Our Team

Dedicated Legal Experts

We Bring You More Than Just an Attorney. You Get a Defense Team

A DWI team that consists of attorneys, counsel attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, interns, and advocates. We give good people the defense plan they need to navigate the legal consequences of their charge and keep their life moving forward.

Dennis J. Nave

Managing Partner

Founder. Fighter. Relentless Voice for the Accused. Dennis Nave is the driving force...

Jennifer Bisson

Chief Legal Operating Officer

Chief Legal Operating Officer. Steady Leader. Advocate for Precision, Integrity, and People. Jennifer...

Christian Carr

Paralegal

Paralegal. Adaptable Professional. Thoughtful Organizer. Committed to Excellence. Christian brings a unique combination...

Michael Cimasi

Of Counsel Attorney

Defender. Litigator. Western New York’s Own. Michael Cimasi is the DWI TEAM’s attorney...

Brytny Coleman

Senior Legal Assistant

Senior Legal Assistant. Compassionate Advocate. Former Educator. Future Attorney. Brytny Coleman believes everyone...

Savana Conrade

Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney. First-Generation Trailblazer. Dedicated to Excellence in DWI Defense Support. Born in...

Jeff Franceschelli

Client Advocate

Client Advocate. Dedicated Protector. Driven to Make a Difference. Justice is best served...

Andrew T. Geisler

Attorney

Attorney. Relentless Advocate. Analytical Thinker. Trusted Ally in Your DWI Defense. With a...

Scott Goldie

Of Counsel Attorney

Of Counsel Attorney. Veteran Defender. Proven Results. A Recognized Force in DWI Defense...

Rowan Goodman

Senior Client Advocate

Senior Client Advocate. Empathetic Leader. Dedicated to Supporting DWI Clients. Born in Buffalo,...

Ralph Habib

Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney. DWI Prosecutor Turned Defender. Decades of Experience. Unmatched Insight into Criminal...

Joo Hee Kong

Attorney

Bilingual Attorney. Compassionate Advocate. Committed to Justice and Family Support. Born and raised...

Kevin Kelly

Of Counsel Attorney

Of Counsel Attorney. Strategic Defender. Client-Focused Advocate. Respected Voice in New York’s Criminal...

Sean Kelsey

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer. Visionary Leader. Driven by People and Purpose. As Chief Executive...

Justin M. Lange

Attorney

Attorney. Disciplined Advocate. Detail-Driven Defender. Built for DWI Defense. From pizza boxes on...

Megan Luton

AR/Billing Clerk

AR/Billing Clerk. Detail-Oriented Professional. Dedicated to Client and Team Success. A proud West...

Sara Mabee

Legal Receptionist

Legal Receptionist. Aspiring Attorney. Passionate About Justice and Client Care. Sara Mabee brings...

Madison MacLaury

Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant. Compassionate Communicator. Dedicated to Making a Difference. Born and raised in...

Karl Manne

Of Counsel Attorney

Of Counsel Attorney. Veteran Litigator. Respected Magistrate. Unrelenting Advocate in DWI Defense. For...

Matthew J. Porter

Of Counsel Attorney

Of Counsel Attorney. Battle-Tested Litigator. Skilled Negotiator. Trusted Voice in Jefferson County Courts....

Andrew Prindle

Client Advocate

Client Advocate. Veteran. First Responder. Calm in the Chaos. For Andrew Prindle, honesty,...

William Reddy

Of Counsel Attorney

Of Counsel Attorney. Respected Defender. Former Narcotics Prosecutor. Fighting DWI Charges with Precision...

Kevin Ryan

Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney. Steadfast Advocate. Seasoned Litigator. Straight Shooter. Some attorneys talk about fairness...

Michelle Schneider

Of Counsel Attorney

Of Counsel Attorney. Veteran Prosecutor Turned Defender. Fierce. Compassionate. Committed to Justice. With...

Sean Scullion

Senior Client Advocate

Senior Client Advocate. Reliable. Empathetic. Solution-Oriented. Before joining Nave Law Firm, Sean Scullion...

Alexander Serles

Of Counsel Attorney

Of Counsel Attorney. Focused. Proven in DWI Defense Across Western New York. Alex...

Aimée L. Tarin

Chief Impact Officer

Chief Impact Officer. Culture Builder. Champion of People and Process. Aimée Tarin serves...

With over 300 reviews and 5-star ratings, discover why 99% of our clients would recommend us.

This team responded right away, came up with a plan and acted on it right away. Very reasonable and flexible with payment plans and very understanding with my situation if I was in a bind with finances. You can tell they actually want to help you. Highly recommend!

I got caught for drinking and driving on a trip upstate. What an eye-opener that was. I knew I needed to put my life together after that but didn’t know how. I know some people in jail for the same charge. So I assumed that’s where I’d end up but thanks to the guys at DWI team, I got away from the situation with just a 2 point penalty on my license.

Dealing with a DWI charge is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Luckily, for me the DWI Team made a bad situation a lot more manageable. They know their stuff when it comes to different types of charges. I was in the thick of a DWI – and their Syracuse DWI Attorneys had my back, helping me get my life back on track, and I owe it to these guys.

If you ever find yourself in a situation like this it can be very overwhelming. Top shelf defense counsel with a network and advisory team is exactly what you will need. You will find all of this and more with The DWI Team! My family and I can’t thank you enough for the hard work and effort your team put in to get us the best possible outcome! Highly recommend The DWI Team to anyone!

Our client, a flight attendant, was charged with DWI and Driving with BAC over .08 after being stopped for speeding. With a BAC of .13 and failed sobriety tests, the case was complex, as a conviction could have cost him his job of 25 years. Our attorneys argued effectively, leading to the dismissal of all charges, preserving his record and employment.

Our client faced a DWI charge with a BAC of .27, potentially resulting in a lifelong criminal record. Our attorneys challenged the legality of the stop, arguing it was based solely on a welfare check. The officer admitted there were no traffic infractions. The judge ruled the stop invalid, suppressing all evidence and dismissing the case.

Our client, with prior DWI charges, was arrested after an off-duty officer suspected intoxication. Initially facing 1-3 years in state prison, our attorneys found inconsistencies in the evidence. They negotiated a plea deal for straight probation, allowing the client to avoid jail time and maintain employment.

Our client was arrested for DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident, and Failed to Keep Right. With a career as a Corrections Officer at risk, our attorneys negotiated with the DA’s Office, offering valuable information for felony prosecutions. In exchange, the case was dismissed, leaving our client without a criminal record and his career plans intact.