Michael J Stachowski
" The Defense Never Rests"
- Biography
Michael Stachowski Is a skilled trial Lawyer ,having tried criminal matters from simple DWI and various misdemeanors , to serious felonies, Burglary Robbery ,Rape Murder, Assault and white collar crime ib state court . In federal court he has tried many from Immigration fraud , Drug and Gun conspiracies, RICO,Sex Trafficking and white Collar crime. He has been successful as a Defense Attorney. He has a A very successful track record as an Appellate Lawyer In both State and federal courts. He got a person out of jail after 18 years for Lack “Of Effective assistance of his trial lawyer. He has handled and tried Divorce Custody Relocation Support Finances in the area of Divorce and family law. He has tried Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice,, business dissolution and estate and Probate cases. Michael was a Confidential Clerk to the Supreme Court ,Justice Kasler. He was town prosecutor and Town Attorney in Cheektowaga for 20 years. He tried Tax certiorari and Zoning cases while there. He also did appeals for the Town.
He was educated at Canisius College Buffalo Law School. He has a Distinguished Peer rating from Martindale . He has been named one of the top 100 Criminal Lawyers in New York by the National Trial Lawyers every year since 2020. He has also been named to the Distinguished lawyers of America in Criminal Defense He is also an Eagle Scout and the Advancement chair for the GNF Council of the Boy Scouts. Michael is the kind of experienced lawyer who is relentless in his advocacy of his clients legal rights. His motto is the” Defense never rests” His results and experience make him a top choice for your legal needs.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- White Collar Crime
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Personal Injury -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
fees are set based on complexity of the case
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 1764653
- Since 1974
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Michael J Stachowski PC
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1975 –
Current
- Town Attorney
- town of Cheektowaga
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1999 –
2007
- Litigation Deputy/Town Prosecutor
- Town of Cheetowaga
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1986 –
1999
- Counsel to Dennis T Gorski
- New York Assembly
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1978 –
1984
- Confidential Clerk
- New York Court System
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1975 –
1978
- Confidential clerk to Justice Kasler Handled Criminal Trial from Attica Prison Riot
- Attorney
- Sportservice Corpoation (now Delaware North)
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1973 –
1974
- In house counsel to largest concessionaire in country
- Education
- Hague Institute of International Law
- Certificate Multi National Corporations
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1976
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1976 -
- State University of New York – Buffalo
- J.D. (1973)
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1970
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1973 -
- Canisius College
- B.A. (1970) | e
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1966
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1970 -
- Awards
- Criminal Law
- Lawyers of Distinction
- 2023
- Peer recommended
- Top 100 Criminal Law New York State
- National Trial Lawyers
- 2023
- top
- Top Lawyers in North America
- 2023
- top
- Top Lawyers in North America
- 2023
- top
- Top Lawyers in North America
- 2023
- top
- Top Lawyers in North America
- 2023
- top
- Top Lawyers in North America
- 2023
- Professional Associations
- Lawyers of Distinction
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2018 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
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1990 –
Current -
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New York State Bar
 # 1764653
- Member
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1974 –
Current -
- Erie County Bar Association
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1974 –
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- Publications
- Q. Hi my name is glory-now we want to get divorce after 17 years.can I get the alimony? And the pension?Thank you!!
- December 15, 2024
- A: The pension in New York is governed by the Majauskas formula the months of the marriage over the months of employment x 1/2. Maintainance or alimony is governed by a statute analyzing both incomes and producing a a result. Get a good divorce lawyer and these beneficial legal rights will be preserved Michael J Stachowski
- Q. My husband was charged with conspiracy with the intent to distribute large amounts of cocaine and fentanyl last oct
- December 2, 2024
- A: I have worked on many Federal Drug conspiracy cases They often take 3 or more years to get to trial. Often the delay is intentional on the part of the Government especially with detained defendants. This is done in order to get defendants to proffer and assist in prosecuting those most responsible for the distribution. Cooperating witnesses often receive in their plea agreements a 5K departure for substantial assistance. Larger conspiracies languish with the magistrate until all the pretrial motions of all of the defendants are resolved. The larger the conspiracy the longer this procedure takes before a trial date is set. An experienced Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer can help wade through
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- Q. Can THEY put me in jail ?
- December 1, 2024
- A: Given the circumstances and your clean record it is unlikely that you will face Jail. Hire a good criminal lawyer. This case seems to cry out for what in New York is an ACD Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. It may require a mental health assessment but a Good criminal Lawyer can guide you through the process. The six month delay and no police report will call her credibility into question. Hire an experienced criminal Lawyer to resolve this complicated Family matter which has spun into a criminal proceeding. Michael J Stachowski
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