Derek S. Andrews

Derek S. Andrews

  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law
  • New York
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Zachariah Zallo
Zachariah Zallo January 5, 2021
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Derek is an exceptional advocate who will aggressively represent his client's rights. His experience and profound understanding of the law is an advantage that he brings in all of his cases. His knowledge and experience make him not only an excellent attorney but also an outstanding mentor for young attorneys.
Client Reviews
Kevin L. May 31, 2022
Incredible Attorney I highly recommend Derek Andrews to any and everyone. His work in and outside of the courtroom is second to none. He seemingly never stops working. His knowledge is vast and he never misses an opportunity to learn and grow. Anything that needed to be explained to me was done so thoroughly, while always being sure what was being discussed was fully understood. Being in a situation where you are in need of an attorney is stressful enough. Many treat you as just another client. I’ve personally been spoken down to by others in the past. Derek treats you with respect and as an equal. Always makes himself available to you for questions and concerns. He doesn’t just work for you, he works with you. To me, this is one of the best qualities a professional can have.
C. Warner January 5, 2021
Derek S. Andrews....Beat The Albany Police Dept. & The City Of Albany, New York Derek S. Andrews, A Bright Young Caring Attorney, Took My Case For Free. He Saw The Times-Union Newspaper Front Page Huge Article (February 17, 2020). He Saw The Injustice I Was Facing. I Already Was Paying Another Lawyer Big Money To Represent Me. I Could Not Afford A Second Law Firm. Derek S. Andrews, Contacted My Attorney, And Wanted To Help Me For Free...!!! I Was So Grateful That He Cared To Help Me Free Of Charge. HE WON THE CASE, HE EVEN WON THE APPEAL THE CITY & COPS FILED, IN ALBANY, NY. HE IS EXCELLENT....!!! CALL HIM NOW...!!!
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Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Video Conferencing
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 5096979
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Senior Attorney
Nave Law Firm
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Education
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D. (2012) | Law
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Western New Mexico University
B.S. (2009) | History
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Honors: magna cum laude
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Professional Associations
State Bar of New York  # 5096979
Member
Current
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New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. If my gf on several occasions demands to kill a person she is jealous of is that a crime in NY?
A: Probably not, but an attorney would have to know much more about the context, what was said, what was done, etc. before an accurate answer could be given. If you’re concerned, consult with a criminal defense attorney.
Q. Passed breathalyzer (of course,) failed field sobriety so officer charged me with dui based on that.
A: There could be multiple innocent causes for failure of field sobriety tests, and there are grounds to attack the police officer’s performance of these tests. If you were charged with a crime, I would highly recommend you consult with an attorney experienced in DWI defense so you can protect your rights.
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