Tom Anelli is the Senior Partner at Tom Anelli & Associates, a practice focused solely on defending DWI charges. For almost 20 years, Tom has invested all his time learning and practicing the best methods to defend those charged with DWI. Tom’s accolades include, but are not limited to, selection to Super Lawyers, Nation’s Top One Percent, and Nation’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Tom has been factory trained by National Patent Analytical Systems, the company that manufactures the breath-testing device used most by local police agencies. Tom is a NHTSA certified Instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.
Simply put, Tom is skilled in defending against all the strategies police officers and district attorney’s offices’ use in prosecuting DWI cases. Tom’s experiences gives him valuable insight in handling DWI cases, as well as relationships with all of the courts and court personnel throughout New York.
Tom Anelli received his B.A. degree from Syracuse University and a J.D. Degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida, and was admitted to the New York State Bar Association in 1997.
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
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- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
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- English
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- Tom Anelli & Associates, P.C.
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- Senior Attorney, Founding Member
- Anelli Xavier
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- Founding Partner and Senior Attorney charged with the responsibility of building firm protocol, as well as handling the firms more serious hearings and trials.
- Associate Attorney
- Saperston & Day
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- St. Thomas University School of Law
- J.D. (1996) | Law
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- Activities: Trial Court Board
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- Syracuse University
- B.A. (1993) | English & Pre-Law
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- Nation's Top One Percent
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2010-2016
- Client's Choice
- Avvo
- 2021, 2022
- Distinguished
- Martindale Hubbell Peer Review
- Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement Selected: 2019, 2020
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2013-2016
- National DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Founding Member
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- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- New York Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- Bar Association of Erie County
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- National Trial Lawyers Association
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- American Bar Association
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- National Association for Criminal Justice
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- National College of DUI Defense, Inc.
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- New York State Bar # 2830362
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- Onondaga County Bar
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- DWI prevention, not penalty.
- Syracuse Post Standard
- Only Half of Interlock Devices Ordered After Leandra Law Violations Are Actually Installed
- New York Law Journal
- 'The DWI Guy' Talks About His Sobering Job Defending Drunk Drivers
- AOL
- New York DWI Survival Guide
- A Citizen's Protection Manual
- What You Need To Know Right Now If Your Charged With A DWI In New York
- A Guide To Those Charged with DWI
- Expert DWI Commentary, WSYR News Channel 9
- Expert DWI Commentary, WTVH News Channel 5
- Legal Expert Analysis Police Chief Charged with DWI, News Ten Now
- Live Trial Commentary Expert Analysis - Haq Case, Court TV / Tru TV
- Live Trial Commentary Expert Analysis - Entwistle Case, Court TV / Tru TV
- Basic Science of Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing
- National Patent Analytical Systems
- NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor Certification
- NHTSA
- NHTSA/IACP Certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner
- NHTSA
- Website
- Tom Anelli's Website Profile
- Website
- Tom Anelli & Associates, P.C.
- Blog
- New York DWI Attorney – Tom Anelli
- 5 ways to get your DWI charge DISMISSED in New York State
October 19, 2021 - Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
March 8, 2021 - Will I lose my license if charged with a DWI in New York State?
May 3, 2018
Welcome to my Youtube Channel! DWI Tom, Tom Anelli
Tom Anelli has made a career and a national reputation helping people charged with DWI. Fifteen years ago, Tom Anelli saw the deficiencies in the way DWI’s are investigated and...
Three Reasons You Should Worry About a DWI Arrest Even If You Never Drive Drunk
DWI is serious, and if charged, you’re in harm's way. When you're charged with DWI, you are facing significant fines, DMV fees, massive auto insurance increases, and even jail time. To further complicate matters, three (3) major flaws exist in the way DWI is investigated: First, officers are trained to look for and record evidence proving you are drunk, but at times, ignore and fail to record evidence you are sober.
Why Hire a DWI Lawyer vs a Regular Lawyer? [Who Is Tom Anelli]
Many attorneys will tell you they can handle your DWI case but are they aware of the most recent changes in the DWI law? Are they aware of how field sobriety tests are effectively administered? Are they aware of how fuel cell and infrared breath test machines operate? Do they know what a blood-breath partition ratio is? Do they know anything about forensic toxicology? I don't know whether they know these things or not, and I honestly hope they do.
Tom Anelli is now DWITOM.COM [New York State DWI Lawyer]
Tom Anelli has made a career and a national reputation helping people charged with DWI. Fifteen years ago, Tom Anelli saw the deficiencies in the way DWI’s are investigated and prosecuted and made it his passion to stand by and defend people charged with DWI.
Should you REFUSE a breathalyzer or chemical test when arrested for DWI? [New York]
In this video, we discuss whether or not you should blow into the chemical test at the police station when you are arrested for driving while intoxicated. DWI Tom, Tom Anelli. 0:00 Intro 0:16 Should you blow into the chemical test? 1:01 Understand the consequences 1:25 The DA and Judge's 1:57 When NOT to blow 2:18 Call an attorney
5 ways to get your DWI charge DISMISSED in New York State | Tom Anelli
HELP & RESOURCES: ======================== New York DMV - Penalties of DWI: https://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/penalties-alcohol-or-drug-related-violations New York DMV - Impaired Driver Program Info: https://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/impaired-driver-program-alcohol-drug-rehabilitation-program If you or somebody you know has been charged...
How Reliable Is a Field Sobriety Test as an Indicator of Intoxication?
How reliable are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST's) as indicators of intoxication? In my opinion, field sobriety tests lack reliability for the following three (3) reasons: 1) When they are...
What is a Conditional License in New York State? [New York DWI]
The “conditional license” is generally an option for individuals who are convicted of an alcohol related driving offense and who are subject to a suspension or revocation. You may hear...
What to expect DURING your first court appearance [DWI New York State]
If you've been charged with a DWI in New York State here's what to expect during your first court appearance. DWI TOM, TOM ANELLI 0:00 SKIP INTRO 0:16 SUSPENDED LICENSE...
Will I lose my license if charged with a DWI in New York State?
In this video, we answer the question: "Will I lose my license if I am arrested for drunk driving?" Also, we talk about what you and your lawyer can do...
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