Gary R. Somerville, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Lawyer
Former Assistant District Attorney, Now Criminal Defense Attorney
If you need a criminal defense attorney in the Mid-Hudson Valley or Catskills area, I invite you to meet with me. My office is located in Newburgh, New York.
My practice covers every area of criminal law, from traffic tickets in the Justice Court, to DUI and DWAI, to drug crimes, to homicide in the County Court, and everything in between. I have a wide breadth of experience in criminal law because I am a former Orange County Assistant District Attorney.
Among the charges I defend are:
Drug Possession and Drug Sales
- Conspiracy
- Drug distribution
- Drug trafficking
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession with intent to sell
Violent Crimes
- Arson
- Assault
- Burglary
- Domestic violence
- Gang-related crimes
- Homicide
- Kidnapping
- Rape
- Reckless endangerment
- Robbery
- Sex crimes
- Weapons possession (guns, knives)
DWI/DWAI
Economic crimes
- Bribery
- Embezzlement
- False bank accounts
- Forgery
- Fraud (credit card, insurance, government)
- Identity theft
- Larceny
Crimes Against the Justice System
- Making false statements
- Obstruction of justice
I care about my clients, and I care about the justice system. If I represent you, you will find me to be dedicated to your defense, vigorous when dealing with the prosecution, and accessible and compassionate in my dealings with you. If you are facing charges, might be or have been indicted, are the subject of a criminal investigation, are a witness to a crime, or are the victim of a crime, I will represent you.
Aggressive and Dedicated Personal Injury Lawyer
My years as a prosecutor were an excellent training ground for my personal injury practice. Skills necessary for a personal injury lawyer include: knowledge of the law, the ability to interact with expert witnesses, a mastery of the details, confidence in the courtroom, and rapport with the jury. My years as a prosecutor gave me an early, intense and prolonged schooling in these skills.
I handle personal injuries arising from all variety of events, including:
- Animal bites
- Assault and battery
- Construction accidents
- Motor vehicle accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Premises liability
- Products liability
- Railroad accidents
- Slip and fall
- Wrongful death
In addition, I will handle any property damage claims that may be related to your personal injury. I also accept cases dealing with labor law, defamation and privacy.
Contact Gary R. Somerville, Attorney at Law, today.
Call me today to set up a free consultation about your criminal defense or personal injury matter.
