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Patrick Michael Megaro
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Biography
When I went to law school, I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer who fights for people. I knew I wanted to be the best trial attorney and best appellate attorney possible. I believe in God, the Constitution, individual freedom and personal liberty. This is why I have been fighting for individuals and their rights and freedom since 2001, and I will continue to do so until my time is up.
"Justice can be swift, justice can be harsh, but justice can also be merciful"
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Appeals
33%
25 years
Criminal Defense
33%
25 years
Federal Crime
33%
25 years
Civil Rights
1%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Licensed in Texas for 11 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2014
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2013
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Appeals Law Group
33 East Robinson Street, Suite 210, Orlando, FL, 32801
Appeals Law Group
15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28277
Appeals Law Group
4801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Halscott Megaro, P.A.
250 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY, 11706
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Terrible Lawyer
Patrick is a pathetic lawyer who should never ever be around to assist the new generation of lawyers with anything. He is unprofessional and only cares about making a gain for himself even when that means disregarding the livelihood of others and his clients.
Posted by Matt | September 27, 2023
PATRICK is TOP DRAWER!!
Patrick is the smartest lawyer and teacher ( Professor) I know. He is not only tenacious but fearless as well. There is nobody I would rather have representing me. His years of experience have given him unmatched wisdom. He is one of a kind. You want him next to you. He keeps his word and has always ...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Attorney License Suspended
Please beware of this law firm and check with the NC State Bar about attorney Patrick Megaro’s reprimand to not practice law in our State.He was hired to represent me in an Equitable Distribution case. Megaro failed to file a transcripts contact Rule 70 with Alamance County Clerk of Courts office. He...
Posted by Grace | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Unethical Lawyer
Please beware of this law firm and check with the NC State Bar about attorney Patrick Megaro’s reprimand to not practice law in our State.He was hired to represent me in an Equitable Distribution case. Megaro failed to file a transcripts contact Rule 70 with Alamance County Clerk of Courts office. ...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Terriable legal help
All Megero had to do was show the appeal court that there was a dispatcher and police officer in the check in station and i would of succeeded in my claim against the malcom randle va hospital in gainesville. But he would not do this. So he dosent listen to even though we pay big dollers for his s...
Patrick Michael Megaro's Lawyer Endorsements
"Patrick comes to your case with a vast amount of legal experience. He has a sharp legal mind and has gotten good results for his clients over the years. He is very well versed in law and such knowledge benefits his clients greatly. I recommend him highly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is the kind of attorney you want on a serious case, nothing is going to shake him, he's seen it all and beaten it all. And if his skills aren't enough he's relationship with numerous qualified and licensed expert witnesses really helps his clients get not guilty verdicts in cases where the state doesn't fully investigate the charge."
"Patrick Megaro is an excellent attorney with a wealth of trial and appeals experience."
"Patrick Megaro is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent attorneys I've had the pleasure to work with. I often turn to Patrick to aid in unraveling complicated legal issues and I have never been let down. I would highly recommend him."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Patrick Michael Megaro is an experienced and highly skilled criminal defense attorney. He is also an excellent appellate and post-conviction attorney. Mr. Megaro has extensive trial experience, and a record of obtaining not guilty verdicts for his clients."
"Mr. Megaro is one of the most knowledgable and hard working attorneys I have ever met during my 20 years of practicing law. Numerous members of the legal community have been impressed with his trial and appellate work. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an appellate lawyer."
"Patrick Megaro is a seasoned, skilled attorney. I worked for him and have not met a criminal or appellate attorney with more experience. Patrick is nationally known for his criminal defense work and I highly recommend him."
"Mr. Megaro is an excellent, seasoned attorney who is dedicated to advocating on behalf of his client's. He is additionally a multi-faceted attorney whose knowledge is a benefit to those around him, colleagues and clients alike."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Megaro is one of the top professionals in his area of criminal defense and appellate practice. His superior knowledge of the law, coupled with his tenacious work ethic, make him the lawyer we all turn to when we need a problem solved. The ultimate "result" orientated attorney I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is an intelligent, clever, hardworking attorney who fights tooth and nail to get the best results for his clients, whether at the trial level or on appeal, and he is not afraid to ruffle some feathers in the process. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Competent, hardworking, and honorable Patrick can be trusted to do an excellent job with any project assigned."
"Patrick leads a team of appeals attorneys where he brings more than a decade of experience in criminal defense. He is recognized as one of the best appeals attorneys available."
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Benjamin Haynes
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Arnold Levine
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Mark Sarro
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Disciplinary Revocation issued in FL, 2023
updated on 01/17/2024A Disciplinary Resignation means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
Suspension issued in TX, 2023
updated on 11/13/2023Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Disbarment issued in NY, 2023
updated on 07/25/2024Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Suspension issued in WA, 2022
updated on 02/10/2023This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in NC, 2021
updated on 07/30/2021Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Reciprocal - Reprimand issued in WA, 2016
updated on 05/31/2018This means the attorney did something wrong in another state, and the State Bar of Washington agrees the behavior was unprofessional. Typically in this case the lawyer's actions are exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reciprocal - Discipline issued in FL, 2016
updated on 10/21/2016This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state also violates the rules for practicing law in Florida.
Reprimand issued in NC, 2015
updated on 05/27/2016Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2002
Leon Stern Award, Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Federal Trial Law Group
2014 - Present
Partner, Appeals Law Group
2013 - 2014
Supervising Attorney, Brownstone, P.A.
2007 - 2013
Principal, Law Office of Patrick Michael Megaro
2004 - 2006
Associate, Law Office of Scott Brettschneider
2001 - 2002
Intern, Legal Aid Society New York City
2001 - 2004
Public Defender, Legal Aid Society New York City
Associations
2015 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
North Carolina Defenders AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Seminole County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Orange County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Santoya v. State
Affirmed
Roderick v. State
Affirmed
Lopez v. State
Affirmed
Kress v. State
Affirmed
Boykin v. State of Florida
Affirmed
Foster v. Franco,
Judgment for Plaintiff Affirmed
Vasquez v. City of New York
Motion for summary judgment granted in part, denied in part
U.S. v. Johnson
Affirmed
People v. O'Halloran
Conviction Reversed and Dismissed
U.S. v. Hale
Motion for new trial denied
Smith v. Brown
Writ of Prohibition Granted
People v. Cosme
Affirmed
People v. Bryson
Affirmed
People v. Headley
Affirmed
People v. Luciano
Motion to Dismiss Counts of Indictment Granted
People v. Stanislaus-Blache
Affirmed
People v. McCall
Affirmed
Gonzalez v. Natick N.Y. Freeport Realty Corp.,
Affirmed
Phillips v. Lee
Certiorari denied
People ex rel. Megaro ex rel. Cacace v. Sposato
Writ denied
People v. Abdullah,
Affirmed
People v Smalls
Reversed, dismissed in part, remanded for new trial
People v. Blount,
Affirmed
People v. Woods
Affirmed
People v. James
Affirmed
People v. Strong
Affirmed
People v. McKinnon
Affirmed
People v. Scott
Affirmed
People v. Ceber,
Affirmed
Price v. Property Clerk of New York City Police Dept.
Article 78 petition denied
People v. Osbourne
Affirmed
People v. Mohabir
Motion to Suppress Statements and Physical Evidence Granted
People v. Collins
Affirmed
People v. Clinkscaleas
Reversed
People v. Allenye,
Affirmed
Royster v. Perez
Writ denied
People v. Phillips
Reversed in part, affirmed in part
People v. Rhodes
Reversed and remanded
People v. Guadmuz
Affirmed
People v. Dixon
Affirmed
People v. Dantata
Affirmed
People v. Wright
Affirmed
People v. Cohen
Affirmed
People v. Baez,
Affirmed
People v. Royster
Affirmed
Wunsch v. Cerwinski
Affirmed
Taylor v. State of Maryland
Reversed and dismissed
People ex rel. Megaro v. Walsh
Writ denied
Brettschneider v. Bell,
Motion for Injunction Granted
Phillips v. Lee
Writ denied
Education
2002
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Hofstra University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Fox News
Cornealious Michael Anderson III
2012
Cross-Examination Of The Ballistics Expert
Continuing Legal Education
2011
Hofstra University Student Symposium
Social Host Law
2010
Tau Epsilon Phi 100 Year Anniversary
100 Years of Brotherhood
2007
Immigration Symposium
Immigration Reform
Publications
2016
Atticus
New York Appellate Roundup
2014
2014
2014
The Today Show - NBC
Lawyer of man who never served 13-year sentence: This is going 'to the mat'
2014
The Riverfront Times
"Mike" Anderson
2014
2014
1998
The Freeholder - Oyster Bay Historical Society
The Roosevelt Legacy in Oyster Bay
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a cross motion be filed without an answer to the original motion?
26 Jul 2014
Q&A
What is the next step after a federal appeals court denies a motion to proceed on a "successive" habeas petition?
09 Feb 2014
Q&A
Is repeated judicial misconduct a valid reason to motion for a change of venue?
25 Jan 2014