Criminal Defense & Matrimonial and Family Law in Western New York

DWI Attorney Buffalo NY

Bakshi & Leta are experienced DWI defense attorneys serving Buffalo and all of Western New York. For more than 25 years, founding partner Sunil Bakshi and partner Joseph Leta have defended drivers against DWI, DWAI, and Aggravated DWI charges in the town, village, and city courts of Erie and Niagara Counties, working to protect your license, your record, and your livelihood. Many of our clients have never faced the criminal justice system before, and a first arrest can be frightening and confusing. We take the time to explain exactly where you stand and what your options are, in plain language, so you are never left in the dark. From the moment you call, we move quickly to safeguard your driving privileges, scrutinize the evidence against you, and guide you through every stage of the case. An arrest is not a conviction, and the sooner you reach out, the more we can do to help.

The consequences of a New York DWI or DWAI conviction are serious and lasting: a permanent criminal record, license revocation, mandatory fines and surcharges, higher insurance premiums, and a possible ignition interlock requirement. As a trusted DWI lawyer in Buffalo, NY, we examine every detail of your case (the reason for the stop, the administration of the field sobriety tests, and the calibration and operation of the breath or blood testing) to find the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. A DWI arrest also triggers a separate proceeding at the DMV, with its own refusal hearings, suspensions, and deadlines, and we handle that side of your case as well. Whether the goal is a dismissal, a reduction to a lesser charge, or the strongest possible defense at trial, we fight for the best outcome available to you. Call (716) 631-0004 for a free, confidential consultation.

Matrimonial & Family Law in Buffalo & Western New York

Bakshi & Leta is also a respected matrimonial and family law practice, so the firm is far more than DWI defense. As experienced family law lawyers in Buffalo, we guide clients across Western New York through divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and the equitable distribution of property and debt. We also prepare and review prenuptial and separation agreements, and when both spouses prefer a calmer path, we offer divorce mediation that can save time, money, and stress. Family matters are personal and often emotional, and Joseph Leta and Sunil Bakshi handle each case with discretion, compassion, and a clear strategy aimed at protecting your children, your finances, and your future. Whether your situation is amicable or hotly contested, we explain your rights in plain language and stand with you in every Erie and Niagara County court. Call (716) 631-0004 for a confidential family law consultation.