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, Rockland County, & Long Island.
Call (914) 810-0510 for a free consultation.
Michael J. McConnell is an attorney in Westchester County 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.
In addition to his courtroom experience as a prosecutor, 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, Fraud, Gun 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
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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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- 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. Facing a 3rd-degree burglary charge for retrieving belongings from my former residence. How can I avoid prison?
- A: I'm sorry to hear about your situation as well as the loss of your mother. Regarding your question about the charges against you, you may have a defense to burglary based on the facts you described, but I would caution you to speak with a criminal defense lawyer in your jurisdiction as soon as possible and to avoid speaking with law enforcement in the meantime. It can be tempting to try to speak with the police and explain your situation, but doing so comes with a tremendous amount of risk as anything you say to them can and will be used against you. Even things that you might think are exculpatory or mitigating can be twisted against you by law enforcement to help prove your guilt. From ... Read More
- Q. Arrested for recording officers; charged with obstruction in NY. Do I have a case?
- A: OGA cases should always be looked at skeptically as police very often improperly accuse someone of OGA. Merely recording the police, without more, is not a basis for OGA. I would strongly encourage you to review your case with a civil rights attorney if you are interested in suing the police. Regarding your criminal case, you should definitely consult with a criminal defense lawyer who can thoroughly review the facts of your case and determine the best strategy for pursuing dismissal of the charges (if appropriate) or an otherwise favorable outcome based on the particular facts of your case. Wishing you all the best in your situation.
The above response is for general educational and informational ... Read More
- Q. Do I have to answer detective questions about trailer theft accusation?
- A: This is a very important question. Put simply, you have a constitutional right to remain silent under the 5th Amendment. This means that you cannot be compelled to answer questions from law enforcement. This right applies regardless of whether you’ve been arrested or formally charged yet. As you may already know, anything you say to the detective can and will be used against you. Even things that you might think are exculpatory could be twisted against you and used to prove your guilt. Therefore, as a general matter it is often very strongly recommended to consider speaking with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction immediately and to politely decline speaking with the detective if asked ... Read More
