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Michael H. Ricca focuses primarily on criminal defense cases representing individuals charged with serious offenses in federal and state courts. He has dedicated his legal career to helping individuals who are targeted by the government for criminal investigations and prosecution. Most notably Mr. Ricca has demonstrated a commitment to public interest particularly assisting in the representation of hundreds of indigent criminal defendants.
Mr. Ricca obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Politics and Law from Binghamton University. He went on to receive his MBA from Adelphi University in which he was a member of the Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society. While attending law school at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Mr. Ricca worked as a research assistant where he explored many novel legal issues. While in law school he was named to the Dean’s List and received the CALI award in Academic Excellence in the Criminal Law Externship.
Mr. Ricca is a passionate advocate for criminal defendants and strives to ensure that his client’s rights are protected. Mr. Ricca is admitted to practice in the New York State Courts as well as the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He is currently a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Council.
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Acquired: 2013
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1400 Old Country Rd, 310 - E, Westbury, NY, 11590
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Posted by Carmen | July 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mr Ricca was very helpful with my court visit to 16 cooper street, I was in and out in 30 minutes with just fines as promised with no additional points. Would recommend to friends and family.
Posted by Gina Lindemann | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Ricca did wonders for my family. Not only was he able to save us a tremendous amount of money he was patience and always went above and beyond to help us out. I highly recommend Mr. Ricca’s services to anyone who needs legal help for any DMV related ticket/violation. I personally guarantee he w...
Posted by Harriet | September 27, 2014
Michael handled my speeding ticket like a professional. He was excellent on the phone. He explained the entire process to me very thoroughly. He reduced my 79 in a 55 speeding ticket to a parking ticket.
Posted by JoAnn | September 24, 2014
Mr. Ricca was able to swiftly dismiss criminal charges that were lodged against me without me ever appearing in court. He was knowledgeable, professional, and a fraction of the price of what other lawyers wanted to charge me.
"Mr. Rica is an extremely capable attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to his clients. I endorse him without reservation."
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2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Young Lawyer of the Month, Nassau County Bar Association
2012
Academic Excellence Criminal Law Externship, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2013 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Michael H. Ricca
2011 - Present
Research Assistant, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
2012 - 2013
Litigation, Attorney At Law
2012 - 2014
Pro Bono Attorney, Federal Defenders of New York
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Criminal Court Law and Procedure CommitteeNassau County Bar Association
2013 - Present
United State District Court Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
United States District Court Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Federal Bar CouncilMember
Reduced To Traffic Offense
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Traffic Law
English
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