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Michael C. Cyr
401 E. State St., Ste. 400
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-229-5184
Website: ithacadwi.com

About Michael C. Cyr
Hello! I’m Mike Cyr and I’m a partner at Newman & Cyr, a law firm, based in Ithaca, NY. Our practice focuses on DWI defense, criminal defense, and traffic-related matters. I hope you enjoy my blog and videos –you can always ask me a question. I represent people throughout the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY. I also represent college students at Ithaca College and Cornell University with regularity. My personal defense philosophy is “past, present, and future” –i.e. minimize the charges, fight the case, and protect the future. All my clients have a future, and it is my first priority to make sure it is a bright one. No lawyer can make guarantees about the outcome of your case, but I can guarantee 3 things: I will care about you, I will be as thorough as possible, and I will try my hardest to get you the best possible outcome. If you have questions about your situation, contact me and I’ll be happy to talk to you. 2015 Summer Session Graduate; 2016 Summer Session Graduate
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