Ardsley Criminal Defense Lawyers

Ardsley Criminal Defense Lawyers

Mayo Bartlett is an Ardsley Criminal Lawyer who has the experience and dedication that you or your loved one needs on their side when facing criminal charges. He is a former Westchester County prosecutor who served more than 10 years in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office in White Plains New York and was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers, and he has been recognized by Super Lawyers. In fact, Mayo is honored to have been featured on the cover of the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine as seen below.

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Mr. Bartlett has been a Ardsley Criminal Defense Attorney since 2003, and he has a thorough understanding of police procedure from years spent working with officers and detectives in Ardsley as well as Westchester County Prosecutors as an Ardsley Criminal Defense Lawyer. He has handled thousands of criminal cases, and has successfully had many felony charges reduced to misdemeanors, or had them dismissed entirely. Mr. Bartlett has obtained a verdict of not guilty for a variety of criminal charges that could have resulted in sentences of decades, and sometimes life in prison.

Perhaps most important is the fact that Mayo Bartlett has been a Criminal Justice Attorney for 3 Decades, and he has successfully defended numerous criminal cases in Ardsley New York, and throughout Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and New York City, achieving his clients’ objectives. Our Ardsley Criminal Defense Lawyers thoroughly review your case, looking for weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. It is only by conducting a full review of your case that we are able to provide you with an informed legal opinion about how you may wish to proceed, including whether you are likely to prevail at trial.

Westchester County has more than 40 jurisdictions, and it is important that you hire an attorney who is familiar with your court and prosecutor’s office. Our Ardsley Criminal Lawyers are familiar with the Ardsley Village Court and the Greenburgh Branch of the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, which is responsible for prosecuting cases in the Ardsley Village Court. 

It is particularly important to be aware that a conviction of an infraction, a violation or a crime may have severe impacts on your life. For instance, if you are not a citizen, a conviction may lead to your removal from the United States. Other potential collateral consequences of a conviction may include loss of educational opportunities, loss of employment, and even possible eviction from your home.

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions may include, and are not limited to the following:

  1. Loss of your freedom
  2. Loss of your job
  3. Immigration consequences
  4. You may be placed on probation
  5. You may be subjected to random drug testing and be required to undergo drug treatment
  6. You may be ineligible for a professional license 
  7. You may lose your Driver License

Ardsley Criminal Defense Cases

Ardsley is a Village in the Town of Greenburgh and is a small and vibrant community with excellent schools. Ardsley is situated between the Saw Mill River Parkway and Central Avenue, which is a major roadway connecting several large towns, villages and cities in Westchester County. The Ardsley Village Court is located at 507 Ashford Ave, Ardsley, NY 10502. If you have been contacted by the Ardsley Police, or if you have been arrested in the Village of Ardsley, contact our Ardsley criminal defense attorneys and let us help you preserve your freedom and liberty.

Criminal cases are among the least understood legal matters a person can face. Often, the allegations alone are enough to damage a person’s life, causing the accused to lose eligibility to receive federal student loans, the right to remain in the United States if he or she is an immigrant, and even their freedom. It is important to choose an attorney who has experience handling these delicate cases. The Village of Ardsley has its own rules that Criminal Defense attorneys should be aware of. As Ardsley Criminal Defense Attorneys, we are uniquely prepared to address these nuances.Our Ardsley criminal defense lawyers are part of a legal team which includes forensic experts, private investigators with law enforcement backgrounds, and seasoned attorneys.

Our Ardsley Criminal Defense Attorneys also have extensive experience representing college students who have criminal charges against them. Seemingly minor charges like Marihuana possession and Petit Larceny can have devastating consequences for college students. These charges can lead to denial of student loans, and even expulsion from school. Most important is the fact that we have experience handling cases in the Ardsley Village Court. It is essential that your attorney is familiar with the unique policies and procedures of the Court and Prosecutors who are handling your case. If you, or a loved one is a college student facing criminal charges contact us immediately so that we may help you effectively resolve the case while preserving your ability to complete your education.

You should also be aware that the consequences of a conviction may be truly far reaching. For example, if you are not a citizen, a conviction may lead to your removal from the United States.

We are a Criminal Defense law firm with offices located in the Westchester Financial Center which is one block from the White Plains Train Station and bus depot, and two blocks from the Westchester County Court. Our office is ten minutes from the Ardsley Village Court. Our Ardsley criminal defense attorneys handle all kinds of criminal cases in the Ardsley Village Court, and in surrounding Westchester County municipalities, as well as in Federal Court. The federal courthouse for the Southern District of New York in White Plains, New York is a quick two block walk from our office. We routinely handle cases ranging from simple Theft and Disorderly Conduct through Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime, Sex Crimes, and even Murder.

We provide representation in a wide variety of criminal cases, including:

We also have a Vehicle and Traffic practice. We represent clients with traffic tickets including but not limited to:

Mayo appeared almost every week on a legal panel featured on Richard French Live which is available on WRNN. The show was taped live every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. and airs throughout New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, including the five boroughs of New York City, and extends south to the Washington D.C. Metro area, as well as Houston, Dallas, San Fransisco, Los Angeles and Hawaii.

If you would like additional information, or to schedule an appointment with our experienced team of attorneys regarding a civil rights matter or a criminal case, whether it is a homicide, white collar crime, narcotics case, DWI, theft, felony DWI charges, alco-sensors, breathalyzers, chemical test refusals, administrative hearings, other criminal offenses, or traffic tickets, contact us for your confidential consultation today to discuss your legal rights and your options going forward. You may contact our Ardsley Criminal Defense Attorneys at 914-224-3086 or at [email protected] during normal business hours, and 24 hours in the event of an emergency.