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Criminal Defense for Amsterdam and the Surrounding Area
Have you been charged with a crime in Amsterdam, NY, or in the surrounding Montgomery County area? The Law Office of Andrew DeLuca provides experienced and aggressive criminal defense representation, including drug-related crimes, DWI defense, probation violations, domestic violence, sex crimes, criminal mischief, grand larceny, burglary, and disorderly conduct, among other criminal charges.
This is not an outside firm covering Amsterdam from a distance. Attorney Andrew DeLuca spent five years as an Assistant Public Defender in Montgomery County, appearing in Amsterdam City Court and the Mohawk Valley town courts on criminal matters and felony cases, and the firm maintains an office in Amsterdam at 37 Prospect Street to serve clients with cases in these courts.
To talk to Andrew directly, at any time, call for a free case evaluation or simply a question about your criminal charges: 518-245-9109
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Why Hire NY Criminal Defense Attorney Andrew DeLuca
Personal Service
When you call The Law Office of Andrew DeLuca for a free consultation you'll be connected directly to Mr. DeLuca. If your case is a good fit, Attorney Andrew DeLuca will represent you. He takes on fewer cases than big law firms to give each client personalized service.
Proven Track Record
The Law Office of Andrew DeLuca has successfully defended clients accused of crimes for over ten years. We have been named Best Law Firm in Saratoga County by the readers of The Saratogian and have hundreds of 5 star reviews on Google.
Trial Attorney
Attorney Andrew DeLuca has tried felony cases throughout his career: as a public defender for Montgomery County, as an 18-B assigned counsel, as Assistant Conflict Defender for Saratoga County, and as a privately retained attorney. He has obtained not guilty verdicts for clients who were offered multiple years in state prison prior to trial, and has secured not guilty verdicts on several counts of an indictment, resulting in less severe sentences than offered before trial.
Knowledge of Montgomery County Courts
Attorney Andrew DeLuca has extensive experience in courts around Upstate New York and particularly Montgomery County. During a five year period Mr. DeLuca worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Montgomery County handling various criminal matters and felony cases. The same courts, the same docket, from the defense table.
Where Amsterdam Cases Are Heard
Where your case lands depends on the charge and where it arose. Misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters from inside the city go to Amsterdam City Court. Charges from the surrounding Town of Amsterdam go to the town court. Felony charges are arraigned locally, then move to Montgomery County Court in Fonda at 58 Broadway for grand jury and trial.
Amsterdam City Court
Address: 1 Guy Park Avenue Extension, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Phone: (518) 842-9510
Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM – 4PM
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanors, violations, and traffic within the City of Amsterdam
Website: amsterdamny.gov
Amsterdam Town Court
Address: 283 Manny Corners Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Phone: (518) 842-7411
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM – 12:30PM
Jurisdiction: Vehicle and traffic matters, violations, and misdemeanor criminal offenses in the Town of Amsterdam
Website: townofamsterdam.org
Montgomery County Court
Address: 58 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068
Jurisdiction: Felonies and appeals from local justice courts
What Charges Are Most Common in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam's charge patterns are shaped by the Thruway (I-90) at Exit 27, the Route 5 and Route 5S corridors along the Mohawk River, Route 30 retail, and the density of the city itself. Amsterdam City Court hears the largest share of Montgomery County's misdemeanor and traffic docket.
- DWI and DWAI from Thruway Exit 27, Route 5, Route 5S, and city stops
- Drug possession and sale charges from Thruway stops and Amsterdam city arrests
- Domestic violence, assault, and criminal contempt filed in Amsterdam City Court
- Petit larceny and shoplifting from the Riverfront Center and Route 30 retail
- AUO (Aggravated Unlicensed Operation) and suspended-license charges
- Speeding and reckless driving on the Thruway and Route 30A
- Felony drug and weapons charges bound for Montgomery County Court in Fonda
What Happens After an Arrest in Amsterdam?
After an Amsterdam arrest you are either released with an appearance ticket listing a future date in city or town court, or held for arraignment. At arraignment the judge addresses release, and in domestic violence cases an order of protection is usually issued on the spot. From there the case moves through discovery, motions, and negotiation, with felonies heading to grand jury and Montgomery County Court in Fonda. For a plain-English walkthrough of each stage, see what happens after an arrest in Upstate New York.
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Amsterdam DWI Defense Lawyer
If you're charged with a DWI offense, you should immediately contact an Amsterdam DWI defense attorney. Montgomery County and Amsterdam courts take DWI charges very seriously. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your DWI arrest, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or even a felony. These DWI charges could result in the loss of your license, jail time, heavy fines, and probation. An experienced DWI lawyer will investigate the circumstances around your arrest to ensure that your rights were not violated during your arrest and work with the court to reduce the charges when it's possible.
Felony Charges in Amsterdam NY
Felony charges have the potential to not only threaten your current freedom but also limit your opportunities in the future. If you've been charged with a felony in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, or the greater NY Capital District, you should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. NY State felony charges can result in lengthy prison time, fines, probation, parole, loss of professional licenses, and limited future job opportunities. Mr. DeLuca will use his trial experience as leverage to get you the best deal possible. If the court offers an unfair deal, Andrew is ready to fight in court for you.
Drug Defense Lawyer
Drug crimes are often far more complicated than most charges. This is due to confidential informants providing evidence to the State in order to prosecute you. There are many reasons why this can be problematic. Confidential informants act in self interest in order to reduce their own criminal charges. You need an experienced drug defense lawyer who knows how to challenge this evidence. Attorney Andrew DeLuca has done so during negotiations and at trial, resulting in lighter sentences for his clients. Whether you've been arrested for possession of a controlled substance, sale of a controlled substance or manufacturing of a controlled substance, picking an experienced criminal defense attorney is the most important decision you'll make during the criminal process.
Serving Amsterdam and the Mohawk Valley
From the Amsterdam office, the firm represents clients in every city, town, and village justice court in Montgomery County and the surrounding area.
Get Represented in Amsterdam Court
If you have been arrested for a DWI, felony, misdemeanor or even a violation in Amsterdam and the surrounding Upstate New York, it's imperative to contact an experienced lawyer who handles cases in the Montgomery County courts regularly. Attorney Andrew DeLuca offers free case consultations that can help you better understand the charges that you face and the options available to best defend yourself.
The Law Office of Andrew DeLuca proudly serves clients from Amsterdam, Montgomery County, and Upstate New York. We'll fight to get the best possible outcome for your case.
Call us today for a free consultation at 518-245-9109
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my case be heard if I was arrested in Amsterdam?
Misdemeanors, violations, and traffic matters arising within the City of Amsterdam are heard in Amsterdam City Court at 1 Guy Park Avenue. Charges from the surrounding Town of Amsterdam go to Amsterdam Town Court. Felony charges are arraigned locally and then move to Montgomery County Court in Fonda for grand jury and trial.
Why does former public defender experience in Montgomery County matter for my case?
Attorney DeLuca spent five years as an Assistant Public Defender in Montgomery County, handling criminal matters and felony cases in the same courts where his clients appear today. That means familiarity with how the local docket moves, how cases are typically charged and resolved here, and what preparation each court expects.
Does DeLuca Law have an office in Amsterdam?
Yes. In addition to the main office in Saratoga Springs, the firm maintains an Amsterdam office at 37 Prospect Street, Suite 4L, specifically to serve clients with cases in Amsterdam City Court, Amsterdam Town Court, and the surrounding Montgomery County courts.
What criminal charges are most common in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam City Court handles a steady volume of DWI, drug possession, domestic violence, assault, and petit larceny cases from Amsterdam Police arrests. On the Thruway and the Route 5 and 5S corridors, DWI, drug, and speeding cases from traffic stops make up much of the docket.
What happens right after an arrest in Amsterdam?
You are either released with an appearance ticket listing a future date in Amsterdam City Court or the appropriate town court, or held for arraignment. At arraignment the judge addresses release conditions, and in domestic violence cases an order of protection is usually issued on the spot. Getting an attorney involved before that first appearance is the best way to influence how those early decisions go.
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