S. Michael Musa-Obregon

S. Michael Musa-Obregon

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Maspeth, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

55-21 69th St, 2nd Fl, Maspeth, NY

About S. Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

Defend many individual and white collar corporate clients before the police department, federal agencies and the courts in cases involving the most minor criminal charges to the most serious, such as murder, rape and other sexual crimes, kidnapping, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and white collar fraud in amounts involving millions of dollars, organized crime, racketeering, extortion, prostitution, and loan sharking, as well as the international extradition for these crimes. Als

36 years

55%
Immigration 45%

Defend many individual and corporate clients in complex cases before the immigration agencies and courts in cases involving deportation, criminal deportation, incarcerated immigrants, asylum, permanent residency, citizenship, as well as family and employment and professional based petitions for residency in the U.S.

37 years

45%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Musa-Obregon & Associates

55-21 69th St, 2nd Fl, Maspeth, NY, 11378-1806

Law Offices of S. Michael Musa-Obregon

757 Third Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY, 10016

Law Offices of S. Michael Musa-Obregon

199 Main Street, Suite 301, White Plains, NY, 10601

Law Offices of S. Michael Musa-Obregon

263 N. Main Street, Second Fl., Spring Valley, NY, 10970

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S. Michael Musa-Obregon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexandra Baret | September 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Theodore Hartmen is a asset to your firm!

Mr. Hartman is a very hard-working caring,knowledgeable compassionate and dedicated lawyer. He is not only familiar with NY law but he stopped my loved one from being deported from NJ ice immigration. Mr. Obegon assisted Mr. Hartmen and they accomplished what they promised me. They brought my daugh...ters father home to us and stopped deportation. Ted was always availabe for all my phone calls and always kept me updated with statuss of the case and his game plan. His kind nature was also very healing when I felt helpless hopless and scared. During this fight he was not only my lawyer but I proudly say my Hero! I cant thank Musa Obergon law firm enough for bringing my family back together again.

Posted by Franco | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incompetent

I went to the office with the intention of bringing my son from abroad. He was born in UK. I was told he needed a visa and was charged the fee. Later I found out that he needed no Visa because he was a US citizen by birth.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great firm

My aunt had her case with Musa Obregon, and Jess Monegro was helping us with her case. We are extremely happy she got her work permit quick thanks to her submitting the paper work on a timely manner. Ms. Monegro, Musa's legal assistant is very attentive with clients and we are more than happy to refe...r more clients. Thanks to the Musa-Obregon team!

Posted by Brunilda | May 06, 2015

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

I have known Michael for over 20 years. I highly recommend Michael as an excellent Attorney with strong advocacy skills. He is a very knowledgeable and caring attorney and it was a pleasure to work with him. Michael has successfully resolved various complex legal issues for my closest Friends and f...amily members. Additionally, my first 10 years of legal work experience was alongside this great Attorney. Through the years Michael has displayed a great deal of care for each and every one of his clients. Michael has strong negotiation skills which have led to very successful results for his clients.

Posted by Jessica Ordenana-Papa | July 25, 2013

Need a great, understanding law firm, Your search is over!

Michael Musa-Obregon is an outstanding lawyer, not to mention individual. He is extremely compasionate & patient with each and every client he consults with. I can say the same for each Associate in his firm, all locations. I will & do recommend Michael to all my family & friends!

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S. Michael Musa-Obregon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Juan Carlos Monteza

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Best immigration attorney !"

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a top-notch immigration attorney. A zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Amal Oummih

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is an expert in the field of criminal law and immigration defense. He is a brilliant lawyer. I highly recommend him and his firm."

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Manuel Portela

Litigation lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is one of the finest attorneys I have had the pleasure to know for the past eight years. Michael, a former ADA, is a highly skilled attorney with extensive trial experience who forcefully articulates and champions relentlessly his client’s needs and welfare. He has broad experience in immigration, criminal defense and divorce cases. Michael’s communication skills with clients and opposing counsel are superior. He is well respected in the legal community for his skills and tenacity by fellow practitioners. He is supportive of his clients’ emotional needs and sensitive to the legal impact of each case he oversees. Michael priority is to protect his clients’ best interests and will seek to resolve a case at the earliest opportunity without compromising his case. Without the slightest hesitation, I would recommend Michael Musa-Obregon."

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Farid Ahmed

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known S. Michael Musa-Obregon since 2009. Whether it be criminal defense, immigration or any other civil matter, I have witnessesed him as an effective advocate for his clients"

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Samson Koyonda

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael knows his stuff. He is amiable, easy to deal with and above all, Micheal has the clients' utmost satisfaction as his primary goal."

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Rami Fakhoury

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Musa-Obregon is one of the preeminent Immigration/Criminal practitioners in the country today. I have the honor to have known him for 5 years as a colleague and mentor. Not only is Mr. Musa-Obregon an excellent attorney with extensive experience in Criminal and Immigration Law; he is also dedicated to his clients and his cases. He is also a knowledgeable and eloquent trial attorney with exceptional skills. I endorse this widely respected member of the legal profession without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2010

SU BATALLA LEGAL, EL BATALLADOR LEGAL

2008

POLSKIE RADIO ON BEHALF OF THE NYC POLISH COMMUNITY, ADVOCATE OF THE DECADE

1993

LAWYER OF THE YEAR, COLLEAGUES AT THE QUEENS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Work Experience

1991 - 1993

Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney's Office

1990 - 1991

Clerk, U.S. District Judge Clifford S. Greene

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

"RESULTS OF VARIOUS CRIMINAL CASES"

ACQUITALS, NOT GUILTY

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Education

1991

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Immigration & Criminal Law Answer Session Live

Telemundo TV, NY

2007

NEW AMERICANS SERIES

EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LEGALIZING YOUR STATUS (BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK)

2006

How to Legalize Your Immigration Status

Queens College, Flushing, NY

Languages

Spanish

English

Arabic

Russian

Polish

Portuguese

Punjabi

Creole

Urdu

Hindi

Belarusian

Czech

Igbo

Cantonese

Mandarin

Serbian

Romanian

Slovak

Yoruba

Ukrainian

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