Atty. William T. Jaye
Mr. Jaye brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to the firm.
Civil Trials and Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Westbury, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About William T. Jaye at a Glance
William T. Jaye is a Senior Partner based in Westbury, New York, practicing at Edelman, Krasin & Jaye PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, residential, drug crimes, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at W. Hartford, St. Joseph College J.D. (—) and St. John's University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Trial Lawyers Association Nassau County Criminal Bar Association Columbian Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Westbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William T. Jaye
- Mr. Jaye brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to the firm
- He is a skilled litigator, proficient in both civil trials and criminal defense
- Mr. Jaye also possesses expertise in the areas of real estate transactions, including condos and co-ops, foreclosures, construction litigation, negotiating commercial leases and handling complex commercial real estate closings
- Mr. Jaye is a partner at the firm and brings a diversified background
- He was counsel for Chubb Insurance Company where he handled defense litigation and insurance coverage issues
- Thereafter he worked for two major firms specializing in criminal defense, personal injury litigation, medical malpractice and commercial litigation
- Mr. Jaye also has the distinction of working as Village Prosecutor for the Incorporated Villages of Malverne and Manorhaven
- Additionally, he serves as house counsel for the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI), where he advises contractors on consumer affairs violations, contracts and commercial litigation
- Mr. Jaye graduated St. Johns University School of Law in 1979 and is admitted in New York State and the Federal Districts Courts in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Practice Areas Explained
William T. Jaye's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William T. Jaye handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Westbury.
DUI / DWI Defense in Westbury
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Car Accidents in Westbury
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Residential Real Estate in Westbury
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Drug Crimes in Westbury
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Criminal Defense in Westbury
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Westbury
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 Westbury 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 venue, 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.
Westbury Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Westbury-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Westbury Choose William T. Jaye
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William T. Jaye's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, residential, drug crimes, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William T. Jaye brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and residential, William T. Jaye can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Westbury
A Westbury-based practice means William T. Jaye attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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