Michael J Cicala

Michael J Cicala

4.2
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Pompton Lakes, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, General Practice ... +2 more

55 Wanaque Avenue, Suite 329, Pompton Lakes, NJ

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

20 years

50%
Litigation 15%

22 years

15%
Foreclosure 10%

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael J. Cicala, LLC

55 Wanaque Avenue, Suite 329, Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442

Freeman Law Center, LLC

26 Journal Square, Suite 1207, Jersey City, NJ, 07306

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Michael J Cicala's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews

Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not hire

Just took my money and did nothing to defend me. Did not return my calls in time and asked me to consent to the opposing side at trial. Asked me to get police report instead of requesting it himself. Misled me. Waste money and time. Just used me. I regret hiring him.

Posted by Greg | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Got me custody back

I got into a custody battle with my girlfriend. DYFS got involved. I couldn't see my kid because DYFS thought I was beating my wife. I wasn't and Mr. Cicala got it all straightened out. He helped me get some treatment and fought to get me custody back. I'm back living with my wife and son. ...Mr. Cicala really helped me.

Posted by Jack | September 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Credit Cards

I got behind on some of my credit cards and missed a lot of payments. I ignored the problem for a long time until I got sued in the mail. I called Mike and he filed some paperwork to slow the lawsuit down. The other firm tried to bully me into paying something I couldn't afford but Mike went to co...urt with me and got me a good deal. I had to pay less than they wanted because they made up so much money I owed them. Mike did a great job.

Posted by Mary | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Tickets and Accident

I got a lot of tickets. I was driving and the other guy hit my car into a parked car with people in it. The cops were unfair to me because I didn't do anything. Mike went to court with me and I got no points. I only got a small fine and Mike got me months to pay. He did great and stood up for me... when the other people tried to blame everything on me.

Posted by Poresh | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Restraining Order

My girlfriend got a restraining order against me when she lied to the cops about me. She said I hit her but I never did. I called Mike and he went to court with me. He got the case thrown out even before seeing the judge. He talked to my girlfriend's lawyer and made sure that the charges were dro...pped. I got all my stuff back that was at her apartment and I'll never have to see her again. Good work.

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Michael J Cicala's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Adam Brown

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Freeman

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanya Freeman

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Bestafka

Child abuse lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cicala's knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice for anyone looking for an attorney practicing in this area."

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Douglas Pine

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is detail oriented and hard working. In my experience Mike is always trying to get the best deal for his client."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Freeman Law Center, LLC

2005 - 2006

, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker

2004 - 2005

, Sodini & Spina, LLC

2003 - 2004

, The Honorable Daniel P. Mecca, JSC

Associations

2008 - 2014

Warren County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

N.J. D.Y.F.S. v. L.S. & K.H.

Reversed on Appeal

N.J. D.Y.F.S. v. F.M. & L.M.

Reversed on Appeal

N.J. D.Y.F.S. v. L.J., et al.

Reversed on Appeal

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Education

2003

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D.

2000

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Sussex County Community College

Estates & Trusts

Publications

2002

Seton Hall Legislative Journal Removal of the White Collar Exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act

Languages

English

Activity

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