Michael Thomas Mullen

Michael Thomas Mullen

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

26 Court St #1200, Brooklyn, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Michael Mullen

26 Court St #1200, Brooklyn, NY, 11242

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Michael Thomas Mullen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexis | March 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied and great full

Thank you for all the hard work you put into my husband’s case, all the telephone calls you answered and all the video calls you put out. You truly are an incredible lawyer Michael Mullen and your hard work didn’t gone unnoticed. Thank you again.

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney!

Michael Mullen is an exceptional attorney and person! I hired Michael for a legal matter that needed immediate attention, and he wasted no time getting to work. He explained every step of the process in detail to me - before, during, and after. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable, and answe...red all my questions. He was also compassionate and understanding of my particular situation. I also requested that Michael keep certain contacts of mine aware of what was going on in my case and he went above and beyond to reach out to them and make sure they were updated. Michael worked hard to get me a very favorable outcome, I could not have asked for a better attorney, and I am extremely grateful. I highly recommend Michael!

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

An excellent attorney with an amazing grasp of the law and the legal system!

Posted by Job | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dispute resolution

I had a dispute with United Airlines about a refund and Michael agreed to represent me even though it is not his usual field of expertise. Issue was resolved in my favor with one phone call from Mr Mullen!

Posted by Jeffrey | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lawyer that puts his clients first

I had the fortune of finding Michael T. Mullen’s web page after searching for Brooklyn criminal defense lawyers. I received a police summons to the 62th precinct because a tall 14 year old teenager accused me of pushing in down on the ground and threatening his life after failing to pick up his dog ...dropping several times in front of my house. I learned that it was best to hire an attorney to go talk to the police on your behalf to avoid self-incrimination and to avoid the central booking process. Michael represented me from the beginning of this case to the very end. He talked to the police detective and got me a desk appearance ticket instead of me having to sit in a jail cell for central booking for weeks. After the arraignment, the original plea deal called for an assault in the 3rd degree conviction, 20 days of community service, and 5 conflict resolution classes. Michael is persistent and would never take the first deal which would have left me with a criminal record and a rap sheet. After a few adjournments, Michael talked to the district attorney and convinced him to dismiss all the criminal charges and reduce the sentencing down to a disorderly conduct violation, a $175 fine that goes with the violation, 5 days of community service, and one conflict resolution class. Michael is honest, knows the best course of action to take, and puts his clients first over making money. Instead of taking an expensive attorney fee for trial which would have had bad results due to the fact that a 14 year old is involved and the DA could use this angle to give me a worse sentence, Michael advised me to take the deal he made because the deal produced a better outcome than the sentencing that have happened at a trial with a jury which would have favored the 14 year old. Overall, I am pleased with Michael and would highly recommend his legal services to anyone charged with a crime or in search of legal representation. I would call him again in case I get into another legal bind.

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Geoffrey Prime

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Mullen for over 15 years. He has proven to be one of the most tireless advocates and creative attorneys I have come across. His clients have always been well served by his efforts, and his track record shows it. Whether negotiating very favorable outcomes for his clients, or outright prevailing after trial, Mr. Mullen has consistently shown himself to be a true asset to our profession. Once again, I proudly endorse him."

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Victor Shulov

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Michael Mullen. Over the course of several years I have worked with him on various matters. I have witnessed his professionalism, knowledge, dedication and strong litigations skills."

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David Holland

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working on several cases with Michael. He has always proven himself to be a devoted advocate, wise lawyer, and great strategist. he knows what he is doing and he knows had to get the job done right. I highly recommend him to any and all who have the opportunity to work with him."

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Shahab Ghalambor

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Mullen is a talented, zealous advocate who puts his clients' needs first. I wholeheartedly endorse his work in the field of criminal defense, and would be happy to work with him any time."

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Rovshan Sharifov

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Mullen is an excellent trial lawyer, well respected by judges and opposing counsels. Genius strategist on how to approach a plea bargaining with prosecution and if not offered what his client is looking for, he will try the case. Michel obtained many acquittals on difficult felonies and misdemeanors. You should see him on trial and will understand that his clients are protected the most when he handles the case."

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Naomi Zeltser

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney. Michael is highly professional and extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2005

Recognition of service plaque, Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, The Law Offices of Michael Mullen

2007 - 2008

Partner, Mullen & Vaysberg, LLP

2005 - 2006

Trial Attorney, Shapiro, Beilly, Rosenberg, Aronowitz, Levy & Fox, LLP

2002 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Puerto Rico Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

NAACP

Member

2016 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Murder Case

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Education

1999

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Hendrix College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Atlantic Towers Event

Know your rights legal forum

2016

Young People of Color & Interactions with Police

Know your rights legal forum

2016

Domestic Violence Awareness

Domestic Violence

Publications

1997

SUNY, Buffalo TANF, real world implications

Languages

English

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