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Michael Garcia
also known as Miguel Garcia
About Michael
Biography
Michael (Miguel) Garcia’s practice is dedicated to criminal defense, litigation and municipal work. Mr. Garcia participates in the defense of clients’ interests in all phases of litigation. He also conducts corporate and municipal investigations regarding allegations of employee misconduct, harassment and/or discrimination. Additionally, he works with Township Administrators and Business Administrators, Town Councils and Department Heads to draft Ordinances and Requests for Proposals.
Previously Mr. Garcia was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. He was assigned to the Public Protections Unit and was the liaison to the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice. He also prosecuted mail fraud, social security fraud, passport fraud and narcotics cases. Mr. Garcia is a member of the NJ, NY, and PA Bars.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-500 per hour
Contingency
1%-33%
Pro bono
1 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Fernandez Garcia, LLC
1139 East Jersey Street, Suite 607, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201
Fernandez Garcia, LLC
14 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960
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Posted by Kenol | March 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney
Strongly recommended! I highly suggest Michael Garcia. From the minute I contacted them, they displayed outstanding professionalism, extensive legal knowledge, and unshakable commitment to my cause. They took the time to properly understand my position, explaining each stage of the legal procedu...
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Experience
Honors
1994
U.S. Law Week Award, Syracuse University College of Law
1993
College Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Syracuse University Graduate College
1992
Charles H. Revson Fellowship, Syracuse University College of Law
1991
1927 Joseph P. Dallet Memorial Prize, Dartmouth College
1991
Academic Citation, Dartmouth College
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Fernandez Garcia, LLC
2008 - 2019
Of Counsel, O'Toole Fernandez Weiner Van Lieu, LLC
2006 - 2008
Associate, Piccillo Caruso O'Toole
2002 - 2004
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorneys' Office
1994 - 2002
Assistant Prosecutor, Union County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
Kappa Alpha Psi
Secretary
2004 - 2006
Diamond Scholarship and Charitable Fund, Inc.
Sample of Legal Cases
Sparroween, LLC v. Tp. of West Caldwell, 452 N.J. Super. 329 (App. Div. 2017)
The Appellat Division affidrmed because the ordinance is valid and is not superseded by the Smoke-Free Act.
In re Trust Under Agreement of Vander Poel, 396 N.J.Super. 218 (App. Divi. 2007)
The trial court's judgment was affirmed.
United States v. Castro, 66 Fed. Appx. 331 (3d Cir. 2003)
The appellate court affirmed the conviction and the sentence.
Education
1998
Richard J. Hughes Inns of Court
1994
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Syracuse University Graduate College
M.A. in Foreign Languages
1991
Dartmouth College
A.B. in Spanish and Government
N/A
Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
(Visiting Student)
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
How many days will I be incarcerated even though this is my first offense?
23 Jul 2022
Q&A
Can a person/persons be charged with attempted murder for not taking someone to the hospital if the personinjured is unable to..
23 Jan 2020
Q&A
What can i do or who can i talk to or should i just leave it alone if he said he didnt press charges on me i don't get that
18 Jan 2020