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Biography
New York Attorney with offices in Cicero, Cortland, and Endicott. Primarily focusing on helping individuals with difficult legal situations. Such matters include criminal defense, consumer bankruptcy, and personal injury.
Welcoming the opportunity to assist you. My office is committed to your success.
We work compassionately understanding the situation that you may be in.
My office will work tirelessly to get you the best outcome.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
28 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
25 years
Criminal Defense
20%
28 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
15%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2019 2018
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3
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Cardinale & DelVecchio Law Firm, PLLC
8432 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY, 13039-9438
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Michael R. Cardinale's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 58 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Lee | December 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
You can’t go wrong!!!
Didn’t know who to go to see an attorney. Walked into the office and had a friendly relaxing conversation. Was very impressed and was very glad I stopped in. I’m am overly impressed with the office and Mike who made me feel very comfortable. I hired him and am so glad I did. I really doubt if I could...
Posted by Denise | March 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired for Traffic Violation
We hired Cardinale & Delvecchio Law when seeing if a lawyer would be the right choice. The reasonable cost and reputation led me to hire the firm. In the end, the first offense was plea down to a low fine and ZERO points.
Posted by Allen | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawfirm
I will and have recomended the firm to anyone that ask if I know a lawyer. Mike was great to deal with. Always responds quickly. Very professional. Recently I contacted him for some info on a case he had handled for me many years ago,, and again very quick to respond and help me out.
Posted by Shawna | December 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Most AMAZING lawyer hands down!!!!!!!
I can’t even begin to put into words what an AMAZING lawyer this man is!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He saved me from pretty serious charges that I knew I was innocent of!!!!! He fought long and he fought hard!!!! And my case was overturned!!!!!!! I don’t know what I would have done without him. Not only is he an a...
Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very good law firm (Cardinale & Delvecchio Law Firm)
They have tooken care of my speeding tickets and made it into a 0 point violation. The secretary is very sharp and knows her stuff. They are very responsive and the price is fair.
Michael R. Cardinale's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have know Mike for over 2 years and have watched him numerous times in Court. He is passionate, always well prepared, and zealously advocates for clients. I would have no issue recommending Mike to anyone."
"Mike is always professional and easy to work with. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Michael to the fullest. When I was a prosecutor Mr. Cardinale was the standard by which most of us compared other defense lawyers to. Michael was always prepared, knowledgeable, and professional. His ability to advocate for his clients is the standard for the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I respect that he works hard on behalf of his clients. He is a true advocate- knowledgeable on the law, exceedingly ethical, and a skillful attorney. He will defend you, or else you better brush up and be ready if you find yourself on the other side."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on several matters. Very trustworthy, very up front and extremely hard working. I have had client referrals that I sent to Michael report back on several different occasions how exceptional his service was."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is wonderful. Works very hard on your case and always professional. I send every bankruptcy case to Michael Cardinale."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an exceptional trial lawyer, and one of the most ethical individuals I know. It has been a pleasure working with him over the years on a variety of matters. I am always impressed by his intelligence and compassion."
"I send all of my bankrupcy inquiries to Mike. He is very competent and the clients seem to like him. I strongly endorse Mike for bankruptcies"
Robert Wells
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Dennis Nave
DUI and DWI lawyer
Ashley Dinet-Fields
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Robert Ribarovski
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Donald VanStry
Adoption lawyer
Clifton Carden
DUI and DWI lawyer
Thomas Mafrici
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Paul Micho
Criminal defense lawyer
Dom Cambareri
Wrongful death lawyer
Louis Mannara
Criminal defense lawyer
Brett Noonan
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
20 Years Serving Community, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2017
The DUI College, The National College of DUI Defense
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2012
15 Years Serving Community, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, Cardinale & DelVecchio Law Firm, PLLC
2000 - 2017
Assistant Public Defender, Cortland County Public Defender
1999 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Nicholas, Perot, Smith, Welch & Smith
Associations
2018 - Present
Cortland County Assigned Counsel CommitteeSecretary
National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
Oneida County Bar Association
Member
Cortland County Bar Association
Member
Central New York Bankruptcy Bar Association
Member
Onondaga County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs. Quinchiz
acquittal
People vs. Osholski
Dismissed on Directed Verdict Motion after closings.
People vs. Ross
Acquittal
Education
1996
Albany Law School of Union University
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
State University of New York, Binghamton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Local Magistrates of Cortland County
CAFA- Counsel At First Arraignment & New ACP Application
2002
Estate Planning
Springing POA
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If your lawyer waive your rights to go to the grand jury without your consent and you wanted to go, how do you go about that?
14 Dec 2015
Q&A
Going to vacate a bench warrant for a missed court date on centre street, will i be arrested?
02 Dec 2015
Q&A
When would I need to retake my road test for a dwi conviction?
28 Nov 2015