Michael Angelo Baldassare

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Michael Angelo Baldassare

also known as Michael Baldassare

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

570 Broad Street,, Suite 900, Newark, NJ

About Michael

Biography

Michael Baldassare concentrates his practice on defending individuals and corporations in criminal investigations and prosecutions. According to The New York Times, in New Jersey, he is “known as am...

Practice Areas

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Criminal Defense 50%

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White Collar Crime 50%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Baldassare & Mara, LLC

570 Broad Street,, Suite 900, Newark, NJ, 07102

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Law Offices of Michael Angelo Baldassare

100 Overlook Dr, Overlook Ctr, Princeton, NJ, 085400000

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Baldassare & Mara, LLC

75 Livingston Avenue, Suite 101, Roseland, NJ, 07068-3701

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Michael Angelo Baldassare's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Max | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best of the best

I was faced with serious federal drug charges and retained Michael's firm after initially misled by a lawyer who was unqualified to handle the case. My case involved multiple districts and agencies. After consulting with Michael, he made me feel at ease, despite the stress of the situation. Michael a...nd Jennifer are both brilliant lawyers, and their associates are highly competent as well. Despite facing prison time, my case was resolved with probation and no criminal record, a resolution even he thought was highly unlikely. I am forever indebted for saving my life and I hope to never need to speak to him again in a legal context. In the event someone close to me ever needed legal representation, I would recommend Michael without a second thought. He is not cheap, but when your life is on the line, you want the best. He is the best of the best.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2013

The best attorney in NJ

My case was not easy case. I reached out to Michael and he is very knowledgeable, very confident. He knew what he was doing. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a Lawyer. Thank you Michael..

Posted by Elizabeth | November 26, 2013

The best of the best!

Mr. Baldassare is an exceptional and brilliant attorney. He understands and respects his client's feelings and emotions, besides giving them everything he has in the way of the best defense. He helped me tremendously and I will always be indebted to him. I have worked with attorneys for many years... and he is and remains truly a "stand-out".

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Michael Angelo Baldassare's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Douglas Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baldassare's legal reputation is second to none. A potential client would be well served to consult with and retain Mr. Baldassare."

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Joseph Donahue

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Hudnut

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a strong voice for his clients, a terrific colleague toward fellow attorneys, and a great professor of criminal law."

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Remi Spencer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baldassare is expert in the area of criminal defense and is dedicated to providing excellent representation for his clients."

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David Weinstein

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Crystal Ullrich

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2001

Professional Achievement Award, New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Rising Star, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Partner, Baldassare & Mara, LLC

Associations

Essex County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chair

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey, Amicus Committee

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, White Collar Crime Committee

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Essex County Bar Association

Member

Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey

Trustee

2005 - 2006

Essex County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Vice-Chair

2003 - 2005

New Jersey State Bar Association, Individual Rights Section

Chair

Education

1999

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Iowa State University

MA - Masters

1987

Saint Peter's College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1987

St. Peter's College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2006

Essex County Bar Association

Litigating The Federal Public Corruption Case

2002

The New Jersey State Bar Association, Section on Individual Rights and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Individual Rights in the Aftermath of 9/11

2002

New Jersey State Bar Association, Section on Individual Rights

Biometrics: The Use of Facial Recognition Software and Video Surveillence in Law Enforcement

2001

New Jersey State Bar Association

Practicing Law as a First Year

2000

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education

The First Monday in October: U.S. Supreme Court Review

Publications

2001

For The Defense Discovering the Defendant's Identity in Cyber Litigation

2001

New Jersey Lawyer Balancing the Law with Fighting Terrorism

2000

Drake Law Review Cruella De Vil, Hades, and Ursula the Sea-Witch: How Disney Films Teach Our Children the Basics of Contract Law

2000

New Jersey Lawyer Miranda Rights Could Be Getting Last Rites

2000

New Jersey Lawyer High Court Limits Congress' Power

2000

New Jersey Lawyer Megan's Law Amendment: Parental Tool or Scarlet Website?

2000

New Jersey Lawyer $3 Murder Clarifies Habeas Review, U.S. Justices Interpret Right to Counsel

2000

New Jersey Lawyer Diallo Venue Transfer: Another Ill-advised Choice

2000

Summation Pythagoras or Pied Piper?: Lawyers and Experts Suggesting "Bottom Line" Numbers to Juries

1999

Holy Cross Journal of Law and Public Policy Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered: What Does the Establishment Clause Really Mean?

1997

Seton Hall Law Review Pandora's Box or Treasure Chest? Circuit Courts Face 28 U.S.C. ? 1367's Effect on Multi-Plaintiff Diversity Actions
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