New York & New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney Gina M. Wicik is the founder of the Law Office of Gina M. Wicik, P.C., a criminal defense law firm representing clients in New York and New Jersey.
Gina focuses her practice on criminal defense, DWI and DUI defense, traffic violations, and related matters that can affect a person’s freedom, criminal record, driving privileges, employment, and future.
She is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Gina is also admitted before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Her legal background includes experience with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, an Acting Supreme Court Justice, and a New York City traffic-violations law firm. This experience gives her practical knowledge of criminal proceedings, courtroom procedure, traffic adjudications, and the legal issues that can affect a defense case.
Gina works directly with her clients. She takes the time to understand what happened, explain the charges and possible consequences, evaluate the available evidence, and develop a defense strategy based on the individual facts of the case.
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Education
Gina M. Wicik earned her Juris Doctor from Touro Law Center in 2015.
Before attending law school, she earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, in 2011 and a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in 2007.
Her education in criminal justice and law provided the foundation for a career focused on protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal charges, DWI or DUI allegations, and serious traffic violations.
Legal
Experience
Before becoming an attorney, Gina worked as a certified paralegal for personal injury and criminal defense law firms. This experience gave her an early understanding of case preparation, client communication, and the effect a legal proceeding can have on a client and the client’s family.
While attending law school, Gina interned with the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. These positions allowed her to observe how prosecutors evaluate criminal charges, evidence, plea negotiations, and potential case resolutions.
Gina also interned under an Acting Supreme Court Justice and participated in the early development of the Suffolk County Youth Felony Part. That experience provided additional insight into courtroom procedure and the judicial decision-making process.
After becoming an attorney, Gina worked as an associate for a New York City traffic-violations law firm. She appeared regularly in New York City traffic courts and handled matters in criminal courts throughout New York State.
Gina later founded the Law Office of Gina M. Wicik, P.C. to provide clients with direct, accessible, and strategic legal representation. Clients work directly with Gina as she evaluates their cases, explains their options, and advocates for their interests.
Criminal Defense Representation
Gina M. Wicik represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges in New York and New Jersey.
Her criminal defense practice includes matters involving:
- Assault and violent-offense allegations
- Domestic violence allegations
- Drug possession and related offenses
- Theft and shoplifting charges
- Weapons-possession charges
- Desk appearance tickets
- Disorderly persons offenses in New Jersey
- DWI, DUI, and impaired-driving allegations
- Driver’s license and traffic-related offenses
Every case involves different facts, evidence, procedures, and potential consequences. Gina evaluates each case individually instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all defense.
Her review may include examining the circumstances of an arrest, the legality of a vehicle stop or search, witness statements, police reports, body-camera footage, chemical-test records, discovery materials, and whether law enforcement followed the required procedures.
No attorney can guarantee a particular result. Gina’s objective is to identify the strongest available defenses and pursue the most favorable lawful outcome supported by the facts.
DWI, DUI and Traffic Defense
Gina represents motorists facing DWI and DUI allegations, chemical-test refusal proceedings, speeding tickets, cellphone tickets, reckless-driving allegations, aggravated unlicensed operation charges, and other traffic violations.
Traffic and impaired-driving cases can affect more than the amount of a fine. Depending on the charge and the driver’s history, the consequences may include points, insurance increases, assessments, license suspension or revocation, employment difficulties, probation, and possible incarceration.
Gina explains these potential consequences and helps clients understand the difference between proceedings in criminal court, New York City’s Traffic Violations Bureau, local New York traffic courts, and New Jersey municipal courts.
Professional Memberships Gina M. Wicik is a member of the following:
New York County Lawyers Association
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
National Lawyer Association
Bar Admissions Gina M. Wicik is admitted to practice
New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Awards & Recognition
Top 40 Under 40
Clients Choice
Dale-Hubbell
Client Choice Award
Clients of the Law Office of Gina M. Wicik, P.C. receive direct attention from Gina throughout their cases.
Direct, Personal Representation
She understands that being arrested, accused of a crime, or facing the potential loss of a driver’s license can be stressful and confusing. Her approach is to communicate clearly, answer questions, explain important developments, and make sure each client understands the available legal options.
Speak With Attorney Gina M. Wicik
If you have been arrested, charged with a criminal offense, accused of DWI or DUI, or issued a serious traffic violation, obtaining legal advice early can help you understand what you are facing.
Contact the Law Office of Gina M. Wicik, P.C. for a free and confidential consultation.
Available 24/7
Call 516-253-4278
325 Broadway, Suite 406
New York, NY 10007