Valhalla Criminal Defense Lawyers

Valhalla Criminal Defense Lawyers

Mayo Bartlett is a Valhalla 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 also been a Valhalla Criminal Defense Attorney since 2003, therefore he has a thorough understanding of police procedure from years spent working with officers and detectives in Valhalla as both a Westchester County Prosecutor, and as a Valhalla New York Criminal Defense Lawyer. In fact, Mayo served as a prosecutor in the Hamlet of Valhalla which has its criminal cases handled by the Northern Westchester Branch of the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.

Mayo is dedicated to providing his clients with the best options when it comes to representing them. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, and selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. In fact, he 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 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 violent charges that would have resulted in sentences of decades, and sometimes life in prison. Most importantly, Mayo has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous criminal cases in the Mount Pleasant Town Court where Valhalla criminal cases are heard, as well as in other Westchester County courts. 

Valhalla Criminal Defense Cases

Valhalla, New York is a historic town located in Westchester County, New York. Valhalla is home to the Kensico Dam, the Westchester Medical Center and the Westchester County Jail. If you have been contacted by the Police or if you have been arrested in Valhalla New York, contact our Valhalla Criminal Attorneys and let us help you. 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. As Valhalla Criminal Defense Lawyers, we are uniquely prepared to address these nuances.

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

Our Valhalla New York Criminal Defense Lawyers are part of a legal team which includes forensic experts, private investigators with law enforcement backgrounds, and seasoned attorneys. As a Valhalla Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mayo Bartlett is fully familiar with the procedures of the Mount Pleasant Town Court. The Mount Pleasant Justice Court is located in the Hamlet of Valhalla, New York.

Our Valhalla 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 Valhalla 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 Valhalla New York Criminal Defense Attorneys handle all kinds of criminal cases in the Mount Pleasant Town 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.

Please be aware that criminal convictions, and sometimes even convictions of violations and offenses, may have severe consequences which may include loss of educational opportunities, loss of employment, and even eviction from your home. Some convictions may result in inability to be eligible for federal student loans, and they may even lead to your removal from the United States if you are not a citizen. Our Valhalla Criminal Defense Lawyers will speak with you regarding these potential collateral consequences to help you make an informed and intelligent decision that best accomplishes your objectives.

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 Valhalla Criminal Defense Lawyers at 914-224-3086 or at [email protected] during normal business hours, and 24 hours in the event of an emergency.

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