Michael J Stachowski
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Michael J Stachowski
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 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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Personal Injury
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - fees are set based on complexity of the case
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Town Attorney town of Cheektowaga
Year: 1999 - 2007
Description:
Litigation Deputy/Town Prosecutor Town of Cheetowaga
Year: 1986 - 1999
Description:
Counsel to Dennis T Gorski New York Assembly
Year: 1978 - 1984
Description:
Attorney Michael J Stachowski PC
Year: 1975 - Current
Description:
Confidential Clerk New York Court System
Year: 1975 - 1978
Description: Confidential clerk to Justice Kasler Handled Criminal Trial from Attica Prison Riot
Attorney Sportservice Corpoation (now Delaware North)
Year: 1973 - 1974
Description: In house counsel to largest concessionaire in country
Professional Associations
Lawyers of Distinction (2018 - Current)
New York State Bar # 1764653 Member (1974 - Current)
Erie County Bar Association (1974 - Current)
American Bar Association (1990 - Current)
Awards
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Criminal Law
Lawyers of Distinction 2019.0
Note: Peer recommended
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Top 100 Criminal Law New York State
National Trial Lawyers 2021.0
Education
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Hague Institute of International Law Certificate Multi National Corporations
Year: 1976 - 1976
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State University of New York - Buffalo J.D. (1973)
Year: 1970 - 1973
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Canisius College B.A. (1970) | e
Year: 1966 - 1970
Speaking Engagements
Car Searches 4th Ammendment, Buffalo Library, June 19, 2017, Assigned Counsel
Car Searches 4th Ammendment, Buffalo Library, June 19, 2017, Assigned Counsel
Websites
Michael J Stachowski PC
2025 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14206