A Court-certified Guardian Ad Litem who spent more than 20 years defending DUI and DWI charges and guiding families through elder law, Michael W. Alpert brings breadth of practice to Garden City, New York that few solo practitioners match. The 97% client satisfaction rating and record of reduced or dismissed charges across most cases reflect consistent results built over two decades of specialized work.
Introduction
The Law Offices of Michael W. Alpert is located at 226 Seventh Street, Suite 302, Garden City, NY 11530. Phone: (516) 280-7288. Free consultations are available for prospective clients evaluating their legal options.
Michael W. Alpert has more than 20 years of experience with specialized training in DUI and DWI defense. He maintains direct client contact throughout each case rather than delegating to associates. He holds certification as a Court-certified Guardian Ad Litem, extending his work into family court proceedings involving minors or incapacitated individuals.
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI Defense
DUI and DWI charges carry consequences that extend well beyond the courtroom. A conviction can mean loss of driving privileges, increased insurance premiums compounding over years, and a criminal record affecting employment and professional licensing. Alpert defends clients by examining every stage of the enforcement process.
Field sobriety tests are not infallible. Breathalyzer accuracy depends on calibration, administration procedure, and the physiology of the person tested. Law enforcement must follow specific procedural requirements at each step of a DUI stop, arrest, and processing sequence. Alpert challenges these elements methodically, identifying where the prosecution case can be weakened or defeated.
The defense covers both court hearings and DMV proceedings. Protecting a client license is often as important as protecting their criminal record, and both require separate but coordinated attention. Most clients who work with the firm experience reduced or dismissed charges.
Traffic Violations
Traffic violations that appear minor can carry serious secondary consequences. Cell phone infractions affect driving records and insurance rates. Suspended license cases carry risk of additional criminal exposure. Trucking tickets involve commercial licensing implications beyond standard penalties. Reckless driving charges carry criminal consequences in New York.
Alpert represents clients in traffic court and at license hearings, working to minimize or eliminate the impact of violations on driving records, insurance costs, and professional licensing.
Elder Law
The elder law practice addresses planning and administrative needs of older adults and their families. Estate planning services include wills and trust structures suited to different family and asset situations. Probate and estate administration covers managing and distributing assets after death.
Guardianship proceedings address situations where a party must be appointed to make decisions for an incapacitated individual. Healthcare decision making, advance directives, and related documents formalize how medical choices will be made if a person becomes unable to make them independently.
Medicare and Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, and asset preservation strategies address the financial dimension of aging. The cost of long-term care can rapidly deplete savings, and advance planning reduces that risk. Housing options analysis, estate administration, and kinship proceedings complete the practice.
Attorney Profiles
Michael W. Alpert
Michael W. Alpert has practiced law for more than 20 years with a focus on DUI and DWI defense, traffic violations, and elder law. His specialized training in DUI defense allows him to challenge breathalyzer results, field sobriety test protocols, and law enforcement procedures at a technical level.
His certification as a Court-certified Guardian Ad Litem makes him eligible to serve in court-appointed roles for cases involving minors or individuals lacking capacity to represent their own interests. This credential adds court recognition to his elder law and family court work.
The 97% client satisfaction rating reflects both the quality of outcomes and the direct communication clients experience. Alpert handles client contact personally rather than routing communication through assistants or associates.
Location and Service Area
The Garden City office at 226 Seventh Street, Suite 302, Garden City, NY 11530 serves Nassau County and surrounding Long Island communities. The firm primarily serves Lynbrook and Nassau County, including residents in communities surrounding Garden City on Long Island.
Client Focus
Clients at the Law Offices of Michael W. Alpert communicate directly with the attorney rather than through intermediaries. This reflects a deliberate practice model. Direct attorney-client communication produces better outcomes and higher satisfaction, a conclusion the 97% satisfaction rating supports.
Free consultations allow prospective clients to understand their options before committing to representation. The firm serves both individuals facing DUI and traffic charges and families working through longer-term planning needs associated with aging and estate management.
FAQ
What does Michael Alpert examine when defending a DUI charge?
Alpert examines field sobriety test conditions and administration, breathalyzer calibration records and testing procedures, the procedural steps followed during the stop and arrest, and chain of custody for chemical test samples. Each area can reveal weaknesses in the prosecution case.
Will a DUI charge affect my driver license even if I fight the criminal case?
Yes. New York handles criminal DUI proceedings and DMV license proceedings separately. Alpert represents clients in both venues, coordinating the two tracks to protect both the criminal record and the driving privilege simultaneously.
What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A Guardian Ad Litem is court-appointed to represent the interests of a person who cannot represent themselves, typically a minor or an incapacitated adult. Alpert court certification in this role allows him to take on court-appointed positions in addition to representing families in guardianship proceedings as their attorney.
Does the firm handle estate planning in addition to probate?
Yes. The elder law practice covers wills, trusts, advance directives, and Medicaid planning, as well as estate administration after death.
How do I schedule a free consultation?
Call (516) 280-7288. Free consultations are available for DUI defense, traffic violations, and elder law matters.
Closing
More than 20 years of DUI defense experience, a 97% client satisfaction rate, and a practice spanning criminal defense and elder law estate planning represent the specific value the Law Offices of Michael W. Alpert delivers to Nassau County residents. Whether the need is urgent, as with a DUI arrest, or forward-looking, as with estate and long-term care planning, the Garden City office is available at (516) 280-7288.
Website: alpertlegal.com