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also known as Detzky Hunter & DeFillippo,LLC
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For more than four decades, Michael L. Detzky has delivered personalized legal representation in consumer and business bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization, and real estate matters. Since opening his practice in 1983 with the guiding principle, “A lawyer who listens and a counselor who cares,” he has served clients with dedication and skill. He spent over 15 years on the private panel of Chapter 7 trustees for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey, and has lectured for the U.S. Navy, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the Monmouth County Bar Association, sharing his deep knowledge of bankruptcy and immigration law.
A Rutgers College graduate (Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, 1975) and Rutgers Law School alumnus (1978), Detzky applies the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment from his 30-year Reserve JAG career, retiring as a captain in 2013. Admitted to state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York, the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Criminal Appeals for the Armed Forces, he has published on bankruptcy strategy and appears regularly as a FOX News legal commentator.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1984
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
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45 Court Street, Freehold, NJ, 07728-1709
detzkylaw.com/
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Posted by Frank | November 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
The office staff is wonderful and Mr Detzky is very professional and works with you 100% with all your legal needs. He gets things done at a timely matter and will always answer and return your calls. Would recommend him to anyone who needs a personal and professional lawyer
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Posted by Madeline | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
“Michael and his team are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. He made my experience as painless as possible and delivered what was promised.”
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Posted by Verhona | April 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
It was my absolute pleasure working with Mr. Michael L. Detzky, Esq. first hand and seeing him in action. He is very professional and works hard at the comfort of his clients in mind. I am more than satisfied with the outcome of my experience with Michael and would highly recommend him to anyone seek...
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Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Mr. Detzky, and his team of paralegals. He’s very knowledgeable with all the updated laws, which helped make the process easier & stress free. Thank you again and I will definitely send any family or friends your way if your services are needed.
Posted by Eti | March 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Michael Detzky took care of my immigration case with the most efficient way while maintaining professionalism and friendliness. I loved working with him and his great staff. If you are looking for a smooth efficient and reasonably priced service, Michael is your guy. Look no further.
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Detzky is an extremely knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients. He freely shares his knowledge and expertise with other members of the Bar."
"As a former Navy officer, you would be hard pressed to find a more dedicated and hard working person to advocate for you. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is impressive. His forum contributions demonstrate an excellent mastery of his subject area."
"Michael is a lawyer who, in short, deserves the enforcement. His answers on AVVO show experience, knowledge and understanding of the situations in which people could find themselves - the features most valued in a good attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Professional, experienced bankruptcy attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have sent several clients to Mr. Detzky for immigration advise and he always very knowledgable and helpful"
"I endorse this lawyer based upon his excellent credentials in the area of Bankruptcy Law."
"I endorse Michael he is simply a Great Lawyer."
"I have known Michael for over 25 years. He is well respected in the NJ Bankruptcy community as an extremely smart and extremely practical guy. We worked together on many cases and his clients are more than satisfied with his legal services. I endorse him without reservation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse Michael Detzky for his leadership skills and legal acumen in military, administrative and criminal law, which I personally observed in connection with a high-visibility legal project on which we closely worked together as a team."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for years through Rotary and as a colleague in bankruptcy court. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and caring. I would recommend him without hesitation. Monika Mazurczyk"
"I endorse this lawyer.Mike has an excellent reputation in the community for his work in bankruptcy,immigration and criminal law.I refer clients to him for bankruptcy matters reguarly.A strong choice for legal consumers."
"I have known Michael for many years and feel he is a dedicated, focused, and caring person. I endorse Michael Detzky."
"I endorse this lawyer. I routinely refer people with issues regarding debt and bankruptcy to him because I know he is caring, dilligent, experienced and will accomplish the right result for them."
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2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Colonel Sanford Rader Military Lawyer of the Year Award, New Jersey State Association Military Law and Veterans Affairs Section
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyers for Consumer Bankruptcy, Thomson Reuters
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer-Consumer Bankruptcy, Super Lawyers- A Thomson Reuters Business
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1983
Outstanding Service to the Bar, New Jersey State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Detzky Hunter & DeFillippo, LLC
2006 - 2014
Managing Partner, Detzky & Hunter, LLC
1983 - 2006
Solo practitioner, Law offices of Michael L. Detzky
1982 - 2013
Reserve Officer, United States Navy Judge Advocate General Corps.
1983 - Present
Association of the United States NavyCongressional Liaison for New Jersey
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
2016 - 2018
Monmouth Bar AssociationTrustee
2016 - 2022
District IX Ethics Committee (Monmouth County)Member
2010 - 2011
Immigration Law Section-New Jersey State Bar AssociationPast Chair
2003 - 2004
New Jersey State Bar Association, Military Law and Veteran's Affairs CommitteeChairman
1984 - 1985
New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionTrustee
1983 - 1984
New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionChairman
Summary Judgment in favor of the debtor
1984
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors
2024
Bankruptcy Fundamentals
2020
Immigration
2019
Lessons Learned from Two Years on the District Ethics Committee
2018
2018
2017
2016
2016
Bankruptcy
2016
2014
2014
2014
2012
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
2011
2011
Bankruptcy and Mortgage Foreclosure
2010
Until Debt Due Us Part: Considerations for Family Law and Bankruptcy Practitioners
2010
Spanish
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Michael earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Can I file form I 485 in January 2026 for my daughter who entered with visa. I am a legal resident.
18 Dec 2025
Can you help me on finding details of a warrant under my name?
11 Dec 2025
I filed bankruptcy 6yrs ago but it didn’t go through can I get off my credit now?
05 Dec 2025
My Top Takeaways from a Recent Cancellation of Removal Case
22 Nov 2025
The Immigration Bond Debacle
27 Aug 2025
Military Parole in Place
14 Aug 2025