Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law - Rochester, NY

Strategic Criminal Defense and DWI Advocacy in Rochester, New York

An arrest for driving while intoxicated or a serious criminal offense in Monroe County can immediately jeopardize your freedom, employment, professional license, and personal reputation. Located at 2024 West Henrietta Road in Rochester, Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law delivers authoritative, results-oriented defense representation. A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School who was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1998, attorney Christopher K. Rodeman brings more than twenty-five years of legal experience to every case. Crucially, he spent years serving as a prosecutor in the Monroe County District Attorney's Office, where he rose to become Chief of the DWI Bureau-supervising all felony drunk driving prosecutions in the county-and personally prosecuted nine murder trials. Having directed the very prosecutorial teams that now bring charges against his clients, attorney Rodeman anticipates the state's tactics, uncovers critical flaws in police procedures, and crafts defenses that level the playing field.

Aggressive Defense for DWI, DWAI, and Commercial Driver Violations

New York enforces some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the United States, carrying mandatory driver license suspensions, ignition interlock requirements, heavy fines, and potential state prison sentences. The DUI and DWI defense lawyers practice at Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law examines the technical foundation of every traffic stop and chemical assessment:

• First-offense and misdemeanor DWI: Defending drivers arrested for blood alcohol content above .08%, investigating calibration records of Datamaster DMT and breathalyzer devices, and challenging field sobriety testing protocols.
• Felony DWI defense: Representing motorists facing repeat DWI charges within ten years, aggravated DWI offenses with blood alcohol levels of .18% or higher, and charges under Leandra's Law.
• Commercial driver CDL DWI defense: Protecting professional truck drivers and bus operators held to the strict .04% legal limit, fighting to prevent devastating CDL suspensions and permanent job loss.
• Chemical test refusals and DMV refusal hearings: Representing motorists at administrative Department of Motor Vehicles refusal hearings to protect driving privileges after alleged breath test refusals.
• DWAI drugs and vehicular assault: Handling complex accusations involving driving while ability impaired by drugs, prescription medications, or fatal motor vehicle collisions.

Comprehensive Defense for Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Charges

Beyond impaired driving defense, attorney Rodeman brings seasoned courtroom capabilities to a full range of state and federal criminal matters across Rochester City Court and Monroe County courts:

• Drug crime defense lawyers advocacy: Challenging search warrants, illegal vehicle searches, and lab testing procedures in cases involving drug possession, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Violent crime defense lawyers counsel: Defending individuals accused of assault and battery, vehicular assault, weapons offenses, robbery, domestic violence, manslaughter, and homicide.
• Theft and burglary defense lawyers representation: Handling petit larceny, grand theft, identity fraud, shoplifting, and residential burglary allegations.
• Traffic ticket lawyers counsel: Assisting drivers cited for reckless driving, high-speed infractions, and driving on a suspended license on the New York State Thruway and local highways.

When facing criminal prosecution, you need an attorney who commands genuine respect from judges and prosecutors. Christopher K. Rodeman Attorney at Law offers confidential initial consultations, giving you direct access to a former prosecutor who will champion your defense. Contact the firm today to hire an attorney or find a lawyer committed to safeguarding your freedom.