Atty. Michael E Unger
Michael E Unger is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Michael received a B.A. degree from Drew University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Criminal Defense Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 35+ Years Experience
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About Michael E Unger at a Glance
Michael E Unger is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991), New York (1992), and Connecticut (1992). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1991) and Drew University (B.A., 1986). Active member of Chair, Crews and Passenger Ship Committee, New York State Bar Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E Unger
- Michael E Unger is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Drew University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices at Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP in New York, NY
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Criminal Defense in New York
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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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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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 E Unger's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E Unger brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, Michael E Unger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Michael E Unger's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael E Unger 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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