Michael (Mike) Cyr

Michael (Mike) Cyr is the principal attorney at CYR LAW in Ithaca, New York. He focuses on DWI defense, criminal defense, and traffic-related cases in courts throughout the Finger Lakes region. He also represents college students dealing with criminal allegations and related legal concerns. His practice involves guiding clients through charges that may affect driving privileges, education, employment, and other important aspects of daily life.

Cyr graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 2009 and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Ithaca College in 2004. He completed the National College for DUI Defense Summer DUI Session at Harvard Law School in 2015. He is admitted to practice in New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. His training supports detailed advocacy on DWI and related criminal procedure.

He has represented people in more than one hundred local courts across the Finger Lakes region, including Tompkins, Cayuga, Cortland, and surrounding counties. His clients include students at Cornell University, Ithaca College, and other area institutions. He authored a guide addressing college students and criminal records and co-authored publications on New York DWI charges and driver’s license issues with attorney Larry Newman.

Michael (Mike) Cyr belongs to organizations including the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and New York criminal defense and bar associations. His practice emphasizes familiarity with local court procedures, scrutiny of DWI and traffic allegations, and practical communication about potential consequences. He assists clients in understanding the defense process and their options under New York law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, CYR Law
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Tompkins County Bar Association
• Member, National College of DUI Defense
• Member, New York State Defenders

Licensed State

• New York
• Massachusetts
• Maine

Education

• Ithaca College
  Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Awards & Badges