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Michael Patrick Romano

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Avvo Rating8.8
  • White Plains, NY
  • Licensed for 38 years
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About Michael

Michael P. Romano is one of the area’s most prominent and well respected criminal defense attorneys. With  30 years experience  in the  practice of criminal law , Michael P. Romano has handled more than one thousand criminal cases. He has appeared as a guest on nationally-televised programs including Oprah Winphrey and American Justice to discuss criminal cases he has handled. Westchester’s Gannett newspaper named him a member of the “Dream Team” panel of local criminal defense attorneys.

Practice areas

OtherViolent crimeSpeeding and traffic ticketCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 30%

  2. Criminal defense: 30%

  3. Speeding and traffic ticket: 20%

  4. Violent crime: 10%

  1. White collar crime: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

2 William St Ste 302
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Michael P. Romano P.C.

2 William St Ste 302
White Plains, NY, 10601-1910

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 198112/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Westchester Dream TeamGannett Newspapers1994
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyCriminal Defense Private Practice - MICHAEL P. ROMANO, P.C.1990 - Present
Assistant District AttorneyWestchester County, New York1982 - 1990
ArbitratorWhite Plains City Court1980 - 1982
Staff AttorneyU.S. Third Circuit Court Of Appeals1980 - 1982
Staff AccountantErnst & Ernst1976 - 1978
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester CountyMember1990 - 1998
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Villanova University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1980
Binghamton University, School of ManagementBS - Bachelor of Science1976

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A Gifted Attorney Who I Highly Recommend

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Michael was recommended to us by one of his colleagues. He worked very diligently and did not waiver from collecting all necessary information in order to get our son the best possible outcome for his criminal charge. Michael was direct and communicative in all aspects of the details of the case and the outcome of his efforts was more than we could hope for. Michael is a true gentleman with a great sense of commitment. I strongly recommend you hiring him to represent you.
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Genuinely one of the best

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Mike is one of the best attorneys you could have. I’ve seen that there were many important aspects that made him the best. He was great with communications, in person and over the phone- he was always quick to respond and keep you updated. He was very thorough and would double check to make sure he had documented all of the relevant details necessary to support me. He knew all of the right protocols that would greatly help my case. He created multiple mitigation packages which were the key to achieving my best possible outcome. He was very nice, respectful and a true gentlemen. You want Michael Romano as your attorney! I could confidently say that he could not have done a better job. His advice is on point and he is the most worthy attorney.
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Kevin Kostyn, Litigation Attorney on Nov 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I refer most of my criminal defense cases to Michel Romano because I can count on him to obtain superior results while also providing thoughtful guidance in what can often be challenging and stressful situations. Mike knows all the inns and outs of criminal defense work, and enjoys an excellent reputation with prosecutors and defense counsel alike. I enthusiastically recommend and endorse Mike for your criminal defense needs.

Scott Steiner, Employee benefits Attorney on Nov 13, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Michael Romano is one of the most knowledgeable and diligent criminal lawyers in Westchester County. I have observed him up close, and have seen the results of his focus and preparation. He is held in justifiable high regard by judges and other lawyers. I endorse him enthusiastically.

John Perfetti, Business Attorney on Nov 12, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I am a former prosecutor now practicing corporate law. Any and all criminal defense matters are given to Michael, who is immediately responsive, considered an authority in New York criminal law and practice, highly respected by judges and other attorneys, and very caring of his clients. The last matter he handled involved a week-end arrest and meeting with the client in a NYC holding cell, a midnight court appearance, and ultimate dismissal of all charges. He recently helped locate an attorney for someone facing felony charges in an upstate NY court located more than 5 hours away. He is the go-to attorney for any criminal defense matter in NY State. I highly recommend him.

Michael Duffy, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mike is one of a small group of preeminent criminal defense attorneys in the Westchester NY metro area. He can tackle any type of case, from homicides to disorderly conduct. He is always exceptionally well-prepared. I have been lucky to work numerous cases with him and know that he is held in high regard by the judges that he appears in front of and by his clients. His ethics are beyond reproach.

Rex Pietrobono, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2018
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Mike is an excellent attorney and has a record of achieving success on behalf of his clients. We've worked together on matters in the past and he is respected by his adversaries, judges and colleagues and I am glad to give him my endorsement.

Christopher York, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Michael Romano is an experienced and well respected criminal defense attorney. I have worked with him on many cases and opposed him when I was a prosecutor. He works hard for his clients to get the best possible result and the prosecutors and judges respect and listen to him.

Phillip Cohn, Education Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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