$ 250-400 per hour
Michael J. Stachowski
About Michael
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 52 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Michael J. Stachowski, P.C.
2025 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY, 14206
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Posted by Taras | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Highly Recommended!
Over the years I have retained Mike for various reasons including business law and family court. He is extremely thorough and I always have liked the fact that he is easily accessible. His results handling my issues speak for themselves and I have no problems recommending his services to others.
Posted by Michael K | July 13, 2015
i needed help
Michael Stachowski has what it takes to be good lawyer . He cares about you. Very knowledgeable and does a good job. Like he, s working for his family. Let him help you. Thank you for helping me mike.
Michael J. Stachowski's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stachowski is an excellent appeal attorney. He has handled many high profile cases, which have resulted in wrongful convictions being over turned."
Catharine Venzon
Divorce and separation lawyer
Nelson Zakia
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Official Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Official Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2014
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2003
DI GAMMA HONOR SOCIETY, CANISIUS COLLEGE
Work Experience
1986 - Present
TOWN PROSECUTOR / LITIGATION ATTORNEY, Town Of Cheektowaga
1975 - Present
MANAGING ATTORNEY, MICHAEL J STACHOWSKI PC
2000 - 2007
TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA
1998 - 2000
LITIGATION /TAX CERTIORARI ATTORNEY, TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA
1978 - 1982
COUNSEL, NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
1975 - 1978
CONFIDENTIAL LAW CLERK, New York Supreme Court
1973 - 1975
ATTORNEY, DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES
Associations
1990 - Present
New York State Defenders AssociationMember
Bar Association of Erie County
Member
Western New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v Okongwu
Conviction vacated Charges ultimately dismissed.
Education
1973
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
Canisius College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
New York State Association of Towns annual training
Administrative search Warrants
2004
Erie Bar continuing legal education
tax certiorari
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
The highest Court?
23 Jan 2023
Q&A
Can someone else pick up bail for me ?
07 Jul 2016
Q&A
Can i get arrested for not signing for for a package that has weed in it that i sent out and was sent back to me?
07 Jul 2016