Michael R. Cardinale

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Michael R. Cardinale

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Cicero, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

8432 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY

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About Michael

Biography

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

30%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

25 years

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

28 years

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

25 years

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Cardinale & DelVecchio Law Firm, PLLC

8432 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY, 13039-9438

cardinaledelvecchiolaw.com

Online Presence

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Michael R. Cardinale's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

** My lawyer is a great Guy!**

He is a great guy! He helped with a traffic ticket, and had it reduced to a non-moving violation. His staff is kind, and friendly and let me know about my case through the whole steps. I would defiantly, recommend him to anyone who needs help with traffic tickets.

Posted by Benjamin | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Personal Care | Speeding Ticket

Michael Cardinale, along with his very pleasant and sincere staff, helped me with a speeding ticket I received in a unfamiliar and a distant county. It was a painless process and the communication was thorough and timely. All in all, it was quick and easy. I greatly appreciated their work and efforts.... The results were splendiferous. These folks are Great!

Posted by Mary | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend, treated with dignity and respect

Mike Cardinale and his team were great to work with. They are knowledgeable, kind, genuinely caring and were always willing to take the time to assist me. Mike explained to me the issues involved in my case in terms that I would understand. I asked many questions and he and his staff were very patie...nt with me. I was treated with dignity and respect from the moment I entered the office until my case was completed. I highly recommend if you require the services of a knowledgeable, caring, kind lawyer you call Mike and his team.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

10 out of 10

Mike and his team are the best! We have used them twice and I HIGHLY recommend them. They always get back to you in a timely fashion. At no time do you ever feel rushed or that you are an inconvenience. They take the TIME and listen. I had a question almost a year after the discharge. Mike got back t...o me timely and even stopped by the county clerk and checked on my question and got an answer back to me. No charge! Who does that!?!? It was like he was actually happy to help! Hard to imagine from an attorney right? Sounds to good to be true right? Just meet Mike, and you will instantly sense the good nature and work ethic in him and see how true it is. Thanks Again Mike!!

Posted by Craig | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Awesome Lawyer and Staff

This is the second time I have used Michael Cardinale and his office staff. They are extremely knowledgeable of my rights and the laws. They treated us with the utmost respect and dignity. They walked us through the process one step at a time and ensured we understood what was happening and what w...as next. I would recommend this lawyer and firm to anyone I know. They are a pleasure to work with and never made us feel that we were bothering them. It is always a pleasure to speak to anyone in the firm A special thanks to Jenna for all the great work she did on our behalf!

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Michael R. Cardinale's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dennis Nave

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ashley Dinet-Fields

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is always professional and easy to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Clifton Carden

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Zela Brotherton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Brett Noonan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Kristin Snyder

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is wonderful. Works very hard on your case and always professional. I send every bankruptcy case to Michael Cardinale."

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Christopher Simser

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Thomas Mafrici

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Robert Wells

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dennis Nave

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ashley Dinet-Fields

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Ribarovski

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Donald VanStry

Adoption lawyer

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Clifton Carden

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Thomas Mafrici

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Micho

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dom Cambareri

Wrongful death lawyer

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Louis Mannara

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brett Noonan

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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 Committee

Secretary

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

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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

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