Tom Anelli

Tom Anelli has built a legal career focused on DWI defense and related criminal matters in New York. He has spent years studying the legal and scientific issues connected to impaired driving investigations. His work includes defending individuals charged with DWI while explaining complicated testing procedures and legal standards in a clear and practical way for clients.

Tom earned his BA from Syracuse University before completing his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1997. He later gained admission to the New York State Bar Association in 1997. His educational background, combined with technical training in DWI testing methods, supports his detailed approach to criminal defense representation.

Tom holds a certification in the Science of Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing and received factory training from the President of National Patent Analytical Systems on a breath testing instrument widely used by law enforcement agencies. He is also an NHTSA Certified Practitioner and Instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, giving him firsthand knowledge of testing procedures used during DWI investigations.

Tom has also contributed educational resources related to DWI law and defense strategy. He is the author of the New York Edition of The DUI Book: A Citizen’s Guide to Understanding DWI – DWI Litigation in America. In addition to his writing, he has appeared nationally as a regular legal commentator on TruTV, where he discussed legal topics connected to DWI cases and criminal defense matters.

Tom works closely with individuals facing DWI allegations and understands the stress these cases can create for families and careers. His experience includes defending thousands of people charged with DWI offenses. By combining legal analysis with technical knowledge of sobriety and breath testing procedures, he helps clients better understand the legal process while building strong and informed defense strategies.

Tom Anelli continues to focus on DWI defense through education, courtroom experience, and technical training related to impaired driving investigations. His background in breath alcohol testing, field sobriety evaluation, and DWI litigation allows him to provide informed guidance to individuals dealing with serious criminal charges throughout New York.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney , Tom Anelli & Associates
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• St. Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Syracuse University
  Bachelor of Arts(BA)

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