICAL TIPS WHEN YOU’RE STOPPED FOR A SUSPECTED DWI/DUI OR GENERAL TRAFFIC STOP
Luigi Vigliotti
January 21, 2019
PRACTICAL TIPS WHEN YOU’RE STOPPED FOR A SUSPECTED DWI/DUI OR GENERAL TRAFFIC STOP
Luigi Vigliotti
January 20, 2019
PRACTICAL TIPS WHEN YOU’RE STOPPED FOR A SUSPECTED DWI/DUI OR GENERAL TRAFFIC STOP
Luigi Vigliotti
January 20, 2019
SEARCH WARRANTS CONTINUED
Luigi Vigliotti
January 18, 2019
SEARCH WARRANTS—A BASIC PRIMER
Luigi Vigliotti
January 17, 2019
WHAT IS PROBABLE CAUSE AND HOW DOES IT FACTOR INTO YOUR CRIMINAL CASE?
Luigi Vigliotti
January 16, 2019
DWI SERIES—ISSUES FROM THE STOP TO THE ARREST
Luigi Vigliotti
January 14, 2019
DWI SERIES—ISSUES FROM THE STOP TO THE ARREST
Luigi Vigliotti
January 12, 2019
PENALTIES FOR MULTIPLE OFFENDERS—HOW THE 25 YEAR LOOK BACK LAW MAY IMPACT YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE
Luigi Vigliotti
January 11, 2019
IF YOU’RE NOT A CITIZEN, SOME CONVICTIONS MAY CAUSE YOU TO BE DEPORTED OR DENIED FUTURE CITIZENSHIP
Luigi Vigliotti
January 10, 2019
How to Interact with The Police When You’re Pulled Over or Stopped on the Street—Part Two
Luigi Vigliotti
December 31, 2018
How To Interact with the Police When You’re Pulled Over or Stopped on the Street
Luigi Vigliotti
December 30, 2018
TRAFFIC TICKETS 101—WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU GET A TICKET
Luigi Vigliotti
March 29, 2018
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER TAKE LEGAL ADVICE FROM POLICE OR THE INTERNET
Luigi Vigliotti
July 17, 2016
PRETRIAL SUPPRESSION HEARINGS….WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW MIGHT THEY HELP YOU?
Luigi Vigliotti
February 23, 2016
How to Potentially Win Your Criminal Case When the Police Don’t Read You Your Miranda Rights!
Luigi Vigliotti
June 20, 2015

Websites & Blogs

Website
Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti Website

Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti, P.C.
Garden City Office
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
US
Telephone: (516) 385-2940
Fax: (516) 997-7534
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Notice: Even when my staff is gone, you can leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!

Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti, P.C.
Smithtown Office
143 East Main Street, 2nd Floor
Smithtown, NY 11787
US
Telephone: (516) 385-2940
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Notice: Even when my staff is gone, you can leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!

Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti, P.C.
Riverhead Office
39 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
US
Telephone: (516) 385-2940
Notice: By appointment only

Law Offices of Luigi Vigliotti, P.C.
Southampton Office
53 Hill Street, Suite 333
Southampton, NY 11968
US
Telephone: (631) 861-0000
Fax: (631) 265-0513
Notice: By appointment only

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Luigi Vigliotti

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