Atty. Michael Chetkof
Michael Chetkof is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law, litigation and 16 other areas of law. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from City College of The City University of New York in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years.
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Michael Chetkof is a Partner based in Garden City, New York. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in New York (1964) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern (1988). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (LL.B. Brooklyn, 1963) and City College of The City University of New York (B.B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Chetkof is a lawyer practicing matrimonial law, family law, litigation and 16 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from City College of The City University of New York in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
- Michael practices in Garden City, NY
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Michael Chetkof's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Chetkof handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael Chetkof is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New York →
Michael Chetkof is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →
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.
Michael Chetkof is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael Chetkof is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Michael Chetkof is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
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 Garden City 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 andnue, 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.
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