Michael J. McConnell is a lawyer dedicated to helping good people through their toughest times. He practices criminal defense, personal injury, and workers' compensation in New York. His office serves the following areas: NYC, Westchester County, and Rockland County.
Call (914) 810-0510 for a free consultation.
Michael J. McConnell is an attorney serving the New York City area who takes a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law while prioritizing a client-centered focus that values constant communication, clear and direct guidance, and compassionate legal representation. He is a former Manhattan prosecutor who successfully prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. He took several cases to trial, including two jury trials that involved allegations of sexual misconduct and one of which involved two child victims.
As a criminal defense lawyer, Michael J. McConnell has experience handling a wide range of cases from misdemeanor assaults to serious felonies such as Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree (Loaded Firearm), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, and Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree. He zealously defends individuals accused of crimes in NYC, Westchester, and Rockland.
In addition to his courtroom experience, he worked for over half a decade for a major insurance carrier handling New York State workers’ compensation claims, where he obtained training and expertise in investigating workplace accidents, evaluating how much a claim is worth, and negotiating settlements.
He received his law degree from Pace Law School in White Plains where he finished in the top 10% of his graduating class and won various awards related to mock trial, moot court, and legal writing.
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- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- DUI & DWI
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Free Consultation
Free consultation can be done by phone, video, or in person at the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell conveniently located in Westchester County in Ardsley, NY near Yonkers and is easily accessible by major highways and public transportation from the surrounding areas including all of Westchester, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Rockland County. -
Contingent Fees
Contingency fees on personal injury and workers' compensation cases only, which means no fee unless we win.
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- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell
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- Michael J. McConnell is an attorney and owner of the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell. Key practice areas include: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, & Workers’ Compensation. The Law Office of Michael J. McConnell serves the following areas: Westchester County (Yonkers, White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, & more); NYC (the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, & Staten Island), Rockland County, and Long Island. The office is located in Ardsley, NY very close to Yonkers and White Plains. Plenty of free parking on site. Free consultations offered to all potential clients, which can be done by phone, by video, or in person at a time that is convenient for you including nights and weekends. Michael J. McConnell works on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury and workers' compensation cases, so there is no fee unless we win.
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
- J.D. (2018) | Law
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- Honors: J.D. magna cum laude and GPA in top 10% of graduating class (accelerated program on full merit scholarship). 1st Place as the Top Advocate in Grand Moot Competition (argued in front of current and former federal district court judges of the Southern District of New York).1st Place as the Top Advocate in the Louis Fasulo First Year Moot Court Competition. Awarded “Best Closing Argument” at the GGU Law School Mock Trial Competition.
- Activities: Moot court. Mock trial. Dean's Scholar for Constitutional Law. Skills Director of the Pace Law School Trial Advocacy Board. Academic Research Assistant to Professor Margot Pollans. Judicial Internship with Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the Southern District of New York. Prosecutorial Internship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. Criminal Defense Internship with the Law Offices of Anthony DiPietro in White Plains, NY.
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- Nyack College
- B.S. (2013) | Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Graduated magna cum laude.
- Activities: Team Captain of the Nyack College Baseball Team (Division II).
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- Injured Workers' Bar Association
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- Westchester County Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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- Q. Am I being investigated without contact with law enforcement?
- A: It can often be very difficult to tell if you're being investigated by law enforcement as they are typically under no obligation to tell you unless or until they decide to make an arrest and bring criminal charges. Sometimes they will contact you at some point during the investigation, at which point it is generally advised to exercise one's right to remain silent and to request a lawyer. Speaking with law enforcement without a lawyer often comes with a major risk that even seemingly exculpatory or innocent statements you make can be twisted and used against you.
Also, from a practical perspective and as a matter of personal safety, if you feel like you are being followed (either ... Read More
- Q. Charged with felony firearm possession; video discrepancies.
- A: Those discrepancies can potentially have a major impact on a case. It is great that you were able to diligently review the footage and point those things out to your attorney. The closer a criminal defense lawyer can work with their client, the better they can typically defend the case.
Regarding the strategy, I would strongly recommend you speak with your attorney to determine the best answer on that. They are familiar with the entirety of your case, including other potential weaknesses in the prosecution's case as well as any potential strengths. Sometimes it can be appropriate to file a motion about issues like this (for example, to compel additional discovery, to suppress evidence, ... Read More
- Q. How can I prove my innocence in a vandalism case with alibi evidence?
- A: You could have a strong defense if you have both video and a credible alibi. With that said, if you don’t have a lawyer yet it will be important to retain one as soon as possible. You’ll share that information with your lawyer and they can help determine when and how to share that information.
As a general matter, it can be detrimental to your case to provide that information to law enforcement or the prosecutor without consulting a lawyer first. They will be in the best position to know what the best strategy is based on a review of the allegations against you and based on their experience. There are also deadlines that could apply as it concerns an alibi defense, so that information ... Read More
