David A. Hoffmann
Van Allen & Hoffmann, LLPDavid A. Hoffmann graduated from Canisius College before attending the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. While at UB Law, Dave was a member of the Trial Team which won the National Ethics Trial Competition at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. In addition to his private practice as an attorney, Dave served as an Assistant District Attorney in Niagara County for five years. His ability to understand the prosecutor's perspective is a huge asset in plea negotiations and trials. In 2012, Mr. Hoffmann was qualified in Niagara County Court by the Honorable Matthew J. Murphy, III to testify as an expert witness regarding the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Dave is committed to protecting the rights of all of his clients, making sure they understand the process, and helping them to achieve the most favorable result possible. Throughout his career, Dave has worked with clients and witnesses as different as you can imagine. From convicted drug dealers to police officers, doctors and nurses to waiters and waitresses. He knows how to communicate with people and recognizes when to take extra care ensuring that each individual client understands every step of the process and the risks and benefits of every decision. Mr. Hoffmann has crafted and responded to written motions, has conducted hearings and argued the law, has selected juries, and has run trials as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor. He is not intimidated by the courtroom atmosphere, and he is not afraid to argue for his clients.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- New York
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Van Allen & Hoffmann, LLP
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- Special Assistant Public Defender
- Steuben County Public Defender's Office
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- Assistant Conflict Defender
- Steuben County Conflict Defender's Office
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- Sole Practitioner
- David A. Hoffmann, Attorney & Counselor at Law
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- Assistant Public Defender
- Livingston County Public Defender's Office
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Niagara County District Attorney's Office
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- Intern
- O'Brien Boyd P.C.
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- Intern
- Niagara County District Attorney's Office
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- State University of New York - Buffalo
- J.D. (2007) | Law
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- Honors: Member of Champion Team: National Ethics Trial Competition, McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific
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- Canisius College
- B.A. (1998) | Communication Studies
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- Honors: Chairman, National Association of Jesuit Student Leaders President, Residence Hall Association Inductee, National Residence Hall Honorary
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- National College for DUI Defense
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- New York State Defenders Association
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- Livingston County Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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