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
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Posted by a client | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Abuse
Highly Recommended
Michael Pastacaldi is a very caring lawyer. He has been helping me with my DYFS case for over two years. It was a complex case, and he was always on top of it. He is easy reach over the phone, and he always answers my questions. He also always makes time for an office appointment, even on the weeken...
Posted by Oscar | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Grateful to have found him
I retained Mr. Pastacaldi for urgent matter involving my housing. I was on the verge of eviction. Once he reviewed my case, he realized the landlord’s attorney made a serious procedural error and immediately began working on a motion to dismiss. He filed it with the court and stopped the eviction. Th...
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2015
Highly Recommended
Mr. Pastacaldi was a pleasure to work with. He gave me very reasonable advice and is always available when I have a question. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Abel | July 20, 2015
Caring lawyer
Mr. Pastacaldi from the first day of meeting him, he showed great concern for my case. He was immediately involved to assist me in the best possible solution available. He showed great empathy for my situation. My recommendation of Mr. Pastacaldi would go to anyone in need of a professional and sympa...
Posted by Amelia Banchs | June 16, 2015
Not all Attorney's are created Equal
I have had my share of disappointing experiences with attorneys throughout my adult life, however, there are situations that cannot be resolved without the professional help of an attorney. My initial office visit was met with not only a high level of professionalism, but I was also given the opport...
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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