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Michael Peter Bassett Jr.
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Michael Bassett represents clients in a wide range of legal matters in both state and federal courts. His practice focuses on criminal defense, DWI defense, traffic violations, landlord tenant law, and related litigation. He is dedicated to providing aggressive advocacy, strategic legal counsel, and personalized representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Mr. Bassett believes that every client deserves experienced, attentive, and fearless representation. He understands that facing criminal charges or other legal issues can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person's life, and he is committed to guiding clients through the legal process with honesty, clear communication, and practical advice. Every case receives his personal attention, and he approaches each matter with the same level of preparation and dedication as if it were going to trial. Whether negotiating a favorable resolution or advocating before a judge or jury, Mr. Bassett works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights, reputations, and futures.
Mr. Bassett earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Political Science, from Adelphi University in 2009. During his undergraduate studies, he was a multiple-semester President's List recipient and earned Dean's List honors every semester. In 2008, he received the Theodore Caplow Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice, presented to the author of the year's outstanding paper in Criminal Justice. He was also inducted into Theta Chi, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society.
Mr. Bassett received his Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2013. While attending law school, he served as Secretary and Vice President of the Public Interest Law Organization. Through Touro's Public Advocacy Center, he represented indigent landlords and tenants in housing matters. He also served as a pro bono student advocate with the Federal Defenders of New York in Central Islip, assisting in the defense of individuals charged with federal crimes who could not afford legal representation.
Following law school, Mr. Bassett served as an attorney with the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society, where he managed a substantial and demanding criminal defense caseload. In this role, he represented clients charged with a broad range of criminal offenses, with a particular emphasis on driving while intoxicated (DWI) and domestic violence cases. He regularly appeared in court, litigated pretrial motions, negotiated with prosecutors, and conducted bench and jury trials on behalf of his clients.
Dedicated to continually refining his courtroom advocacy, Mr. Bassett graduated from the prestigious New York State Bar Association Trial Academy at Cornell University. There, he trained under some of New York's most accomplished trial attorneys, further developing his skills in jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross-examinations, evidentiary advocacy, and closing arguments.
Mr. Bassett is an experienced trial attorney who has represented clients facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious felony offenses, including murder. His extensive courtroom experience enables him to develop strategic defenses, effectively advocate before judges and juries, and provide clients with confident representation at every stage of the criminal justice process.
Mr. Bassett is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the United States Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
He is an active member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. Through his practice, Mr. Bassett remains committed to protecting the constitutional rights of his clients while providing knowledgeable, responsive, and results-driven legal representation.
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
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The Law Offices of Michael P. Bassett, Jr.
1 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 1S04, Melville, NY, 11747
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Posted by Melissa | July 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend Michael Bassett
I was recommended to Michael Bassett from a friend of the family and couldn’t be happier that I reached out to him. He is professional and easy to speak with and helped me with 2 traffic violations that I received from not stopping completely at a stop sign. It would have been 5 points on my license....
Posted by Frank | July 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Professional and caring
Michael Bassett is professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. He stood by me every step of the way during one of the most stressful experiences of my life. He explained the legal process clearly and answered all my questions which gave me peace of mind. He is very easy to talk to and work with. I...
Posted by Stephanie | July 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney
5 Stars
Mr. Bassett was the man to handle my cases. Plural. I was nervous with my charges, but he managed to get every charge ACOD. He is extremely experienced, knowledgeable, kind, patient, and always conducted himself in a professional manner. I fully recommend, he doesn't disappoint! Thank you Michael for...
Posted by Virginia | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Met an angel at the right time
I never met a lawyers so dedicated to his job like Mr Michael peter Bassett. this man save me from a lot and can't thank him enough for the work that he did for me. From now on his my future lawyer for my family's and I. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GREAT JOB AND YOUR TIME AND DEDICATION.
Posted by Michael | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Michael helped me out immensely
Will recommend Mike Bassett for as long as he’s practicing. Very nice guy, always communicated well and was punctual. He made my experience dealing with the courts very easy and the outcome was amazing. 5/5 stars
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"Michael is a hard working and knowledgable attorney. It was my pleasure to work with him."
"I endorse Michael. When we were co-workers at his former firm, he handled a traffic ticket for a family member (as a courtesy) and achieved an excellent result. He is personable, works hard, and is eager to learn the practical skills of lawyering."
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Experience
Honors
2026
New York Metro Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2025
New York Metro Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2024
New York Metro Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2023
New York Metro Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2022
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2021
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2020
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Contributor in Criminal Defense, AVVO
2016
Top Contributor in Speeding Tickets, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice in Speeding Tickets, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor in Speeding Tickets, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice in Criminal Defense, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor in Criminal Defense, AVVO
2015
Young Attorney of the Month (May), Nassau Young Lawyers Section
2015
Graduate of the NYS Bar's Trial Accademy, New York State Bar Association
2009
Theodore Caplow Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice, Adelphi University
2009
Alpha Phi Sigma, Adelphi University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attoney, The Law Offices of Michael P. Bassett, Jr.
2018 - 2019
Associate, McGuire, Peleaz & Bennett
2017 - 2018
Staff Attorney, Suffolk County Legal Aid Society
2015 - 2016
Associate, Collins, McDonald & Gann, PC
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Federal Defenders of New York
2013 - 2015
Associate, Raiser & Kenniff, PC
2012 - 2012
Intern, Law Office of the Public Advocacy Center
Associations
2014 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of New York v. Anonymous
Client paid amount of the item that was destroyed, in return the client received an ACD on all charges avoiding adding charges to their criminal record. .
Nassau County Traffic/ New York State v. Anonymous
Vacated all defaults and avoided client paying case opening fee of $75 for each ticket. Negotiated speed, to failure to yield- three (3) points. Remaining tickets to jaywalks. FInes were reduced to $653. The client was able to keep their license.
Palisades Collections v. Anonymous
Successfully settled the $3,400 debt for $840 and timely released their bank account
State of New York v. Anonymous
Pled to a 2 point violation for an illegal hand signal
Town of Southampton/New York State v. Anonymous
Pled to disobeying a traffic control device. $175.00 fine and ZERO points
Anonymous v. Suffolk Transportation Sevices, Inc.
Full unemployment benefits acheived
Nassau County Traffic/ New York State v. Anonymous
Both VTL 1152-C violations were dismissed. Negotiated the VTL 1180-D speed down to a disobeying a traffic control device which carries a liability of $268 and only two (2) points on their driver's license.
People of the State of New York v. Anonymous
Negotiated a plea to a littering violation. Avoiding a criminal record.
Suffolk County Traffic/ New York State v. Anonymous
Pleaded to a traffic ticket. Fine was $400 and ZERO (0) points on their driver's license
State of New York v. Anonymous
Charges Dismissed
City of New York v. Anonymous
Charges dismissed without making a court appearance.
Education
2013
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Adelphi University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Suffolk CLE Event
Introduction to District Court
2021
Suffolk Traffic Court Summit 2021
Understanding Traffic Court Amongst COVID
Publications
2015
Nassau Lawyer
Young Lawyer of the Month
Languages
English
Spanish
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Q&A
I signed a written statement at the police department, and I don't feel comfortable with it. Can I retract it?
09 Mar 2022
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How can i get my license back?
09 Mar 2022
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Is it criminal to directly shine a spot light on my sleeping quarters of my home? Also with this is blaring the radio pointin at
08 Mar 2022