Atty. Robert F. Schalk

Atty. Robert F. Schalk

Robert Schalk is a former Nassau County Assistant District Attorney experienced in all aspects of criminal law. Prior to forming the law firm of Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, PC he spent five years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney.

Mineola Mineola 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Robert F. Schalk is a Member based in Mineola, New York, practicing at Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, traffic, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2010), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2010). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 2005). Serands clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Schalk is a former Nassau County Assistant District Attorney experienced in all aspects of criminal law
  • Prior to forming the law firm of Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, PC he spent five years as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney
  • There he tried numerous cases to verdict, including a number of high profile media cases
  • During his tenure in the office he was appointed to the position of STOP DWI Prosecutor where he prosecuted serious Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases
  • In that position he was trained by law enforcement in DWI protocol including the administering of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s), accident reconstruction and police procedure
  • Thereafter and until his departure from the office, he prosecuted cases in the Major Offense/Homicide Bureau
  • There he prosecuted and tried serious felony cases, including murder and vehicular manslaughter, while gaining tremendous insight into a wide variety of criminal law cases and courtroom proceedings
  • As a long-time Nassau County Assistant District Attorney, he spent years working closely with law enforcement in investigations and is thoroughly familiar with police tactics, investigation practices – and has familiarity with prosecutors and judges, as well as court personnel and law enforcement officials
  • Upon leaving the District Attorneys Office and entering private practice he has zealously represented and defended the rights of his clients accused of a wide variety of criminal charges that include but are limit to – Driving While Intoxicated, Assault, Drug Possession and Drug Sales, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Forgery, Robbery, Burglary, and Murder
  • Robert has successfully litigated numerous cases at the pre-trial hearing stage and trial stage on behalf of his clients
  • Robert has been asked to be a guest lecturer at his alma mater, Hofstra University School of Law, on the topics of trial advocacy, trial theory and case management
  • He is also a member of their faculty at the yearly National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Program
  • He has been interviewed by the media on numerous criminal topics where he has been quoted in newspapers such as the NY Times, NY Post, Newsday, and Wall Street Journal
  • Robert is also a regular guest Legal Analyst for Fox News Channel where he has commented on a wide variety of legal topics in the fields of Constitutional, Criminal, Civil and Labor Law

Practice Areas Explained

Robert F. Schalk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert F. Schalk handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Traffic Violations

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mineola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert F. Schalk

Where is Robert F. Schalk's law office located?
Robert F. Schalk's law practice is located in Mineola, New York. The firm is Schalk, Ciaccio & Kahn, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert F. Schalk handle?
Robert F. Schalk focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, sex crimes, traffic, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert F. Schalk practiced law?
Robert F. Schalk has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Robert F. Schalk go to law school?
Robert F. Schalk earned their education at (J.D., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2010

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