Question 1

What types of criminal cases does Luke Z. Fenchel handle?

Accepted Answer

The firm specializes in a wide array of criminal defense matters, including driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while ability impaired (DWAI) offenses, college campus incidents, workplace-related charges, and issues involving intimate partners. They also handle violations of conditional discharge and probation, and assist with the removal of ignition interlock devices.

Question 2

What is the firm's approach to client representation?

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Luke Z. Fenchel aims to provide comprehensive legal advice and relentless advocacy. The firm focuses on legal problem-solving and crisis management, striving to achieve the best possible outcome for each case, whether that involves dismissal, reduction, or sealing of charges.

Question 3

In which geographic areas does the firm practice?

Accepted Answer

While based in Ithaca, New York, Luke Z. Fenchel practices throughout upstate New York. He regularly appears in various town and village courts within Tompkins County and has successfully defended matters in neighboring counties such as Cortland, Chemung, Seneca, Cayuga, Schuyler, and Tioga.

Question 4

How does the firm handle cases involving college students?

Accepted Answer

The firm regularly represents college and university students facing on-campus violations. This includes cases at Ithaca College and Cornell University, where the firm has experience navigating conduct review boards and negotiating disciplinary outcomes.

Question 5

What is the firm's experience with DWI and DWAI charges?

Accepted Answer

Luke Fenchel has extensive experience defending clients charged with drinking and driving offenses, including both misdemeanor and felony driving while intoxicated (DWI) and misdemeanor driving while ability impaired by drugs (DWAI) crimes.

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