Dominic Saraceno
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Buffalo, New York
Law Offices of Dominic Saraceno
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2001
Education: Georgia State University College of Law
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Law Offices of Dominic Saraceno
534 Delaware AveBuffalo, NY 14202 Visit website
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From his eponymous law firm in Buffalo, New York, Dominic Saraceno has cemented his reputation for fierce and zealous advocacy that emphasizes a relentless work ethic, shrewd legal acumen and prowess, and meticulous attention to detail. He is well-equipped to handle myriad criminal law matters, including drug charges, weapons charges, homicide, white collar crimes and DUI/DWIs, among many others.
Mr. Saraceno completed his undergraduate studies in 1991, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Buffalo, and went on to earn his Master of Business Administration degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo three years later. With a fervent passion to pursue law, he attended the Georgia State University College of Law, where he honed his legal talents and bolstered his legal foundation. He received his Juris Doctor in 2001, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in New York.
A stalwart champion for his clients’ rights and freedoms, Mr. Saraceno utilizes all the legal tools in his arsenal to give them every opportunity to gain the upper hand in their cases. Since founding the Law Offices of Dominic Saraceno, he has been acknowledged for his contributions from organizations such as Avvo, where he is rated “Superb” and hosts numerous positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Saraceno maintains close affiliations with legal organizations such as the Erie County Bar Association (Matrimonial Committee, Criminal Law Committee, Personal Injury Committee and the Federal Practice Committee), the New York State Defenders Association, the Niagara County Bar Association and the Orleans County Bar Association, among many others.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White CollarFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 60% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Criminal Defense: White Collar
First Admitted: 2001, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.thebuffalocriminalattorney.com/about-us/
- New York State Defenders Association, 2001
- Orleans County Bar Association, 2021
- Criminal Law Committee - Erie County Bar Association, 2002
- Bar Association of Erie County
- New York, 2001
- United States District Court - Western District of New York, 2002
- Tennessee, 2018
- People v. Colbert - firearm charges dismissed., 2023
- People v William Larson, 2024
- People v Barinder Singh, 2024
- People v William Larson High profile case in which an individual accused of killing both his parents Pending, 2021
- People v. Lone Successful representation, 2022
- People v. Alharbi - Not Guilty, 2018
- People v. Jennifer Marchant - Not Guilty on Appeal, 2013
- People v. Shayquan Williams -Not Guilty, 2004
- This lecture was broadcast live by Professor Cimasi via Facebook., University of Buffalo Criminal Psychology, Students At The University Of Buffalo, 2019
- People v. Weber - litigating search and seizure issues., 2023
- People v Barinder Singh, 2024
- People v William Larson, 2024
- People v William Larson High profile case in which an individual is accused of murdering his parents., 2021
- People v. Lone, 2022
- People v Jennifer Marchant, 2013
- People v Joseph Belstadt, 2019
- SPCA of Niagara County, 2021
- Working with SPCA to offer financial assistance to stray animals., 2024
- Ponying Up for Elder Cats (paid adoption fees for 90 senior cats), 2020
- Aid to Indigent Clients Association, 2018
- Niagara County SPCA - Board Member, 2020
- “Superb” rating on Avvo
- Nominated multiple times., nominated, Top 100 Lawyers, 2024
- Maintained highest rating several years in a row, Highest rating, BBB, 2024
- Nominated multiple years in a row, Nominated, Lawyers of Distinction, 2024
- Nominated, Lawyers of Distinction, 2023
- Nominated, Top 100 Lawyers, 2023
- Maintained highest rating, BBB A Plus accreditation, BBB, 2023
- Nominations, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2021
- Nominated, Lawyers of Distinction, 2022
- Nominated on yearly basis., Distinguished Lawyers Award, 2022
- Maintained highest rating, BBB A Plus accreditation, BBB, 2022
- Nominated for Top 100, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2022
- Acknowledged in 2020 as being a Super Lawyer., Super Lawyers, 2020
- BBB A+ accreditation, BBB, 2021
- Awarded Elite Lawyer Award, Elite Lawyer Award, 2021
- Nominated by National Trial Lawyers, Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2020
- Nominated for Top Attorneys Nashville 2020, Top Attorneys Nashville, The American Registry, 2020
- Selected Elite Lawyer for 2020., Elite Lawyer Award, 2020
- Nominated 10 Best Attorney selection for New York, 10 Best Attorney Selection, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2020
- Selected 10 Best Attorneys for 2020., 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2020
- Selected Top 100 National Trial Lawyers., Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Awarded on a yearly basis., AVVO Client Choice Award, AVVO, 2018
- Awarded by BBB, BBB A+ Accreditation, 2019
- Nominated on a yearly basis., Distinguished Lawyers Award Nominee, 2019
- Awarded on a yearly basis., AVVO Client Choice, AVVO, 2019
- University of Buffalo, MBA, Corporate Finance, 1993
- University at Buffalo, Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, 1991
- Lectured on effectively handling DWI cases., Lecturer, Guest Speaker, Public Defenders Office, DWI Practice, 2022
- Acting as mentor/attorney for newer attorneys., Mentor, Mentor, Niagara County Conflict Defenders Office, Legal, 2024
- Spoke on various topics to assist younger lawyers., Lecturer, guest lecturer, Public Defenders Office (Catt County), Legal, 2024
- Discussed various topics including bail reform, discovery reform and expunging criminal records., Guest Speaker, Guest Speaker on Vince Anello Show, Vince Anello Show, Niagara Falls And Buffalo, 2020
- March 5 2021, Author, Problem Solving Helps Courts Stop Revolving Door, Niagara Gazette, Legal, 2021
- Published 2021, Author, Evolving Courts Mandate Experienced Judiciary, Niagara Gazette, Legal, 2021
- Published June 11, 2021, author, Judge Candidates by Qualifications Not Ethnicity, Niagara Gazette, Legal, 2021
- lectured to a class of criminal psychology students at the University of Buffalo upon invitation from Professor Cimasi., Distinguished Speaker, University of Buffalo Criminal Psychology, Students At The University Of Buffalo, 2019
- Lectured to business associates in Orleans County with regard to how to operate as a sole practitioner., Lecturer, Leadership Orleans, Business Owners In Orleans County, 2019
- Recognized by channel 4 news buffalo for offering reward leading to arrest of person who dumped dog in dumpster., 2024
- Criminal and DWI/DUI
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025