Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers

Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers

Mayo Bartlett is an Ossining Criminal Defense 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. Mayo has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, and he was featured on the cover of the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine as seen below.

Mr. Bartlett has been selected as one of the top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Mayo has also been an Ossining Criminal Defense Attorney since 2003. He has a thorough understanding of police procedure from years spent working with officers and detectives in Ossining as both a Westchester County Prosecutor, and as an Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyer. In fact, Mayo served as a Westchester County prosecutor, Mayo Bartlett frequently prosecuted Ossining criminal cases in the Ossining Justice Court for the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.

Mayo has handled thousands of criminal cases, and has successfully had many violent felony charges reduced to misdemeanors, or had them dismissed entirely. He 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. Most importantly, Mayo has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous criminal cases in the Ossining Justice Court and other Westchester County courts. 

It is essential that you are aware that a conviction of a crime, an infraction, or even a violation may have a long lasting consequence. In fact, if you are convicted of one of these offense and you are not a citizen, you may be removed from the United States. Our Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers will discuss potential collateral consequences with you so that you may make an informed decision about how to proceed with your matter.

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

Ossining Criminal Defense Cases

The Ossining Justice Court is located at 86 Spring Street in Ossining New York. Ossining New York is a diverse Westchester County Town that includes Ossining Village and part of the Village of Briarcliff. It is home to the infamous Sing Sing Correctional facility. Ossining is rests along the Hudson River in Westchester County. If you have been contacted by the Ossining Police, or if you have been arrested in Ossining New York, contact our Ossining criminal attorneys and let us help you.

Despite the huge number of television shows like Law and Order and CSI, 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 they are an immigrant, and even their freedom. It is important to choose an attorney who has experience handling these delicate cases. As Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers, we are uniquely prepared to address these nuances, and we will discuss them fully with you.

Our Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers are part of a legal team which includes forensic experts, private investigators with law enforcement backgrounds, and seasoned attorneys. As an Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mayo Bartlett is fully familiar with the procedures of the Ossining Justice Court. In fact, Mayo Bartlett was an Ossining prosecutor for several years when he worked in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Mayo has done numerous hearings and trials in the Ossining Justice Court as a prosecutor, and as criminal justice attorney.

Our Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers 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. 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.

We are a Westchester County 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 Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers handle all kinds of criminal cases in the Ossining Justice 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, Boston, Philadelphia, the Washington DC Metro Area, Dallas, Houston, 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 Ossining Criminal Defense Lawyers at 914-224-3086 or at mgb@mayobartlett.com during normal business hours, and 24 hours in the event of an emergency.

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