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Michael Peter Bassett Jr.
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Biography
Mr. Bassett represents clients in a plethora of legal proceedings at the state and federal levels. He focuses on criminal defense, traffic violations, and employment law.
Mr. Bassett graduated from Adelphi University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science. He was a President’s List recipient several semesters and a Dean’s List recipient in all semesters he attended. In 2008, he received the Theodore Caplow Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice awarded to the author of the paper of the year in the topic of Criminal Justice. While at Adelphi University, Mr. Bassett was a member of Theta Chi, the National Honor Society in Criminal Justice.
Mr. Bassett earned his Juris Doctorate from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2013. While at Touro, he served as secretary and vice president of the Public Interest Law Organization of Touro. He practiced in his passion of public interest while at the Public Advocacy Center of Touro in 2010, where he represented indigent tenants and landlords. He subsequently served as a pro bono attorney with the Federal Defenders of New York (Central Islip), to vigorously defend persons charged with federal crimes who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Mr. Bassett recently enrolled and graduated from the prestigious New York State Bar Association Trial Academy hosted at Cornell University. While at the Academy, Mr. Bassett enhanced his already strong trial advocacy skills by learning from New York’s best and most seasoned trial attorneys in areas such as: jury voir dire, opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, and closing arguments.
Mr. Bassett is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and pending admission in the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
He is an active and contributing member of the Nassau County Bar Association, including the Young Lawyers Committee. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association.
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Michael P. Bassett, Jr.
490 Wheeler Road, Suite 270, Hauppauge, NY, 11788
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Posted by Alli | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very professional, highly respected
Mr. Bassett was professional and dependable. Kept me updated on every everything that was happening. I felt like he cared and I wasn't just a client for profit. Mr Bassett is highly respected at court and ultimately was able to get charges dropped from over 15 points speeding to no point parking. I ...
Posted by Chris | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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Was recommended Mr. Bassett by a friend working within the legal field and I couldn't be more satisfied with this recommendation. I called Mr. Bassett regarding two separate speeding tickets adding up to the potential of possibly loosing my license. When I called Mr. Bassett, it was during a time whe...
Posted by Rashad | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer highly recommends
The best attorney and is highly respected in the courtroom and knows his stuff gentleman and keeps in contact Had like 5 documents most bull but he got them all dismissed very satisfy with his service
Posted by Eric | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
100% LIFE SAVER
Mr. Bassett will be the first person I call whenever I have any problems with the law/court/cops.I have had multiple public defenders all who had " so many cases " mine couldn't get any attention. My first lawyer never called me and I didn't receive any new court dates so I just stopped going (it was...
Posted by Jackie | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Knowledgable Diverse Lawyer
I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for a very well diverse and knowledgeable lawyer in the Long Island, NY area. Michael has diligently worked with me on a range of issues from cellphone traffic tickets, marketing legality issues within the building and construction industry, and as of recen...
Michael Peter Bassett Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
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Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jun 21
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"I endorse this lawyer for his familiarity with criminal law and alcohol-related offenses. He clearly has the knowledge, experience, and clarity of expression vital to be a great attorney. He is a consistent and consistently helpful contributor, helping many here in need."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bassett's comments on this forum regarding criminal law matters indicate high levels of knowledge in this subject."
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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
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
Graduate of the NYS Bar's Trial Accademy, New York State Bar Association
2015
Young Attorney of the Month (May), Nassau Young Lawyers Section
2015
Top Contributor in Criminal Defense, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice in Criminal Defense, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor in Speeding Tickets, AVVO
2015
Client's Choice in Speeding Tickets, AVVO
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
2021
Suffolk Traffic Court Summit 2021
Understanding Traffic Court Amongst COVID
Publications
2015
Nassau Lawyer
Young Lawyer of the Month
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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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
Q&A
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