Michael McConnell

Michael J. McConnell is the founding attorney of the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell located in Ardsley, NY, which is dedicated exclusively to representing clients in criminal defense, workers’ compensation, and personal injury matters throughout Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Rockland County.

He is well-regarded by past clients for a strong client-centered approach based on three core values: treat every client with compassion and without judgment, communicate clearly and directly, and go the distance for each client by thoroughly preparing each case for trial. Whether defending someone against criminal charges or helping an injured worker or accident victim pursue compensation, Michael J. McConnell focuses on giving clients a clear understanding of what is happening, what to expect, and how he plans to move the case forward.

For criminal defense matters, Michael J. McConnell handles primarily felony cases involving gun possession and narcotics offenses in addition to a wide-range of other cases such as domestic violence, sex crimes, assaults, grand larceny, robbery, and more. As a former Manhattan prosecutor, he understands how police and prosecutors investigate and build cases. This substantial experience on the other side of the courtroom allows him to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, develop practical defense strategies, and thoroughly prepare cases for suppression hearings and trial.

Michael J. McConnell also provides skilled legal representation for workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He frequently draws on his past experience working for a major national insurance carrier, where he handled workers’ compensation cases primarily involving nurses and healthcare employees at major New York City-area hospital systems. That carrier-side experience gives him valuable insight into how insurance companies and adjusters evaluate claims, medical evidence, lost wages, permanent impairment, and settlements. He now uses that knowledge to anticipate the carrier’s approach and to relentlessly pursue the full compensation his clients deserve.

The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell offers free consultations on all cases. For criminal matters, we are generally available to represent clients for arraignments on nights, weekends, and holidays after a sudden and unexpected arrest.