Atty. Michael D O'Connor

Atty. Michael D O'Connor

Michael D O'Connor is a lawyer. Michael received a B.A. degree from C.W.

Newark Newark 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (862) 418-2970 Book Appointment

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About Michael D O'Connor at a glance

Michael D O'Connor is a Sr. Trial Atty., Off. of Pub. Def. based in Newark, New Jersey. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1984). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1984) and C.W. Post College (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael D O'Connor is a lawyer
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from C.W
  • Post College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices in Newark, NJ

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Michael D O'Connor's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael D O'Connor has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
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Michael D O'Connor earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1984
B.A.
C.W. Post College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1984

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