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also known as Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger, Esq.
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Even before becoming an attorney I spent my career serving the public. Working in constituent relations for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, I handled a myriad of cases in a number of different fields, including Immigration and Veterans Affairs.
While working full time, I obtained two degrees from St. John’s University, a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and a Juris Doctorate. Before graduating summa cum laude from St. John’s University’s undergraduate program, I captained the University’s trial competition team, helping our coaches lead us through a number of trial competitions. Afterwards, I attended St. John’s University School of Law, and served as the Executive Director on the board of the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute. During my time as a member of the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, I competed in a number of trial competitions, placing in most of them, including the John Marshall Law School/American Bar Association Criminal Justice Trial Competition, where my team ranked second.
After graduating from St. John’s University School of Law, I became a prosecutor in Queens County under the Honorable Richard A. Brown. During my tenure as a prosecutor, I investigated and prosecuted numerous cases, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony offenses. By handling these cases I gained valuable experience, often receiving the cases immediately after arraignment and handling them to their conclusions.
Throughout my career, I have helped people through some of the worst tragedies of their lives. This experience allows me to understand the difficulties that my clients face, and gives me the ability to handle each and every case with the compassion and dedication that I know my clients expect and deserve.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for any crime, I am available to help you twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, just call my office at or schedule a time to speak to set up a free consultation.
Disclaimer: Any information here or on my accompanying website is for general informational purposes only, and is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Nothing on my site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Legal jurisdictions often differ on major and minor aspects of the law, and each legal situation is unique; requiring that all legal situations be addressed with competent legal counsel. While my accompanying website contains attorney advertising under applicable laws and ethical rules, prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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michaelschillinger.com118-35 Queens Blvd, Suite 400, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
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Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I hired Mr. Schillinger for consultation on a very sensitive legal matter. He was very professional and understanding. He explained everything that could happen pertaining to the case and answered all of my questions. I also appreciated his follow up call the following day to check in to see if I had...
Posted by Delroy | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney
In November 2021, I was falsely accused by a cleaning woman in a major gaming facility of a sex crime, one of the worst crimes in America. They cowardly called the police and without doing any investigation, I was arrested and charged. I was devastated! Something like this has never happened to me....
Posted by Zachary | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This is a man who knows how to make it happen. I needed Mr. Schillinger for a moving traffic violation and he did the impossible. Nothing on my record, no points, and barely a fine. He got me out of a rather serious situation and I could not be happier!
Posted by Sean | February 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mike is an excellent attorney. He sat down with me and gave me all the time I needed. We were able to handle my issues that day. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer.
Posted by James | February 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Michael Schillinger is a very passionate and dedicated lawyer. He personally commits himself to his clients. When I hired him, he used his professional expertise of strong technical skill and super-critical thinking ability with in-depth legal research to build my defense. Anyone who hires Mr. Sc...
"I 100% endorse Mike Schillinger. We worked together at the DA’s Office for several years and he was by far one of the best attorneys at the Office. He’s diligent, dedicated and very talented. If a family member or friend ever needed a criminal defense attorney, Mike Schillinger would be at the top of my list of recommendations. He will always zealously advocate for his clients and obtain the best result possible, whether it be a dismissal, a favorable plea deal or a victory after a hard fought trial."
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2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Finalist, ABA/John Marshall Law School National Criminal Justice Mock Trial Competition
2014
Regional Co-Champion, Texas Young Lawyer's Association National Mock Trial Competition (Regional Tournament)
2014
Semi-finalist, Buffalo – Niagara Mock Trial Competition
2013
Finalist in the Mock Trial Competition, Quinnipiac Trial Advocacy Competition
2019 - Present
Private Practitioner, Law Office of Michael A. Schillinger
2016 - 2019
Assistant District Attorney, Queens District Attorney's Office
2013 - 2013
Internship, Office Of The Nassau County District Attorney
2008 - 2016
Staff Assistant, Caseworker, U.S. House of Representatives
2014 - 2015
Frank S. Polestino Trial Advocacy InstituteExecutive Director
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
2019
2019
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