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

Showing 26 - 30 of 48 reviews

Posted by Lola | April 23, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Diligent

In my opinion, Michael has been a diligently great lawyer who truly took on my case with conviction. He thought out of the box, and worked until he was able to have a conversation with the DA. The verdict could have ended against my favor but I feel that I would still be satisfied with Michael's work... and walked away with 'at least we really tried' and the reason why I commend him is because he really made efforts to understand and hear my story, reach out to the DA and present the case in the most advantageous light to bring about the best verdict he could.

Posted by Dave | April 13, 2012 | Immigration

There when I needed

Great immigration law firm. This law firm was there when we needed them. They were very professional and knew what they were doing. I was always able to talk to an attorney about my questions and they were really conscientious about making sure I understood everything that was going on. If you're... unsure about finding a good bankruptcy attorney, you can really trust them.

Posted by [email protected] | April 04, 2012 | Immigration

Worked it out

My brother had a criminal record, including drug cases and when immigration picked him up we thought it was over. Mr. Obregon was very well prepared for the trial and after the a long day of many witnesses, the Immigration Judge stopped my brother's deportation and gave him a new lease on life. He no...w has his green card and my brother's bringing the law firm his citizenship application

Posted by Theda | March 26, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Good job

Michael Musa-Obregon is the most knowledgeable, kind and caring attorney I ever had the pleasure to work with. His determination and loyalty to clients surpasses anyone I've ever worked with. Whether it's the afternoon or 4 in the morning, attorney Musa-Obregon will answer his phone to help get your ...loved one out of jail or just to answer a simple question. If that isn't determination, I don't know what is! I will always trust Mr. Musa-Obregon with my personal and professional affairs as will his countless clients. I have and always will recommend this attorney to everyone because once you meet this man, you will understand his passion and dedication to you and your case. Michael, thank you for all that you have done for me and hundreds of your clients. You are truly one of a kind!

Posted by eloise | March 20, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Pretty stoked

Michael Musa-Obregon saved my life. When my family was against me and didn't want to help me he took my case and the reason I'm out of Riker's Island today is because of him. My ex pressed charges and I thought I was going to jail for three years before I talked to Mike. Mike showed she was lying abo...ut the whole thing and the jury came back not guilty. He is hands down the best lawyer I have ever used. I will never stop recommending this lawyer because he saved my life! Call him, you cannot go wrong.

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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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