Lawyers in Syracuse, NY
Need a lawyer in Syracuse, NY? As a full-service law firm and the home of our corporate offices, Nave Law helps everyday people with DWI, criminal, injury, and family cases. Get a free, confidential consultation today, and we will be right by your side.
An arrest, a ticket, or a court date in Onondaga County can leave you stressed and unsure of what comes next. If you need a lawyer in Syracuse, NY, you want someone who knows the local courts and the Syracuse Police and county deputies you may be facing. A lawyer helps you understand your rights and speaks for you in court. Nave Law Firm helps everyday people across Central New York with criminal, DWI, injury, and family cases. We will be right by your side.
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You do not have to face this alone. Our team answers calls and messages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and your first consultation is always free and confidential. We are quick to respond, and we treat every request like it matters, because it does. Reach out and tell us what happened. Contact our Syracuse office today.
We proudly serve clients across Syracuse and Onondaga County.
How our Syracuse lawyers can help
Legal trouble in Syracuse moves fast, and the winters here can make it worse. Lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario turns local roads slick, which leads to more crashes, traffic stops, and injury claims. Most cases run through Syracuse City Court, Onondaga County Court, or the DMV. Our team of attorneys, advocates, and paralegals handles criminal defense, DWI, injury, divorce, and much more. We are here to listen, answer your questions, and help you solve everyday people problems.
Criminal Defense
An arrest in Onondaga County often means arraignment at the Justice Center on South State Street, sometimes within 24 hours. What you say and do in those first hours can shape the whole case. Our criminal defense team protects your rights from that first appearance and works to keep one mistake from following you for years.
DWI and DWAI
Snowy roads and holiday checkpoints lead to many stops near I-81 and downtown Syracuse. A first DWI in New York can bring a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to a year in jail, and a license revoked for at least six months. Our DWI defense attorneys know New York’s impaired driving laws well, and we fight to protect your record and keep you driving.
Driver’s License and DMV Matters
Losing your license in a spread-out region like Central New York can wreck your job and your daily life. From points to suspensions and revocations, our driver’s license team helps Syracuse drivers get back on the road.
Traffic Tickets
Tickets from I-90, I-81, or a busy city street add points fast, and hitting 6 points in 18 months triggers a New York Driver Responsibility Assessment fee on top of your fines. Our traffic ticket lawyers work to lower points and costs, so one stop does not haunt you for years.
Divorce
Ending a marriage is painful enough without a confusing court process on top of it. In Onondaga County, divorces are filed at the State Supreme Court downtown, where the paperwork and waiting periods can drag. Our divorce attorneys guide Syracuse families through separation, property, and parenting choices with patient, honest advice.
Family Law
Custody and child support touch the people you love most. Our family law team knows the Onondaga County Family Court well, from support magistrate hearings to custody schedules, and we help Central New York parents protect their kids and build a steadier path forward.
Personal Injury
A crash on an icy road or a fall on an unshoveled Syracuse sidewalk can leave you hurt and out of work. Claims against the City of Syracuse need a notice of claim within 90 days, and New York gives you three years to file most injury lawsuits. Our personal injury attorneys handle those deadlines, and the bills from Upstate or Crouse, so you can focus on healing.
Construction Accidents
Syracuse keeps building, from the I-81 project to campus work, and job sites carry real danger. Our construction accident team stands up for injured workers under New York’s strong labor laws. We help crews and their families recover.
Civil Litigation
Business and money disputes can drag on and drain you. From contract fights with local manufacturers to disputes tied to Syracuse’s hospitals and universities, our civil litigation attorneys bring real courtroom experience and a level head to Onondaga County.
Guns and Firearms
New York has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Our guns and firearms team helps you protect your permit and exercise your Second Amendment rights the right way.
Education Law
With Syracuse University and many area school districts nearby, school disputes come up often. Our education law attorneys stand up for students and families facing discipline, special education needs, and other school issues.
Sexual Abuse
Survivors deserve to be heard and treated with care. New York laws like the Adult Survivors Act have opened new paths to justice, and our sexual abuse team represents Syracuse-area clients with compassion and a firm push to hold wrongdoers accountable.
Ready to talk? Get a free case review with our Syracuse team.
A team that works together to solve everyday people problems
Led by founding attorney Dennis Nave, our firm is a group of skilled attorneys, paralegals, and advocates who care about real results for real people. In our years inside Onondaga County courtrooms, we have helped clients get felony charges reduced, win back licenses at DMV hearings, and settle injury claims fairly. Prior results never guarantee the same outcome, but they show the fight we bring. With more than 100 years of combined experience and honors like Super Lawyers and AV Preeminent, we have built a name for compassion, honesty, and results. Meet our Syracuse legal team and see who will stand with you.
trusted representation
Our honest, open approach helps us protect you better and build a plan you can trust.
we know how to win
More than 100 years of experience gives us the insight to fight smart for our clients.
24/7 access to our team
We pick up the phone day or night, because you deserve a reliable partner.
what our clients are saying
Our clients often tell us they felt heard and never treated like just another case number. In our experience, that trust is what leads to better results. Read our Central New York client reviews and see why people across the region choose us.
Get help today
You do not have to carry this stress alone. Nave Law Firm is ready to stand with you and fight for a better tomorrow. Tell us what happened and get your free consultation now. Contact our Syracuse legal team.
A team that works together to solve everyday people problems
Led by founding attorney Dennis Nave, our firm is a group of skilled attorneys, paralegals, and advocates who care about real results for real people. In our years inside Onondaga County courtrooms, we have helped clients get felony charges reduced, win back licenses at DMV hearings, and settle injury claims fairly. Prior results never guarantee the same outcome, but they show the fight we bring. With more than 100 years of combined experience and honors like Super Lawyers and AV Preeminent, we have built a name for compassion, honesty, and results. Meet our Syracuse legal team and see who will stand with you.
trusted representation
Our honest, open approach helps us protect you better and build a plan you can trust.
we know how to win
More than 100 years of experience gives us the insight to fight smart for our clients.
24/7 access to our team
We pick up the phone day or night, because you deserve a reliable partner.
what our clients are saying
Our clients often tell us they felt heard and never treated like just another case number. In our experience, that trust is what leads to better results. Read our Central New York client reviews and see why people across the region choose us.
Get help today
You do not have to carry this stress alone. Nave Law Firm is ready to stand with you and fight for a better tomorrow. Tell us what happened and get your free consultation now. Contact our Syracuse legal team.
Talents working together with a collective energy to help solve every day people problems.
Nave Law Firm is a team of skilled attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and advocates dedicated to providing clients with a high-caliber, legal representation to achieve successful results. At Nave Law Firm, We understand that every client’s situation is unique, so we never offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Sounds simple, but by focusing on solving everyday people problems, we’ve developed a reputation for compassion, honesty, and positive results that set us apart from the other firms.
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Our honest, transparent approach to client representation helps us better protect our clients.
With more than 100 years of experience, we leverage our insight to benefit our clients.
We are dedicated to being a faithful and reliable support system for our clients.
what our clients are saying
Fast, honest and professional. I had court in 3 days and was about loose my license and Nave Law firm took care of everything and I didn’t even have to go to court. They were worth every penny and I will recommend them to everyone. Thank you again Nave law Firm!
Filled with hard-working employees and highly communicative about the information that they need from their clients, Nave Law Firm treats your matters with friendly manners and seriousness towards the situation. My case was handled with detail and I never felt as though I was being neglected.
Honest great lawyer, and very empathetic and reasonable. Their Willingness to work with you and help is amazing. Would highly recommend. Not one of those slimy lawyers that milk every dime they can out of you. One of the good ones.
The entire team at Nave Law is second to none. They are dedicated, hard working and responsive. During my experience I felt as if I was their only client. Communication was exceptional as well as the dedication and attention to my case. Thank you all for everything!
It’s hard to see the “light” after you’re in such an awful position. It’s important to choose a team who will literally be by your side through it all. Working with this firm was the best decision I could have made.
