Michael D. Horn

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Michael D. Horn

4.9
45 reviews
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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Carle Place, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +4 more

1 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY

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About Michael

Biography

New York Criminal Defense Lawyer. Over 25 years experience providing effective legal defense. When the stakes are high and you need an attorney with the experience you expect and the results you can count on, Call Mike.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

30%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Violent Crime 15%

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Federal Crime 10%

10%
Civil Rights 5%

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Michael D. Horn, PLLC

1 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY, 11514

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Michael D. Horn's Reviews

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Posted by Nadia | September 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer I highly recommend

Going through a traumatizing experience, Michael Horn was very attentive and walk me through the legal process. Not only is he kind but also honest, very passionate about what he does he will make sure he gives his best to your case. I am very grateful I came across his profile when I needed it. It’s... very hard in NYC to find honest lawyers ... he didn’t tried to rip me off like other did using my fears. Michael also always kept in touch with me to let me know the evolution of my case. So if you have any doubt .. don’t .. you find the right one.

Posted by Alberto | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A man of his word. 6 Stars

Michael is the most honest and straightforward Lawyer I know I met Michael after an unpleasant experience with another lawyer that was trying to rip me off and did not care about my case anymore. Michael was very honest with me, explained and walked me through the case with clarity. He was very c...ommunicative and always on top of the case and of course, I had a better outcome. I would highly recommend Michael because, unlike a lot of lawyers, he is a man of his word and he delivers. I will always be Grateful for all your help.

Posted by Jersey girl | October 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

This guy is amazing!

Michael Horn is truly a miracle worker! Never could I have dreamed that he would have gotten the results for me that I so desperately needed after my arrest. But let me back up and tell you some highlights of the story before I let you know the courts offering to me. As a hard working mother of a... toddler I decided to meet a girlfriend in manhattan for a few drinks and dinner. One thing lead to another and we decided to go for a drink after dinner. This lead to me buying a small bottle of vodka for the hotel in Queens, when I got there. It was considered an open container in my vehicle when I was lost, looking for my hotel. I pulled into Riker’s Island. I know all of you from the area think that is funny, but it was dark and I could not see the GPS well. Add to that I was probably drunk. So "cuffed and stuffed" as they say and lead into some less then pleasant facilities, then released because I was an out of state resident who refused the breath and blood tests. DWAI, with a class and fines. I could not believe it! No loss of liscense except in NY, fine by me. This allows me to continue functioning at my job and as Mom’s taxi for my young child. Michael I could never thank you enough, you have saved me from severe turmoil. You should charge double!!!

Posted by John | November 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI

The best criminal attorney

Mike Horn is a great lawyer. I highly recommend him. He came highly recommended by the personnel in the Queens County Criminal Court. I was arrested in October of 2012, I refused the Breathalyzer and was charged with Felony DWI. My license was to be suspended immediately for refusing the Breathal...yzer. I have a prior conviction for DWI and the consequences of this arrest could have been life changing. I need my license for work. I drive all day for my job and now getting so close to retirement it would have been devastating to me and my family, to lose my license and my job. Mike got all of the charges dismissed. I am not knowledgeable enough to understand the legal procedure but I do know that he was on top of his game, he knew the relevant case law and argued vehemently for me. WE WON!!! He didn’t give up and he didn’t back down. The criminal charges were dismissed against me!! If that was not enough he was also able to argue to the Department of Motor Vehicles magistrate that the police inappropriately demanded the Breathalyzer. That case was dismissed too! I kept my license. As I said Mike Horn is a great lawyer and is worth triple his fees.

Posted by Robert | August 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Work for the district attorney

My name is Robert e l l i s o n i hide Michael d Horne March 25th 2018 the person was Terrence Kirkland never had no third Day a pill after conviction and Mr Horne said to release him from jail correctional facility right away then all sudden he puts a phony motion in which a 440.10 and then place of... a pill he posted did for 12,000 he took the 12,000 and did not finish his job did something without permission and left somebody else in jail during the same time and took his money I got him in civil court right now wish the case was reversed trying to get my $12,000 back from him that he stole and did a motion without a permission and the favor of the da had the wrong date wrong year and the judge said that when you defend somebody for a 440 motion you do the conviction and the sentence which is a 440.30 his lawyer that's representing him manipulate in all the judges and the court which is not looking at the evidence this guy is the worst lawyer he need to be disbarred the people that said that he's a good lawyer they is insane and the only thing he's doing is copping out for y'all he's not winning cases he's selling everybody out stealing money and bleaching contracts so I got them back in civil court and queens and which he said that he was going to appeal his 440.10 and bring it back to a pill and he did not do brief for the pill he just stopped and say that he could not finish the case up no more good luck just take 12,000 and say good luck reach a contract attorney malpractice and neglect

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Michael D. Horn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cary London

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"We were co-counsel in a Queens criminal matter and Mike was excellent. He was knowledgable about the law, the court process, and knew all of the major players. Highly recommend!"

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Joseph Indusi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable criminal attorney with a wealth of experience. I would highly recommend."

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Horn is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to his clients. I endorse him without reservation."

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Adam Freedman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been working with Mike for over 20 years. He is always professional and knowledgeable. I would would let me represent my own family if they were in trobule."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Michael D. Horn

1996 - 2011

Senior Staff Attorney, Queens Law Association

1991 - 1996

Public Defender, The Legal Aid Society Criminal Defense Division

Associations

2008 - Present

New York City Bar Association

1997 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

1993 - Present

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1993 - Present

New York State Defenders Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Sex Trafficing Trial - Manhattan

Acquittal

QN10175/2004

Acquittal

People v. Trevor M.

Acquittal

People v. Elaine B.

Acquittal

Ind. #1105/2008

Acauittal

N10147/06

Drugs surpressed, Case dismissed

QN10392/2008

Drugs surpressed, Case dismissed

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Education

1991

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Vassar College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Voir Dire Practice

Jury Selection

Languages

Spanish

Mandarin

English

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