Tom Anelli

Here when YOU need me 24/7

27 years of experience

New York

Introducing Tom Anelli, Your Expert Defender Against DWI Charges
Unlocking nearly two decades of dedicated expertise, Tom Anelli stands as the Senior Partner at Tom Anelli & Associates—a distinguished practice entirely devoted to DWI defense. With a fervent commitment to refining the most effective strategies, Tom has honed his skills to protect individuals facing DWI allegations.
Tom’s remarkable achievements extend far and wide, including prestigious recognitions such as selection to Super Lawyers, the Nation’s Top One Percent, and the Nation’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Notably, Tom has received specialized training directly from National Patent Analytical Systems, the leading manufacturer of the breath-testing devices frequently employed by local law enforcement. In addition, he is a certified NHTSA Instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.
In essence, Tom possesses a profound mastery in countering every tactic deployed by law enforcement and district attorney’s offices in DWI prosecutions. His extensive experiences afford him invaluable insights into navigating DWI cases, along with established relationships with the entirety of the court system and its personnel across New York.
Tom Anelli proudly earned his B.A. degree from Syracuse University and a J.D. Degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida, before gaining admission to the New York State Bar Association in 1997.
Choose Tom Anelli as your unwavering advocate against DWI charges, and benefit from a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success that sets him apart. Your defense starts here.

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Call us 24 hours a day to learn your options. 1-800-DWI-1100
  • Credit Cards Accepted
New York
Since 1997
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Languages

  • English

CEO/Managing Attorney
Tom Anelli & Associates, P.C.
2017 –

Current

Senior Attorney, Founding Member
Anelli Xavier
2003 –

2017

Founding Partner and Senior Attorney charged with the responsibility of building firm protocol, as well as handling the firms more serious hearings and trials.
Associate Attorney
Saperston & Day
1998 –

2003

St. Thomas University School of Law
J.D. (1996) | Law
1993


1996

Activities: Trial Court Board
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Syracuse University
B.A. (1993) | English & Pre-Law
1989


1993

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Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
2010-2016
Client’s Choice
Avvo
2023
2021, 2022
Distinguished
Martindale Hubbell Peer Review
2023
Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement Selected: 2019, 2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2023
2013-2016
Nation’s Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2023

Super Lawyer Excellence in Practice
Super Lawyers
2015
2014
Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney Award
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Attorney of the Month
Attorney At Law Magazine
2012
Top New York Lawyer
Newsweek

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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New York Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member
Current
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National DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member
Current
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member
Current
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Bar Association of Erie County

Member
2009 –
Current
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National Trial Lawyers Association

Member
2005 –
Current
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American Bar Association

Member
2005 –
Current
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National College of DUI Defense, Inc.

Member
2004 –
Current
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National Association for Criminal Justice

Member
2004 –
Current
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New York State Bar

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Member
1997 –
Current
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Onondaga County Bar

Member
1997 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
DWI prevention, not penalty.
Syracuse Post Standard
2011
Only Half of Interlock Devices Ordered After Leandra Law Violations Are Actually Installed
New York Law Journal
2011
‘The DWI Guy’ Talks About His Sobering Job Defending Drunk Drivers
AOL
2010
New York DWI Survival Guide
A Citizen’s Protection Manual
2010
What You Need To Know Right Now If Your Charged With A DWI In New York
A Guide To Those Charged with DWI
2010

The DUI Book: A Citizen’s Guide to Understanding DWI – DWI Litigation in America
New York Edition
2008

Websites & Blogs

Website
Tom Anelli’s Website Profile
Website
Tom Anelli & Associates, P.C.
Blog
New York DWI Attorney – Tom Anelli

Tom Anelli & Associates
Long Island
332 Willis Ave.
Mineola, NY 11501
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Hudson Valley
701 US-9 #703
Fishkill, NY 12524
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Tom Anelli & Associates, P.C.
Syracuse
129 Walton Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
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Rochester
3030 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
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Albany
522 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
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