Michael Corsello has been practicing in the areas of criminal and personal injury for over 20 years. His criminal clientele range from blue collar workers to celebrities and CEOs. He has handled a vast range of cases from murder, sexual assault and white collar crimes to criminal mischief. In his 30 years of experience he has represented over a thousand individuals charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Attorney Corsello has lectured his colleagues on this subject and participated in National Symposiums including the National DWI college.
He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers League. He currently serves as Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Regional Bar Association. Attorney Corsello has organized and acted as moderator for numerous continuing education programs in the area of criminal law. Attorney Corsello has lectured to his peers on various topics including sexual assault defense, alternative resolutions of criminal cases. In 1985 and 1991 he was selected to serve as the Law Day chairman for the Regional Bar Association.
Michael R. Corsello has been awarded a 2011 Rating of BV Distinguished by Martindale-Hubbell. The BV Distinguished Rating means a Very High Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards.
Attorney Corsello is extensively involved in his local community. He currently serves as chairman of the Norwalk Fire Commission. From 1984 to 1986, he was a member of the Fair Rent Commission. In 1990, he served on the Charter Revision Commission and from 1995 to 1998, he was a member of the Oak Hills Park Commission and served as its chairman.
Attorney Corsello received his JD degree from Suffolk University Law School, and his BA degree from the University of Connecticut.
Attorney Corsello has served on the Board of Directors for various local non-profit organizations including Connecticut Counseling Centers and the Norwalk YMCA.
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Acquired: 1982
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10 Byington Pl, Norwalk, CT, 06850-3309
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Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Michael has been our family lawyer for over 20 years. He has successfully had my charges dismissed. I was very confident with using his services and he also does a great job of making hard situations less stressful.
Posted by David | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Corsello is the perfect combination of straight forward and thorough. He will ensure you understand your options and what is happening, while maintaining a level of directness that will help you navigate the best path.
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I engaged Michael to help me with a case in which I was charged with simple trespass, disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer. I had been to a birthday party and stumbled into a stranger's property, rang and knocked on the door, waking them up and startling them. I don't remember doi...
Posted by Debbie | May 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Michael has been our attorney on 2 cases. The first was many years ago when my son was a teenager the charges were dropped for all the teenagers that were summoned.Recently my husband had some serious charges against him needless to say after being charged with felonies and again Mike had the charges...
Posted by Vincent Calzone | February 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Corsello was excellent. He was very patient with my 89 year old father explaining all the details of the Will and Power of Attorney. I have worked with Attorney Corsello in the past and have recommended him to others. I highly recommend him.
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a caring and dedicated professional who has served his clients superbly."
"I endorse this lawyer. a highly professional, skilled lawyer who cares about his clients and enjoys an excellent reputation with fellow lawyers and judges."
"I endorse this lawyer based on my first-hand observations of his handling of cases. Mike knows the law and he consistently follows the most effective path to defend people accused of a crime. He is uniformly recognized by judges as a no-nonsense advocate, respected by his peers for his remarkable work, and appreciated by his clients for his accomplishments and results."
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2021
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2020
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Super Lawyer of New England, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
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Super Lawyer of New England, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer of New England, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
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Super Lawyer of New England, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
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super lawyers of New Englan, Thompson Reuters
2011
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2002
nember, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1982
cum laude, cum laude
2008 - Present
member/manager, Law Offices Michael R.Corsello
2015 - 2017
AdJunct Professor Norwalk Community College, Norwalk Community College
2009 - 2018
Expulsion Hearing Officer, Norwalk Board OF Education
1996 - 2008
partner, Corsello andCohen
1985 - 1995
partner, Reid,Cafero and Corsello
1982 - 1985
partner, Discala and Corsello
2006 - Present
Fairfield County Bar Associationchairman criminal law section
1998 - Present
connecticut criminal defense lawyers association
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
1983 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Associationmember
1983 - Present
Connecticut Bar Associationmember
2008 - 2009
Judicial Branch Public Service and Trust CommissionAttorney Member
2007 - 2015
Grievance Panel Fairfield Judicial DistrictAttorney Member
1982
juris doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Cross Examination
2011
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