Atty. Michael Chessa
Michael Chessa is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family. Michael received a degree from Creative Writing University of Colorado, and has been licensed for 15 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Brooklyn, NY · 15+ Years Experience
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About Michael Chessa at a Glance
Michael Chessa is a Partner based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at Brown & Chessa, LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (2011). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2010) and Creative Writing University of Colorado (—). Serves clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Chessa
- Michael Chessa is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family
- Michael received a degree from Creative Writing University of Colorado, and has been licensed for 15 years
- Michael practices at Brown & Chessa, LLP in Brooklyn, NY
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Michael Chessa's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Chessa handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Brooklyn.
Personal Injury in Brooklyn
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Brooklyn
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family Law in Brooklyn
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Brooklyn
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brooklyn are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Brooklyn Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Brooklyn-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Brooklyn Choose Michael Chessa
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Chessa's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Chessa brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, Michael Chessa can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn-based practice means Michael Chessa attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Chessa Handles in Brooklyn
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