Michael J Pastacaldi
About Michael
Biography
Michael Pastacaldi is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Mark Falk, United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Pastacaldi worked part-time at a mid-sized law firm specializing in civil litigation in Hudson County.
After law school, Mr. Pastacaldi served an appointment as judicial clerk to the Honorable Paul M. DePascale, J.S.C., in the criminal division in Hudson County, New Jersey. Upon entering private practice, Mr. Pastacaldi represented doctors and hospitals throughout New Jersey while employed at a New Jersey civil defense firm. During this time, Mr. Pastacaldi also represented criminal defendants in the New Jersey appellate and trial levels.
In 2011, Mr. Pastacaldi founded his own law firm that offers individualized attention to each client’s legal matter. Mr. Pastacaldi is licensed to practice law in New Jersey, Washington D.C., and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He has tried over fifty trials in the Superior Courts of New Jersey. In addition, he has represented numerous clients at the appellate level on both criminal and family matters.
He has been named in New Jersey Law Journal and Newark Star Ledger in 2014 for his work on post-conviction relief for Mr. Roberts in the State of New Jersey v. Rodney Roberts case; and previously by the New Jersey Law Journal for his successful representation of the plaintiff in Fernandes v. Arantes. Moreover, Mr. Pastacaldi argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court in the fall of 2014 representing the defendant in State of New Jersey v. John Tate. The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the defendant's conviction and all charges were later dismissed.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
4 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Michael Pastacaldi Llc
35 Journal Square, Suite 405, Jersey City, NJ, 07306
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Michael J Pastacaldi's Reviews
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41 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Expert attorney
Michael came very highly recommend to us by an attorney we truly trust. He helped us on a case which came out of the blue. From the very first phone call to the close of the case he was always available, informative, compassionate and professional. He always took his time to explain the process and ...
Posted by Jose | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
GREAT LAWYER
Mr. Pastacaldi is an excellent attorney and I can’t thank him enough for the work he did on my case. I was tenant who was rented an illegal apartment and my landlord sought to evict me. I had my wife, two kids and other family members living with me. It was a nightmare until I met with Mr. Pastacaldi...
Posted by Sarah | June 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Superb Lawyer!
I came to Mr. Pastacaldi with a difficult and stressful situation with my landlord who was seeking to evict me. I first retained a lawyer who had little faith in me winning the case. I became discouraged, and I sought out another attorney to help me. It was then that I retained Mr. Pastacaldi to repr...
Posted by aurora | April 15, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
eternally thankful
Michael is undeniably exceptional. When he was defending me, he provided me with professional and honest service. He wasn't just a lawyer trying to beat cases while pretending to care, he truly did care. He was more than a lawyer, he was my friend. There were times I thought that things couldn't get ...
Posted by Rodney | March 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Rolls Royce of Attorneys
Words can't possibly express the high level of professional and quality legal counsel I received from Mr. Pastacaldi. He communicated all the facts truthful regarding the case and created a effective strategy that moved my case in a successful path to justice and victory. I refer him to anyone in n...
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Client's choice, Avvo
2015
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2008
Second Place Jerome Prince National Evidence Competition, Brooklyn Law School
2000
Cum Laude, Wheaton College
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Law office of Michael Pastacaldi, LLC
2015 - 2015
Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Jersey City Municipal Court
2010 - 2011
Associate, Jim Sharp & Associates, LLC
2009 - 2010
Associate, Law Office of Evelyn Padin, LLC
2008 - 2009
Law clerk, Superior Court of Hudson County
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Waters, McPherson, McNeill, PC
2006 - 2007
Judical Extern, Federal District Court of New Jersey
Associations
2015 - Present
North Hudson Lawyers ClubMember
2015 - Present
criminal defense lawyers ofMember
2010 - Present
New Jersey Association for Justicemember
2008 - Present
Hudson County Bar Associationmember
2009 - 2011
American Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
exonerated / conviction reversed
NJ Supreme Court reversed conviction, charges dismised
exonerated on post-conviction relief and released
Education
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
The Role of the Criminal Defense Attorney
2008
Haiti: Rule of Law
Publications
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Extradition from Mississippi to Tenneesee on a misdemeanor
09 Apr 2015
If my New jersey license is suspended can I get a new york license (or any other state) to use in NJ?
12 Apr 2015
Can an individual who keeps making false DSS claims be brought before a court of law?
11 Apr 2015